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
Due diligence: a trainee's role
Due diligence: issues to look out for
The negotiation process
Incentivising key employees to remain at the target company
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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