Program Chair
Stephen Neil
Torys LLP
Learn to confidently structure, negotiate and close a deal that meets your client’s goals.
The M&A market is demanding and complex, and only results count. You must have a clear and practical understanding of how to navigate the vital issues that arise during transactions. Get the practical tools and strategies you need to execute the deal on time and manage risks with this unique and highly praised program.
Now in its 15th edition, this intensive boot camp from Osgoode Professional Development is designed to teach legal professionals and advisors the skills they need to run an M&A transaction from its inception through to closing. The program is taught by leading practitioners, using practical examples and in-depth guidance to focus your learning, and ends with a corporate acquisition case study to bring together everything you will learn in a practical application.
If you are a legal or business professional directly involved in transactions, or you advise on certain aspects, you will benefit from nationally and internationally recognized speakers examining the latest deal trends, structures, pitfalls and opportunities in M&A.
You’ll come away from the program with a comprehensive understanding of the key principles and pathways required to anticipate and confidently deal with issues that arise in a negotiated transaction.
Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Identify the right structure for your transaction, both private and public
Negotiate representations, warranties, covenants, conditions and indemnities
Learn what information you need, how to gather it and how to keep clients informed
Understand the ethical and professional issues that may arise in negotiating the deal
Mitigate risks through appropriate due diligence and use of technology
Evaluate the impact of asset versus share transactions on labour, employment and pension and benefits issues
Assess Investment Canada/competition/antitrust issues in M&A transactions
Learn how to manage risk in international transactions
Discuss trends and highlights from recent deals
Identify and mitigate privacy risks
Handle closing issues and post-closing logistics and disputes with confidence
Who Should Attend
Lawyers practicing in M&A, Corporate/Commercial, Securities, Corporate Finance, Private Equity and Capital Markets
Lawyers with practices focused in Energy, Utilities, Mining, Retail, Financial Services, Banking, Telecom
In-house counsel
Investment Bankers and Private Equity Investors
Commercial Bankers
Executives in M&A negotiations/transactions
Accountants (particularly at Big 4 firms)
Corporate Development Officers
Government and regulatory professionals
Faculty
Program Chair
Stephen Neil
Torys LLP
Instructors
“I found the program to be incredibly informational and useful! I felt like I could connect to each presentation.”
Register
Mar 2 & 9, 2027
Early Bird Discount: Register before December 31, 2026, to receive the early bird discount. After December 31, 2026, the regular price of the program is $1595 + TAX.
$1295 + TAX
Time
March 2, 2027
9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)
March 9, 2027
9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)
May 4-5, 2027
Early Bird Discount: Register before December 31, 2026, to receive the early bird discount. After December 31, 2026, the regular price of the program is $1595 + TAX.
$1295 + TAX
Time
9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)
Printable registration form
If a downloadable form is required, please contact OsgoodePD@osgoode.yorku.ca.
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“Thorough review of the practical necessities of an M&A transaction, including the roles of the lawyers and clients.”
CPD and Accreditation
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
| Substantive | 10h 50m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 3h |
| Total | 13h 50m |
| Substantive | 10h 50m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 3h |
| Total | 13h 50m |
Are you reporting hours from a previous date?
View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.
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SAhad@osgoode.yorku.ca
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