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Structuring, Transactional & General Corporate Advisory

Our Structuring, Transactional, and General Corporate Advisory practice forms the cornerstone of our support to businesses navigating India’s evolving commercial and regulatory landscape. We provide comprehensive le gal solutions that enable clients to structure, operate, and grow their enterprises with confidence, while ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.

Structuring Advisory

At CKM, we recognize that every business decision rests on the strength of its legal foundation. Our structuring advisory practice is designed to provide comprehensive, forward-looking legal solutions that enable our clients to operate seamlessly within India’s complex regulatory and commercial landscape.
We assist businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs in structuring their transactions, operations, and corporate frameworks in a manner that is not only legally sound but also commercially strategic. From choosing the most efficient business vehicle, designing joint ventures, and drafting shareholder arrangements, to optimizing cross-border investments, restructuring entities, and aligning with sector-specific regulations — our focus remains on balancing risk mitigation with growth opportunities.
Our approach combines deep industry knowledge, multi-disciplinary expertise, and practical insight, ensuring that the structures we design are resilient, compliant, and tailored to our clients’ unique objectives. Whether it is establishing new ventures, reorganizing existing businesses, or supporting complex projects, we provide end-to-end legal support that protects our clients today while positioning them for tomorrow.
We help clients design robust legal and commercial structures tailored to their business models and strategic objectives. This includes:

• Entity formation & entry strategies — choosing the right vehicle for domestic and cross-border operations (subsidiary, joint venture, LLP, trust, etc.).
• Investment structuring — efficient capital inflow/outflow strategies, foreign direct investment (FDI) compliance, and tax-efficient structuring.
• Joint ventures & alliances — structuring shareholder arrangements, governance models, and contractual frameworks.
• Restructuring & reorganisations — mergers, demergers, amalgamations, spin-offs, and internal group restructuring.

Our approach is designed to strike the right balance between legal robustness, commercial viability, and long-term sustainability.

 

Transactional Advisory

At CKM, we bring clarity, precision, and foresight to every transaction. Our transaction legal advisory practice is dedicated to guiding clients through the entire lifecycle of commercial and financial transactions with a focus on risk management, compliance, and strategic value creation.
We advise on structuring, negotiating, and executing complex transactions across sectors, including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity and venture capital investments, project finance, real estate, and cross-border collaborations. From due diligence and regulatory approvals to drafting and closing, we provide comprehensive, end-to-end support.
Our strength lies in blending deep legal expertise with commercial acumen, enabling us to anticipate challenges, protect client interests, and secure favorable outcomes. By working closely with stakeholders, we ensure that every transaction is not only legally robust but also strategically aligned with our clients’ long-term objectives.
We don’t just facilitate transactions — we help build enduring partnerships and sustainable growth.
We guide clients through every stage of domestic and cross-border transactions, ensuring smooth execution and strategic outcomes. Our services include:

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) — buy-side and sell-side advisory, due diligence, negotiations, drafting of definitive agreements, regulatory approvals, and post-closing integration.
• Private Equity & Venture Capital — assisting investors and investee companies with funding rounds, term sheets, investment documentation, and exit strategies.
• Commercial transactions — drafting and reviewing contracts such as supply, distribution, franchising, licensing, and services agreements.
• Project and infrastructure transactions — structuring EPC, PPP, concession, and O&M contracts, with a focus on bankability and risk allocation.
• Cross-border deals — coordinating with foreign counsel for multi-jurisdictional investments, acquisitions, and financing.

We combine technical precision with commercial insight to protect client interests and deliver transactions that stand the test of time.