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Strategic alliances in various forms have long been a useful tool for entities looking to leverage the expertise, reputation, market position, capital or other resources of potential alliance partners. In the current economic climate, strategic alliances represent a potentially attractive alternative to acquisitions or capital-intensive initiatives or projects undertaken by a single entity. For those currently engaged in strategic alliances, however, the current economic circumstances may exacerbate issues with a failing alliance partner or a failing strategic alliance.

Add to that long list of considerations in mergers and acquisitions the topic of how you handle the IP. This session provided an overview of this important issue, including engagement/pre-due diligence advice, matters that must be tracked down in due diligence, handling due diligence findings, working with outside counsel and legal department subject matter experts, the technical due diligence process including addressing open source matters, and the definitive agreement and disclosure schedules.

Wow. You just found out your company is expanding; its strategic plan calls for numerous acquisitions over the next two quarters. Everyone is looking to you to lead the charge. And you have never even done one. Don’t panic. This presentation helped prepare you for your first M&A transaction as an in-house lawyer. It addressed how the process works and what your role is during the phases of: (1) negotiations and due diligence leading up to an agreement; (2) the post-signing, pre-closing rush; and (3) post-merger integration.

Does it seem like the entire world will soon be owned by private equity firms? Hyperbole? Perhaps. But with private equity acquisitions ranging from Marsh Supermarkets to Chrysler Corporation, any company could be in play. This session dissected the private equity sale: the typical steps in the process; the make-or-break issues; and the roles of the various players. Most importantly, we discussed the role of in-house counsel in the company being bought or sold.

"From WMACCA Monthly Luncheon, October 21, 1999. Presented by Ernest Stern and Edwin Martin, Jr.,
Piper & Marbury L.L.P."

Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - A Comparative Analysis between U.S. and European Competition Laws

Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - A Comparative Analysis between U.S. and European Competition Laws

Addresses what factors the FTC should rely upon in deciding whether and to what extent restructuring can save an otherwise anti-competitive transaction.

Presented at ACC’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - Latest Trends in Strategic Alliances

Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - Negotiating Strategic Acquisitions (Part I and II)

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