ABA's 46th Annual Forum on Franchising

New Jersey Shareholder David Oppenheim will serve as a speaker for the Intensive 2 Program titled, "Advanced Issues in Mergers and Acquisitions of Franchise Companies." The acquisition process for a franchise system can differ from a traditional M&A deal because of the unique assets being sold and the complexity of legal compliance requirements. This program will follow the life cycle of such a transaction, from pre-transaction deal preparation and investigation to post-closing, for in-house and outside counsel. The speakers will provide an overview of options for structuring such deals and best practices associated with communicating with colleagues and co-counsel. They will also cover conducting due diligence, including analyzing intangible assets, and reviewing the franchise agreement and other contracts. The panel will discuss advanced topics including disclosure issues, unique public company considerations and private equity deals. Attendees of this Intensive will receive a copy of the Second Edition of Mergers & Acquisitions of Franchise Companies.