Mergers and acquisitions
This course offers a solid grounding in the legal, commercial and financial knowledge required for commercial law interviews and internships, including explanations of key M&A-related terminology and jargon.
Why do businesses acquire other businesses?
Potential drawbacks of acquiring other companies
Internal growth: exporting, franchising and licensing
Strategic commercial challenges
Supply and demand
QUIZ ~ business strategy and analysis
Introduction to contractual relationships
Allocation of risk (contractual protections)
Security
Insolvency
QUIZ ~ commercial law principles
Valuing a business
Financing a business
QUIZ ~ Financing and valuing a business
Analysing profitability
Financial accounts
Strategies to control or reduce costs
QUIZ ~ profitability and financial accounts
Introduction to the M&A process
Key parties involved in acquisitions
Private equity and venture capital
Share purchase vs. asset purchase
Buyer protection
Incentivising key employees to remain at the target company
The negotiation process
Competition clearance
QUIZ ~ The M&A Process
Recommended resources
Commercial Law Handbook
Training Contract Handbook
Investment Banking Handbook
LinkedIn networking group
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