1-Week Online Advanced Certificate Course on Mergers and Acquisitions by DNLU: Enrol by May 8

About DNLU

Established in 2018, Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU) was founded with the vision of imparting and disseminating legal knowledge while fostering a culture of research to advance legal education. Over the years, the university has successfully organised numerous intra- and inter-university events. Striving to be not just a knowledge-driven institution but also one fueled by creativity and wisdom, DNLU has made its mark both nationally and internationally.

About the Course

Dharmashastra National Law University is organising a 1-week online certificate course on Mergers and Acquisitions.

Eligibility

Applications are open for law students and in-house counsel, legal practitioners, CA, CS and anybody interested in learning about Mergers and Acquisitions in India and across the world.

Esteemed Speakers

• Dr. Praveen Tripathi: Registrar & Associate Professor, DNLU, Jabalpur.
• Tanya Nanda: Partner, Trilegal.
• Sambhav Ranka: Senior Partner, IC Universal Legal, Advocates & Solicitors
• Kartikeya Rawal: Director – Legal, Swiggy.
• Aparna Menon: Principal Associate, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas.
• Aditya Kamath: Partner, BCP Associates.
• Anirudh Banga: Senior Associate, Trilegal.

Course Modules

Module I: Foundations of Corporate Restructuring & M&A

• Introduction to Corporate Restructuring & Mergers and Acquisition
• An Overview of Deal Structures and Processes
• Types of Deal Structures
• Practical Insights

Module II: Internal (Organic) Corporate Restructuring

• Reduction of Share Capital
• Buyback of Shares
• Sweat Equity and ESOPs

Module III: Mergers and Amalgamations

• Types of Mergers & Amalgamations
• Understanding the Legal Backbone: Companies Act, SEBI, CCI Approval
• M&A Process Lifecycle
• Key Case Studies including the Swiggy InstaMart & InsanelyGood Merger

Module IV: Takeovers and Acquisitions

• Meaning, Types, and Strategies of Takeovers
• Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers)
• The Takeover Process
• Case Studies

Module V: Contemporary Issues and Drafting in M&A

• Drafting Basics
• Due Diligence Essentials
• Key Clauses Across:
  • SHA (e.g., Tag Along Right, ROFO, ROFR, Exit Rights, Anti-Dilution, Board Rights, AVM Matters)
  • SSA/SPA (e.g., Representations & Warranties, Indemnities, Conditions Precedent/Subsequent)
  • BTA (e.g., Slump Sale, Excluded Assets/Liabilities, Tax Impact)
• Emerging Trends in M&A

Module VI: Labour Law Issues in Mergers and Acquisitions

• Employee Transfer Rights (Section 25FF – Industrial Disputes Act)
• Retrenchment, Severance Obligations, and Legal Risks
• Statutory Compliance (PF, ESI), Disputes, and Liabilities
• Post-Deal Employment Policy Alignment and Transition Issues

Perks of the Course

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with speakers, mentors, and peers.
• Interactive Sessions: Engage in live Q&A with our experts.
• Access to Recordings: Revisit all sessions at your convenience.
• E-Certificates: Receive a Certificate of Completion/Participation.

Duration

1 week

Dates

9th May – 14th May 2025

Registration Fee

• Students: Rs 1,499
• Professionals: Rs 3,499

The registration fee is inclusive of GST.

The detailed course schedule will be sent to all participants on May 8, 2025, at 11:00 PM

Last Date to Enrol

May 8

Enrolment Procedure

1. Complete the payment using the following link: Click Here.
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