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The Law and Economics of Mergers and Acquisitions

London School of Economics and Political Science via GetSmarter

Overview

Acquire an interdisciplinary set of tools to comprehend and effectively navigate corporate transactions' laws, structures, and challenges.

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: A contextual and interdisciplinary approach to the most important types of corporate transactions, exploring their core structures, shared features, and common problems. A comprehensive understanding of the range of legal strategies and techniques available to achieve your client and stakeholder objectives, as well as practical skills for drafting and negotiating. Working knowledge of the jurisdictional discrepancies across the UK, US, and EU, and the legal issues impacting corporate transactions in these areas. Insight into the legal, economic, and social drivers of M&A based on modern finance and economic contract theory, and case studies. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Syllabus

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: The law and economics of corporate transactions
  • Module 2: Hedge fund activist attacks
  • Module 3: Private M&A transaction structures and contracts
  • Module 4: Private equity acquisitions
  • Module 5: Making a public offer
  • Module 6: Defences in hostile takeovers

Taught by

Professor David Kershaw and Mr Edmund Schuster

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