Description
Heading into an M&A deal, the buyer, seller, and their legal counsel know that a comprehensive strategic approach to due diligence is essential when structuring the acquisition, so that red flags can be identified, and risks can be neutralized, all within the time constraints of the deal. As counsel, it is essential that you are involved in the early stages of this process to fully understand context of the deal, as well as sophisticated risk-sharing that is customary to M&A transactions.
Value, timing, and structure are all critical components of an M&A deal. A thorough due diligence process will support these components to take full advantage of the opportunity to get the deal closed.
All parties, particularly lead lawyers, need to be involved and understand the deal context in which the due diligence process takes place. Join us as our expert faculty walk you through processes to bring unexpected issues to light so each can be effectively addressed as the deal comes together, as well as throughout the negotiation and final drafting process.
Topics include:
- Identifying red flags in a variety of contexts
- Managing the due diligence team of attorneys, accountants, and specialists
- Analyzing potential risks in contracts and other documents of the target company
- Organizing due diligence findings to help your team and client
- Addressing and solving identified risks