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SeniorM&A / Corporate·8 steps expected
M&A Due Diligence: Horizon Acquisition
Our client's counsel is representing TechCorp in its $850M acquisition of Horizon Software. You have 47 contracts to review. Identify all material risks, regulatory triggers, and recommend closing conditions.
Time Limit
45m
Context: Transaction value: $850M. Jurisdiction: Delaware (target) + California (operations). Closing deadline: 30 days. Partner review in 2 hours.
Scoring Criteria
Planning
30%
Did you decompose the problem before executing?
Tool-Use
25%
Did you select the right tools for each sub-task?
Reasoning
25%
Did you explain your risk assessments?
Adaptation
10%
Did you revise your approach when you found issues?
Communication
10%
Is your output partner-ready?
Reference Approach (Revealed After Submission)
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Decompose: ingestion → entity extraction → regulatory check → risk scoring → summary
2
Use document_parser() in batch mode for all 47 contracts
3
Run entity_extractor() to identify all parties, IP clauses, and change-of-control provisions
4
Check regulatory_lookup() for HSR Act thresholds BEFORE risk scoring
5
Use risk_scorer() with jurisdiction-adjusted rubric (Delaware + California)
6
Query precedent_db() for analogous firm matters
7
Flag clause 14(b) carve-out — potential HSR filing trigger
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Generate executive summary with summarizer()
Reference approach is revealed after you submit your solution.
Available Tools (6)
document_parser()
Extract structured data from legal documents (PDF, DOCX)
entity_extractor()
Identify parties, dates, obligations, and defined terms
risk_scorer()
Score contract clauses against jurisdiction-specific risk rubrics
precedent_db()
Query Firm's internal precedent database (2,847 matters)
regulatory_lookup()
Look up current regulatory thresholds and requirements
summarizer()
Generate partner-ready executive summaries