University Of Zurich - Faculty of Law
LL.M. Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Law
Zürich, Switzerland
DURATION
4 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English, German
PACE
Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
CHF 34,800 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The aim of this LL.M. course is to acquire the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge in order to be able to carry out M&A processes successfully. Furthermore, the students should be able to analyze and cope with the demanding legal, economic and tax problems of M&A transactions.
The first module focuses on the basics of M&A transactions, the possible strategies and the management of deals. The focus is also on company valuations and their accounting. The second module deals with the legal aspects of M&A processes. In addition to stock exchange law issues, the focus is on company acquisitions, takeover law and the financing of takeovers.
Admissions
Curriculum
Modules
The course consists of a basic course and a specialization course. The lectures of the basic courses form the basis for the subsequent specialization courses. To obtain the LL.M. To receive a title, all basic courses, the specialization courses and the thesis must be successfully passed. In addition, two study trips must be visited (Luxembourg / Brussels, China, USA).
The students are taught by renowned lecturers from science (30%) and practice (30%). By using international sources and conventions, you will develop a broader international perspective in addition to Swiss law and EU law.
General Courses:
- Legal English for Lawyers
- EU commercial law
- International business law
- Competition law
- Commercial criminal law
- International tax law
- International company law
- IPRG / International Litigation
- Compliance
- Contract law
- Legal Technology
- Arbitration / contract negotiation
Specialization Course
- International business transactions
- International technology transfer
The specialization part can also be attended as a certificate course (CAS).
The essentials in brief
- Part-time, 24 months, entry possible at any time
- Attendance time: every Friday afternoon and Saturday morning
- Language of instruction: German (English)
- Degree: LL.M. Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Law
- Registration form: www.LLM.uzh.ch
- Registration deadline: see website