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These documents facilitate the purchase and sale of corporate entities or commercial assets across jurisdictions like India, England, and the United States. Templates include an Amalgamation agreement for Indian companies and a Short-form auction confidentiality agreement for private equity buyouts. General commercial contracts not related to ownership transfers or entity restructuring fall under Commercial Contracts.

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FeaturedEngland & Wales
Standard Form Confidentiality Agreement for Buyouts by BVCA
This non-disclosure agreement protects a target company's data during a potential buyout or acquisition. It restricts the Buyer and its Recipients from using the information for any purpose other than the Proposed Transaction while prohibiting the solicitation of Group employees and contact with suppliers.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
FeaturedEngland & Wales
Short Form Auction Confidentiality Agreement for Buyouts by BVCA
This short-form non-disclosure agreement is for the initial stage of a buyout auction where a high volume of bidders requires a non-negotiable legal framework. It facilitates the quick release of preliminary information like an information memorandum while deferring complex negotiations to a second-round long-form agreement.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Agreement of Amalgamation between Two Companies (India).docx
This template outlines the procedure and terms for the amalgamation of two Indian companies, merging their assets and liabilities into a single entity. It covers the transfer of undertaking, share exchange ratios, and the treatment of employees under the scheme.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Asset Purchase Agreement for a Running Restaurant (India).docx
This asset purchase agreement facilitates the transfer of a running restaurant business between a seller and a buyer. It details the sale of specific assets including licenses, inventory, equipment, and brand names while excluding existing liabilities.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Assignment of a Business and Its Goodwill (India).docx
This document facilitates the transfer of ownership of a business and its associated goodwill within the Indian legal framework. It establishes the sale price, transfers title to assets and trade names, and includes covenants to protect the buyer from competition.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
Shareholders Agreement (US)
This template establishes a governance and ownership framework for a US corporation with multiple classes of stock, including provisions for venture capital investment. It details Rights of First Refusal, Drag-Along and Tag-Along rights, and specific founder vesting schedules with tax-related guidance.
Updated 27 Apr 2026
US
Model PIPE Form of Common Warrant (US Issuer) (NVCA)
This template provides a standard instrument for a US corporation to grant an investor the right to purchase common stock at a set price. It includes sophisticated provisions for cashless exercise, anti-dilution adjustments, and a 4.99% or 9.99% beneficial ownership cap.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
Share sale plan template
This document is a share sale plan template, outlining the key steps and responsibilities involved in a share sale transaction. It details the sequence of events from settlement agreements and SPA approval to completion, payment, and transfer of shares and directorship changes. The plan provides a timeline for each action, helping to manage the process efficiently.
Updated 17 Oct 2025

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