Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) with Practical Training
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About mentor
- 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.
Eligibility
Law students (including LLM students), graduates, faculties and practitioners.
Mode
Online, live sessions (Recordings will also be provided)
About the course
Master the complete Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) transaction process through this practical, industry-focused certificate course. From understanding M&A fundamentals and deal structuring to drafting key transaction documents such as Term Sheets, NDAs, SPAs, and SHAs, you’ll gain hands-on experience at every stage. Learn legal due diligence, negotiation strategies, regulatory compliances, deal closing, and analyse real Indian M&A case studies through practical exercises, drafting assignments, and a final transaction simulation. This course is designed to equip law students, professionals, and aspiring corporate lawyers with the practical skills required to confidently handle real-world M&A transactions.
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
Practical Training
● Full M&A transaction simulation
Duration & Class Timings
The course begins on 25 July 2026 and will go on for 8 week, 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
Perks
- Weekend Sessions ONLY and manageable with practice, job, college internship, exams etc.
- Top performers of the course will be given internship at top law firms
- Networking opportunity with the mentor.
- Live, interactive sessions with Q&A with the mentors.
- Lifetime access to all live session recordings via our LMS portal.
- E-Certifications for Courses
- Gain exclusive access to 10,000+ legal drafts as part of the course.
Course Fees
Rs 4500 1799
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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