M&A, Restructuring & IBC
End-to-end transaction counsel — diligence to closing.
What this engagement covers
M&A, Restructuring & IBC, End-to-End.
We coordinate diligence, drafting, regulatory approvals and closing mechanics for transactions across sectors.
Our process
From First Call to Final Order
Confidential Intake
30-min discovery call on phone or Zoom. We confirm scope, urgency and fee on the same call.
Diligence & Strategy
Document review, record retrieval and a written strategy note — including timeline, risks and milestones.
Documentation & Filing
Drafting, apostille, Power of Attorney, registration and filing handled end-to-end by a named matter lead.
Representation
Court, tribunal, registrar or counterparty representation — with weekly written updates across time-zones.
Closure & Handover
Final order, registered deed or settlement, plus a sealed matter file and post-closure compliance calendar.
Why IndusGuard
Built for Matters That Cross Borders
One named matter lead
No call-centre, no hand-offs. A senior advocate owns your file end-to-end.
NRI desks across 8 countries
Overlapping US, UK, Gulf and APAC hours — apostille and POA built into every workflow.
Weekly written updates
Plain-language progress notes, secure document portal and milestone-based fees.
Pan-India bar coverage
Empanelled counsel across High Courts, NCLT, DRT and the Supreme Court of India.
Where we serve
A Global NRI Desk, Anchored in India.
We act for clients across 8+ countries and represent matters in every major Indian jurisdiction — High Courts, NCLT, DRT and the Supreme Court.
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- UAE
- Australia
- Singapore
- Germany
- Saudi Arabia
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Delhi NCR
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Pune
- Pan-India
Common questions
Before You Call
What is legal due diligence in an Indian M&A transaction?+
Legal due diligence in an Indian M&A transaction is an independent investigation of the target company's legal standing — reviewing corporate documents, contracts, litigation, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, employment, real estate, and tax. The output is a red-flag report identifying risks and liabilities that affect the transaction price or structure. Diligence typically covers 5-7 years of corporate history.
What is a slump sale and how is it different from a share sale in India?+
A slump sale is a transfer of an entire business undertaking for a lump sum without assigning individual asset values. It is governed by Section 50B of the Income Tax Act. A share sale transfers ownership of the company by transferring its shares. The key differences are tax treatment, stamp duty implications, and the transfer of liabilities to the buyer.
How can a foreign company acquire an Indian company through the IBC?+
The IBC resolution process allows foreign companies to submit resolution plans for Indian companies admitted to Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). The resolution plan must be approved by the Committee of Creditors and the NCLT. FEMA compliance is required for the investment, and sector-specific foreign investment restrictions continue to apply even in an IBC acquisition.
What regulatory approvals are required for M&A transactions in India?+
Depending on the transaction, approvals may be required from: CCI (Competition Commission of India) for transactions meeting threshold criteria, RBI for FDI or ODI-related equity changes, SEBI for listed companies, sector regulators (IRDAI for insurance, RBI for banking, TRAI for telecom), and the NCLT for Court-sanctioned schemes of arrangement.
What is an NCLT scheme of arrangement and when is it used in Indian M&A?+
A scheme of arrangement under Sections 230-232 of the Companies Act 2013 is a Court-supervised merger, demerger, or reorganisation approved by the NCLT after shareholder and creditor voting. It is used for mergers between Indian companies, demergers of business units into separate companies, and cross-border mergers involving one Indian and one foreign company.
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