M&A & Legal Advisory

Navigating the Complexity of Indian Acquisitions For global enterprises, a merger or acquisition in India is a gateway to rapid growth, but it comes with unique legal and financial risks. Success depends on more than just a fair valuation—it requires a deep understanding of local liabilities, cultural alignment, and complex regulatory approvals.

At Consulting Finance, we provide a structured, multi-disciplinary approach to M&A. Our team combines financial expertise with legal rigor to ensure that every transaction is transparent, compliant, and strategically sound. We act as your eyes and ears on the ground, protecting your interests from initial partner search to post-merger integration.

Services Offered

We offer a unified suite of services to secure your strategic corporate transactions:

Transaction Scheme Construction: Designing tax-efficient and legally sound structures for acquisitions, joint ventures, or asset purchases.
Financial & Tax Due Diligence: Rigorous auditing of the target company’s books to identify hidden liabilities, tax exposures, and financial risks.
Legal Due Diligence: Comprehensive review of the target’s contracts, titles, litigation history, and statutory compliance status.
Partner & JV Vetting: Identification and background verification of potential joint venture partners or acquisition targets to ensure alignment with your corporate values.
Drafting & Negotiation of Agreements: Professional drafting and vetting of Share Purchase Agreements (SPA), Shareholders’ Agreements (SHA), and Business Transfer Agreements (BTA).
Regulatory Approvals: Managing necessary filings and approvals with the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
Post-Merger Integration (PMI): Financial and operational support to ensure a smooth transition and cultural alignment between the parent company and the new Indian entity.
Legal Advisory & Consultations: Ongoing support for complex legal interpretations, dispute resolution strategies, and specialized corporate law matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do you identify potential joint venture partners for us in India?

We leverage our local network and professional databases to identify candidates that meet your technical and financial criteria. We then conduct an initial “soft” vetting process before proceeding to formal due diligence.

2. What are the key risks you look for during due diligence?

We focus on “hidden” risks such as historical tax disputes, labour law non-compliance, undisclosed litigation, and irregularities in property titles or intellectual property rights.

3. Can you help us structure a tax-efficient acquisition?

Yes. Our tax specialists work closely with our legal team to construct transaction schemes that optimize for capital gains tax, stamp duty, and potential treaty benefits between India and Japan.

4. Do you provide support after the deal is closed?

Absolutely. We provide Post-Merger Integration (PMI) support to ensure your new Indian subsidiary adopts your global financial reporting standards, J-SOX controls, and HR policies immediately.