HOT TOPICS IN MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS – 2024
On Demand Seminar
ITEM #:  1746482401   |   EVENT CODE:  497447
STANDARD PRICE
$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.

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To claim CLE credit, view by:  January 22, 2026

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.

Hot Topics in Mergers & Acquisitions – 2024

Get the latest developments in the ever-changing landscape of M&A. 

Originally presented:  January 23, 2024     |     Course length:  6.0 hours


This course will explore the current hot topics in M&A for attorneys who represent both buyers and sellers, with strategic insights on how to get the deal done.

Our expert faculty will discuss:

  • The Current State of the M&A Market
  • The Current Dynamics of Selling to Private Equity
  • Purchase Price Adjustments – Key Provisions and Common Pitfalls
  • The Latest Issues with Representation and Warranty Insurance
  • Using Earn-Outs to Get the Deal Done
  • Deal Financing – From Traditional Lenders and Others
  • Key Legal Developments and Trends in M&A
  • And much more! 

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS  (5 MINUTES)

The Current State of the M&A Market  (60 MINUTES)
A panel of investment bankers and private equity professionals will discuss their perspectives on the current M&A market. Learn the latest trends and best practices for collaborating effectively with these professionals to close the deal.
– James M. Frommelt, Kasey T. Sime & Adam Webb
– Mark D. Williamson (moderator)

The Dynamics of Selling to Private Equity  (45 MINUTES)
From due diligence to deal structure to documentation, private equity deals have their own dynamics. A private equity legal expert will share his experience and insights on getting these deals done.
– Stephen K. Kozachok

Purchase Price Adjustments – Key Provisions and Common Pitfalls  (60 MINUTES)
Purchase price adjustments, designed to protect against changes in financial conditions and preserve the parties’ expectations regarding purchase price, remain commonplace. This expert panel will explore various types of adjustments, litigation hazards and other common traps, and cover advanced drafting strategies to close even the most complex deals.
– Peter C. Magnuson, John D. Potter & Keith P. Radtke

The Latest Issues with Representation and Warranty Insurance  (45 MINUTES)
M&A professionals have embraced representation and warranty insurance as a risk mitigant. A noted transactional risk insurance professional will explain how this coverage works, its benefits, scope, exclusions and cost, and other key issues.
– David Haigh

Using Earn-Outs to Get the Deal Done  (45 MINUTES)
Earn-outs can be effective tools to bridge valuation and financing gaps between sellers and buyers. These deal experts will explain how earn-outs work and how best to use them to get deals done in a challenging marketplace.
– Zachary J. Crain & Lindsey R. Day

The Latest Developments in Deal Financing  (45 MINUTES)
Higher interest rates have changed the deal financing picture substantially. Two deal financing experts will explore the new picture for financing from traditional lenders and others.
– Matthew Swanson & Matthew D. Tomback

Key Legal Developments and Trends  (60 MINUTES)
This panel of experienced M&A counsel will wrap up the day with their perspectives on legal developments and trends, including their predictions for what lies ahead in 2024.
– Timothy R. Duncan, James S. Fuller, Alyssa J. Hirschfeld & Ryan R. Miske
– Mark D. Williamson (moderator)

$295

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Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.

STANDARD PRICE
$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
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