Corporate & Commercial Transactions
M&A, private equity, joint ventures, and commercial contracts for leading Indian companies
DC Law Offices advises on a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, joint ventures, and international company formations. Satyam Dwivedi has worked on landmark transactions for TVS Motors, Nykaa, Grasim, Indo Count, and other leading Indian and global companies.
Corporate and commercial transactions in India encompass mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital investments, joint ventures, share subscription and shareholders agreements, and cross-border company formations. These transactions are governed by the Companies Act 2013, Indian Contract Act 1872, SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations 2011, Competition Act 2002, Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (FEMA), and RBI regulations on foreign direct investment. Regulatory oversight is provided by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), SEBI, RBI, and Competition Commission of India (CCI). Clients undertaking corporate transactions face complexities in regulatory approvals, FEMA compliance for cross-border deals, valuation challenges, structuring of earn-outs and contingent payments, and the interplay between Indian company law and foreign jurisdictions. Specialist transactional counsel ensures that documentation is commercially robust, regulatory filings are timely, and the client's interests are protected through tailored representations, warranties, and indemnities. Satyam Dwivedi, trained at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and L&L Partners and recognised as a BW Top 30 Under 30 lawyer, has led transactions for TVS Motors (Norton Motorcycles UK acquisition), Nykaa, Grasim Industries (Germany JV), and Indo Count Industries, bringing Tier-1 firm standards to every engagement.
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Notable Matters in Corporate & Commercial Transactions
TVS Motors India — acquisition bid for Norton Motorcycles, United Kingdom
Indo Count Industries — acquisition of GHCL's home textile business (due diligence, BTA drafting and negotiation)
Nykaa — payment gateway agreements, vendor contracts, RBI/FEMA compliance, loan-licensing agreements
Grasim Industries — joint venture with Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH (Germany)
Singapore-based Xcelerate (XLSure India) — acquisition of controlling stake in Aparajitha Corporate Services
Private equity earn-out acquisition of Indian limited company by PE investor
Family office investment in Indian gaming startup — debenture and share subscription, shareholders' agreement
UAE Free Zone company formations — Ras-Al-Khaimah (RAK) and IFZA
Michelin-starred restaurant — commercial contract with hotel for restaurant pop-up
Questions on Corporate & Commercial Transactions
What is an earn-out and when is it used in M&A transactions?
An earn-out is a deal structure where part of the acquisition price is contingent on the target meeting future performance milestones. DC Law Offices has advised on earn-out transactions including drafting investor agreements and founder employment agreements.
Can DC Law Offices help with UAE company formations?
Yes. Satyam Dwivedi has assisted clients in setting up companies in UAE Free Zones including Ras-Al-Khaimah (RAK) and IFZA, handling documentation, structural advice, and regulatory compliance.
What does the due diligence process involve in an Indian M&A transaction?
Legal due diligence in India typically covers corporate records, material contracts, litigation history, regulatory approvals, intellectual property, real estate titles, employment matters, tax compliance, and environmental clearances. The scope is defined by the transaction structure — asset purchase versus share purchase — and the target's sector-specific regulatory exposure. DC Law Offices has conducted due diligence for major transactions including Indo Count's acquisition of GHCL's home textile business.
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