Course Description

LAWS 7411
Mergers and Acquisitions
General Description:
This course provides an introduction to the legal rules and principles governing mergers and negotiated acquisitions. We will begin with an examination of the deal structures used in most common transactions. We will then typical provisions negotiated in merger agreements. Finally we turn to questions of the fiduciary duties of selling directors in the context of mergers and in negotiating the sale of the corporation. Requires LAWS 6211 or LAWS 7621. 2-3 credits, letter graded.

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LAWS 7411-801

Instructor(s): Ann Lipton

Meeting Times & Locations:
   Tue,Thu   10:30 AM - 11:45 AM   WLAW 306