GLOBAL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FOR CROSS-BORDER M&A

AUTHOR – AKSHITA MAKIN, STUDENT AMITY UNIVERSITY, NOIDA

BEST CITATION – AKSHITA MAKIN, GLOBAL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FOR CROSS-BORDER M&A, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (5) OF 2025, PG. 106-114, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

ABSTRACT:,

Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have emerged as pivotal strategies in global economic integration, yet they are fraught with complex legal, regulatory, and compliance challenges. This study critically explores the evolving framework of international legal instruments, domestic regulations, and bilateral as well as multilateral treaties that govern such transactions. It emphasizes how entities like the WTO, OECD, and UNCITRAL contribute to harmonizing international standards, thereby facilitating a successful cross-border deals. Comparative analyses of the jurisdictions including the United States, European Union, India, and China reveal diverse regulatory landscapes influenced by competition laws, foreign investment policies, and national security considerations. Furthermore, the research delves into the impact of international investment agreements, double taxation treaties, and regional trade alliances in structuring M&A strategies. By examining sector-specific regulatory bodies and emerging compliance concerns such as data protection and anti-corruption mandates, the dissertation underlines the multidimensional nature of legal due diligence in international M&A. The research concludes that successful cross-border M&A hinges on strategic navigation of legal systems, regulatory compliance, and adaptive governance, calculating the need for regulatory and ethical corporate conduct in an interconnected globalised world.

Keywords:
Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Regulatory Compliance, International Legal Instruments, WTO, OECD Guidelines, UNCITRAL, Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs), Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs), Competition Law, Foreign Investment, Data Protection, Anti-Corruption Laws, International Trade Agreements, Legal Due Diligence, Regulatory Authorities, Global Economic Integration.