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

International M&A is not a new subject. However, increasing compliance hurdles and the use of information technology to manage data present greater opportunities for success OR failure in a transaction. Do you know the US and non-US laws well enough to clear these hurdles? As regulators become more assertive in protecting personal information, what specific steps should a selling company take? Can an electronic deal room be accessible from outside Europe? How can a prospective buyer acquire adequate information about key non-US employees?

Updated information regarding merger control in competition law in Europe.

Overview of environmental information and considerations to be examined in an M&A Transaction

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In the post-Enron and Worldcom world, the development and maintenance of effective corporate governance strategies and policies remain top priorities for in-house counsel. You are frequently called upon by management and boards of directors as first responders in M&A situations and are expected to guide the company through corporate governance issues affecting M&A transactions. In multinational situations, corporate governance issues are made more complex by the interplay of different legal schemes. Are you prepared when senior management comes knocking?

Cross-border M&As have become part of the global business landscape. Global customers require companies to obtain scale and have a global presence in the markets. Through a detailed review of the key factors and recommendations, the panelists will provide a practical approach to a bullet-proof cross-border merger.

This material discusses the 5 potential legal surprises that occur in merger and acquisition transactions with a specific focus on Canada.

Negotiating is part of everyone’s daily lives, whether you choose to accept that truth or not. Why not excel at it! This program material gives insightful guidance on successfully handling all phases of the negotiation process including acquiring information from an adversary, negotiating for a competitive advantage, and identifying the best methods for closing the deal. Particular focus is placed on avoiding pitfalls and distilling the differences in cross border transactions.

Mergers and acquisitions, regardless of who ends up on top, can be hardest felt by the employees. Two law departments first operating separately and then merged into one can present a multitude of issues to address. If you're about to be acquired or conducting a merger of your own, here's an opportunity to get ahead of the curve. Learn the substantive issues you'll face, ideas for department organization, and ways in which to make work life in your newly combined legal environment rewarding.

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