Certification Course in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Course Overview
This Add-On Certification Course in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) is designed to provide law students, professionals, and corporate advisors with a comprehensive understanding of the legal, financial, and strategic aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring.
The course focuses on transaction structuring, due diligence, regulatory frameworks, negotiation strategies, and cross-border mergers. It is crafted to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in the world of corporate law.
Syllabus
- Meaning, types, and structures of mergers and acquisitions
- Legal and business rationale behind M&A
- Stakeholders in an M&A transaction
- Companies Act, 2013 (relevant provisions)
- SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations
- Competition Act, 2002 implications
- FEMA regulations and FDI norms
- Share purchase vs. asset purchase vs. merger
- Legal, financial, and operational due diligence
- Confidentiality agreements and term sheets
- Drafting Share Purchase Agreements (SPA) and Asset Purchase Agreements (APA)
- Escrow arrangements and indemnity clauses
- Non-compete and exclusivity agreements
- Valuation methods: DCF, comparables, precedent transactions
- Methods of financing mergers (cash, stock, debt)
- Leveraged buyouts and private equity involvement
- Role of Competition Commission of India (CCI)
- SEBI and Stock Exchange compliances
- FDI approvals and RBI requirements
- Tax treatment of mergers and acquisitions
- GST implications
- Accounting for business combinations under Ind AS
- Legal challenges in cross-border transactions
- Bilateral investment treaties (BITs)
- International competition law concerns
- Hostile takeovers and defenses
- Poison pills, golden parachutes, white knight strategies
- Landmark Indian and global M&A deals
- M&A in new sectors: Technology, Startups, Fintech
- ESG considerations in modern M&A
Eligibility:
Law students (LLB, LLM)
Commerce and Management students (B.Com, BBA, MBA)
CA/CS/ICWA aspirants
Professionals interested in corporate law, finance, and deal structuring
Assessment
- Quiz after every 2 modules
- Group Presentation (Case Analysis)
- Final MCQ Test
- Certificate awarded based on minimum 60% performance
Value Additions (Optional Enhancements):
- Guest Lecture by Corporate Lawyer / Compliance Officer
- Certificate Co-Signed by University and SADA Law House
- Career Guidance Session on Forensic Law, Risk Consulting, and Compliance Jobs
- Certificate of Completion
- Practical Templates: Investigation Report Format, Compliance Policy Sample
- E-Booklet on Corporate Frauds and Prevention Techniques
FAQ
Answers to some common questions
The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal, financial, and strategic aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). It prepares participants to critically analyze M&A transactions from legal, regulatory, and business perspectives.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
- Understand the lifecycle of an M&A deal
- Interpret transaction documents like term sheets and share purchase agreements
- Navigate legal and compliance issues in cross-border and domestic M&A
- Assess risks and benefits of corporate restructuring
Basic knowledge of corporate law or financial principles is helpful but not mandatory. The course includes foundational modules for beginners
Participants may pursue careers in:
- Corporate legal advisory
- Investment banking
- Due diligence and compliance teams
- Corporate strategy and finance departments
- A short project or transaction simulation
- Final MCQ-based exam
- Attendance and class participation
