India’s corporate and commercial regulatory landscape is governed by a combination of statutes, rules, and regulatory authorities. Key among these is the Companies Act, which sets out the framework for company formation, governance, and compliance. Additionally, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime revolutionized the tax structure, streamlining the process for businesses.
Regulatory bodies like the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) oversee financial markets and protect investor interests, while the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulates banking and monetary policy.
India’s corporate and commercial regulatory landscape is governed by a combination of statutes, rules, and regulatory authorities. Key among these is the Companies Act, which sets out the framework for company formation, governance, and compliance. Additionally, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime revolutionized the tax structure, streamlining the process for businesses.
Regulatory bodies like the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) oversee financial markets and protect investor interests, while the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulates banking and monetary policy.
The environment is characterized by ongoing reforms aimed at ease of doing business, including digitalization of compliance processes and efforts to attract foreign investment.
We specialize in advising on diverse corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, demergers, joint ventures, and more. Our services encompass due diligence, document drafting, regulatory compliance, structuring advice, and post-closing support. With expertise in FDI, SEBI regulations, stamping provisions, and DTAAs, we provide swift and effective solutions crucial in corporate transactions. Clients value our multidimensional knowledge, accessibility, and deep partner involvement.Through innovative structures and effective risk mitigation strategies, we consistently strive to achieve successful outcomes for our clients.
We assist with structuring of the transaction in line with applicable RBI guidelines, FDI regulations, Income Tax provisions, SEBI regulations, DTAAs and stamp duty implications. Our Corporate & Commercial team works closely with our strong tax, regulatory and competition practices enabling us to strengthen every deal structure and provide solutions to the most complex issues. This also helps us to provide a quick turnaround, which is vital in any M&A transaction. ELP has also successfully structured capital flows such as dividend, royalty, fees for technical services, etc.
Assistance in reviewing, drafting, negotiating and execution of the transaction documents including term-sheets, business purchase agreements, shareholders agreements, voting rights agreements, non-compete agreements, non-disclosure agreements, escrow agreements, schemes of arrangement, stock swap agreements, employment agreements and transition agreements.
Assistance in drafting, filing and coordinating regulatory approvals and consent processes. This includes securing approvals from regulatory bodies such as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), Competition Commission of India (CCI), and other local permits and consents.
Our team specializes in providing expert Tax Optimization Assistance to target companies, aiming to maximize savings and deliver tangible benefits to our valued clients.
We offer comprehensive post-closing support to our clients. Our expertise lies in integration planning, risk mitigation, and ensuring seamless compliance with restructuring boards and listing agreements. With a dedicated team experienced in corporate financing, structured financing, and securitization, we provide detailed guidance to help our clients navigate the complexities of the post-closing phase.
Advisory to company across a range of diverse sectors on day-to-day operational corporate commercial matters, including issues relating to employment law, lease arrangements and company law.
Assistance to key stakeholders in private funds, including investment managers, sponsors and seed investors, lead investors, funds of funds, placement agents and co-investors. Our team possesses deep experience in advising funds and portfolio companies on transactions and understanding concerns from all perspectives.
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Great team, very approachable and practical in advising. Good at closing the deal quickly.
AsiaLawELP are able to work on tight schedules. They know the business and take the time to study my business domain.
Chambers Asia PacificThey are always available, responsive and very accommodating on scheduling calls. ELP provide practical, reasonable advice and synthesise complex issues.
Chambers Asia PacificGreat team, very approachable and practical in advising. Good at closing the deal quickly.
AsiaLawThe team is accessible and understands our business needs. Turnaround time is very good, and they have good commercial as well as legal understanding.
Chambers Asia Pacificsolution-focused’ advice paired with a ‘commercial understanding and an innovative approach
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