Deals close ondiligence, not justnegotiation.
SIRI Law LLP advises buyers, sellers and investors through the full M&A lifecycle: structuring, due diligence, documentation and the regulatory approvals that determine whether a deal actually closes.
- Free first consultation
- Buy-side and sell-side
- Fixed-fee diligence packages
- Hyderabad and online
Mergers & Acquisitions
Most M&A disputes trace back to a representation made during negotiation that due diligence should have caught, or did catch but was not properly addressed in the documentation. We treat diligence as the foundation of the deal, not a formality on the way to signing.
Companies acquiring a target
Structuring the deal and uncovering risk before you commit capital.
Founders and shareholders selling
Preparing for diligence and negotiating terms that protect you post-closing.
Private equity and strategic investors
Deal execution support across your acquisition pipeline.
Companies pursuing a merger or demerger
Structuring and regulatory approval for mergers and demergers.
Roadmap
Where we help, deal stage by deal stage.
From the term sheet to closing and the months after.
- 01Early stage
Structure the deal
Structure determines tax treatment, liability and regulatory pathway.
- Share purchase versus asset purchase analysis
- Term sheet or letter of intent drafting
- Preliminary regulatory pathway assessment
- Deal timeline planning
- 02Pre-signing
Conduct due diligence
Diligence findings shape both price and protective terms.
- Legal due diligence across corporate, contracts, litigation and IP
- Red flag reporting prioritised by materiality
- Disclosure schedule preparation
- Findings translated into negotiation leverage
- 03Signing
Negotiate and document
Definitive agreements need to reflect diligence findings precisely.
- Share purchase or asset purchase agreement drafting
- Representations, warranties and indemnity negotiation
- Escrow and holdback structuring
- Non-compete and employment terms for key personnel
- 04Post-signing
Close and integrate
Regulatory approvals and integration determine whether the deal delivers value.
- Competition Commission of India approval, where required
- Sectoral and FEMA approvals for cross-border deals
- Closing conditions and completion mechanics
- Post-merger integration and governance support
What we do
M&A legal, from LOI to integration.
Deal execution support across the transaction lifecycle.
Deal structuring advisory
Determining the optimal transaction structure for tax, liability and regulatory purposes.
- Structuring
- Tax
- Liability
Legal due diligence
Comprehensive buy-side or sell-side diligence across corporate, contractual and litigation risk.
- Due diligence
- Buy-side
- Sell-side
Transaction documentation
Drafting and negotiating share purchase, asset purchase and ancillary agreements.
- SPAs
- APAs
- Documentation
Regulatory approvals
Competition Commission, sectoral and FEMA approvals for domestic and cross-border deals.
- CCI approval
- FEMA
- Regulatory
Representations and warranties negotiation
Allocating risk correctly between buyer and seller through deal terms.
- Reps and warranties
- Indemnities
- Risk allocation
Merger and demerger structuring
Corporate restructuring through statutory merger and demerger processes.
- Mergers
- Demergers
- Restructuring
Post-merger integration support
Legal support for integrating governance, contracts and compliance post-closing.
- Integration
- Governance
- Post-closing
Where we come in
Five mistakes we often see.
Each one surfaces as a dispute after closing, when it is hardest to fix.
Rushing diligence to meet a signing deadline
Skipped diligence areas are where post-closing disputes most often originate, particularly around undisclosed liabilities.
Representations that do not match diligence findings
If diligence uncovers an issue that the agreement's representations do not address, the buyer has weaker recourse if it later becomes a real problem.
Underestimating regulatory approval timelines
Competition Commission and sectoral approvals can take longer than deal timelines assume, creating pressure to close before approvals are secured.
Indemnity caps and baskets set without real risk analysis
Generic indemnity terms may not actually protect against the specific risks diligence uncovered in this deal.
No integration plan until after closing
Deals that create the most post-merger value start integration planning during diligence, not after signing.
Ready to start?
Evaluating an acquisition, sale or merger? Call for a free first consultation.
Tell us about the transaction and we will map what needs attention. Calls are answered by an advocate.
Why companies choose us
We treat diligence as the foundation, not a formality.
Retain us for a single matter or for the long run. Either way you deal with the same accountable team.
Thorough, prioritised diligence
Findings organised by what actually matters to the deal, not an exhaustive checklist with no analysis.
Both sides of the table
Buy-side and sell-side experience means we know what the other side is likely to push for.
Practical deal execution
We focus on getting deals closed on sound terms, not on negotiating for its own sake.
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Questions
Common questions.
General information only, not legal advice. Every situation differs, so speak to us about yours.
How long does legal due diligence take?
This depends on the target's size and complexity, but typically ranges from a few weeks for a smaller company to several months for a larger, more complex business.
We scope the timeline after an initial review of the target's structure.
Do we need Competition Commission approval?
This depends on the size of the parties and the transaction value, assessed against thresholds set under competition law.
We assess this early since it affects your deal timeline.
Should we structure this as a share purchase or asset purchase?
This depends on tax considerations, what liabilities you want to assume or avoid, and regulatory factors, and is usually decided alongside your tax advisors.
We help you understand the legal implications of each structure.
What happens if diligence uncovers a problem?
Findings typically lead to either a price adjustment, specific indemnities, conditions to closing, or in some cases walking away from the deal.
We help you decide the right response based on materiality and deal dynamics.
Do you represent both buyers and sellers?
Yes, in different transactions, but not on opposite sides of the same deal. We disclose any potential conflict before engagement.
This gives us insight into how both sides typically approach negotiation.
How much does this cost?
Diligence work is often available as a fixed fee once scope is confirmed. Documentation and negotiation are typically scoped based on deal complexity.
Fees are agreed in writing before work starts.
Related
Often needed alongside.
M&A work often involves these services too.
Corporate Litigation
Commercial and shareholder disputes.
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Formation, funding and ESOPs.
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Banking & Finance
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Commercial contract breach and enforcement.
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Tell us about your mergers matter.
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