Felipe Heiderich, Executive Director, Corporate Legal at Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA)

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We all know it's impossible to do M&A without lawyers. But the question is, how early should M&A lawyers become involved in a transaction?  Understanding what they do is crucial to answering this question. 

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In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Felipe Heiderich, Senior Counsel at Moderna, discusses the importance of lawyers in M&A and their role throughout the deal lifecycle.  

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You will also learn

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• Why you need to involve lawyers at the very beginning 
• Their contributions during pipeline meetings 
• How they help prioritization to approach diligence 
• De-risking the transaction using contract covenants
• Lawyers' role during post-closing