Associate Attorney - M&A Mock Interview
Master 30 M&A interview questions covering deal structures, due diligence, and transactional law.
Question 25 of 30
What legal risks would you look for in a merger?
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Nicole provides content and consulting for clients in the legal, real estate, insurance, and non-profit industries. She has over 10 years experience working in corporate and in 2018 she was certified by Gallup as a CliftonStrengths coach.
If you are a new graduate without practical experience in M&A transactions, you may have to rely on what you learned in an M&A course or cases you've read about M&A to answer this question. In such a situation, it would be fine to explain that you are not 100% certain of the risks, and it is something you are looking forward to learning more about at the firm.
Nicole provides content and consulting for clients in the legal, real estate, insurance, and non-profit industries. She has over 10 years experience working in corporate and in 2018 she was certified by Gallup as a CliftonStrengths coach.
"I believe that the due diligence process is the most important to focus on when looking for legal risks in a transaction. This is the opportunity to examine the business' finances, regulatory reports, and other important transactions. Taking the time to read through all those documents and note any irregularities or issues that have been raised by auditors or regulators will highlight the areas of risk that you need to focus on moving into negotiations."
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