Practice Areas

Strategic M&A

Our strategic M&A practice offers comprehensive advisory services to clients seeking to navigate the complexities of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions.  Whether it’s cross-border mergers, domestic acquisitions, international expansions, or management buyouts, our experienced team provides strategic counsel and tailored solutions to help clients achieve their strategic objectives and maximize value.  We work closely with merchant bankers, accountants, and other professionals.  Our collaborative approach ensures that clients benefit from a multidisciplinary perspective and comprehensive support throughout the deal lifecycle, from due diligence to post-closing integration.

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Diverse Transaction Structures

Our firm has extensive experience advising clients on a wide range of transaction structures, including asset purchases, share purchases, business acquisitions, takeovers of listed companies, and management buyout transactions.  We leverage our in-depth knowledge of corporate law, securities regulations, and industry best practices to structure and execute transactions that align with our client’s business goals and objectives.

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Navigating Regulatory Compliance

Our team works closely with clients to navigate the regulatory environment, liaising with government bodies such as the Reserve Bank of India, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade to obtain the necessary clearances and approvals.  We ensure that our clients’ transactions comply with applicable laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks and facilitating seamless deal execution.

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Strategic Partnerships

Our firm leverages its extensive network and relationships with leading corporations, financial institutions, investors, and industry professionals to facilitate strategic partnerships and alliances that create value for our clients.  Whether it’s identifying potential acquisition targets, negotiating deal terms, or structuring joint ventures, we work tirelessly to ensure that our clients achieve their strategic objectives and drive sustainable growth.

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Advisor for Complex Transactions

We are trusted advisors for clients undertaking complex and strategic mergers and acquisitions.  Our dedicated team of M&A specialists combines legal expertise, industry knowledge, and commercial acumen to deliver innovative solutions and superior results for our clients.  We are committed to guiding our clients through every stage of the M&A process, providing strategic advice, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering support to help them achieve their goals and unlock value.

Recent Transactions in Strategic M&A

  • Intercos S.p.A. in connection with its proposed acquisition of a part of the India business operations of a leading multinational manufacturer of beauty, household, and personal care products, having a significant presence in India.
  • Carlisle Companies Incorporated on the sale of its braking and friction division globally to CentroMotion.
  • Buchanan Technologies on its acquisition of Cybernoor Corporation, including the business operations of Cybernoor India Private Limited, marking the first acquisition of Buchanan in India.
  • RPS Consulting Private Limited on its acquisition by NIIT Limited for INR82.3 crores (US$11 million).
  • ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. on its acquisition of Insent, Inc., including InsentApp India Private Limited, through a merger process, and on its acquisition of RingLead.
  • Finicity Corporation on its sale to Mastercard for US$825 million plus an earn out up to US$160 million, which is one of the largest fintech deals of 2020.
  • Cryoport, Inc. on its acquisition of CRYOPDP Group at a purchase price of approximately EUR49 million.
  • Betterworks, Inc. on its acquisition of HyphenMark, Inc. at a purchase price of approximately US$12.15 million.
  • DUS Operating, Inc. in the closing of the acquisition of the Indian subsidiaries of Dura Automotive Systems, LLC, as a part of a global asset purchase through a bankruptcy proceeding in the US for US$84 million.
  • Frauscher Sensor Technology Group GmbH on the sale of a majority stake in the Frauscher Sensor Technology Group, including its Indian subsidiary, Frauscher Sensor Technology India Private Limited, to the Delachaux Group.
  • Chart Industries Inc. on: (i) its acquisition of VRV Asia Pacific Private Limited, as a part of Chart’s global acquisition of VRV Srl and its subsidiaries, valued at US$143 million; and (ii) its acquisition of the employees of Harsco Services India Private Limited (and integration into its newly established information technology enabled services/data centre in India) as a part of Chart’s global acquisition of the industrial Air-X-Changers business of Harsco Corporation valued at US$592 million. 
  • Korn Ferry on its acquisition of ESI Performance India Private Limited as a part of Korn Ferry’s global acquisition of three companies from TwentyEighty, Inc., in the leadership development area, Miller Heiman Group, AchieveForum, and Strategy Execution. 
  • Perforce Software on Indian law implications in connection with its acquihire transaction with Welkin Soft Tech Private Limited.
  • NerdWallet, Inc., a US-based fintech company, in an Indian acquihire transaction.
  • Halyard Health, Inc. on the sale of its Indian subsidiary’s Surgical & Infection Prevention business to the Indian subsidiary of Owens & Minor, Inc., as a part of Halyard Health, Inc.’s global sale of its Surgical & Infection Prevention business to Owens & Minor, Inc., valued at US$710 million.
  • CreditAccess Asia N.V. in conducting a complex vendor legal due diligence on its Indian subsidiaries in connection with an equity investment in CreditAccess Asia N.V. by Asian Development Bank.