Mergers & Acquisitions Best Practices; Leading M&A Lawyers on the Due Diligence Process, Structuring the Deal, and Negotiating Purchase Prices

From minimizing potential liability to maximizing the value of the deal, knowledgeable authors explain the M&A process from start to finish. They provide an insider's perspective on the complex issues merging companies face, and furnish tips and information useful to both lawyers and corporate executives who are in the process of considering an M&A. This includes advice on structuring the deal, due dilligence checklists and negotiation strategies. Seperate chapters cover often overlooked topics such as manging expectations while negotiating the sale of a private company, and key strategies for adding value to the client. This information is vital fo lawyers who represent acquiring and target companies alike. Extensive appendixes include an agreement and plan of merger, form of summary bids chart, and a sample due diligence request list.