Technological M&A - A Competitive Tool in the Era of Disruptive Innovations

Introduction

At a time when we are seeing how disruptive technological innovations can instantly change the terms of competition in many sectors, the ability to execute acquisition strategies of technology start-ups is a useful and practical tool for business development.

Presented by Olgierd Świerzewski of Osborne Clarke, this virtual classroom seminar will take a practical approach to carrying out the technology M&A process from asking ourselves questions about the key assets we intend to acquire, through designing the due diligence process, to the content of the sale and purchase (SPA) agreement.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Role of technology M&A in disruptive innovation economy
• M&A in relation to intangible assets
• How to conduct due diligence on technology-based companies
• What to look for when acquiring companies based on intangible assets (IP, tech know-how)
• Data transfer and acquisition
• Security of intangible assets in a company - how to identify and protect them
• SPA - what should be considered
• Post-acquisition integration

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.