Principal Acquisition Documents (UK)
A walkthrough of the principal documentation on a UK private M&A deal, explaining the key provisions in the sale and purchase agreement as well as the parts of a disclosure letter.
Topic
M&A Basics (UK)
Courses
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16 min
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19 min
M&A Deal Process (UK)
The key stages of the deal process for bilateral and auction sale deals, from the initial kick-off through post-completion.
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14 min
Warranty & Indemnity Insurance (UK)
An 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.
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8 min
M&A DD Request Lists (UK)
An introduction to due diligence request lists and a walkthrough of a sample list. The course teaches the structure and contents of the request list, the drafting process, and how the receiving party responds.
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14 min
M&A Warranties & Indemnities and Limitations on Liability (UK)
An overview of how warranties & indemnities work and as well as various methods of limiting liability, such as caps, de minimis thresholds, and baskets. The course also provides a brief introduction to W&I insurance.
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11 min
M&A Disclosure Letters (UK)
An examination of what disclosure letters are, how they work as a risk allocation tool alongside warranties, and the drafting and negotiating process. The course covers general versus specific disclosures, disclosure standards, and how buyer knowledge affects warranty protection.
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15 min
M&A Completions (UK)
An explanation of the completion process in UK M&A deals, including completion checklists, completion documents, completion day procedures, timing considerations, and post-completion obligations.
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7 min
M&A Completion Checklists (UK)
What a completion checklist is, how it’s used, and practice tips for preparing and maintaining one.
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20 min
M&A Due Diligence Process (UK)
An explanation of what’s involved in due diligence processes for private UK M&A transactions, from initial scoping and team coordination through document review and final reporting. The course covers the practical skills lawyers need to organise efficient DD and deliver findings to clients.
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20 min
Issues to Spot in M&A Due Diligence (UK)
Guidance for identifying problematic and deal-breaking issues that regularly arise in M&A due diligence, including corporate structure problems, change of control provisions in material contracts, and compliance concerns.
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13 min
Working in M&A (UK)
Practical insights into M&A legal practice, including what M&A lawyers do day-to-day, who the clients are, and tips for success in M&A practice.
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16 min
M&A Deal Structures (UK)
A discussion of the main UK M&A deal structures—share sales and asset sales—and how the choice of structure affects third-party consents, corporate approvals, tax treatment, employees, and risk allocation. The course also briefly covers mergers.