Private equity investments demand meticulous planning, risk assessment, and legal precision. Our firm provides comprehensive support throughout the investment lifecycle, ensuring smooth execution from deal structuring to post-closing compliance.

Term Sheet & Investment Structuring

• Drafting and negotiating investor-friendly term sheets that clearly define deal terms.
• Structuring investments in alignment with business goals, governance requirements, and regulatory constraints.
• Advising on convertible instruments, preference shares, debt-equity hybrids, and liquidation preferences.

Legal Due Diligence – Identifying Risks & Opportunities

Due diligence is a critical step in any private equity investment, ensuring that investors gain a complete understanding of the target company’s financial health, legal standing, and operational risks. Our firm conducts a thorough, risk-based review of the following:

• Corporate & Governance Compliance – Assessing company incorporation documents, board structures, shareholder agreements, and corporate records.
• Financial & Tax Compliance – Reviewing financial statements, tax filings, outstanding liabilities, and related-party transactions.
• Contractual Obligations – Evaluating key agreements such as customer contracts, supplier agreements, licensing arrangements, and employee contracts.
• Regulatory & Licensing Compliance – Ensuring adherence to sector-specific regulations under RBI, SEBI, MCA, and FEMA guidelines.
• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Review – Verifying ownership and protection of trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Litigation & Dispute Assessment – Identifying ongoing and potential legal disputes that could impact investment.

Our due diligence reports provide detailed risk analysis and mitigation strategies, helping investors make informed decisions and negotiate favorable deal terms.

Valuation Assistance – Ensuring Fair Market Pricing

Accurate valuation is crucial to structuring an equitable investment. Our team assists investors in determining the fair market value of target companies by working closely with valuation experts and financial advisors.

• Business & Asset Valuation – Assessing tangible and intangible assets, revenue models, and market positioning.
• Equity & Share Pricing – Determining the fair value of shares in accordance with Companies Act and FEMA pricing guidelines.
• Comparable Market Analysis – Benchmarking valuation against industry standards and similar transactions.
• Cash Flow & Financial Projection Analysis – Evaluating financial sustainability, growth potential, and exit strategies.
• Regulatory Compliance for Valuation – Ensuring adherence to SEBI, RBI, and FEMA valuation norms, including pricing certification by a registered valuer or merchant banker, if required.

Our valuation assistance ensures that private equity investors negotiate from a position of strength, securing optimal terms based on market realities and financial due diligence.

Drafting & Negotiation of Investment Agreements

• Share Subscription Agreement (SSA) – Governing the terms of capital infusion, investor rights, and company obligations.
• Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA) – Outlining governance, voting rights, exit strategies, anti-dilution provisions, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Equity & Debt Structuring Agreements – Customizing funding models to balance investor security with company growth.

Regulatory Filings & Compliance

• Filing FC-GPR, FC-TRS, and FLA returns for foreign investors under FEMA.
• Obtaining sector-specific approvals from RBI, SEBI, and other regulatory authorities.
• Ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, including board resolutions and secretarial filings.

Closing & Post-Investment Compliance

• Executing all closing formalities, including fund disbursement, board approvals, and share allotment.
• Handling ongoing compliance such as:
  • Updating statutory registers and company records.
  • Amending Memorandum & Articles of Association (MoA & AoA).
  • Monitoring post-investment obligations under corporate, tax, and foreign investment laws.

Why Choose Us?

We bring a holistic approach to private equity investments, ensuring that transactions are legally sound, commercially viable, and strategically structured. Our expertise in risk assessment, valuation, regulatory compliance, and deal execution makes us a trusted partner for investors looking to maximize returns while minimizing legal and financial risks.