M&A Deal Strategies, 2013 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Conducting Due Diligence, Negotiating Representations and Warranties, and Succeeding in a Post-Recession Market (Inside the Minds)

M&A Deal Strategies provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on the legal side of conducting merger and acquisition deals. Featuring partners and chairs from some of the nation's leading law firms, this book outlines crucial concerns when helping clients through such transactions, such as understanding the client's business outlook, conducting appropriate due diligence, and complying with antitrust laws. From assessing risk and reward to establishing effective director oversight, these top attorneys guide readers through the steps of ensuring that a merger or acquisition leaves a client on sound legal footing. Additionally, these leaders discuss the effects that a slowly recovering economy has had on the M&A legal environment, and where it is likely to go in the future. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-changing field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters Include:
1. Earl Zimmerman, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP - "M&A Deal Risk in the Twenty-First Century: Risk Governance and Data Governance"
2. Brian Hoffmann, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP - "Current and Future Outlook on Domestic and International M&A Deals"
3. Jeremy Atencio, Partner, BakerHostetler - "Current Developments in Mergers and Acquisitions"
4. Stephen I. Glover, Partner and Co-Chair, Mergers and Acquisitions Practice, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP - "Completing M&A Transactions in Today's Challenging Environment"
5. Randy A. Bridgeman, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP - "Adaptation for Success in Mergers and Acquisitions"

Appendices Include:
Appendix A: Items to Consider Including in the Due Diligence Request List
Appendix B: Representations
Appendix C: Covenants