Deal Structuring Services That Put Value and Risk in Balance

The Role of Deal Structuring in Growth

Deal structuring helps you get a clear idea of how value, risk and control are distributed between various parties in a transaction. And it also helps in figuring out how consideration is paid, how liabilities are allocated and how tax positions are optimised. Having a well-structured deal helps you to balance commercial objectives with legal and regulatory obligations.

Structures might differ based on the strategic goals of the parties that are involved, ranging from asset acquisitions, share purchases and mergers to joint ventures. Each structure has its own financial and tax implications that make it important to have a careful analysis of the essentials.

The main objective of the deal structuring service is to provide you with a safe structure that the post-deal entity remains viable, efficient and aligned with long-term growth.

Types of Deal Structures

In reality, every transaction begins with one important question: "What form should the deal take?" And the right answer shapes not just how value is exchanged today but also showcases how obligations, risks and opportunities unfold tomorrow.

Asset Acquisition

In this buyer selects specific assets without taking over the entire entity. And this structure gives flexibility to "cherry-pick" what adds value, while leaving unwanted liabilities behind.

Share Purchase

In a share purchase the instead of picking assets, the buyer acquires ownership in the company itself by purchasing the shares.

Merger / Amalgamation

In amalgamation, two entities combine into one, either by absorption or consolidation and synergies take centre stage.

Joint Venture (JV)

A JV creates a new platform for collaboration, two or more parties contribute capital, expertise or technology to pursue a defined objective.

Our Deal Structuring Services

At MSA, we deal with structuring in a way that is more than aligning parties at the negotiation table. We believe it is about engineering the right framework that holds up legally, fiscally and commercially long after the transaction is signed. Let's have a look at our services under the deal structuring service:

Transaction Modelling & Valuation Alignment

We help you by building financial models that help to improve your cash flows, capital structures and valuation adjustments.

Tax Structuring & Regulatory Compliance

Every structure carries tax implications. We advise on cross-border taxation, indirect tax exposures (GST, VAT) and double taxation avoidance (DTAA) to ensure efficiency and compliance under the Companies Act, FEMA and SEBI regulations.

Risk Allocation Frameworks

We help you by drafting structures that define responsibility for existing and contingent liabilities.

Capital & Equity Arrangements

From shareholder agreements to preference shares and convertible instruments, we design capital structures that balance investor protections with promoter control, while complying with corporate law and securities regulations.

Governance & Control Mechanisms

Effective deals require clarity on decision-making rights. We structure board composition, voting thresholds, veto rights and exit options so that governance supports, rather than hinders, value creation.

Key Considerations in Deal Structuring

Behind every transaction, there is a series of questions that ultimately define the success of each financial transaction that is happening in your business. The way these questions are answered determines how value is captured, how risks are shared and how control is exercised:

• How will the purchase price be determined and adjusted?
• What is the most tax-efficient route?
• Where do liabilities sit after closing?
• What capital instruments best support the deal?
• Which regulatory approvals are critical?
• How will governance be shared post-deal?
• What exit routes should be anticipated?

Let's Talk About Structuring a Deal That Works for You

We believe that the success of any transaction is determined not just by the deal you sign, but instead it is how it is structured. If you have a well-structured framework that aligns valuation, tax, governance and risk in a way that it protects future growth with the same priority as it protects today's interest.

At MSA we bring together technical and commercial insight together in one place to ensure that every deal you try to get is designed to deliver value, sustainably and strategically.

Connect with us today to schedule a consultation and explore how our Deal Structuring expertise can help you capture opportunity while safeguarding against risk.