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5.18.22
PLI’s Acquiring or Selling the Privately Held Company 2022
Our experienced faculty will walk you through all of the steps associated with acquiring and selling a privately held company, whether it is a large independent corporation, a division or subsidiary of a large public company, or a smaller venture capital-backed or family-owned entrepreneurial enterprise. You will learn about the special issues that apply when a private equity firm is the buyer or owns the target company, and about the techniques and strategies that are essential to successful negotiations. You will also gain an understanding of the key employee benefits, labor and employment, and intellectual property issues that arise and how to address them. Plus you will learn about special diligence concerns involving international deals, including FCPA, AML, tax and labor issues.
Affiliated Programs
11.11.21
The 2021 Berkeley Fall Forum for Corporate Governance
Wilson Sonsini is proud to support the Berkeley Forum on Corporate Governance 2021. This two-day hybrid conference features panel discussions, workshops and interviews on cutting-edge topics in corporate governance, M&A and business law.
Affiliated Programs
10.19.21
Inside America’s Boardroom - The Potential Pitfalls of Email: Recent Lessons for Corporate Directors
In today’s virtual landscape, digital communications like email make it easier for boards to stay connected — but at what cost? Recent cases in the Delaware Courts have demonstrated the dangers of using email for board communications, threatening both security and attorney-client privilege.
Affiliated Programs
8.18.21
Inside America’s Boardroom - What Today’s Board Members Should Know About D&O Liability
Personal liability is typically not something board members of public companies give much thought to; only a small percentage take the time to ask more in-depth questions about their coverage or personal risk when they join a board. In the litigious U.S. business climate, however, directors would be well served to understand their personal liability and ask the right questions about companies’ D&O policies.