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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Amma Usman" data-source="post: 197817" data-attributes="member: 36740">Hi there, Commercial case studies encompass so many things. In law firm interviews, I usually expected article or corporate case studies. As your firm has told you this would be a ‘commercial’ case study, I presume this to be  on two businesses navigating a problem/series of problems. In my experience, this was usually an M&A case study as those firms were more transactional-focused. To prepare for this, I learnt basic terms, stages of a typical M&A deals, the types of contracts involved, etc. I will link a case study I made on this which covered most of the issues I encountered and ways to navigate these.Now let’s assume the case study isn’t even on an M&A topic. The truth is, and in my opinion, basic knowledge of how businesses make and maintain profit, navigate common economic problems like inflation etc, will help you navigate ANY case study. The ability to also consider the influence of greater things such as social and political considerations, where necessary, may also be relevant. For example, policy considerations may also need to be taken into account in certain business processes. I’ve included some topics you could anticipate, though the list is non-exhaustive: <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Market entry: Should a company expand into a new region or launch a new product?  </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">M&A: Evaluating whether a merger or acquisition makes strategic sense.  </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Risk assessment: Identifying potential risks (legal, financial, reputational) for a client.  </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Stakeholder analysis: Considering the perspectives of different parties involved, like clients, regulators, or investors.  </li> </ul>To prepare:  <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Brush up on current commercial trends, like AI, ESG, or economic developments (inflation, interest rates, etc.).  </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Familiarise yourself with basic financial terms (e.g., revenue, EBITDA, valuation) and frameworks like SWOT or PESTLE.  </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Practise structuring your answers logically. Use frameworks to organise your thoughts and clearly explain your reasoning.  </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Stay calm and don’t panic if you’re unsure, it’s more about how you approach the problem than having the “right” answer.  </li> </ul>You’ve got this![URL unfurl="true"]https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/mock-m-a-case-study-analysis.9136/[/URL]</blockquote>

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