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Corporate Law July 13, 2026 7 min read

Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer Kolkata | M&A Expert | Panchanand

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are complex corporate transactions requiring specialised legal expertise across multiple domains including company law, securities law, competition law, tax law, and foreign exchange regulations. At Panchanand, our M&A lawyers in Kolkata provide end-to-end legal services for mergers, acquisitions, demergers, slump sales, asset purchases, and corporate restructuring transactions.

Whether you are acquiring a business, merging with a competitor, selling your company, or restructuring your corporate group, our team provides strategic legal advice to ensure the transaction is structured optimally, executed smoothly, and compliant with all applicable laws.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the legal process for a merger in India?

The merger process under Companies Act involves: board approval, valuation by registered valuer, application to NCLT, meeting of shareholders and creditors, sanction of scheme by NCLT, filing of order with ROC, and transfer of assets and liabilities.

What regulatory approvals are needed for M&A?

Key approvals include: CCI (Competition Commission) for combinations exceeding thresholds, RBI/FEMA for cross-border transactions, SEBI for listed companies, NCLT for amalgamations, and sectoral regulators (IRDAI, TRAI, etc.) as applicable.

What is the difference between merger and acquisition?

A merger involves two companies combining into one entity, with shareholders of both companies becoming shareholders of the merged entity. An acquisition involves one company purchasing controlling stake in another, with both entities continuing to exist.

What is due diligence in M&A?

Due diligence is a comprehensive investigation of the target company covering: financial, legal, tax, operational, environmental, and regulatory aspects. Legal due diligence examines contracts, compliance, litigation, intellectual property, employment matters, and regulatory licenses.

How are M&A transactions structured?

Common structures include: share purchase (buying shares of target), asset purchase (buying specific assets), amalgamation (merger), slump sale (sale of business as going concern), and joint venture (creating a new entity). Each structure has different legal, tax, and regulatory implications.

What are the tax implications of M&A?

Tax implications include: capital gains tax on share/asset transfer, stamp duty on transfer instruments, GST on asset transfers, carry-forward of losses, minimum alternate tax, tax neutrality under Section 47 for amalgamations, and TDS compliance.

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