University Of Zurich - Faculty of Law LL.M. Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Law
University Of Zurich - Faculty of Law

University Of Zurich - Faculty of Law

LL.M. Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Law

Zürich, Switzerland

LLM

4 semesters

English, German

Part time

CHF 34,800 / per year

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The LL.M. in Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Law is a one-year postgraduate program designed for legal professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in corporate governance and transactions. The curriculum covers critical topics like international mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate finance.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various paths, including roles as corporate attorneys, compliance officers, or legal consultants. They may also work in government agencies or multinational corporations, focusing on regulatory compliance and corporate law matters.

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.