Mergers and Acquisitions from Start to Finish

Wednesday\, May 11\, 2011 08:00 AM

Registration Cost: $359.00

This practical seminar will guide you through the principles and procedures involved in mergers and acquisitions so you can structure the best deal for your business client. Anticipate and overcome obstacles by identifying areas that commonly pose challenges during these transactions. Prevent loopholes: customize our sample contract to create airtight agreements that close the door on future disputes. Choose the right vehicle: implement strategies that minimize the tax burden. Learn how to get the other party to pay as much of the transaction expenses as possible. Arm yourself with knowledge of valuation methods to determine if a price is reasonable. Use our checklist to ensure due diligence\, that nothing is missed and all information is properly disclosed. Gain practical tips for interpreting the acquisition agreement in your favor during post-closing disputes. Tailor your approach to mergers and acquisitions to overcome unique challenges that various organization structures present. Anticipate the challenges and remedy problems that can arise during the transition. Jump-start your practice with sample letters and agreements that can streamline your procedures.

Attorney \;Steve Cohen \;will \;be presenting a session on \;"Shaping an Ethical Foundation" and will cover the following topics:

· \; \; \; \; \; \; \; The Rules of Professional Conduct - Overview.

· \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Defining the Role of Advisor at the Outset to Avoid Conflicts of \;Interest.

· \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Define the Role of Other Professional Advisors\, e.g.\, accountants\, investment bankers\, consultants.

· \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Do's and Don'ts of Dealing with Other Professionals.

· \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Exercising Independent Professional Judgement on Behalf of Your \;Client.

· \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Post-Closing Ethical Considerations - Announcements\, Tombstones\, Disclosures. \;

Location: Executive Court Banquet Center\, 1199 South Mammoth Road\, Manchester

Speakers: \; \;Steve Cohen\, Esq.\, \;Michael \;B. Tule\, Peter T. Beach\, Michael Jeffrey Drooff\, Scott e. Pueschel

For additional information and registration click here. \;This program qualifies for 6.6 hours of CLE.

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