Lawctopus 2-Month Course on ‘Mergers and Acquisitions’

About the Course

In the fast-paced world of corporate law, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) remains one of the most intellectually engaging and high-impact practice areas.

Whether you’re a law student aspiring to work in corporate field, a young professional handling transactional matters, or someone curious about how companies grow, merge, and restructure, this 2-month course has been developed to give you the expertise and confidence to step into real-world deals.

Over 2 months, this M&A course will equip you with a clear, practical understanding of how deals are structured, negotiated, and executed in India. Starting with the fundamentals and blueprint of an M&A transaction, you’ll learn about due diligence, the role of PE and VC in M&A, SEBI regulations for listed companies, cross-border transactions under FEMA, use of SPVs, holding companies in deal structuring and risk management, post-merger integration, etc.

Through expert-led sessions, practical assignments, and real-world deal documents, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to work on actual M&A transactions across firms, companies, or as an independent advisor.

Fees

Rs. 12,999/- – Rs. 6,999/- (inclusive of GST)

About Lawctopus Law School

Lawctopus Law School has taught a wide range of practical skills to over 20,000+ law students, young lawyers, professionals, academicians, and business people. Over 1000 students have rated our courses, with an average of 93.2/100. Our online courses are ‘warm’ learning experiences!

At LLS, our courses are developed by subject matter experts (practitioners and academicians) and these courses are a mix of

• Rigorously researched reading modules
• Recorded lectures by Industry Experts
• Weekly live sessions for clearing doubts
• Practical assignments that mirror real-life assignments, with personalised feedback
• Special Modules, Add-on career webinars, and
• The now famous ‘warmth and care’ of LLS

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Structure of this Course

The course begins with a live ‘Orientation Session,’ which explains how to fully benefit from it.

Module 1: Fundamentals of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

• Introduction to Mergers and Acquisitions
• Classification: Types of M&A
• Structuring the Deal: Choosing the Right Model
• Key Valuation Techniques
• Legal Ecosystem and Procedural Flow
• Overview of Competition Commission of India (CCI) Regulations and Guidelines
• Tax Implications in an M&A Scenario
• Tactics against hostile takeovers

Module 2: Key Players in Mergers & Acquisitions

• The acquirer and the acquiree, the integrator, the integrated: understanding founders, promoters, and directors
• Role of Investment Bankers, Business Brokers, Lawyers, and CAs
• Becoming the lawyer that business people want

Module 3: Blueprint of a Deal: From Agreement to Approval

Module 4: How to draft important Agreements in M&A

• Joint Venture Agreement (JV)
• Business Transfer Agreement (BTA) and Asset Transfer Agreement (ATA)
• Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA)
• Share Purchase and Share Subscription Agreement (SPSA)
• Partnership Agreement

Module 5: Compromises, Arrangements, and Amalgamations (Sections 230 to 240 of the Companies Act)

• Strategic Planning and Target Evaluation
• Valuation of the Target Company
• Methods: Asset-based, Earnings-based, Market-based valuations.

Module 6: Understanding Due Diligence (DD)

• What is Due Diligence (DD) and why is it important
• Documents which require ‘due diligence’
• Studying a sample DD report

Module 7: Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) in M&A

• Understanding PE/VC funding in M&A
• Structuring PE/VC investments
• Key documents in a typical PE/VC deal
• Stages where documentation plays a critical role
• Term Sheets and MoUs
• Share Subscription Agreements (SSA) and Shareholders’ Agreements (SHA)
• Key Clauses in PE/VC Contracts (Drag-Along and Tag-Along Rights, Liquidation Preferences, Anti-Dilution Protections [Full Ratchet, Weighted Average], Pre-emptive Rights and Right of First Refusal (ROFR)]
• Investor Rights and Protective Provisions
• Exit Strategies in Documentation
• Tax and Regulatory Clauses

Module 8: Companies Act, 2013: Provisions Relevant to M&A

• Rules on Preferential Allotment and Share Transfers
• Legal Framework for Mergers under the Companies Act
• Share transfer: rules and procedures
• Deemed Public Companies
• Landmark case laws on the subject

