337.01 Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions: A Practical View

This course provides a practical and in-depth examination of cross-border mergers and acquisitions, focusing on strategies, structures, legal frameworks, and negotiation dynamics across jurisdictions. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the M&A lifecycle, from initial planning through post-closing integration, with emphasis on jurisdictional differences, regulatory and tax considerations, dispute resolution mechanisms, and global market trends.

Special Notes:

New

Spring 2026

Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor
337.01
2
Final Exam
Practical exercises
Class participation
Jose Carlos Meirelles
Canvas site: https://canvas.duke.edu/courses/75730
Course
Degree Requirements
JD elective
IntlLLM NVE Cert
IntlLLM-SJD-EXC elective
IntlLLM Business Cert
LLM-ICL (JD) elective
Course Areas of Practice
Business and Corporate Law
International and Comparative Law