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Deal: Trilegal advised Valeo S.E. on Tata AutoComp–Ichikoh JV
07 Aug 2025
07 Aug 2025
Trilegal acted as legal counsel to Valeo S.E. in relation to the establishment of a 50:50 joint venture between Tata AutoComp Systems Limited and Ichikoh Industries (61.2% held by Valeo S.E.) for the acquisition of the Valeo Lighting System (VLS) business in India from Valeo India Private Limited (subject to applicable regulatory approvals).
Trilegal’s scope of work included reviewing the joint venture agreement (JVA), providing advisory support to Valeo S.E. during the negotiation of the JVA, and assisting with the ongoing sale of the VLS business in India to the newly formed joint venture.
Trilegal is drafting the business transfer agreement and other transaction documents required for the transfer of the VLS business in India to the newly incorporated joint venture company. Additionally, the firm is undertaking the merger control assessment for the complete transaction.
The Trilegal Corporate Team advising on the matter was led by Partner: Delano Furtado; and supported by Counsel: Saumya Kakar; and Associates: Pranika Correa, Anoushka Gahilot, and Punit Sanwal.
The Trilegal Competition Team advising on the matter was led by Partner: Gauri Chhabra; and supported by Senior Associate: Eesha Seth; and Associate: Shobhit Shukla.
The Trilegal Taxation Team advising on the matter was led by Partner: Komal Dani; and supported by Senior Associate: Deepanshu Jhanwar.
The Trilegal Intellectual Property Team advising on the matter was led by Partner: Kirti Balasubramanian; and supported by Associates: Rimjhim Mishra and Paarth Samdani.
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