Universität Wien

030264 KU Drafting and Negotiating Cross-border M & A and Joint Venture Contracts (2012W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

Registration from 17th Sept., 9. 00 a.m. till 24th Sept., 12. 00 (noon). The details concerning the registration procedure confer https://zivilrecht.univie.ac.at/index.php?id=67170
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 08.10. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM44 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 4.OG
  • Monday 15.10. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM44 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 4.OG
  • Monday 22.10. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM44 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 4.OG
  • Monday 29.10. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM44 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 4.OG
  • Monday 05.11. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM44 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 4.OG
  • Monday 12.11. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM44 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 4.OG
  • Monday 19.11. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM44 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 4.OG
  • Monday 26.11. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM44 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 4.OG
  • Monday 03.12. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM44 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 4.OG
  • Monday 10.12. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM44 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 4.OG
  • Monday 17.12. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM44 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 4.OG
  • Monday 07.01. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM44 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 4.OG
  • Monday 14.01. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM44 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 4.OG
  • Monday 21.01. 17:00 - 18:30 Seminarraum SEM44 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 4.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course will prepare students for drafting business contracts in the English language, with a special emphasis on cross-border mergers and acquisitions and joint venture contracts. Students will become acquainted with the correct structuring of M&A and joint venture agreements and will be put in a position to negotiate typical key areas of such contracts. The course will draw on case studies and present an insight into real world drafting.

The following topics will be covered:
- 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 differences

RA 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.

Assessment and permitted materials

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.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

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.

Examination topics

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.

Reading list

Reading materials will be provided by the instructor.

Association in the course directory

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