Business Planning for Mergers and Acquisitions

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The practice of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is one of the most challenging areas of the law, and this book is designed to help the reader gain both a practical and theoretical understanding of many of the legal problems a business lawyer will likely encounter in practice when working on M&A deals. The book integrates the discussion of major legal considerations encountered in M&A transactions, including corporate law, securities law, tax law, and antitrust law. The book also focuses on modern valuation principles and on accounting considerations. Separate chapters address international M&A and M&A in the following industries: telcom; banking and financial institutions; and public utilities. The book also addresses issues that can arise when (1) structuring a joint venture or other strategic alliance, which may be used as an alternative to M&A, and (2) acquiring a bankrupt corporation. Finally, the book covers ethical issues in M&A.