Corporate Advisory

Our Corporate Advisory practice guides clients through the full life-cycle of business transactions and corporate compliance. We serve as trusted legal partners for companies, from emerging enterprises to multinational corporations. Our services in this area include:

  • Mergers & Acquisitions: End-to-end legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures – from structuring deals and conducting due diligence to drafting and negotiating transaction documents to assistance with completion.
  • Private Equity & Venture Capital: Advising investment funds, venture capitalists, and companies on equity and debt investments, fundraising rounds, and exit strategies. We have deep experience with angel, seed, and Series A to late-stage financing transactions.
  • Banking & Finance: Assisting borrowers and lenders with loan agreements, credit facilities, security creation, and structured finance deals. Our team has advised banks and financial institutions on complex lending and refinancing matters.
  • Foreign Investment & Exchange Control: Guiding international investors and Indian businesses on foreign direct investment (FDI) regulations, exchange control laws, and cross-border transactions. We help ensure compliance with RBI/foreign exchange regulations and structure investments optimally.
  • General Corporate & Contracts: Providing day-to-day corporate legal support, including entity formation, corporate governance, compliance advice, and drafting of commercial contracts (supplier agreements, service contracts, employment agreements, etc.).
     

From startup term sheets to large-scale acquisitions, clients rely on us for practical, commercially sound counsel.

Corporate & Transactional Matters (Transactions)

01

Brand Acquisitions

Represented the owners of a heritage beverage brand in the sale of their trademark and intellectual property to a major retail conglomerate. We managed the transaction end-to-end, from negotiating terms to closing, enabling our client to achieve a successful exit to a large successful conglomerate.

02

Asset Sales

Counseled an electric vehicle startup in selling its assets and technology to a leading automotive manufacturer. Our team assisted with the IP transfers, regulatory approvals, and contract finalization, facilitating a smooth acquisition that allowed the founders to capitalize on their innovation.

03

Debt Financing

Advised fast-growing financial technology companies in product structuring, securing debt facilities and providing ongoing regulatory advice as well as representing an investment fund on their multiple structured-debt investments. We assisted with due diligence, preparing transaction documents and negotiations, and legal and regulatory assistance.

04

SaaS Platform Fundraise

Assisted India’s leading digital documentation services company through its Pre-Series A and Series A funding rounds led by a prominent financial services group. We advised on term sheets, shareholder agreements, and compliance, and continue to support the company’s legal needs post-investment.

05

Multi-Investor Startup Financing

Advised multiple startups on raising Seed and Series A capital from multiple venture capital funds. We coordinated the interests of several investors, streamlined the documentation process, and helped the startup secure the funding necessary for its growth.

06

Venture Capital Fund Investments

Represented leading venture capital funds in a series of investments across different stages. Notably, we advised on some leading late-stage investments, as well as early-stage rounds in agritech, tech, fintech and consumer tech startups. Our team performed legal due diligence, drafted investment agreements, and closed deals efficiently to meet funding timelines.

07

Angel Network Portfolio Deals

Assisted angel investor networks and angel funds with numerous seed-stage investments in startups spanning fintech, AI, edtech, lifestyle, and health-tech. We prepared and negotiated standardized term sheets and share subscription agreements, enabling the network’s members to invest with confidence across diverse sectors.

08

Strategic Acquisition

Advised a notable logistics technology company, maritime company and others in strategic acquisitions of businesses. We helped structure the transactions, carry out due diligences and the corporate and compliance aspects of the acquisitions.

09

Outside General Counsel

Serve as outside legal counsel for various companies on an ongoing basis, including: a top mobile gaming and esports platform, a luxury retail franchise that brings global brands to India, a cybersecurity/authentication startup, a chain of preschools, and a data analytics firm. In each case, we act as an extended legal arm of the company, advising on day-to-day legal issues, compliance, and strategic decisions.

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