GNLU Centre for Corporate and Insolvency Law (GCCIL) and Raval and Raval Advocates offer a Certificate Course on ‘Mergers and Acquisitions (M & A): Law, Procedure and Practice’ from 15th to 22nd March, 2024

ABOUT RAVAL AND RAVAL ADVOCATES

Raval and Raval Advocates is an established Law Firm with close to five decades of experience in the field of Commercial, Civil, Corporate, Intellectual Property and Land Laws. The firm was established by Late Shri Kirit N. Raval along with Shri Narendraprasad Raval and is continued by Ms. Dharmishta N. Raval, Smt. Kalpana K. Raval, Shri Nikunt K. Raval and Smt. Dilbur N. Raval from 2005.

Late Shri Kirit N. Raval was the Founding Chairman of Gujarat National Law University and was the Chairman of the Indian Institute of Legal Studies Society.

Mr. Kirit N. Raval served as Solicitor General of India between 2002–2004.

ABOUT GCCIL

Raval and Raval Advocates is an established Law Firm with close to five decades of experience in the field of Commercial, Civil, Corporate, Intellectual Property and Land Laws. The firm was established by Late Shri Kirit N. Raval along with Shri Narendraprasad Raval and is continued by Ms. Dharmishta N. Raval, Smt. Kalpana K. Raval, Shri Nikunt K. Raval and Smt. Dilbur N. Raval from 2005.

Late Shri Kirit N. Raval was the Founding Chairman of Gujarat National Law University and was the Chairman of the Indian Institute of Legal Studies Society.

Mr. Kirit N. Raval served as Solicitor General of India between 2002–2004.

As one of the centers of excellence of Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) Gandhinagar, one of the premier national law universities in India, the GNLU Centre for Corporate and Insolvency Law (GCCIL) was founded with the aim to conduct cutting edge research and activities that would broaden the focus and horizon of corporate and bankruptcy law research and publications. The Center has been doing research, providing training, and conducting outreach activities in the area of corporate and bankruptcy legislation since 2012. Some notable events include:

  • GNLU-IBBI Essay Competition on ‘Potential of Strategic Default in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
  • Awareness Programme on Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
  • Certificate Course on EU Competition Law.
  • GNLU-IBBI Essay Competition on Emerging Jurisprudence in Corporate Insolvency.
  • Advanced Training Programme on ‘Corporate Insolvency Laws: Practice and Procedure’ by Prof. (Dr.) Mamata Biswal, Professor and ICSSR Senior Research Fellow .
  • Research Writing Competition on ‘Legal Landscape of Insolvency and Bankruptcy In India- Journey Since 2016’.
  • Day long Workshop on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
  • Certificate Course on Distress M&A Deals and The Bankruptcy Code.
  • Certificate Course on Corporate Governance by Dr. Umakanth Varotil .
  • Certificate Course on financial market laws with special emphasis on IFSCA.
  • GCCIL-IBBI certificate course on ‘Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law–Special Reference to Corporate Entities’.
  • International Conference on “MSMEs: Legislative and Regulatory Challenges” (UNCITRAL and Indian Perspective).
  • International Conference on Insolvency Law and CISG@40 in collaboration with UNCITRAL RCAP, IBBI and UNCCI.
  • Two Day GNLU International Conference on Trade & Competition Law.
  • National Colloquium on Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process: Understanding Emerging Issues and Challenges, jointly organized by Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India and GNLU Centre for Corporate and Insolvency Law.
  • National Seminar on “Corporate Law: Contemporary Issues & Challenges” -Scrutinizing the Investor’s Protection in the Indian Scenario”.
  • 3 Day Webinar on the ‘Future of Legal Sector in a Post-COVID Economy’.
  • “Future of Litigation Practice in a Post-COVID Economy” by Mr. Devang Vyas, Assistant Solicitor General of India, High Court of Gujarat, and Ms. Madhavi Divan, Additional Solicitor General of India, Supreme Court of India.
  • “Future of Corporate Law Firms in a Post-COVID Economy” by Mr. Bharat Chugh, Partner, L&L Partners.
  • “Alternative Careers in Legal Industry” by Mr. Pranjal Sinha, CEO, Sama and Mr Vidushpat Singhania, Managing Partner, Krida Legal.
  • Webinar on ‘COVID-19 and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Regime.
  • “Interface of Tax Laws with IBC, 2016” by Mr. DHANANJAY SINGH, IRS, MoF, Govt. of India. Asst. Commissioner, GST Bhawan, Baroda, Gujarat.
  • “Evolution of the Insolvency regime in India and the effect of COVID-19” by Mr. SOUVIK GANGULY, Founder & Head, Acuity Law.
  • “Impact of COVID-19 on Insolvency and Debt Restructuring” by Mr. AASHIT SHAH, Partner, JSA.
  • “Impact of Close Out Netting Provisions on Insolvency and Bankruptcy during COVID-19” by Dr. ROBERT WALTERS, Victoria University, Melbourne.

