Step into the shoes of a Freshfields trainee in Hong Kong and uncover the risks behind a cross-border acquisition
Welcome to the Freshfields Global M&A and Capital practice job simulation! We are thrilled to have you here.
Freshfields is one of the world’s leading international law firms, advising on some of the most complex and high-profile transactions across the globe. Our Global M&A and Capital practice works at the heart of the M&A landscape, including advising on public and private M&A, private equity transactions, venture capital investments, joint ventures, strategic alliances and corporate restructurings, and on all stages of the M&A life cycle, from early due diligence to signing, closing, and post-closing integration. With offices across Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East, we work across borders, industries, and time zones to get deals done.
During this simulation, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Trainee and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Global M&A and Capital team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in due diligence, legal risk assessment, legal drafting, and written communication.
We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Freshfields.
This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
Skills Learned:
- Intro & Scenario
Background context and your project team - Drafting due diligence findings
You will review a small set of priority documents from the VDR and complete a due diligence findings template with the key terms and issues.- Due Diligence
- Attention to Detail
- Legal Analysis
- Commercial Law
- Building a Request for Information (RFI)
You will draft a first RFI list for the seller to address gaps identified during initial due diligence- Legal Drafting
- Legal Documentation
- Legal Decision Making
- Due Diligence
- Finish Line
