Gods at War: Shotgun Takeovers, Government by Deal, and the Private Equity Implosion

Gods at War completely covers the strategic issues that guide the modern-day deal, and since they unfold under the shadow of the law, it also focuses on the legal aspects of deal-making and takeovers.Each chapter unfolds through the lens of a recent transaction, from the battle between Yahoo! and Microsoft to the United Rental/Cerberus disputeProvides in-depth explanations and analysis of the events and actors that have shaped this fast-moving fieldExamines the federal government's regulation by deal approach to saving the financial system and explains the government's biggest "deals", including its bail-outs of AIG, Bank of America, and CitigroupFilled with in-depth insights that will enhance your understanding of this field, Gods at War offers an engaging look at deals and deal-makers in the context of recent historical events. This book is a whirlwind tour of the players determining the destiny of corporate America, including the government, private equity, strategic buyers, hedge funds, and sovereign wealth funds.It not only examines many of the game-changing takeover events that have occurred in the past years, but also puts them into context and exposes what is really going on behind the scenes on Wall Street. It's a book for those who want to understand deals, takeovers, and the people and institutions who shape our world.. An engaging exploration of modern-day deal

He writes as "The Deal Professor" for the New York Times "DealBook." Davidoff also writes in trade journals, such as the Deal, lectures, has testified before the United States Senate, and is frequently quoted in the national media. . Steven M. He is a professor of law at the University of Connecticut School of Law and a graduate of the Columbia Law School, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone scholar. Davidoff practiced for almost a

Now, with Gods at War, Davidoff introduces you to this trillion-dollar business—from private equity and government to hedge funds and sovereign wealth funds—and reveals the recent events that have changed the way the game is played.Gods at War is the definitive story of deal-making. In doing so, he puts forth a definitive view and theory of deals and deal-making.The financial revolution, globalization, and financial crises have permanently changed deal-making—creating perils and opportunities for both dealmakers and regulators. Writing as "The Deal Professor" for the New York Times "DealBook," he provides daily commentary on the latest takeover news and has become a nationally known authority on this fast-moving field. Author Ste

Aaron Lenz said Fascinating Read on the "Sausage" of Deal-Making. I have been reading Mr. Davidoff's columns for a very long time, so needless to say I was eager to pick up a copy of this book when I came around to it. I found the style of the book,, illustrating key concepts surrounding deal-making structures through real-life (often fast-paced and adversarial) case studies, to be very engaging and informative. In addition, I think that many of his predictions on where M&A would head have at least in part held true. Either way, I would certainly recommend this book.. Kenneth A. Adams said A valuable account of what drives dealmaking. Steven Davidoff is one of the most perceptive observers of the legal side of the M&A world. If you're a corporate lawyer and you aspire to be an active participant in dealmaking rather than a mere scrivener, you should read "Gods at War." With its account of deal mechanics and the recent history of the takeover markets, including what transpired during the financial crisis, it provides a valuable big-picture perspective on how deals are made or not made.. "Great Summer reading for an MBA student" according to Steve Wilson. Gods of War is must read book for those looking to understand a huge segment of the financial markets today. If you're an avid ready of Dealbook, WSJ, or the FT and want to understand the mechanisms behind some of the larger mergers and aquisitions of the last ten years then this is your book.