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Cap tables and pro forma cap tables are used before, during and after a deal. This course uses Excel examples to explain their structure, content and uses.

Looks at the function of reps and warranties in agreements and transactions, different types of reps and warranties, and how and why parties qualify them.

A discussion on how GenAI is transforming litigation practice, from case strategy development to e-discovery, with practical applications and strategic insights for leveraging AI tools across the litigation lifecycle.

The credit agreement is the main agreement in a commercial lending transaction. This course covers the contents of a credit agreement, including a walkthrough of a typical credit agreement.

The four stages of a corporation’s life cycle: startup, growth, maturity, and decline. Includes a discussion of the biggest governance issues faced by corporations at each stage.

An overview of UK balance sheets, including the balance sheet equation, the structure and presentation of balance sheets under UK GAAP and IFRS, and the main categories of assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity. Covers how balance sheets are used in legal practice, including M&A transactions, finance transactions, capital markets work and litigation.

An introduction to various aspects of two advanced M&A concepts found in acquisition agreements – disclosure-schedule-updates provisions and the concept of defining “Fraud” in fraud carve-outs. This track covers drafting and negotiating tips and buyer and seller perspectives.

This track explores how private equity deals are financed, how management incentives are structured, and the strategies funds use to create value.

Rules, procedures, tips and strategic considerations for taking and defending expert depositions. This track covers qualifying as an expert, expert and rebuttal reports, witness prep, questioning techniques, attorney-client privilege, and more.

An introduction to the corporate form, the four stages of a corporation’s life cycle—startup, growth, maturity, and decline—and key stages of corporation formation, including incorporation, organization, and capitalization, as well as the biggest governance issues faced by corporations at each stage and an overview of the role lawyers typically play at each stage.

Drafting tips and strategic considerations for specific key motions, including motions to dismiss, preliminary injunctions and TROs, discovery motions, and motions for leave to amend.

An introduction to different types of securities and securities offerings, including an overview of the IPO process, greenshoe options, follow-on offerings, and shelf registrations and takedowns.