Leveraged Buyouts: Practice and Procedure

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Leveraged Buyouts: Practice and Procedure is a practice-focused treatise designed for attorneys, deal counsel and business advisors involved in leveraged buyout transactions. Authored by Ryan M. Newburn, this single-volume resource delivers an end-to-end examination of LBO structures, negotiation dynamics and transaction execution.

The 2026 Edition begins with foundational concepts, explaining the evolution of leveraged buyouts, core valuation principles and the roles of private equity sponsors, lenders, management teams and other stakeholders. It then walks readers through the mechanics of a transaction, including:

• Deal sourcing and preliminary structuring
• Due diligence strategy and risk allocation
• Purchase agreement negotiation and documentation
• Debt and equity financing structures
• Signing, closing and post-closing considerations

Dedicated chapters analyze lender perspectives, management and employee considerations and the interplay between capital structure and governance. The treatise also addresses:

• Tax structuring strategies and related planning issues
• Regulatory and compliance considerations
• Cross-border transaction concerns
• The evolving role of private equity and venture capital
• Emerging trends shaping the leveraged finance market

A concluding chapter presents detailed case studies of both successful and unsuccessful leveraged buyouts, identifying common structural drivers, execution challenges and lessons learned.

Blending doctrinal analysis with transactional insight, Leveraged Buyouts: Practice and Procedure helps practitioners anticipate risk, coordinate advisors and structure transactions with clarity. Updated annually, the 2026 Edition reflects current market practice and regulatory developments affecting leveraged acquisitions. 

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