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<blockquote data-quote="Sofia" data-source="post: 1323" data-attributes="member: 13">I have been doing some reading and I think I'm starting to understand both roles in an M&amp;A deal:<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Bankers handle the financial modelling/number crunching side of things and the valuation. They also advise on strategic opportunities for their client (along with consultants)</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Lawyers can also advise on strategic aspects of the deal but this is through the lens of providing legal advice e.g. how can they structure a deal in the best way for their client. In this way, lawyers can add a lot of value to their clients </li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Trainee solicitors are usually involved in legal due diligence e..g evaluating the legal risks of a deal whereas bankers might be involved in financial due diligence - although that's usually where accountants/consultants do.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Lawyers draft the documents for the acquisition to make sure it is legal - this is crucial for the execution of the deal</li>
</ul>I think lawyers are often seen as being secondary to a deal, but I don't think that's necessarily true.&nbsp; Lawyers can use the law to give clients a competitive advantage and are crucial to executing a deal/minimising the risks. I think that's the kind of thing we can talk about what we're interested in.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Sofia, post: 1323, member: 13"] I have been doing some reading and I think I'm starting to understand both roles in an M&A deal: [LIST] [*]Bankers handle the financial modelling/number crunching side of things and the valuation. They also advise on strategic opportunities for their client (along with consultants) [*]Lawyers can also advise on strategic aspects of the deal but this is through the lens of providing legal advice e.g. how can they structure a deal in the best way for their client. In this way, lawyers can add a lot of value to their clients [*]Trainee solicitors are usually involved in legal due diligence e..g evaluating the legal risks of a deal whereas bankers might be involved in financial due diligence - although that's usually where accountants/consultants do. [*]Lawyers draft the documents for the acquisition to make sure it is legal - this is crucial for the execution of the deal [/LIST] I think lawyers are often seen as being secondary to a deal, but I don't think that's necessarily true. Lawyers can use the law to give clients a competitive advantage and are crucial to executing a deal/minimising the risks. I think that's the kind of thing we can talk about what we're interested in. [/QUOTE]

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