Expert Legal Guidance for Private Equity Investments & Transactions
Private equity (PE) investments play a crucial role in scaling startups, funding growth, and driving mergers & acquisitions. Whether you’re a business seeking PE funding or an investor looking to acquire stakes in promising ventures, navigating complex financial, regulatory, and corporate governance issues is essential. At Avvocats & Partners LLP, we provide comprehensive legal advisory to ensure private equity transactions are structured efficiently, compliant with regulatory laws, and aligned with long-term business goals.
Why Private Equity Legal Support is Essential
• Ensures regulatory compliance with PE investment laws and corporate structuring.
• Protects investors and founders through well-drafted agreements and risk assessments.
• Maximizes valuation and exit strategies for businesses and private equity firms.
• Facilitates cross-border private equity deals in India, the U.S., and Canada.
- Private Equity Fund Structuring & Formation
- PE Investments in Startups & Growth-Stage Companies
- Buyouts, Acquisitions & Exit Strategies
- Compliance & Risk Management for PE Transactions
- Fund Formation & Regulatory Approvals
- LP/GP Agreements & Investor Rights Structuring
- Term Sheets & Investment Agreements
- Shareholder Agreements & Exit Strategies
A U.S.-based private equity firm sought to invest in an Indian fintech startup, but faced regulatory hurdles under SEBI and RBI rules for foreign direct investment (FDI).
Our Solution:
• Structured the investment using compliant FDI mechanisms and regulatory approvals.
• Negotiated investor rights, liquidation preferences, and governance structures.
• Ensured cross-border tax efficiency through an optimized holding structure.
Outcome: The PE firm successfully acquired a 30% stake in the startup, allowing for future exits through IPO or strategic sale, while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) by Startups
VC funds invest in early-stage startups, while PE funds invest in mature businesses through buyouts, acquisitions, or majority stakes.
Startups must have strong financials, legal compliance, and corporate governance before engaging with PE firms.
Shareholder rights, exit clauses, tax structuring, and regulatory approvals are crucial in PE transactions.
Yes! We help businesses and investors navigate cross-border PE transactions, FDI rules, and regulatory compliance.
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Private Equity
Keshav Singh
Founder & Partner
Annette H. Kabia
Strategic Partner US – IP
Jimmy Lai
Strategic Partner US – Immigration
