Due Diligence in M&A

Conducting a thorough due diligence exercise is essential, and the risks of failing to do so properly are all too evident in recent history. This training course will offer a comprehensive and practical guide to legal and financial due diligence in the context of M&A transactions. The course is designed to be highly practical and features hands-on workshop sessions and case studies. By attending this course, you will: • Understand how commercial due diligence reduces risk • Comprehend legal due diligence, including significant contracts, litigation and claims • Know the key questions to ask when conducting an IP due diligence • Consider the due diligence questionnaire and the key drafting issues involved • Analyse the structure and content of the due diligence report • Assess the importance of the disclosure letter from both the vendor and purchaser’s point of view Includes Workshops on: • Pre-contract Issues • The Letter of Engagement • The Disclosure Letter Who should attend: • In-house lawyers • Managing directors • Financial directors • Commercial directors • Senior executives responsible for mergers and acquisitions • Corporate Finance professionals