GLOBAL M&A 2026
Mergers & Acquisitions: National and International Legal Perspectives
From Understanding the Deal to Navigating Cross-Border Transactions
What goes behind a major corporate takeover or a billion-dollar merger?
GLOBAL M&A 2026 is a five-session online workshop by JurisGrid designed to take participants through the legal and practical dimensions of mergers and acquisitions—from understanding fundamental concepts and India's regulatory framework to navigating cross-border transactions, negotiating deals, and structuring distressed acquisitions.
Featuring faculty from leading National Law Universities, the workshop connects corporate law theory with practical transaction insights, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of how major corporate deals are structured, regulated, negotiated, and executed.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
SESSION 01 | 21 NOVEMBER 2026
Understanding M&A
Concepts, Structures & Transaction Lifecycle
Faculty
Prof. (Dr.) Anil R. Nair
Assistant Professor of Law, NUALS, Kochi
Director, Centre for Parliamentary Studies & Law Reforms
Chairperson, Research Committee
Key Focus Areas
Meaning and types of mergers and acquisitions
Merger vs. acquisition
Share deals vs. asset deals
Friendly and hostile takeovers
M&A transaction lifecycle: strategy, due diligence, regulatory approvals and closing
SESSION 02 | 22 NOVEMBER 2026
M&A in India
Companies Act, SEBI, CCI, FEMA & the Indian Regulatory Framework
Faculty
Ms. Pavithra R.
Assistant Professor of Law, GNLU, Gandhinagar
Key Focus Areas
Companies Act, 2013: mergers, amalgamations and schemes of arrangement
SEBI takeover regulations and acquisitions involving listed companies
Competition Act, 2002: CCI approval and merger control
FEMA, foreign investment and cross-border transaction requirements
Key regulatory considerations in Indian M&A transactions
SESSION 03 | 28 NOVEMBER 2026
International M&A
Cross-Border Transactions & Comparative Legal Frameworks
Faculty
Dr. Kaushiki Brahma
Assistant Professor of Law, NLU Odisha, Cuttack
Key Focus Areas
Legal structures for cross-border mergers and acquisitions
Foreign investment screening and regulatory approvals
Comparative M&A regulations in India and other jurisdictions
Jurisdictional challenges in international transactions
Case studies involving cross-border M&A
SESSION 04 | 29 NOVEMBER 2026
The M&A Deal Room
Due Diligence, Negotiation & Practical Transaction Simulation
Faculty
Dr. Nandita S. Jha
Assistant Professor of Law, CNLU, Patna
Key Focus Areas
Legal due diligence and identification of transaction risks
Negotiation strategies and deal structuring
Term sheets and Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs)
Representations and warranties
Practical acquisition simulation involving negotiation and transaction planning
SESSION 05 | 30 NOVEMBER 2026
M&A, Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
The Legal Framework for Distressed Acquisitions
Faculty
Mr. Vinay Juneja
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai
Visiting Faculty, National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), India
Key Focus Areas
Distressed acquisitions under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
Corporate restructuring and insolvency resolution
Interaction between M&A, competition law and insolvency law
Resolution plans and acquisition challenges
Revival and acquisition of distressed businesses
WHY JOIN GLOBAL M&A 2026?
Mergers and acquisitions extend far beyond the signing of a deal. They involve strategic planning, legal due diligence, regulatory approvals, negotiation, transaction structuring and, increasingly, cross-border and insolvency considerations.
GLOBAL M&A 2026 brings these dimensions together through five focused sessions, helping participants understand how corporate transactions operate from both legal and practical perspectives.
Participants will gain exposure to:
The fundamentals and structure of M&A transactions
India's key regulatory framework for corporate acquisitions
Cross-border M&A and comparative legal approaches
Due diligence, negotiation and transaction documentation
Distressed acquisitions and the intersection of M&A with insolvency law
Practical transaction planning through a deal simulation
WHO CAN JOIN?
The workshop is open to:
Law students
Commerce and management students
School students
Aspiring corporate lawyers
Legal professionals
Corporate and business enthusiasts
Anyone interested in mergers, acquisitions and corporate law
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
Learn from Leading Faculty
Interact with faculty from leading National Law Universities and gain insights into contemporary M&A practice and regulation.
Understand the Regulatory Landscape
Explore the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, Competition Act, FEMA, IBC and international regulatory frameworks relevant to M&A transactions.
Develop Practical Transaction Skills
Understand legal due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation and key transaction documents such as term sheets and SPAs.
Experience an M&A Deal Simulation
Go beyond theoretical learning through a practical acquisition simulation focused on negotiation and transaction planning.
Receive an E-Certificate
Participants will receive an e-certificate upon successful completion of the workshop.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Format: Five-Session Online Workshop
Platform: Google Meet
Dates: 21, 22, 28, 29 & 30 November 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST
Certificate: E-Certificate upon successful completion
Eligibility: Open to school students, law students, commerce and management students, aspiring corporate lawyers, legal professionals and M&A enthusiasts.
THE FIVE-SESSION JOURNEY
01 — Understand the Deal
M&A Concepts, Structures & Transaction Lifecycle
02 — Understand the Law
Indian Regulatory Framework
03 — Go Global
Cross-Border M&A & Comparative Frameworks
04 — Enter the Deal Room
Due Diligence, Negotiation & Transaction Simulation
05 — Navigate Distress
M&A, Restructuring & Insolvency
EXPLORE THE DEALS. UNDERSTAND THE LAW. DISCOVER THE WORLD OF M&A.
Join GLOBAL M&A 2026 by JurisGrid and explore the legal architecture behind some of the world's most significant corporate transactions.
Five Sessions. Multiple Perspectives. One Global M&A Experience.
REGISTER NOW
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