Success In M&A Career

Young law students and lawyers keep asking me about my experiences as a corporate lawyer and the key skills that they should develop to pursue and excel in M&A practice.

Here are my two cents:

1. Every good building stands on a good foundation. One can start by building a solid foundation in corporate laws, contract law, and finance. Obtain additional specialisations in corporate laws, if you can manage with your time and resources.
2. You should continuously seek to attain knowledge and expertise peculiar to M&A transactions. Acquaint yourself with the entire ecosystem governing M&A transactions - relevant laws, rules, regulations, FDI norms, and industry customs and practices. Make conscious efforts to stay updated on latest trends and developments in the M&A field.