The London School of Economics and Political Science
The Law and Economics of Mergers and Acquisitions
Acquire an interdisciplinary set of tools to comprehend and effectively navigate corporate transactions' laws, structures, and challenges.
Start date
05 February 2025
Course duration
6 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
7–10 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
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Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
Corporate transactions like mergers, acquisitions, public offerings, and takeovers are complex and influenced by various legal, economic, and social factors. Understanding the industry drivers, structures, and issues is crucial to succeeding in this fiercely competitive space.
The Law and Economics of Mergers and Acquisitions online certificate course equips you with a comprehensive toolkit for navigating corporate transaction structures and legal issues. Developed by experts from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Department of Law, the course provides the knowledge, insight, and confidence to manage deals effectively. The course covers various types of corporate transactions, including private mergers and acquisitions, hedge fund attacks, and hostile takeovers. You'll learn from case studies and modern finance and economic contract theory, which have practical relevance to corporate transactions. This holistic approach prepares you to easily handle corporate transaction challenges.
The course also covers jurisdictional differences across the UK, US, and EU member states, enabling you to navigate the drafting and negotiating requirements effortlessly. By the end of the course, you'll have a solid understanding of the legal and economic aspects of corporate transactions, enabling you to actively participate in managing deals.
Is this course for you?
This course is designed to provide legal professionals new to the field with an in-depth understanding of the law and economics of corporate transactions. By gaining fresh insight, they will be better equipped to apply their existing legal expertise in the specific context of corporate transactions. Additionally, professionals in financial and professional services, such as accounting and management consulting, can enhance their ability to manage corporate transactions by acquiring further knowledge in law, regulation, and contracting.
Moreover, this course is beneficial for individuals seeking to enter the private mergers and acquisitions (M&A) space, as it offers a comprehensive overview of the activities involved. It also helps business owners and entrepreneurs looking to sell or exit their companies by giving them the confidence and knowledge to navigate the process effectively.
The Law and Economics of Mergers and Acquisitions online certificate course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 50 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
Course overview
Course overview
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
Corporate transactions like mergers, acquisitions, public offerings, and takeovers are complex and influenced by various legal, economic, and social factors. Understanding the industry drivers, structures, and issues is crucial to succeeding in this fiercely competitive space.
The Law and Economics of Mergers and Acquisitions online certificate course equips you with a comprehensive toolkit for navigating corporate transaction structures and legal issues. Developed by experts from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Department of Law, the course provides the knowledge, insight, and confidence to manage deals effectively. The course covers various types of corporate transactions, including private mergers and acquisitions, hedge fund attacks, and hostile takeovers. You'll learn from case studies and modern finance and economic contract theory, which have practical relevance to corporate transactions. This holistic approach prepares you to easily handle corporate transaction challenges.
The course also covers jurisdictional differences across the UK, US, and EU member states, enabling you to navigate the drafting and negotiating requirements effortlessly. By the end of the course, you'll have a solid understanding of the legal and economic aspects of corporate transactions, enabling you to actively participate in managing deals.
Is this course for you?
This course is designed to provide legal professionals new to the field with an in-depth understanding of the law and economics of corporate transactions. By gaining fresh insight, they will be better equipped to apply their existing legal expertise in the specific context of corporate transactions. Additionally, professionals in financial and professional services, such as accounting and management consulting, can enhance their ability to manage corporate transactions by acquiring further knowledge in law, regulation, and contracting.
Moreover, this course is beneficial for individuals seeking to enter the private mergers and acquisitions (M&A) space, as it offers a comprehensive overview of the activities involved. It also helps business owners and entrepreneurs looking to sell or exit their companies by giving them the confidence and knowledge to navigate the process effectively.
The Law and Economics of Mergers and Acquisitions online certificate course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 50 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
What will set you apart
A contextual and interdisciplinary approach to the most important types of corporate transactions, exploring their core structures, shared features, and common problems.
A comprehensive understanding of the range of legal strategies and techniques available to achieve your client and stakeholder objectives, as well as practical skills for drafting and negotiating.
Working knowledge of the jurisdictional discrepancies across the UK, US, and EU, and the legal issues impacting corporate transactions in these areas.
Insight into the legal, economic, and social drivers of M&A based on modern finance and economic contract theory, and case studies.
Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
The law and economics of corporate transactions
Module 2
Hedge fund activist attacks
Module 3
Private M&A transaction structures and contracts
Module 4
Private equity acquisitions
Module 5
Making a public offer
Module 6
Defences in hostile takeovers
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Course Convenors
Professor David Kershaw
Dean of LSE Law School, Professor of Law, LSE Law School
Mr Edmund Schuster
Associate Professor of Law, LSE Law School
About the certificate
Gain expertise in corporate transactions to navigate the challenges involved and earn an official certificate of competence from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
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