8-Week Online Certificate Course on Mergers & Acquisitions by NLU Delhi [Internship at AP and Partners]: Enrol by June 19

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About the Course on M&A: Due Diligence & Deal Making by NLU Delhi 

A 2 Month intensive certificate course that takes you through an M&A transaction the way it actually unfolds in a law firm.

Across 15 live online sessions, partners and counsels from India’s leading law firms walk participants through the full deal lifecycle – term sheet, due diligence, transaction documents, regulatory clearances and closing – using the same frameworks and documents they use in live mandates.

The programme is built for participants who want to move from knowing the law to running the deal.

Certification: NLU Delhi Certified — Certificate issued by National Law University, Delhi.

The top performer in this course will get an internship at AP & Partners.

Eligibility

Law students (including LLM students), graduates, academicians and practitioners.

It is also open to all individuals interested in learning IP Laws and practice

Course Structure

M-01: M&A Foundations & Due Diligence

• Session 1: Life Cycle of an M&A Deal
• Session 2: Due Diligence – Introduction & Framework
• Session 3: Due Diligence – Document Review & Practical Insights

M-02: Legal Framework & Primary Transaction Documents

• Session 4: Key Provisions under the Companies Act, 2013
• Session 5: Share Purchase Agreement & Share Subscription Agreement

M-03: Deal Structuring & Investor Agreements

• Session 7: Shareholders’ Agreement
• Session 8: PE/VC Deals – Specific Clauses & How M&A Differs from PE/VC
• Session 9: Key Provisions for Listed Companies – Takeover Code & Insider Trading

M-04: Regulatory, Tax & Negotiation

• Session 10: Tax Aspects of M&A Deals
• Session 11: Negotiation of Transaction Documents

M-05: Alternative Structures & Cross-Border Transactions

• Session 12: Business Transfer Agreement & Asset Transfer Agreement
• Session 13: Scheme of Arrangement
• Session 14: FEMA Regime for Cross-Border M&A

Assignment Workshops

• Session 6: Mid-Course Assignment Workshop (Assignment 1)
• Session 15: Final Assignment Workshop + Career, AI & Roadmap

Total: 15 Sessions + 2 Assignment Workshops.

Exclusive Perks for Top Performers

• Internship with AP & Partners: The single top performer of the Course is offered an internship with AP & Partners — working alongside the firm’s M&A practice on live mandates. A direct bridge from the classroom into the room where deals are done.
• CV review & 1:1 career guidance: The top two performers receive a complimentary CV review and a personalised 1:1 career guidance session / mock interview and direct feedback with Mr. Akshay Pathak, Counsel, Khaitan & Co

Perks

1. Weekend sessions with fixed timings
2. Live and interactive sessions with doubt-clearing options
3. Learn from the top industry experts
4. A certificate on completion of the course to show your expertise
5. Get access to recorded video lectures
6. Practical assignments

Faculties

1. Manish Gupta, Senior Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas
2. Sarthak Sarin, Partner, Khaitan & Co
3. Rishabh Gupta, Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors
4. Saurabh Sharma, Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors
5. Romit Dey, Partner, AP & Partners
6. Sreetama Sen, Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
7. Akshay Pathak, Counsel, Khaitan & Co

Certification

Upon completion of the assignment, participants will receive an e-certificate that can be downloaded and printed for records.

Also, 75% minimum attendance across the live sessions will be required for certification.

Duration

Course Duration: 8 Weeks, starting June 20

Classes will be held only on weekends (10 AM to 11 AM). Recordings will be given from missed sessions.

Last Date of Enrolment

June 19

Course Fees

For students: Rs 15000 Rs 12000 [Rs 3000 student discount]

For professionals: Rs 15000 

Enrolment Procedure

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