Legal due diligence involves a review of the legal position of a business or organisation in connection with a proposed investment, acquisition, partnership or other significant transaction.
The practice undertakes legal due diligence involving corporate records, contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, intellectual property, employment documentation and other relevant legal matters.
Scope of Review
Depending on the nature and scope of the transaction, legal due diligence may include review of:
Identification of Legal Issues
The review is intended to identify matters that may require consideration before a proposed transaction proceeds. These may include contractual obligations, compliance gaps, potential liabilities, disputes, ownership issues or other legal concerns arising from the documents and information reviewed.
Transactions
Legal due diligence may be relevant in connection with:
- Investments
- Acquisitions
- Partnerships
- Mergers and other business transactions
- Significant corporate transactions
The scope of review is determined by the nature of the transaction and the legal matters relevant to it.
Due Diligence Findings
The outcome of a legal due diligence exercise may include identification of material legal issues, contractual risks, compliance matters and other observations arising from the review.
Where appropriate, recommendations may be provided in relation to matters identified during the review.
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