Be Diligent When Training the First Year Associates

Fall is just around the corner, and new M&A associates will receive their first assignments. Reviewing due diligence is not just a rite of passage, it is an invaluable task that impacts negotiations, the drafting of definitive agreements, and sometimes due diligence findings can make or break a deal. Before tasking associates with due diligence review, be it buy-side or sell-side, use Practical Guidance as a resource for training materials. Hop on over to the First Year Associate Resource Kit: Corporate and M&A to get started.    

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