Investment Banking – 6823

Fall 2014
Eric Nicholson
The objective of this seminar is to provide an introduction to investment banking andprivate equity. We will discuss the players, the industry and how investment bankingand private equity provide capital to public and private companies. Using case studiesand examples of recent transactions, we will discuss the background, process and “art”of deals involving investment bankers and private equity professionals.We will spend time discussing the intersection of investment banking, private equityand corporate law in the context of transactions. What are the respective roles of thelawyers and bankers? How do lawyers and bankers work together with mutual clientson deals on issues like fiduciary duty, valuation, disclosure and regulation?The seminar will require some interest – though not necessarily a background – in basicfinance. We will spend time on financing, accounting and valuation concepts that arehelpful for both bankers and lawyers to know in the context of a transactional practice.