Seamless M&A Transactions with Expert Legal Support
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are complex, high-stakes transactions that require strategic legal guidance to ensure smooth execution, regulatory compliance, and maximum value. Whether you’re acquiring a company, selling your business, or merging with another entity, Avvocats & Partners LLP provides comprehensive M&A legal advisory to startups and SMBs in India, the U.S., and Canada.
Why M&A Legal Advisory is Crucial for Your Business
• Minimizes legal and financial risks during business transactions.
• Ensures regulatory compliance across different jurisdictions.
• Maximizes valuation and negotiation leverage in acquisitions or exits.
• Protects shareholders and stakeholders with legally sound agreements.
- Buy-Side & Sell-Side M&A Advisory
- Cross-Border Mergers & International Acquisitions
- Legal Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
- Post-Merger Integration & Corporate Restructuring
- Business Valuation & Due Diligence
- Structuring Asset & Equity Purchases
- Drafting & Negotiating Purchase Agreements
- IP, Employment & Contractual Risk Assessments
A growing U.S.-based SaaS company sought to acquire a Canadian tech startup but faced regulatory hurdles, tax complexities, and contract disputes.
Our Solution:
• Conducted due diligence to identify legal risks and financial liabilities.
• Structured the deal to comply with U.S. and Canadian M&A laws.
• Negotiated shareholder agreements and post-merger governance.
Outcome: The acquisition was completed successfully, allowing the U.S. startup to expand into Canada with minimal legal risks and optimized tax benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) by Startups
M&A deals involve due diligence, negotiation, regulatory approvals, drafting agreements, and post-merger integration.
Cross-border M&A deals require foreign investment approvals, tax structuring, employment transitions, and compliance with multiple jurisdictions.
Startups can acquire smaller companies or merge with strategic partners to accelerate growth, access new markets, or gain intellectual property.
Common risks include undisclosed liabilities, regulatory non-compliance, contract disputes, and post-merger operational challenges.
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Keshav Singh
Founder & Partner
Annette H. Kabia
Strategic Partner US – IP
Jimmy Lai
Strategic Partner US – Immigration
