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...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all over the news, your podcasts, and even CLE courses. But should you also be addressing AI with specific provisions in your acquisition agreements? Whether your client is buying, selling, or making an investment in a company in...
Parties come together to form joint ventures when all involved believe that they will have greater success working cooperatively on a specific project, product, or business than they would have if they each undertook the endeavor on their own. More often than not...
SPACs continue to seek private company acquisition targets now that uncertainties around regulations and rules are becoming less of a mystery. Although market conditions and regulatory scrutiny still lead to terminations of pending de-SPAC transactions, a number...
Practical Guidance’s M&A Trends & Insights has the articles, client alert digests, and expert insights you need to stay up to date on important legal developments in M&A, including coverage of the Delaware Supreme Court’s recent ruling on...
Tender offers are often utilized in public takeover bids as the only means to acquire majority ownership of a public company without the support of the target company’s board of directors Therefore, securing the support of key shareholders through written...
With the ebbs and flows of an uncertain financial market, deal certainty is increasingly important for buyers and sellers alike. When a buyer’s ability to close an M&A transaction is dependent upon third-party financing arrangements, sellers may want...
Representations and warranties insurance (RWI) continues to evolve to meet the challenges of today’s M&A market. Keep your skills and knowledge sharp with RWI resources from Practical Guidance! Our comprehensive practice notes, checklists, and expert...
Navigating the intricate world of private company transactions requires a keen understanding of the key negotiating points that can make or break the deal. This checklist provides a general outline of commonly included provisions in an acquisition agreement, including...
No matter where you actually sit, if you have a straight-forward stock purchase and sale transaction governed by Illinois law, Practical Guidance has you covered. Our short form templates are designed for simultaneous sign and close transactions and will streamline...
Successful career development as a lawyer requires much more than mere knowledge of the law. Junior lawyers focus significant time on honing their writing, research, lawyering, and other “hard” skills, though any partner or senior lawyer will tell you...
The M&A auction process has become an increasingly prevalent strategy for sellers seeking to maximize value and leverage competitive tension among potential buyers. An auction involves a structured sale process where multiple potential buyers compete to acquire...
Termination fees significantly influence deal dynamics and shape negotiations in M&A transactions. Because termination fees are effectively a financial consequence to the seller if the deal falls through for negotiated reasons, buyers may be more willing to...
From due diligence to tax implications and foreign direct investment (FDI) disclosure requirements, international M&A requires a variety of special considerations. Before your client embarks on their next cross-border acquisition, be sure to consult this practice...
Practical Guidance has resources and content to help associates hit the ground running and become a valuable part of the team from day one. Our Summer Associate Resource Kit provides extensive coverage of what you need to know to excel in a law firm environment...