6-Week Certificate Course on Mergers & Acquisitions by Lawful Legal: Apply by July 21

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About Course 

The Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) course by Lawful Legal is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the key aspects of M&A transactions. It is structured across 12 sessions, each focusing on specific elements crucial for mastering the complexities of corporate mergers and acquisitions.

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Eligibility

Law students, practicing advocates, in-house counsels, lawyers, CA, CS, or anyone interested in learning and building a career in Mergers & Acquisitions.

Modules

Module 1 – Fundamentals of M&A Transactions

Day 1 (Saturday): Introduction to M&A Transactions

Topics Covered

• Meaning and concept of Mergers, Acquisitions & Takeovers
• Types of M&A transactions
• Strategic reasons behind M&A deals
• Key stakeholders involved in a transaction

Practical Training

• Understanding a real M&A case study
• Identifying parties involved in a transaction
• Structure of an M&A deal

Assignment: Analyse a famous Indian M&A deal and identify the transaction structure.

Day 2 (Sunday): Deal Structuring in M&A

Topics Covered

• Asset Purchase vs Share Purchase
• Friendly vs Hostile Takeover
• Reverse Mergers
• Cross-border M&A

Practical Training

• Deal structuring exercise
• Choosing the right structure for a hypothetical company acquisition

Assignment: Draft a basic deal structure note for an acquisition.

Module 2 – Term Sheet & Initial Documentation

Day 3 (Saturday): Term Sheet

Topics Covered

• Importance of term sheets in M&A
• Binding vs Non-binding clauses
• Key clauses in a Term Sheet

Practical Training: Drafting a Term Sheet for an acquisition transaction

Assignment: Draft a complete Term Sheet / Letter of Intent

Day 4 (Sunday): Confidentiality Agreement (NDA)

Topics Covered

• Role of confidentiality in M&A deals
• Protection of sensitive information
• Legal implications of breach

Practical Training: Drafting a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Assignment: Draft an NDA between buyer and seller.

Module 3 – Due Diligence in M&A

Day 5 (Saturday): Legal Due Diligence

Topics Covered

• Purpose of Due Diligence
• Types: Legal, Financial, Tax, Commercial
• Key documents to review

Practical Training: Preparing a Due Diligence Checklist

Assignment: Prepare a legal due diligence checklist for a startup acquisition.

Day 6 (Sunday): Due Diligence Report

Topics Covered

• Structure of Due Diligence Report
• Identifying risks & liabilities
• Red flags in transactions

Practical Training: Drafting a Due Diligence Report

Assignment: Prepare a summarized due diligence report.

Module 4 – Transaction Agreements

Day 7 (Saturday): Share Purchase Agreement (SPA)

Topics Covered

• Key clauses in SPA
• Representations and warranties
• Indemnity clauses

Practical Training: Drafting a Share Purchase Agreement

Assignment: Draft key clauses of SPA.

Day 8 (Sunday): Shareholders Agreement (SHA)

Topics Covered

• Rights of shareholders
• Reserved matters
• Exit rights

Practical Training: Drafting Shareholders Agreement

Assignment: Draft clauses relating to tag-along and drag-along rights.

Module 5 – Negotiation & Regulatory Framework

Day 9 (Saturday): Negotiation in M&A

Topics Covered:

• Negotiation strategies
• Valuation considerations
• Common negotiation disputes

Practical Training: Mock negotiation between buyer and seller

Assignment: Prepare negotiation points for SPA.

Day 10 (Sunday): Regulatory Approvals in M&A

Topics Covered

• Companies Act compliance
• SEBI Takeover Regulations
• Competition Commission of India (CCI)

Practical Training: Preparing regulatory compliance checklist

Assignment: Identify approvals required in a sample M&A transaction.

Module 6 – Deal Closing & Case Studies

Day 11 (Saturday): Deal Closing Documentation

Topics Covered

• Closing checklist
• Escrow agreements
• Conditions precedent & conditions subsequent

Practical Training: Preparing Closing Checklist

Assignment: Draft a closing documentation checklist.

Day 12 (Sunday): Case Studies & Final Project

Topics Covered

• Analysis of major Indian M&A deals
• Practical transaction walkthrough

Mentors

• Vipul Kulshreshtha, Associate at ATB Legal at UAE || Corporate & Transactional Lawyer, M&A || Private Equity
• Prachi Agnihotri, Associate at King Stubb & Kasiva
• Ashish Dutta, Associate at Kochhar & Co.

Exclusive Benefits

• Weekend Sessions ONLY and manageable with practice, job, college internship, exams etc.
• Access to Recordings
• Certificate of Completion
• Interactive online classes
• Taught by industry expert
• Networking opportunities
• 5000+ Editable Legal Drafts

Duration

The course begins on 25 July 2026 and will go on for 6 weeks, featuring engaging live classes held two times a week.

Class Schedule:
Days: Saturday & Sunday (weekend classes only)

Class Timings : 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Last Date to Enrol

July 21

Course Fees

Rs 1800 Rs 1500

Enrolment Procedure

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