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Mergers &
Acquisitions

At Sidebar, our M&A practice is built on a deep understanding of business drivers, market dynamics, and regulatory nuance. We advise Indian and global clients—ranging from listed companies and multinational corporations to private equity and venture capital funds—through the full lifecycle of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.

We take a hands-on, solutions-driven approach to transaction structuring, due diligence, negotiations, and execution. Whether the deal is domestic or cross-border, friendly or contested, we deliver commercially sound strategies under tight timelines and complex regulatory regimes.

Core Services:

  • Public & Private M&A: Advisory on share and asset acquisitions, business transfers, mergers, amalgamations, and restructurings.
  • Takeovers & Delisting: Guidance on open offers, competitive bids, and SEBI-regulated takeover and delisting transactions.
  • Distressed M&A: Specialist support in acquiring assets under insolvency and bankruptcy frameworks.
  • Cross-Border Transactions: Structuring foreign investments, joint ventures, and exit mechanisms in compliance with FEMA, FDI, and sectoral laws.
  • Regulatory & Competition Law Interface: Engaging with CCI, SEBI, RBI, and sector-specific regulators to ensure smooth transaction execution.

Key Differentiators:

  • Track Record in High-Profile Transactions: Advised on marquee, market-shaping deals across key industries.
  • Dual Capability – Strategic & Financial Buyers: Experience advising both corporate acquirers and private equity investors
  • Speed & Execution Certainty: Trusted by clients for managing large-scale transactions under compressed timelines.
  • Distressed & Special Situation Expertise: Integrated support for asset sales under IBC, liquidation, and other restructuring frameworks.
  • Market Foresight: Commercially attuned advice tailored to emerging trends and dealmaking environments.

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