This book provides comprehensive guidance on drafting and defending third-party legal opinions in business transactions. The authors, three leading authorities, offer practical advice on selecting appropriate standard opinion clauses, establishing the factual basis for opinions, and supporting them through necessary steps. They explore customary practices, identify areas of uncertainty, and suggest resolutions for disputed issues, all while incorporating sample opinion language throughout the text.

The book is presented as an intensely practical guide for legal professionals, aiming to instill confidence in drafting and defending third-party legal opinions. Its structure, which includes sample language and extensive appendices of committee reports, suggests a focus on providing actionable tools and authoritative references for complex business transactions. The inclusion of appendices reproducing ABA and TriBar Opinion Committee Reports indicates a commitment to thoroughness and adherence to established professional standards.