Advise a buyer on an acquisition with our international mergers team
At Herbert Smith Freehills, we are dedicated to providing the best quality services to our clients in a variety of sectors. In this job simulation, you will take a deep dive into the world of law, more specifically the International Mergers group.
During the program, you will immerse yourself in the type of work that we tackle everyday. For example, you will have the opportunity to learn about legal drafting, commercial awareness, and how to work effectively under pressure. This program gives you the chance to truly step into the shoes of an employee at our firm and explore a future law career in an immersive way.
We also appreciate that you will have different levels of experience and knowledge and that some of you will not have studied law – that is not a problem! As long as you are interested in law, this program is a great match for you.
If this sounds interesting, join our job simulation today and begin to master these skills firsthand!
This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete.
Skills Learned:
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Kickstart an M&A Deal
Draft a letter of intent summarising the material terms of the deal.- Legal Drafting
- Critical Thinking
- Attention To Detail
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Engage Foreign Counsel
Engage foreign counsel to advise on local law aspects of the transaction.- Commercial Awareness
- Research
- Presentation
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Corporate Due Diligence
Review key documents in a virtual data room as part of the M&A due diligence process and report risks to your supervisor.- Commercial Awareness
- Attention To Detail
- Critical Thinking
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Mark-up the Share Purchase Agreement
Incorporate your client’s commercial comments into the draft SPA.- Attention To Detail
- Contract Drafting
- Working Effectively Under Pressure
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Finish Line