Corporate & Commercial

Earn outs are seeing increased use in deals, particularly those involving private companies. This approach is seen as a way to tie part of the purchase price to future performance. It is important to be aware of both the advantages and disadvantages of earn-outs in order to provide clients proper counsel.
Originally presented as part of Insights on Buying and Selling a Business.

This session addresses the tax implications of various deal approaches from both buyer and seller perspectives. It also touches on pre-closing restructuring (F reorganizations), the benefits of pre-sale estate planning and potential traps for the unwary.
Originally presented as part of Insights on Buying and Selling a Business.

This session discusses M&A deals when regulated products are in play. Considerations related to the structure of the deal (asset v. stock), unique diligence requirements and certain contract provisions to consider, and financing considerations.
Originally presented as part of Insights on Buying and Selling a Business.

Explore the roles of various parties in a deal. This session discusses how to differentiate the various players, and how to become clear, and maintain clarity, on who you are representing and how you are collaborating when teams and counsel start to expand.
Originally presented as part of Insights on Buying and Selling a Business.

This session provides a high-level overview of the key stages and considerations in mergers and acquisitions, including deal structures and material terms in purchase agreements.
Originally presented as part of Insights on Buying and Selling a Business.

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This program covers a variety of topics involved in Mergers & Acquisitions. It starts with a structural overview of the M&A process, and the roles of those involved. Sessions on deals involving regulated products, use of earn-outs, and the tax implications of various deal approaches then round out the day. This program is ideal for newer attorneys seeking familiarity with the M&A space, and experienced lawyers looking for information on more specialized topics.

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