An Indian Perspective on Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, GLA-TR-001
Author: Manohar Samal
Publisher: Indic Pacific Legal Research LLP
Published: 2022-05-10
Total Pages: 41
ISBN-13: 8195708757
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a technical report published by Global Law Assembly as a part of their Technical Report Series. The larger theme of the report is in the field of corporate governance & innovation. Manohar Samal, Bhavana J Sekhar and Sathyajith MS have authored this report. The authors were encouraged to undertake research and contribute to the present publication because the Indian legal perspective of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies have only been discussed through short articles by various professionals and a publication for comprehensive analysis of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies can seldom be found. Accordingly, the authors have worked and contributed to several portions and chapters of the publication depending upon their areas of interest. “Chapter 1: Prologue” drafted by Manohar Samal examines the history and origins of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies and lays down the objectives of the research in brief. “Chapter 2: Understanding Special Purpose Acquisition Companies” drafted by Bhavana Sekhar and Manohar Samal explicates the structure, process and phases, potential benefits of embracing the structure and the current legal framework governing Special Purpose Acquisition Companies in India. “Chapter 3: Regulatory Concerns of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies from the Indian Context” drafted by Manohar Samal, Bhavana Sekhar and Sathyajith MS discuss in detail, concerns under securities law, law on mergers and acquisitions, tax law, anti- money laundering law, company law and private international law. Concurrently, “Chapter 4: Recommendations to Solve Regulatory Concerns of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies” drafted by all the authors in unison has aimed to suggest few possible reforms which can be undertaken under the respective laws of concern for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies with an aim of solving the said concerns for regulators and Special Purpose Acquisition Companies alike. Finally, “Chapter 5: Epilogue” drafted by Manohar Samal gives a concise summary of the findings of the research. The authors hope that the readers enjoy the discussions and descriptions propounded in the publication.