Post-Closing Obligations For M&A In India

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") has introduced various changes in the MCA21 portal over the years since 2006, in order to improve the compliance by companies and Limited Liability Partnerships...

For many companies, particularly closely held and unlisted companies, private placement is a practical way of raising funds without going through the extensive process involved in a public issue. It allows a company to approach a limited set of identified investors and raise capital on mutually agreed terms.

A whistle-blower, whether an individual or a collective entity, is generally an insider who possesses first-hand knowledge of fraud, corruption, misconduct, malpractice, or other unlawful or unethical practices occurring within an organization.

Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) remain one of the most widely used instruments for venture capital and private equity investments in Indian companies. Their appeal lies in the ability to combine equity classification with negotiated economic and governance protections. But CCPS are not governed by a single, standalone statutory framework. Their legal treatment is instead shaped by the Companies Act, FEMA and foreign investment rules, tax law, and, where applicable, SEBI regulations.

Learn the legal framework, procedure, compliance requirements and practical steps for issuing debentures under the Companies Act, 2013 in India.

The Supreme Court while confirming the findings of the SAT has further asked SEBI to probe into the matter and find out the actual investor base who have subscribed to the Optionally Fully Convertible Debentures (OFCDs) issued by the two group companies SIRECL and SHICL.

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For many entrepreneurs, the choice between a registered and unregistered partnership is treated as a procedural matter. In reality, the issue of registered vs unregistered partnership firm in India has serious legal...

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The investment advisory industry in India is changing quickly. With more investors relying on social media, online videos, AI-driven tools, and financial influencers, the risk of fraud has grown significantly.

We advise on copyright protection and represent creators, actors, performers, authors, publishers, producers and broadcasters.

The Information Technology Act, 2000 ("IT Act") provides for recognition of electronic records under Section 4, which illustrates that any document which is required by law to be in writing...

The central legislature of India had promulgated a legislation Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 ("CL Act") to regulate the child labour practices in India.

On November 7, 2024, MSME issued a notification mandating the registration of all companies under the Companies Act, 2013, with an annual turnover exceeding INR 250 crore, along with all CPSEs, on the TReDS platforms.

The Hague convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters was signed on 15 November 1965.

In 2016, Parliament enacted an ambitious statute, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ("IBC"), with the stated objective of achieving time-bound resolution of corporate insolvency within 180 days with one-time extension of up to 90 days i.e. 270 days.

Benami transactions have been a long-standing concern in India, deeply rooted in historical practices and contemporary economic offences.

This is a ready reference for certain important provisions of Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)

It is common for corporates to carry out termination of employees who do not meet their performance requirements, or are found wanting in their conduct or are incapable of working in teams.

Copyright protection has become the sensitive issue worldwide. Any person who copies others work without consent of the author is liable to be punished for infringement.