The module is designed to develop an understanding of different types of corporate finance, M&A and restructuring transactions entered into by private companies, the methodology used to execute them, and the legal issues commonly arising. It also aims to develop the ability to advise clients on the suitability of different forms of transactions depending on the commercial context, and how to manage risk associated with these types of transaction.
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Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Semester 2 2024-25 |
The module is designed to develop an understanding of different types of corporate finance, M&A and restructuring transactions entered into by private companies, the methodology used to execute them, and the legal issues commonly arising. It also aims to develop the ability to advise clients on the suitability of different forms of transactions depending on the commercial context, and how to manage risk associated with these types of transaction.
At the end of the module, you should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the different techniques and methods available to private companies in corporate finance and M&A transactions;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the different mechanisms available to rescue and restructure companies in financial distress, including formal and informal processes;
3. Analyse, with critical awareness, the advantages and disadvantages of the use of the different techniques and structures available in corporate finance, M&A and restructuring transactions;
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the scope and form of documentation used in connection with corporate finance, M&A and restructuring transactions;
5. Synthesise complex facts and apply legal rules and current practice to advise clients on approaches to transacting and documenting corporate finance, M&A and restructuring transactions;
6. Apply the legal rules and concepts governing corporate finance, M&A and restructuring transactions to real-life scenarios;
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the lawyer in advising on and documenting corporate finance, M&A and restructuring transactions.
Corporate finance
M&A
Restructuring and insolvency
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
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The Case Study is divided into eight parts, each part being dealt with in a separate workshop. For the assessment, candidates will be required to submit written advice to the client on the position following three of the eight Case Study parts. The three Case Study parts which form the basis of the assessment will be specified in the assessment document which will be made available following the end of teaching of the module.
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
Written feedback within the period required in the relevant Policy
Lexis PSL database – in particular practice notes and other resources on M&A, banking and finance and restructuring
Mayson, French and Ryan on Company Law (37th edition), Derek French
Principles of Banking Law (3rd edition), Ross Cranston
Business Law (30th edition), J. Scott Slorach and Jason Ellis