The practice of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is one of the most challenging areas of the law, and this book is designed to help the reader gain both a practical and theoretical understanding of many of the legal problems a business lawyer will likely encounter in practice when working on M&A deals. The book integrates the discussion of major legal considerations encountered in M&A transactions, including corporate law, securities law, tax law, and antitrust law.  The book also focuses on modern valuation principles and on accounting considerations.  Separate chapters address international M&A and M&A in the following industries: telcom; banking and financial institutions; and public utilities.  The book also addresses issues that can arise when (1) structuring a joint venture or other strategic alliance, which may be used as an alternative to M&A, and (2) acquiring a bankrupt corporation.  Finally, the book covers ethical issues in M&A.

Available Supplements:

• Business Planning for Mergers and Acquisitions Documents Supplement M&A Statutes, Rules, and Documents2008, 526 pp, paper, ISBN-10: 1-59460-544-0, ISBN-13: 978-1-59460-544-4 $50.00