Course description
The Law and Economics of Mergers and Acquisitions
Earn an official certificate of professional achievement from The London School of Economics and Political Science
- A contextual and interdisciplinary approach to mergers and acquisition (M&A) activities, enabling a holistic overview of the structures, features, and issues of corporate transactions.
- A comprehensive understanding of M&A deal structure, the tools used to address obstacles in M&A transactions, and the regulatory aspects of a public M&A deal.
- Key financial concepts and documents relevant to corporate transactions, and legal strategies and techniques to achieve your client and stakeholder goals.
- Insight into the jurisdictional discrepancies across, and legal challenges within, the UK, US, and EU member states.
Training content
Module 1
The law and economics of corporate transactions
Module 2
Hedge fund activist attacks
Module 3
Private M&A transaction structures and contracts
Module 4
Private equity acquisitions
Module 5
Making a public offer
Module 6
Defences in hostile takeovers
Course delivery details
Duration:
- 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
- 7-10 hours per week
- Self-paced learning online
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