With the deterioration of the global economy, times are tough for companies in the US and abroad and those who lead them. But a gloomy economic outlook presents opportunities as well as threats. Now is the time to ensure that you have up-to-date knowledge of the key trends and hot issues concerning doing business with distressed companies.

Morrison & Foerster has assembled a team of attorneys from our bankruptcy, technology transactions, intellectual property, and corporate practice groups to present a series of three breakfast briefings exploring different aspects of how companies and investors can turn the current market situation to their advantage.

Session 2:  Friday, April 3, 2009
Strategies for Acquiring Distressed Companies

While the current state of the U.S. economy may pose a threat to existing investors in distressed companies, opportunities also exist to acquire strategic assets and businesses at advantageous prices. Our highly experienced team will lead a discussion on how bankruptcy sales are structured and conducted, and the ability of a buyer to acquire assets free and clear of liabilities. The program will cover the principal strategies that can be used in these situations.

The expert team of Morrison & Foerster partners include:
• Gregory Giammittorio, Mergers & Acquisitions
• David Lynn, Corporate
• Karen Ostad, Bankruptcy