Strategic Planning for Corporate Restructuring
Developing tailored strategies for various forms of corporate restructuring, including amalgamations, mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, spin-offs, reconstructions, reorganizations, and winding up of companies.
Conducting feasibility studies and market analysis to ensure that restructuring plans align with business goals and regulatory guidelines.
Change of Name, Objects, and Registered Office
Assisting companies with the procedural aspects of changing their company name, altering the objects clause in the Memorandum of Association (MOA), and shifting the registered office to a new location.
Ensuring compliance with the statutory requirements under the Companies Act, 2013 and coordinating filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC).
Drafting Schemes and Agreements
Drafting schemes of amalgamation or arrangement that outline the terms and conditions of corporate restructuring, ensuring that they meet legal and regulatory requirements.
Preparing public offers for acquisitions or takeovers, including takeover bids , and drafting promoters’ agreements to ensure smooth execution of the transaction.
Structuring the terms of the merger or acquisition to protect shareholder interests and ensure long-term business viability.
Compliance with Legal & Procedural Requirements
Ensuring adherence to all necessary legal and procedural requirements as per the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Regulations, and other relevant laws in mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers.
Preparing and filing the necessary documents with regulatory bodies such as SEBI, Stock Exchanges, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), and the Registrar of Companies (RoC).
Conducting due diligence to evaluate the legal, financial, and operational health of the companies involved in the restructuring process.
Advisory on Post-Restructuring Scenarios
Providing expert advice to the management on the post-restructured business environment, including governance, integration of operations, and management structure.
Offering guidance on how to maximize the synergies from mergers or acquisitions, deal with regulatory approvals, and manage stakeholder expectations.
Assisting with any further compliance obligations, including statutory filings, shareholder approvals, and the post-merger integration of policies, teams, and systems.
Tax & Financial Structuring Advice
Offering expert tax and financial advisory on structuring the deal to optimize tax efficiency and minimize liabilities.
Designing financial models that align with the restructuring objectives and ensure long-term financial stability for the company.
Liaison with Regulatory Authorities
Managing communication and filing with various regulatory bodies such as NCLT, SEBI, RBI, and Income Tax Department to facilitate the approval of schemes, corporate actions, and changes in capital structure.
Ensuring that all required approvals and clearances are obtained for smooth completion of the transaction.
Employee & Stakeholder Communication
Assisting in managing communications with employees, stakeholders, and shareholders to ensure transparency and reduce uncertainty during the restructuring process.
Advising on changes to employee agreements, stock options, and other benefits that may be impacted by the restructuring.