Course overview
This new specialist course is tailored for lawyers seeking a comprehensive understanding of buyouts from both legal and commercial perspectives. It explores the broader context of buyout transactions, covering key non-legal elements such as finance, deal structuring, and tax in a way that directly supports and enhances legal practice.
Through a series of industry practitioner led masterclasses, delivered by firms including Travers Smith, Macfarlanes and Agathos Management, learners will delve into the critical issues faced by investors and management teams. Topics include in-depth guidance on negotiating share purchase agreements and the core principles of equity documentation in buyout scenarios.
Key topics include
- Being an effective lawyer – the client’s perspective
- Finance and tax fundamentals
- Deal structuring
- Negotiating the acquisition and equity documents on a buyout
- Structuring a Buyout
- Tax Issues on a Buyout
- Acquisition Masterclass: Negotiating Share Purchase Agreements
- Equity Masterclass: Negotiating Equity Documents on a Buyout
What will delegates take away?
- Gain insight into what clients really value in legal advisers and how to build stronger client relationships
- Understand the key finance and tax concepts that underpin private equity transactions
- Develop a solid grasp of deal structuring strategies and their commercial implications
- Build confidence in negotiating acquisition and equity documentation in a buyout context
- Enhance their commercial awareness and ability to align legal advice with business objectives
- Learn practical tips for managing risk while supporting deal execution
Course Director
Isaac Paine
Isaac is a senior lawyer specialising in Private Equity. He teaches on the BVCA’s ‘Foundation’ and ‘Legal Agreements in Private Equity’ courses, and is recognised by the UK Legal 500 as a ‘Key Lawyer’ for mid-market private equity transactions.
CPD accreditation
This course is CPD accredited by the CPD Certification Service for 10 hours. By attending this course, you will receive a digital certificate from Diplomasafe. This certificate allows you to share and save your new CPD accredited qualification on LinkedIn, adding instantly verifiable credentials and strengthening your professional profile.