Advising Clients in Mergers and Acquisitions: Leading Lawyers on Understanding Recent Legal Developments, Handling Cross-Border M&A Deals, and ... Current Economic Climate (Inside the Minds)

Advising Clients in Mergers and Acquisitions provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for representing clients in today's M&A deals. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts discuss current trends in mergers and acquisitions, focusing on the impact of the economic climate on recent transactions. These lawyers offer tips on understanding the client's business, navigating legal and regulatory developments, and advising clients in global transactions. From meeting buyer and seller expectations to minimizing risk, these authors discuss what should be considered when structuring M&A deals. These leaders also discuss the value in anticipating legal issues and preparing for litigation. 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 navigating this ever-changing area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. Eric M. Fogel, Partner, Lathrop & Gage LLP - "2011 M&A Outlook: Developments, Strategies, and Challenges"
2. Douglas J. Leary, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP - "M&A Client Strategies in the Recovering Economy"
3. Ethna Piazza, Partner, Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP - "The Importance of Discipline in Structuring Today's M&A Deals"
4. Scott J. Lochner, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP - "Sell-Side and Buy-Side Transaction Tips for Today's M&A Deals"
5. Stephen LaSala, Partner, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP - "Risk Management Techniques for Today's M&A Transactions"
6. Evan L. Greebel, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP - "A Changing M&A Landscape"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Summary of Perspectives of Financial Buyers and Strategic Buyers
Appendix B: Sample Top-Up Option
Appendix C: In re Cogent Inc. Shareholder Litigation
Appendix D: Example of "Our Watch, Your Watch" Indemnity Provision from a Merger Agreement
Appendix E: Sample "Stand-Alone" Indemnity Provision
Appendix F: "Seller-Friendly" and "Buyer-Friendly" Sample Provisions from Acquisition Agreements Addressing the Issue of How Third-Party Claims Will Be Handled
Appendix G: Sample Earn-Out Provisions to Consider
Appendix H: Sample Bylaw Forum Selection Clause