For more information contact: Jeanie Griggs
(617) 589-3895; jgriggs@davismalm.com
On Tuesday, April 6, Davis Malm attorneys William F. Griffin, Jr. and Sophie C. Migliazzo served as Faculty Members in a Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education seminar, “A Practical Guide to Business Acquisition Agreements.” This seminar provided an overview of the business acquisition process and is designed for attorneys seeking to improve their practical skills in drafting, negotiating, and closing business acquisition agreements. Mr. Griffin served as chair of the seminar and shared knowledge from his years of experience representing business clients in a variety of business acquisitions. He described the business acquisition process from inception (the seller’s decision to put the company up for sale) to closing the deal, emphasizing practical negotiating strategies. Ms. Migliazzo served as a faculty member and discussed trends in specific provisions of acquisition agreements, such as caps, baskets, material adverse change clauses, and various representations and warranties.