M&A Basics (UK)

Courses

1. 16 min

   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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 7 min

   M&A Completion Checklists (UK)

   What a completion checklist is, how it’s used, and practice tips for preparing and maintaining one.

8. 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.