M&A Purchase Agreements 101: Understanding Key Terms From Buyer’s and Seller’s Perspective
A live 60-minute premium CLE video webinar with interactive Q&A
This CLE webinar will provide new attorneys with a section-by-section analysis of the common terms and conditions found in most M&A purchase agreements. The panel will discuss the key differences between an asset purchase agreement and a stock purchase agreement, the general structure of a purchase agreement, and drafting strategies when you represent the buyer or seller.
Outline
- Introduction: M&A purchase agreements—major sections and legal structure
- Key provisions in stock purchase agreements
- Key provisions in asset purchase agreements
- Representations and warranty insurance
- Negotiating and drafting tips from the perspective of the buyer and seller
- Anticipating and avoiding common drafting and enforcement issues
- Practitioner pointers
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- What are some issues unique to asset purchase acquisitions and stock purchase acquisitions that deal counsel should take into consideration when negotiating purchase agreements?
- What are the key provisions to include and pitfalls to avoid when drafting an asset or stock purchase agreement?
- What is the role of representations and warranty insurance, and how can it affect the terms of the purchase agreement?
- What are the most commonly disputed issues in purchase agreement negotiations, and what are some effective drafting strategies for resolving them?
Faculty
Attend on
October 8
Early Discount (through 09/12/25)
