Advanced Certificate Course on Mergers and Acquisitions
by Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur
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 organized 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.
Esteemed Speakers
- Dr. Praveen Tripathi: Registrar & Associate Professor, DNLU, Jabalpur.
- Kartikeya Rawal: Director – Legal, Swiggy.
- Tanya Nanda: Partner, Trilegal.
- Aditya Kamath: Partner, BCP Associates.
- Sambhav Ranka: Senior Partner, IC Universal Legal, Advocates & Solicitors.
- Aparna Menon: Principal Associate, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas.
- Anirudh Banga: Senior Associate, Trilegal.
Course Modules
Module 1: Foundations of Corporate Restructuring & M&A
- Introduction to Corporate Restructuring & Mergers and Acquisition
- An Overview of Deal Structures and Processes
- Types of Deal Structures
Module 2: Internal (Organic) Corporate Restructuring
- Reduction of Share Capital
- Buyback of Shares
- Sweat Equity and ESOPs
Module 3: 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 and InsanelyGood Merger
Module 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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.
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.
Course Details
- Duration: 1 week
- Dates: 9th May – 14th May 2025
- Registration Fee:
- Students: ₹ 1,799 | ₹ 1,499 (Early Bird Offer)
- Professionals:₹ 3,999 | ₹ 3,499 (Early Bird Offer)
- 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