CBA SKILLED LAWYER SERIES 2017


Business Finance for Lawyers II: From Venture Capital to Private Equity

Institutional finance is a key consideration for businesses that are growing and expanding. Lawyers who represent companies during the later rounds of financing need to understand: the economics of a deal; tax considerations; control and governance; and purchase agreement considerations. This session will examine strategies for structuring venture capital and private equity financing for companies in various sectors and industries.

After this webinar, you will be able to:

• Appreciate the key considerations related to venture capital financing
• Understand the private equity industry and the organization of a private equity fund
• Appreciate the pre-deal considerations for private equity transactions, including the auction process
• Implement strategies for negotiating a private equity transaction, including a discussion of the following concepts:
  • Governance
  • Equity and debt financing terms
  • Exit strategies
  • Recent developments in private M&A 

This is the 4th session of the Legal Lifecycle of a Business webinar series.

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