Module 9: SEBI Regulations for Listed Companies

• Understanding the SEBI Takeover Code: Key triggers, open offer process, and disclosures
• Complying with SEBI LODR: Listing obligations, corporate governance, and reporting requirements
• Navigating SEBI ICDR: Practical steps for public issues, rights issues, and preferential allotments
• Delisting regulations: Voluntary and compulsory delisting in the context of M&A
• Insider trading concerns: Compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations during deal negotiation and execution

Module 10: Crossing Frontiers: FEMA Compliance in Global M&A

• FDI and ODI regulations applicable to cross-border M&A under FEMA
• Automatic vs. Government approval routes for inbound and outbound investments
• Valuation norms and pricing guidelines for cross-border share transfers
• Regulatory filings: FC-GPR, FC-TRS, ODI Form, and Annual Performance Report
• FEMA implications of deal structures: share purchase, asset purchase, and share swaps
• Interaction of FEMA with Companies Act, Income Tax Act, and Competition Act in M&A deals
• Recent Updates and Case Studies [RBI circulars impacting cross-border M&A, Notable enforcement actions and compliance pitfalls, Key takeaways from real-life deal structures]

Module 11: E-commerce, Technology Law and Intellectual Property Rights

• Data protection and privacy regulations under the IT Act
• Intermediary liabilities and compliance norms
• Competition law considerations for digital platforms
• Importance of IPR for startups
• Trademark, copyright, and patent protection
• Licensing and franchising laws

Module 12: Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) in Deal-Making

• Purpose and Structure of SPVs
• Consortium Structures in Investment Deals
• Types of Investment Entities
• Understanding Exit Clauses
• Governance and Control Mechanisms

Module 13: Navigating Post-Merger Integration

• Why Integration Strategy is Critical
• Common Roadblocks in Merging Operations and Cultures
• Managing Disputes Post-Deal Closure

Module 14: Landmark M&A Deals in India

• International Trends Shaping M&A
• Complexities in Cross-Border M&A Transactions
• Political and Economic Influences on M&A Markets
• Case Studies of High-Profile M&A in India

Module 15: Ethics in Negotiations

• Maintaining Transparency and Honest Disclosures
• Role of Regulators
• Prevention of Insider Trading
• Ensuring Equitable Treatment of Stakeholders
• Promoting Social and Cultural Sensitivity in Business Combinations

Module 16: Careers in M&A

• Getting Started in M&A as a Law Student
• Strategic Guidance for Young Professionals (0–5 years)
• Recommended Tools, Platforms, and Resources for Staying Updated

Assignments & Activity

• Assignment 1: Draft an M&A Term Sheet focusing on conditions precedent and indemnity clauses
• Assignment 2: Prepare a Due Diligence Report
• Practical Presentation Activity

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8 Unique Elements of the Course

• Well-researched, practical & detailed reading resources
• Landmark judgment compilations and PPTs
• Weekly Live Sessions (on weekdays from 7 PM to 8:30 PM) and recordings of all the live sessions
• Recorded lectures by Industry Experts
• Certificate from Lawctopus Law School
• 2 Practical Assignments with personalised written feedback to each learner
• Practical drafting during live sessions
• Discussion Portal for resolving your queries

How will this Course help you?

• Law students will gain a strong, practical understanding of Mergers and Acquisitions, which will make them stand out in internships, research roles, and job interviews with top law firms and companies.
• Young lawyers (0–4 years of experience) will be able to confidently handle M&A matters such as conducting due diligence, structuring deals, drafting and reviewing transaction documents (like term sheets, SPAs, and shareholder agreements), etc.
• Save 2–3 years of post-college struggle. What most lawyers learn through corporate experience over 2-3 years, you’ll master in just 2 months through structured, practical learning.
• Enhance your employability by developing the real-world skills and document drafting abilities required to work on M&A deals from day one.
• Learn by doing – complete practical assignments based on real-life M&A scenarios and receive expert evaluations to improve your work.

Who can enrol for this course?

