LAW5473 International mergers and acquisitions
Faculty of Law
LAW5473 International mergers and acquisitions is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2027. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Other periods
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
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Requisites
Before LAW5473
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5473
No unit lists LAW5473 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Legal Studies students (4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081.
Juris Doctor students (L6005) who commenced their course in or before 2026 must have completed a minimum of 72 credit points of study.
Juris Doctor students (L6005) who commenced their course in 2027 or later must have completed a minimum of 60 credit points of study.
Overview
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) represent a significant part of the practice of corporate law. The structure and regulation of M&A transactions varies depending on a range of factors including the nature of the target company and jurisdictional differences in regulation and practice. Yet, an increasing degree of convergence in M&A law and practice is also occurring, as a result of factors such as cross-border M&A transactions and the expansion of global law firms, investment banks and accounting firms.
This unit will equip students with a coherent framework for understanding this diverse, and international, area of corporate law. In particular, it will explore why different types of M&A transactions give rise to issues which merit different approaches, and examines the different styles of regulating M&A observed throughout the world.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Monash Law Chambers | Online blk |
Assessment
- Class participationDemonstration10%
- Specialised group work presentationPresentation15%
- In class quizQuiz / Test15%
- Written assessmentWritten60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the regulation and practice of mergers and acquisitions, both in Australia and internationally.
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems and concepts in relation to mergers and acquisitions regulation and practice, and discuss these matters with confidence.
- 3
Work collaboratively within a group to conduct research in relation to mergers and acquisitions
regulation and practice based on knowledge of appropriate research principle and methods; and
present the findings in a real-world context. - 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to mergers and acquisitions regulation and practice.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Where it fits
LAW5473 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5473?
LAW5473 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5473 offered?
LAW5473 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
Does LAW5473 have an exam?
No. LAW5473 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5473?
LAW5473 is part of Commercial and corporate law; and Transnational economic regulation.