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A case study asks you to work through information and explain what it means for a client. These posts cover where to start, which issues to focus on and how to talk through your recommendations.
Working through a case study
- A worked case study, from the brief to your answer — Jacob Miller
Start here for a full mock acquisition scenario, diagrams, an explanation of the issues and advice on structuring a presentation or written answer. - Identifying commercial and legal issues — Ram Sabaratnam
Questions to ask about the business, the market and the legal risks when deciding what matters to your client. - Commercial concepts to revise — Anon08
A checklist covering acquisitions, financing, due diligence and the work different departments do. Useful if you are unsure where the gaps in your knowledge are.
Discussing your answer
- Handling an unfamiliar scenario in an interview — George Maxwell
Asking for clarification, checking you have understood the facts and explaining your reasoning when you don't immediately know the answer.
Have a go
- TCLA's practice M&A case study (PDF)
A document pack to practise analysing information and writing a recommendation. Read the brief and attempt your answer before returning to the advice above.
For more on planning your time and structuring the final document, see Written Exercises.
Back to the TCLA Wiki - A worked case study, from the brief to your answer — Jacob Miller