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Mergers and Acquisitions - Legal Fundamentals for Dealmakers
Sector:
Corporate Legal – Corporate Law
Technical Focus Area:
Corporate & Commercial Law
Modular Syllabus
About the Course
This course provides a practical overview of mergers and acquisitions from a legal perspective, covering the transaction process, key documentation, and legal risk areas that shape deal outcomes. It is designed for dealmakers who need to understand the legal dimension of M&A transactions.
Participants examine deal structuring options, due diligence processes, and transaction documentation, building the practical understanding needed to engage effectively with legal advisors throughout a deal. Case examples illustrate legal issues that commonly arise during M&A transactions.
Learning Milestones
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the legal stages of an M&A transaction.
- Compare share purchase and asset purchase structures.
- Support legal due diligence processes.
- Interpret key provisions of transaction documentation.
- Identify legal risks affecting deal value and structure.
- Coordinate effectively with legal advisors during a transaction.
Professional Audience
This course is ideal for professionals involved in M&A transactions, including:
- Corporate development professionals
- In-house counsel new to M&A
- Investment and transaction analysts
- Business development managers
- Finance professionals supporting transactions
M&A Transaction Process Overview
- Stages of an M&A transaction
- Auction versus bilateral deal processes
- Confidentiality and exclusivity arrangements
- Letter of intent and term sheet basics
- Common M&A process pitfalls
Course Dates & Prices
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