The 3 day course in undertaking M&A transactions in the energy sector you will learn the difference between mergers and acquisitions, how they are structured, the process to determine their feasibility and costs and benefits, the due diligence process, the art and science of the negotiation of M&A transactions and the key contracts are and how to negotiate the key issues which are involved and thereby obtain a competitive edge. In just 3 days you will: - Understand how to asses an M&A opportunity through the use of proof of concepts and preparation of the business cases. - Have a grip on how, as a vendor to conduct vendor due diligence and manage due diligence by prospective purchasers to best advantage , and, as a prospective purchaser, participate in a due diligence process, - Gain knowledge of how to undertake during all stages of the negotiation process, with minimal or no legal risk - Know how to use documentation commonly used in all stages of the negotiation process to best advantage - Have a total grasp of all the key issues to be negotiated in key M&A transaction documentation commonly used in the energy sector - Understand the best dispute resolution mechanisms for domestic and cross border M&A transactions with the private sector, state-owned enterprises and governments, the issues to be negotiated, and how best to minimise disputes.

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