A Practical Guide to Legal Documents in PE & VC Transactions
This session will provide a focused, practical overview of the legal documentation involved in private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) transactions. It aims to break down complex clauses and transaction terms into understandable components for lawyers, founders, and finance professionals. ... more
Beginner
Level
English
Language
Session Outcome:
By the end of the session, participants will:
- Understand the key elements of a Term Sheet and how it sets the tone for deal documentation.
- Gain clarity on conditions precedent, warranties, indemnities, and limitation of liability frameworks in share purchase/subscription agreements.
- Learn how Shareholders' Agreements allocate control, governance, exit, and protection rights among parties.
- Develop a working understanding of key clauses such as drag/ tag-along rights, liquidation preferences, put-call options, reserved matters, and termination events.
- Understand the importance of surrounding documents like due diligence reports, disclosure letters, confidentiality agreements, and founder employment terms.