Due Diligence and Closings in M&A Deals

A good closing checklist can help any deal run more efficiently. This course suggests five things to keep in mind when working on a closing checklist as well as some drafting tips.

This course explains the closing process from start to finish, covering things such as the closing checklist, typical closing documents and post-closings.

A summary of what’s typically included in an Officer’s Certificate, some drafting tips and a discussion of the issues of materiality qualifiers and dates.

Secretary’s Certificates may be basic, but they are important closing documents. This course covers their contents and how to draft them.

An explanation of the basic differences between simultaneous and delayed closings.

A primer on the due diligence process in M&A deals, including what due diligence is, its impact on a deal and tips for conducting a diligence review.

An introduction to due diligence request lists, including their typical structure and contents and the roles of buyer’s and seller’s counsel.

An explanation of assignment and change of control clauses, including why they’re needed, their impact on a deal and how to locate them during a diligence review.