ABOUT THE COURSE

The synergy in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) has been considered as one plus one is equal to Three (1+1=3). Nonetheless, in today’s corporate world. the synergy in M&A can be seen as one plus one
is equal to eleven (1+1=11). The scheme of M&A is being sanctioned as a Scheme of Arrangement (u/s 230 to u/s 239 of the Companies act, 2013 read with other regulatory compliances) by the Adjudicating Authority i.e. National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). In the process of the sanction of

the scheme, the legal and regulatory compliances are the key requirements. This course is designed to enable the participants to understand the applicable legal and regulatory compliances for the sanction of the Scheme of Arrangement. This course will provide not only an in-depth information about the legal and regulatory aspects of M&A but will also cover the practical aspects relating to a Scheme of Arrangement along with conceptual analysis of Merger & Acquisitions, Acquisition and Take overs, Cross Border Mergers, Fast Track Mergers, Reverse Mergers etc. The course covers the applicability of the law related to Income Tax, Stamp duty as well as nuances involved in drafting a Scheme of Arrangement, factors being considered by the the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) e.g. requirements by NCLT, the objections to the scheme of M&A, whether the scheme is against public policy and interest of the company, and the dos & dont’s in Merger & Acquisitions (in a Scheme of Arrangement).

SYLLABUS

  • Corporate Restructuring (Compromise & Arrangement): An Introduction
  • Scheme of Arrangement: Conceptual Approach (Mergers, Acquisitions, Takeover, Amalgamation, Reverse Merger etc.)
  • Applicable Laws and Statutory Requirements for Sanction of Scheme under the Companies Act
  • Mandatory Procedure before the NCLT for sanction of the scheme
  • Structuring the Scheme-Valuation, Consideration, Employees.
  • Role of Adjudicating Authority and Regulators in the Process of Sanction of the Scheme (NCLT, RBI, SEBI, CCI, MCA etc.)
  • Public and Stake Holders participation
  • Squeeze Out of Minority Shareholders
  • Fast Track Mergers-Procedure
  • Cross Border Merger
  • Reduction of Share Capital
  • Mergers and Acquisition: Taxation & Stamp Duty
  • Merger and Acquisition under IBC
  • Merger Analysis, Case Analysis and International Practices.
  • Contemporary Issues, Challenges and Reforms.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

This Course will help the participants to:

  • Comprehend the distinct conceptual background of Company Law and practice in India
  • Critically understand and analyze the multidisciplinary approach to the subject
  • Have a clear idea about the Company Law and jurisdiction
  • Evaluate the evolving jurisprudence of the company law through the Adjudicating Authorities

WHO CAN APPLY?

This Course will help the participants to:

  • Comprehend the distinct conceptual background of Company Law and practice in India
  • Critically understand and analyze the multidisciplinary approach to the subject
  • Have a clear idea about the Company Law and jurisdiction
  • Evaluate the evolving jurisprudence of the company law through the Adjudicating Authorities

This Course is open to students (Graduates and post Graduates in Law, Economics, Finance, Commerce and any other discipline), Research Scholars, Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants, Company Secretaries, Advocates, Academicians, officers from Central & State Governments and other statutory authorities/bodies, and others.

DETAILS

Duration of the Course

  • The course shall be offered in 16 sessions of 1 hour each
  • Dates: 15th March, 2024–22nd March, 2024
  • Timings: 5.00pm–7:00pm
  • The Course will be offered in Online Mode
  • Minimum Attendance Requirement: 70% of the total number of sessions.
  • Reference Material may be provided to the participants.
  • Evaluation will be conducted on the last day of the course, and a certificate on successful completion of the course be duly awarded.Registration Fees Total Seats
  • Students: Rs 1000/- •
  • Professionals: Rs 2000/-
  • Total Seats: 70

HOW TO APPLY?

How to Apply

  • Interested participants are required to apply through https://forms.gle/yut9VLpujy149cyU9
  • Kindly fill out the form with correct and accurate details and upload an updated CV in the form.
  • Please use a valid email ID to register. The email ID will be used for communications relatedto the course.
  • Payment link will be sent to all the shortlisted candidates.Important Dates
  • Last date of submission of the applications: 29th February, 2024
  • Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates: 3rd March, 2024
  • Registration and payment of Registration Fee: 6th March, 2024
  • Commencement of Course: 15th March, 2024
  • Completion of Course: 22nd March, 2024For any query, please contact [email protected]

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