Based on the author's extensive experience in this area, this text provides a practical approach to advising on employment issues for Schools and academies. Aimed at all those advising clients in this sector, the text focuses on key issues unique to the sector

The practice of employment law in a private company acquisition cannot be conducted in a vacuum - it requires not only an understanding of employment law but also particular elements of company law. Jackie and Kate have both been delivering training in relation to the corporate and employment issues in private company acquisitions for many years. They noted that there was no text available analysing the key issues specifically aimed at addressing the needs of the employment team - appreciating that to advise effectively on the employment aspects of the transaction, an understanding of both the corporate and employment aspects was vital. Jackie has spent a number of years working with both undergraduates studying company law, corporate trainees and junior corporate assistants and has aimed to cover the historic questions asked by those new to corporate transactions together with clarifying areas of common confusion in a clear, straightforward manner. Kate qualified as a solicitor and now trains lawyers, HR professionals and managers, as well as advising a diverse set of employers from small and medium sized enterprises to charities, PLCs and international companies. The text includes practical tips and points to note throughout, making it extremely useful to a new practitioner to the area. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Jackie Sheldon - Jackie was a corporate solicitor specialising in mergers and acquisitions. Jackie worked and trained at global law firm, Taylor Wessing, qualifying into their Projects department, working on large corporate transactions. She moved to the Northwest and continued to specialise in corporate transactions, working at Pannones followed by international law firm, Square, Sanders and Dempsey (then Hammonds). Jackie is qualified to teach up to Masters level (receiving a Post Graduate Certificate in Professional Education), is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has now been writing and delivering commercially relevant company law and related topics to both undergraduate and post graduates (including CPD and PSC) since 2006. She is also honoured to use her corporate legal knowledge in her position as a trustee/director, company secretary and vice chair for Mummy's Star - a unique charity in UK and Ireland. Kate Shepherd - Prior to establishing her consultancy Kate Shepherd Associates in 2005, Kate qualified as a solicitor, and practised employment law at a senior level with a leading firm in the Midlands. Kate holds CIPD qualifications, a Post Graduate Diploma in Law and now runs a consultancy specialising in interactive online training delivery. Her team regularly design and deliver workshops to lawyers at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Kate is also a published author and visiting lecturer for a number of Universities and Business Schools. CONTENTS Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - Fundamentals of Employment Law Chapter 3 - Understanding the Corporate Aspects of a Transaction Chapter 4 - Pre-Contractual Documentation Chapter 5 - Due Diligence Chapter 6 - The Employment Issues in Mergers and Acquisitions Chapter 7 - Using Settlement Agreements Chapter 8 - Sale and Purchase Agreement Chapter 9 - The Risk Apportionment Game Chapter 10 - Finishing the Deal Chapter 11 - Employment Considerations Post-Completion Glossary of Terms

This overview of a complex and often misunderstood subject takes the reader through the issues that are faced throughout the life cycle of a private equity investment, from the identification of an opportunity, through the various stages of the transaction and the lifetime of the investment, to the eventual exit by the investor. The analysis of key documentation and legal issues covers company law, employment law, pensions, taxation, debt funding and competition law, taking into account recent legal developments such as the Companies Act 2006, the recent emergence of private equity in the UK and the challenges faced by the industry as a result of the financial crisis.

More than a summary of the law, this new edition of an essential monograph offers in-depth critical analysis of this risky, complex area, as well as a wealth of practice pointers and advice for advising clients. Written by leading experts in the interpretation and application of Stark Law, the latest edition of The Stark Law: Comprehensive Analysis + Practical Guide offers up to date information on the following topics:The definition of entitySplit/shared evaluation and management servicesTimeshare agreementsValuing goodwill in physician practice acquisitionsJoint marketingFair market value assessments"Stand in The Shoes" when contracting with a groupWhen A collection of documents can constitute a written agreementDevelopments on the signature RequirementRevisiting fair market value over the course of a termLiability under The False Claims Act with respect to MedicaidBankruptcy trustees and Stark LawUpdates to the self-referral disclosure protocol

An all-in-one reference to the important employment laws that every employer and HR pro needs to know.

The law relating to employment and its procedures is becoming ever more complex. Completely revised and fully updated, this authoritative and practical guide continues to demystify employment law, explaining the technicalities in a clear and simple way. -- Provided by publisher.

Lawyering skills are increasingly part of undergraduate law degrees as well essential elements in the postgraduate vocational law courses, the LPC and the BVC. This fully updated third edition continues to bring together the theory and practice of these skills in an accessible and practical context. The authors draw on their vast experience of law in practice to develop the core skills taught on both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Skills covered include: written communication mediation information technology opinion writing drafting advocacy interviewing negotiation legal research. Each chapter uses diagrams, boxes, lists and flow charts to further explain and develop each skill and ends with a further reading section. A Practical Guide to Lawyering Skills is essential reading for all undergraduate and vocational law students seeking to develop the necessary skills to work successfully with law in the twenty-first century.