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An overview of the purpose and structure of UK financial statements. Covers the four main statements (balance sheet, profit and loss account, cash flow statement, and statement of changes in equity), their uses and users, and how business transactions flow through the statements.

An overview of syndicated loans, including why they’re used, who the main parties are, and the main categories of syndicated loans. The pre-commitment period, including important provisions in commitment letters, the syndication process, and the documentation, closing, and administration of a syndicated loan are also covered.

Detailed how-to of the process of drafting a deposition outline, with practical tips and examination of examples.

A walkthrough of a typical Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Agreement, including explanations of its main provisions.

The different ways you can view your page on the Microsoft Word screen, and when they’re helpful. Includes snapping two documents side by side, the “focus” view that cuts distractions from your screen, and more.

Discusses what implied warranties are and why sellers disclaim them in their agreements. Walks through a sample provision and explains which language is important to each party.

An introduction to the corporate form, the four stages of a corporation’s life cycle—startup, growth, maturity, and decline—and key stages of corporation formation, including incorporation, organization, and capitalization, as well as the biggest governance issues faced by corporations at each stage and an overview of the role lawyers typically play at each stage.

This track explores how private equity deals are financed, how management incentives are structured, and the strategies funds use to create value.

Advanced guidance on expert reports and rebuttals, including how to work with your expert to help them effectively plan and draft their reports. Focuses on the Opinions section, but then looks closely at the other sections of the report as well. Also gives strategic advice on drafting Daubert motions and Daubert oppositions. Covers specific ways to attack and defend an expert’s methodology, as well as how to select the best arguments.

An introduction to different types of securities and securities offerings, including an overview of the IPO process, greenshoe options, follow-on offerings, and shelf registrations and takedowns.

Rules, procedures, tips and strategic considerations for taking and defending expert depositions. This track covers qualifying as an expert, expert and rebuttal reports, witness prep, questioning techniques, attorney-client privilege, and more.

Mastering the essentials of trial practice: opening statements, closing arguments, directs and cross-exams. Also covers courtroom decorum and ethical issues that arise during a trial.