"M&A Dispute Resolution: Getting Deal Lawyers Into the Game"

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

3:00 – 3:45 pm, eastern [archive to follow]
 

Settling the all-too-frequent post-closing disputes spawned by M&A deals is too important to be left solely to the litigators! Transactional lawyers should step up to the plate to help achieve commercially-sound solutions through negotiation or mediation. Join one of the foremost M&A lawyers of any generation:

• Jim Freund, Mediator and former Partner of Skadden Arps Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

This program will cover:

• Why is resolving disputes such tough work
• How deal lawyers can add real value for their clients in the mediation process
• What are some common pitfalls in M&A disputes – and how to overcome them
• What are the keys to persuading a mediator as to the merits of your cause

Note that there will not be a transcript for this webcast.

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