1st National Competition on Negotiating Transaction Documents Competitions, 2024 by UPES School of Law [Cash Prizes Worth RS 35K]: Register by Feb 20

About Corporate & Business Law Cell at UPES School of Law
The Corporate & Business Law Cell at UPES School of Law stands as a pivotal hub for advancing the study of corporate law. It is dedicated to fostering a research culture and serves as a nexus where academics, researchers, and practitioners converge to exchange insights and expertise on corporate law. With a steadfast commitment to elevating the standard of legal education, the cell provides stakeholders with unique opportunities to engage in corporate law research, equipping them with invaluable skills.
The institution’s vision extends beyond the boundaries of traditional legal disciplines, actively promoting interdisciplinary research that integrates corporate law with economics, finance, and management. This interdisciplinary approach aims to uncover novel perspectives and innovative solutions.
About the Competition
The National Level Competition on Negotiating Transaction Documents (NCNTDs) is a premier event designed to nurture aspiring legal professionals negotiation, drafting, and due diligence skills in India.
This unique competition engages participants in a multi-phased competition mirroring the lifecycle of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. The competition journey begins with the submission of the Issues list based on the documents and the problem deck provided. This submission of the issues list serves as a foundation for the subsequent stages of negotiation rounds.
Eligibility
- The competition is open for students who are pursuing LLB (three-year / five-year) courses during the current academic year.
- A recognized Institution/College/University shall be entitled to send only one Team for the Competition.
- A team shall comprise of two members. This composition cannot be altered except with the prior written approval of the Corporate and Business Law Cell (from now on referred to as CBLC).
Prizes
- Best Team – Certificate of Merit + INR 12,000 (cash prize)
- Runners-Up Team – Certificate of Merit + INR 10,000 (cash prize)
- Best Speaker- Certificate of Merit+ INR 8,000 (cash prize)
- Best written submission – Certificate of Merit + INR 5,000 (cash Prize)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Registration date | February 1st, 2024 |
| Release of problem deck | February 25th, 2024 |
| Last date of registration | February 20th, 2024 |
| Last Date of submission of Issues list | March 4th ,2024 |
| Preliminary Rounds 1 & 2 | March 4th-10th,2024 |
| Quarter-Final and Semi-Final Rounds and Final rounds | April 5th -7th, 2024 |
| Valedictory Ceremony | April 7th, 2024 |
Registration Fee
- A registration fee of Rs 3000/- (Three Thousand rupees only) is to be paid online by the team through Net Banking.
- Bank Details for Net Banking:
- Beneficiary Name: University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
- Account Number: 011594600000224
- IFSC Code: YESB0000115
- Branch: Yes Bank Ltd., Ground Floor, 56, Rajpur Road, Dehradun – 248001
Registration Process
Click Here To Register.
The teams have to fill out the Registration link for the Final Registration. The Final Registration shall be done by 20th February 2024.
Contact Information
Any clarification for the competition can be sought from Vedic mangal Agarwal, President
Any clarification regarding online registration can be sought from
- Vedic Mangal Agarwal Phone: +91 887822385
- Pranshu Rastogi Phone: +91 7017903385 Phone: +91 988782238
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