Short, practical videos with quizzes and summaries.
See all 359An explanation of what W&I insurance is and how it protects parties in UK M&A transactions. The course covers the key features of W&I policies, including what's covered and excluded, policy limits and thresholds, how to secure coverage, and the claims process.
An introduction to the corporate form, including the purpose of a corporation, the ways a corporation may be taxed, the various types of corporations under Delaware law, and the reasons for choosing a corporation over other entity types.
Focuses on how junior associates can confidently and efficiently receive new assignments. Covers how to prepare for assignment meetings, ask clarifying questions, confirm expectations, and follow up.
An overview of the typical civil litigation discovery process, including the different types of discovery, the process of serving and responding to discovery requests, and the phases of discovery.
How to calculate the investment amount and number of shares to be issued in accordance with an investor’s pro rata right.
A walkthrough of an equity commitment letter, as well as an examination of their role in securing financing commitments and their specific implications in private equity mergers and acquisitions.
Curated course lists for self-paced learning, with CLE available in most MCLE states.
See all 60The basics of due diligence and closings in M&A deals. Includes an overview of the diligence process, tips for conducting due diligence, the closing process, the differences between simultaneous and delayed closings, and guidance on drafting key closing documents.
This program covers the structure of private equity funds, key deal types, how PE firms approach transactions, and the differences between strategic M&A and Private Equity M&A.
Covers due diligence for venture finance deals and the main economic and control rights negotiated in venture finance term sheets, plus how to make key calculations such as cap tables, pro forma cap tables, prices per share, pro rata rights, note conversions, dividends, and liquidation preferences.
Explains key legal, business, and drafting issues for the most common terms and provisions that appear in day-to-day commercial agreements. This track covers force majeure, indemnification, limitation of liability, notice, publicity, reps & warranties, schedules and exhibits, severability, survival, and term and termination provisions.
Explains three critical issues for a company as it goes through a bankruptcy case: the methods of financing available to the company, the process and procedure of bankruptcy litigation, and how contracts and leases are dealt with when a company goes through a restructuring.
Tips and strategies for working effectively with experts on your case. Covers how to prepare for direct of your expert, prepare your expert for cross, and conduct cross examination of the other side’s expert. Gives tips for maximizing your expert’s performance and steering clear of mistakes. Also discusses tricky ethical areas like privilege over communications and draft reports, as well as how to choose the right expert in the first place.