Private Equity
Advising both sides of the table, because every PE deal has two.
Private equity transactions carry a distinct rhythm: the investor wants downside protection and control levers; the founder wants room to operate and grow without a board looking over every decision. MovLegal advises investors, funds, and portfolio companies through the full investment cycle — term sheet, due diligence, definitive documentation, governance, and eventual exit — helping clients on either side negotiate terms that are commercially fair and legally precise.
We work with venture capital funds, private equity funds, family offices, and the founders and companies they invest in, always with an eye on the years between signing and exit, not just the closing date.
Why This Matters
A private equity agreement is a working document, not a one-time contract. Liquidation preference, anti-dilution protection, board composition, and information rights don’t just sit on paper — they get invoked, negotiated around, and sometimes fought over, often years after signing. Getting these terms right at the outset saves both sides from a much harder renegotiation later.
Our Private Equity Services
Investor-Side Advisory
Advising funds on deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation of investment terms, and drafting transaction documents that protect capital while giving the portfolio company enough room to execute its business plan.
Founder & Company-Side Advisory
Representing companies and promoters in negotiating term sheets and investment agreements, focused on preserving founder control, limiting onerous protective provisions, and ensuring board governance remains workable day to day.
Due Diligence
Conducting legal due diligence on target companies — corporate compliance, material contracts, IP ownership, litigation exposure, employment matters, and regulatory standing — before capital changes hands.
Transaction Documentation
Drafting and negotiating term sheets, share subscription agreements, shareholders’ agreements, and ancillary documents covering anti-dilution protection, liquidation preference, board rights, information rights, and reserved matters.
Governance Post-Investment
Advising on board composition, investor consent rights, veto matters, and the ongoing reporting and compliance obligations that apply once the investment is in place.
Exit Structuring
Advising on IPO readiness, secondary sales, buybacks, and drag-along enforcement, including the regulatory and contractual steps required to execute a clean, disputes-free exit.
Regulatory Compliance
Advising on FEMA pricing guidelines and reporting for foreign investment, sectoral caps, and SEBI regulations applicable to fund structures or exit routes.
Who We Work With
- Early-stage founders negotiating their first institutional investment term sheet
- Venture capital and private equity funds structuring investments and protecting downside
- Family offices making direct private investments
- Portfolio companies navigating governance obligations post-investment
- Investors and founders alike preparing for an eventual exit
Get in Touch
Whether you’re raising, investing, or preparing to exit, our Private Equity team can help you negotiate terms built for the long run. Book a consultation to discuss your transaction.