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Investment Law

Deals Require More Than Legal Advice, They Require Commercial Insight.

ECG's Investment Law practice covers the full range of corporate transactions for investors, promoters, listed companies and financial institutions operating in India. We combine technical legal depth with a clear understanding of investment structures, capital flows and the regulatory frameworks that govern them.

Areas Of Practice

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Private Capital & Investment Transactions

Advising PE funds, VC funds, family offices and portfolio companies across the full investment lifecycle from structuring and entry through governance and exit.

We advise on:

  • Equity & Convertible Investments

  • Growth Capital & Strategic Investments

  • Secondary & Structured Secondary Transactions

  • Shareholder & Investor Rights

  • ESOP & Management Incentive Plans

  • Investment-Driven Corporate Restructuring

  • Strategic Exits & IPO Liquidity

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Foreign Investment

& FEMA Compliance

Advising on the regulatory and compliance dimensions of foreign investment into India and Indian investment abroad, distinct from cross-border transaction structuring, which is covered under our Cross-Border Advisory practice.

We advise on:

  • Buy-side and sell-side transactions

  • Cross-border M&A with an India nexus

  • Joint ventures and strategic alliances

  • Corporate carve-outs and business transfers

  • Transaction structuring and definitive documentation

  • Legal due diligence on acquisition targets

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Capital

Markets

Advising issuers, promoters and intermediaries on capital markets transactions and securities law compliance.

We advise on:

  • Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

  • Reverse flip and India re-domiciliation transactions

  • Pre-IPO restructurings and cap table rationalisation

  • Rights issues, preferential allotments and QIPs

  • Corporate governance and disclosure obligations

  • SEBI regulatory compliance

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Mergers & Acquisitions

End-to-end legal advisory on domestic and cross-border acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and strategic combinations.

We advise on:

  • Buy-side and sell-side transactions

  • Cross-border M&A with an India nexus

  • Joint ventures and strategic alliances

  • Corporate carve-outs and business transfers

  • Transaction structuring and definitive documentation

  • Legal due diligence on acquisition targets

Who This Is For

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  • PE and VC funds investing into Indian companies

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  • Family offices and HNI investors making direct investments

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  • Founders and promoters navigating fundraising, M&A or a public listing

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  • Listed companies managing capital markets transactions and governance obligations

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  • Foreign investors and Indian businesses with ongoing FDI, ODI or FEMA compliance requirements

Company Building

 Transactions We Advised On

Case Study 1: Private Capital – Pre-IPO Restructuring

Challenge

  • A VC-backed technology company needed to reverse flip its offshore structure ahead of a domestic IPO.

  • The transaction involved multiple investor approvals, ESOP restructuring, cross-border tax considerations, and SEBI-driven timelines.

  • The re-domiciliation had to be completed before the IPO pre-filing window.

ECG Solution

  • Advised on the complete reverse flip and re-domiciliation strategy.

  • Coordinated tax, legal and regulatory advisors across multiple jurisdictions.

  • Managed investor consents, ESOP restructuring and transaction execution.

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Impact

  • Reverse flip completed within the required timeline.

  • IPO-ready Indian holding structure successfully established.

  • Regulatory and investor requirements aligned ahead of the SEBI filing process.

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Case Study 2: M&A – Cross-Border Acquisition

Challenge

  • A foreign strategic buyer sought to acquire a majority stake in an Indian regulated business.

  • The target had a complex shareholder structure, pending regulatory approvals and a tight acquisition timeline.

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ECG Solution

  • Structured the acquisition vehicle and transaction framework.

  • Coordinated regulatory approvals across stakeholders.

  • Negotiated promoter arrangements and managed the complete transaction documentation.

Impact

  • Acquisition completed within the agreed timeline.

  • All regulatory approvals secured before closing.

  • Seamless execution of a complex cross-border acquisition.

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Why ECG

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Investment Lifecycle Expertise

We support clients through every stage of the investment lifecycle, delivering consistent advice from entry to exit.

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Investment Law, Not General Corporate​​

Investment transactions are our core practice, delivering specialist advice with speed and precision.

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Compliance Without The Gap

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Our Foreign Investment & FEMA practice integrates regulatory compliance into the transaction from the outset, ensuring seamless execution.

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Senior Counsel Throughout

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Every ECG engagement is led by a senior practitioner from mandate to close.

Not delegated after kickoff.

Let’s Talk

Whether you are structuring a new investment, preparing for a listing or managing ongoing foreign investment compliance, we would welcome a conversation.

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We respond within one business day.

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