An indispensable resource for every deal lawyer who wants to drive efficiency and value for increasingly sophisticated and demanding clients, this guidebook outlines each step of the M&A process, from “Pre-Deal,” “Deal,” to “Post-Closing,” offering insight to effectively plan, manage, and execute M&A deals. With contributions from leading transactional lawyers, this third edition contains eight new tools: Limited Auction Checklist; Deal Cycle Capture Tool; Section 363 Sale Checklist; Checklist for Negotiating M&A Escrow Agreements; Checklist for Representation and Warranty Insurance; Post-Closing Reference Guide; Post-Acquisition Integration Checklist; and Cataclysmic Event Due Diligence Questionnaire.

To help you work faster, smarter, and keep pace with today’s dynamic legal marketplace, this resource provides you with comprehensive tools to meet rigorous demands, without overlooking important matters or compromising the quality of legal service you provide. Accessible and user-friendly, this edition includes:

• A significant expansion in scope into the realm of international joint ventures
• Guidance on using legal practice management in your firm to increase organizational and communications framework to execute and streamline the process of M&A and joint venture transactions
• A companion website containing enhanced downloadable checklists, forms and tools for easy customization to your practice needs