LAWS 2129

The purpose of this course is to provide exposure to the structure of, and the legal issues involved with several types of transactions in which corporations will typically engage. Course lectures will introduce and provide background on the specifics of typical corporate transactions and the responsibilities of the lawyer involved. Students will then apply the content of the lectures in group assignments meant to simulate a typical corporate transaction and the negotiation between opposing counsel on both sides of the transaction. Examples of corporate transactions that might be explored include financing agreements, purchase and sale of a business, amalgamations, and franchise agreements.