DNLU launches 2 week advanced M&A course: Register now

Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU) is organizing a two-week online certificate course on Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) from February 28 - March 8, 2026.

Structured across 6 modules, participants will cover corporate restructuring, internal capital mechanisms, mergers and acquisitions, key transaction documents (SHA, SSA/SPA, BTA), due diligence, and negotiation strategies.

With real-world case studies, regulatory insights (Companies Act, SEBI, CCI, NCLT), and sessions by industry experts, the course will equip learners with practical skills to structure and execute M&A deals confidently.

Applications are open for law students and in-house counsel, legal practitioners, CA, CS and anybody interested in learning about M&A in India and across the world.

• Dr Praveen Tripathi, Registrar & Associate Professor, DNLU, Jabalpur

• Archit Shah, Partner, Ernst and Young

• Samarth Gupta, Equity Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

• Apurva Zutshi, Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

• Smitha Chandrashekhar, Director (Legal), HARMAN International

• Anshuman Vikram Singh, Partner, AZB & Partners

• Archita Prawasi, Associate, Trilegal

• Urja Maloo, Senior Manager, Ernst and Young

Module I: Introduction to M&A

• History of mergers, amalgamations and corporate restructuring

• Economic and human considerations of corporate restructuring

• Motives behind corporate restructuring

• Kinds of corporate restructuring and its strategies

Module II: Internal (organic) corporate restructuring

• Reduction of share capital

• Buyback of shares

• Sweat equity and ESOPs

Module III: Mergers and Amalgamations

• Types of Mergers & Amalgamations

• Understanding the legal backbone: Companies Act, SEBI, CCI approval

• M&A process lifecycle

• Key case studies

Module IV: Takeovers and Acquisitions

• Meaning, types, and strategies of takeovers

• Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial acquisition of shares and takeovers)

• The takeover process

• Case studies

Module V: Contemporary AI Issues and Drafting in M&A

• Drafting basics

• Threat of artificial intelligence

• Due diligence essentials

• Key clauses across: SHA (tag along right, ROFO, ROFR, exit rights, anti-dilution, board rights, AVM matters)

  SSA/SPA (Representations & warranties, indemnities, conditions precedent/subsequent)

  BTA (slump sale, excluded assets/liabilities, tax impact)

• Emerging trends in M&A

Module VI: Careers and Opportunities in Mergers and Acquisitions

• Key career paths in M&A

• Technical skills required for an MnA Lawyer

• Internships, fellowships, and policy think tanks

• Recommended certifications and research platforms

• Building a strong public profile through writing, speaking, and contributions

Course Details

• Duration: 2 weeks

• Dates: February 28 - March 8, 2026

• Registration Fee

  Students: ₹2999

  Professionals: ₹3999

  The registration fee is inclusive of GST.

• Access to recordings will be provided for 3 months.

• E-certificates of completion will be provided after an online assessment.

• The detailed schedule of the course will be sent to all participants on February 27.

Register Now

For other queries kindly contact

Phone: 88175 87602 | Mail: courses@mpdnlu.in

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