"We at Mayur & Co have an active practice of Cross border including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, business purchase, asset purchase, strategic alliances, and other forms of business collaboration. Clients seek our advise because of its complex nature and a variety of different legal and commercial considerations as stated below in our service description."
Cross border transactions involve deals that take place between two or more countries. These deals can involve a variety of different areas of practice, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity investments, venture capital investments, and other forms of corporate finance.
It often require specialized legal advice due to the complexity of the laws and regulations that govern them. In addition to legal advice, cross border deals may also require expertise in tax law, international trade law, intellectual property law, and other areas. It involves complex financial structuring and negotiations with multiple parties. As such, it is important for parties involved in cross border deals to have access to experienced advisors who understand the nuances of international business transactions.
Although, a cross border deal has many aspects to it but some of the noticeable points that makes it even more critical are :
Cross-border deals often require approval from multiple regulatory bodies, including those in the countries involved. This can be a lengthy and complex process, and it is important to ensure that all necessary approvals are obtained before proceeding with the deal. Besides top notch understanding of legal system of multi country laws it requires a great deal of soft skills to liaise with authorities and aline their internal process to complete a transaction.
Cross-border deals involve different tax regimes in each country, and it is important to understand the implications of these differences. Tax planning should be done in advance to ensure that the deal is structured in a way that minimizes tax liabilities for all parties involved. Moreover, what is a customary practise in one country may not necessarily be the case in another and therefore there is not chance for any loop holes
Currency exchange rates can have a significant impact on the economics of a cross-border deal, so it is important to consider how these will affect the transaction. Hedging strategies may be employed to reduce currency risk and ensure that all parties are protected from adverse exchange rate movements.
Cross-border deals often involve different cultures and business practices, which can lead to misunderstandings or disagreements between parties. It is important to take into account cultural differences when negotiating and structuring a deal, as well as when managing post-transaction relationships between parties.
If you are looking for a professional advisor on such complex cross border transaction, please get in touch and we will be happy to schedule a virtual appointment for you.
