1. Course Overview

This course provides an in-depth understanding of merger and acquisition transactions, focusing on legal structuring, due diligence, negotiation strategies, and post-merger integration.

2. Course Content

• Introduction to M&A transactions and deal lifecycle
• Types of mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings
• Legal due diligence (financial, legal, operational)
• Share purchase vs asset purchase structures
• Transaction documents (SPA, SHA, MOUs)
• Valuation principles and deal structuring
• Regulatory approvals and competition law
• Risk allocation and warranties/indemnities
• Post-merger integration and governance

3. Learning Outcomes & Acquired Skills

Knowledge Outcomes

• Understanding of M&A legal frameworks and structures
• Knowledge of due diligence processes
• Awareness of regulatory and competition law aspects

Professional Skills

• Drafting and reviewing M&A transaction documents
• Structuring deals and allocating risk
• Conducting legal due diligence reviews

Practical Competencies

• Participating in real M&A transactions
• Negotiating key deal terms
• Assessing legal and commercial risks in acquisitions