Mergers and acquisitions remain a preferred route for expansion, market entry, and consolidation in India. Despite strong commercial intent, a significant number of transactions fail to deliver expected value or collapse entirely after completion. In many cases, the root cause is not flawed strategy or valuation, but overlooked legal risk. Legal due diligence plays a critical role in identifying structural weaknesses, compliance gaps, and dispute exposure before a transaction closes. When inadequately conducted, these issues surface post acquisition, often leading to regulatory action, litigation, or operational disruption. Examining failed mergers and acquisitions offers important lessons on the consequences of insufficient legal scrutiny. Understanding Legal Due Diligence in M&A Transactions Legal due diligence involves a comprehensive review of a target company’s legal position. This includes corporate structure, contracts, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, employmen...
India continues to attract entrepreneurs, start ups, and established enterprises seeking access to a large consumer base, skilled talent, and an expanding digital economy. While regulatory reforms have improved ease of doing business, the process of company formation remains legally structured and compliance driven. New businesses must navigate corporate law, taxation, labour regulations, and sector specific requirements from the outset. For founders, understanding these requirements while managing commercial priorities can be challenging. Professional business setup support plays a critical role in bridging this gap. By offering legal clarity, procedural accuracy, and compliance guidance, business setup services help new companies establish a stable foundation and reduce long term risk. The Regulatory Landscape for New Businesses in India India’s business environment operates under a well defined legal framework. Company formation is governed by corporate legislation, tax laws, employ...