• Law students
• Law firm Associates
• Young lawyers wanting to excel in the corporate field
• M&A Enthusiasts
• Academicians wanting to include the practical angle

Course Developers and Faculty of this Course

Aayush Aggarwal, Partner, C Cube Advisors, Company Secretary (CS)

• Partner, C Cube Advisors LLP
• Qualified Company Secretary
• LLM in Business Law
• Business networking expert

Aayush Aggarwal completed his LL.B. from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra and LLM in Business Law from Kurukshetra University. He began his professional journey as an Associate at RRA Legal, where he built a strong foundation in corporate and tax law.

With a multidisciplinary background and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, Mr. Aggarwal is committed to helping businesses navigate complex legal challenges while ensuring full compliance with applicable laws. He currently runs his law firm, which focuses on IP and General Corporate matters.

Meghmala Mukherjee, Assistant Professor, JGLS, BCL from Oxford University

• Assistant Dean, Fellow, Khaitan & Co. Centre for Business Law and Research, JGLS
• Ex Associate/Senior Associate: Verist Law; Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.; Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan
• BCL, University of Oxford
• NLU Odisha 2018 Graduate (Gold Medallist)

Ms. Meghmala Mukherjee is an Assistant Professor of Legal Practice at JGLS. Her primary focus areas are company law, corporate finance law, corporate governance and securities law. Before academia, she practised as a transaction and advisory lawyer across firms such as SAM and Verist Law.She graduated from NLUO with 7 gold medals and received the university scholarship for 4 consecutive years. She has also read the BCL at the University of Oxford and was awarded the HSA Advocates Scholarship by the Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development.

Archita Mohapatra, Senior Associate, Trilegal

• Senior Associate/Ex-Associate, Trilegal; Nishith Desai Associates
• LL.M. in Labour Law and Employment Relations, Tilburg University
• B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), National Law University Odisha
• Legal 500 Rising Star 2021–2023

Archita Mohapatra is a seasoned employment law expert currently serving as a Senior Associate at Trilegal, one of India’s leading law firms. She specializes in advising multinational corporations on a wide range of labour and employment matters, including workforce restructuring, compensation and benefits, employee investigations, and compliance with Indian labour laws.

Archita began her legal career at Nishith Desai Associates and later pursued an LL.M. in Labour Law and Employment Relations at Tilburg University in the Netherlands.

Her academic and professional excellence has been recognized by The Legal 500, which named her a Rising Star in Labour & Employment Law for three consecutive years (2021–2023) . Archita has also contributed scholarly work to the field, including a publication in the European Labour Law Journal on the rights of temporary agency workers

Ishika Goon, Counsel at Trilegal

• Ex-Senior Associate, Shardul Amarchand and Mangaldas & Co. and Ikigai Law
• Graduated from NLU, Odisha

Soumya Chaturvedi

Soumya is a corporate lawyer, and has worked with the capital markets team at IndusLaw as an associate for the last 3 years and has recently joined Lawctopus Law School as a Learning Manager (Corporate Vertical). She is a graduate from National Law University Odisha.

Jaibatruka Mohanta

Jai is a law practitioner in Bangalore. In addition, he is a Research Associate with CEERA, National Law School of India University (NLSIU).

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Course Fee

Rs. 12,999 – Rs. 6,999

Add-on benefits

• Get a completion certificate issued by Lawctopus Law School after the completion of the course.
• Merit certificates will be awarded to the best-performing learners.
• Become a part of LLS alumni and get exclusive notifications about internships, jobs, also get discounts on courses and workshops.

Money Back Guarantee

In case you do the course sincerely and are still dissatisfied with it, we’ll refund you 100% of the money you invested; no questions asked. We are that confident in our course!

What does ‘sincerely’ mean? It means you attend at least 75% of the live classes and successfully complete the compulsory assignments. If you still don’t think the course was worth the money, we’ll refund the full amount, no questions asked!

Just email us at support@lawctopus.com, and the refund will be issued within 7-10 working days.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the course, please email courses@lawctopus.com, and we will respond within 24 hours!