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The DIFC Academy, in collaboration with IMAA, proudly brings you the Legal Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (LM&A) certification programme.

The Legal Mergers and Acquisitions Expert certification training program covers all relevant topics within the M&A process from a legal standpoint: pre-deal, during due diligence and negotiations, as well as post acquisition.

Program Description

The Legal Mergers and Acquisitions Expert certification training program covers all relevant topics within the M&A process from a legal standpoint: pre-deal, during due diligence and negotiations, as well as post acquisition. Join a global network of legal experts and M&A professionals interested in legal issues and become a LM&A Charterholder.

  • M&A Process and Due Diligence
  • Structuring the Deal
  • Identify Red Flags
  • Understand legal M&A contracts and tax considerations

 

Training Dates & Schedule

Online

Rolling intake, start anytime and complete within 12 months

Virtual Live

March 11 - 22, 2024

                  8am - 11:15am EST | 1pm - 4:15pm CET

                  8pm - 11:15pm SGT | 4pm - 7:15pm GST

Interactive Online Live

April 11 - June 6, 2024

April 11 | 5pm - 6pm GST

April 25 | 5pm - 8:15pm GST

May 9 | 5pm - 8:15pm GST

May 23 | 5pm - 8:15pm GST

June 6 | 5pm - 8:15pm GST

 

         August 7 - October 2, 2024

                   August 7 | 6pm - 7pm GST

                   August 21 | 6pm - 8:15pm GST

                  September 4 | 5pm - 8:15pm GST

                  September 18 | 5pm - 8:15pm GST

                  October 2 | 5pm - 8:15pm GST

        October 10 - December 5, 2024

                   Oct 10 | 5pm - 7pm GST

                   Oct 24 | 6pm - 9:15pm GST

                   Nov 7 | 6pm - 9:15pm GST

                   Nov 21 | 6pm - 9:15pm GST

                   Dec 5 | 6pm - 9:15pm GST

 

Topics Covered

Throughout the training the following topics will be covered:

  • ESSENTIALS OF M&A
    • M&A Process: Sell-side & Buy-side
    • Strategies for M&A
    • M&A Negotiation
    • Introduction to Due Diligence
    • Takeover Strategies and Defense Tactics
  • DUE DILIGENCE
    • Financial Due Diligence
    • Tax Due Diligence
    • Legal Due Diligence
    • Human Resources Due Diligence
    • Commercial Due Diligence
  • COMMERCIAL, CONTRACT & LABOR LAW
    • Structuring the deal
    • Understanding and drafting different types of agreements
    • Evaluating agreements
    • Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
    • Governance
  • ANTI-TRUST, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & REGULATORY AFFAIRS
    • Tax considerations
    • Empolyment
    • Intellectual Property (Commercial law)
    • Compliance - Human Rights (ESG Risks)

 

IMAA FACULTY*

IMAA values not only good teaching but solid M&A experience. This is made clear by IMAA faculty’s unique ability to explain complex theoretical concepts using personal experiences and ‘war stories’ alike. Some of the faculty members you can expect to meet at this training and the experience they bring with them includes:

Hermann Ali Hinderer

Partner at Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek

Alexis Gilman

Antitrust Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP

*excerpt of members of IMAA’s faculty; subject to change

 

Who Participates

  • Mid-management to senior executives in the C-Suite
  • Directors of public and private companies
  • Heads of strategy and corporate development
  • Advisors
  • Members of chartered accountants’ associations
  • Transactional lawyers
  • Private equity investors

 

What is Included

  • Interactive small virtual classroom setting
  • Taught by leading faculty and industry experts
  • Networking with industry professionals and faculty
  • IM&A Designation upon completion
  • First-year IMAA charter holding membership included
  • 1 year e-Library access
  • Online self-study materials and virtual classroom presentations
  • Sessions are recorded and uploaded to learning platform

 

Program Fees

Online

Online Certificate Fee: USD 3,290

Virtual Live

Virtual Live Regular Fee: USD 4,390

Virtual Live Early Bird Fee: USD 3,790 *Valid until 2 months before the training starts

 

Location

Online

Online learning platform provided by IMAA

Virtual Live

Online virtual classroom access provided by IMAA

NOTE: NO ONSITE PROGRAMS SCHEDULED for LM&A

 

Register your interest to join here.

 

For more information or to request for an assistance, please  contact [email protected].

Legal Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (LM&A)
Mar 11, 2024 1:00 PM -To- Dec 05, 2024 5:00 PM

Legal Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (LM&A)

In association with Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA)

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