030264 KU Drafting and Negotiating Cross-border M & A and Joint Venture Contracts (2011W)
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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Sprache: Englisch
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
- Montag 10.10. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM41 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Montag 17.10. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM41 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Montag 24.10. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM41 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Montag 31.10. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM41 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Montag 07.11. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM41 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Montag 14.11. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM41 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Montag 21.11. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM41 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Montag 28.11. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM41 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Montag 05.12. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM41 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Montag 12.12. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM41 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Montag 09.01. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM41 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Montag 16.01. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM41 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Montag 23.01. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM41 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
Information
Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
There will be a term paper and a written examination at the end of each semester. Active course participation and contribution in the form of short presentations will be required.
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
The Course will not only provide the participants with specific information on M&A and Joint Venture Agreements, but will also focus on drafting and negotiating in the English language. Students will have the possibility to obtain basic core knowledge to prepare themselves for working as a corporate lawyer at a law firm or company.
Prüfungsstoff
The course will consist of seminars á 90 minutes, with introductions to the topic, discussion and short presentations of the course participants. The first sessions will provide necessary background knowledge vital for effective contract drafting. Thereafter students will be involved in drafting contract clauses, looking for solutions to tricky drafting issues, negotiating specific contract clauses and discussing real world case studies.
Literatur
Reading materials will be provided by the instructor.
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
Letzte Änderung: Do 31.03.2022 00:15
- Understanding the differences between common law and civil law
- Importance of clear contract drafting and the dominance of the Anglo-American style
- English as the contracting language - English language drafting / drafting mistakes
- Trends in international M&A and joint venture activity
- Confidentiality agreements
- Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Understanding, Heads of Agreement
- Due Diligence
- Contract drafting essentials
- What is a joint venture? How is a joint venture different from an M&A deal?
- Contract structure essentials
- Specific issues of international contracts - translation problems and cultural differencesRA Dr. Paul Luiki, JD is a partner at Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH. His main area of expertise is the drafting of international contracts, in particular M&A and Joint Venture Agreements, in which he has more than 20 years of experience. He is from the US (English Native Speaker) und worked as a lawyer in the US before moving to Austria, where he is also admitted to the bar.