Deal Maker's Boot Camp
Five-part series dedicated to providing non-lawyers with an understanding of the legal issues commonly involved in public and private transactions.
Akin’s annual Deal Maker’s Boot Camp is an interactive series for private equity, investment banking and other deal-making professionals early in their M&A careers. This program is designed to provide an understanding of the legal issues commonly involved in public and private transactions.
The 2023 program included virtual sessions and live Q&A.
Session Registration
M&A Basics
- M&A process and transaction structures
- The general framework of acquisition/merger agreements
- Key business issues contained in typical M&A agreements
- Purchase price adjustments, closing conditions and indemnities.
Presenters: Jon Boben, Ashton Butcher, Michelle Chan, Eli Miller
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Acquisition Finance
- General framework of debt commitment letters
- Affirmative, negative and financial covenants in loan agreements.
Presenters: Eric Muñoz, Meng Ru, Andy Sagor
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Bankruptcy and Distressed M&A Transactions
- In-court vs. out-of-court transactions
- Sales free and clear under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code
- Bankruptcy auction processes
- Credit bidding.
Presenters: Sara Brauner, Nick Houpt, Brad Kahn
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The Energy Transition & Tax Credit Transferability
- The development, construction and financing of energy and infrastructure projects
- Geopolitical and policy impacts on domestic project A&D and investment
- Tax credit transferability opportunities under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Presenters: Shariff Barakat, Ike Emehelu, Jessica Hammons, Matt Kapinos
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Regulatory ABCs of M&A
- CFIUS, HSR, IRA, FTC, DOJ, FDA, etc.: what do these letters actually mean, and what do you need to know?
- Critical trade, national security, antitrust, regulatory and policy considerations that impact M&A transactions.
Presenters: Laura Black, Craig Bleifer, Christian Davis, Gorav Jindal
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CLE Credit
CLE credit is currently pending in CA, NY and TX. If approved, reciprocal credit may be available in certain jurisdictions, such as NJ and CT. VA credit will be sought upon request and may take 90 days or more to receive a decision from the VA MCLE Board. For credit in other jurisdictions, attendees will be issued a Uniform Certificate of Attendance which may be used to self-apply for credit.