General Corporate
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Intro to GC
If you are a student looking to be in Corporate, you need to know what GC is.
And who better to teach you than our mentor Shreshth Singh Tomar, an associate in the GC team of Khaitan & Co.
An Interactive session
With over 50 mentees (and 2 special invitees who gave thoughtful answers to the question we posted on our socials), the meeting was insightful and interactive.
Scroll to see our favourite insights!
What is GC?
01
Mergers and Acquisitions
02
Private equity and venture capital
03
Advice for internal affairs of a company according to their rules and regulations
How to learn about GC/M&As?
01
Rankings
Websites such as
1. Chambers and Partners (shows international rankings)
2. RSG (not updated since 2019)
provide rankings and information regarding all corporate firms.
02
Follow the LinkedIn pages of all the leading Corporate firms and read all the M&A deals that they frequently post about.
Key Items to prepare for your Interview
These are only key points necessary for you to read before the interview and isn't inclusive of all possible questions.
1
Companies Act, 2013
Especially, kinds of company, related party transactions and process of private placement.
2
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Kinds of mortgages, liens, pledges and hypothecations
Anything necessary for the protection of the assets of the company.
4
Contract Act, 1872
Each and every section is important. Read all related concepts.
Focus on S72.
5
Sale of Goods Act, 1930
General understanding of the Act is needed.
3
Competition Act, 2002
S3-S7 are important.
Know the thresholds which necessitate notification.
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​General Awareness
On top deals in India, recent points of business that has interested you.
Follow financial pages, LinkedIn profiles of firms and study the deals consistently.