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Mergers and Acquisitions
Due diligence, legal risk assessment and support for merger, acquisition and investment transactions.
About the service
Assessing the matter before choosing a course of action
Mergers and acquisitions require an understanding of the transaction structure, company documents and legal risks before a decision is made. We define the due diligence and review scope according to the client’s role and proposed transaction.
When might you need this service?
Initial situations that help identify the relevant area
- Considering the purchase of an interest, asset or business.
- Preparing to sell an interest or restructure ownership.
- Legal due diligence before investing.
- Reviewing transaction documents and legal risks.
Scope of work
What may the service include?
- 01
Defining the legal due diligence scope for the transaction.
- 02
Reviewing available constitutional documents, contracts and legal matters.
- 03
Identifying observations and legal risks within the due diligence scope.
- 04
Reviewing or drafting transaction documents within the scope.
The final scope is defined after reviewing the request and documents and agreeing with the client. It may differ from the general items above.
Service process
A clear path from request to follow-up
- 01
Understand the request
Listen to the facts and identify the objective and initial information needed for assessment.
- 02
Assess the matter
Review relevant documents and laws and identify issues requiring attention.
- 03
Define the approach
Present the assessment, alternatives and proposed scope before proceeding.
- 04
Implementation and follow-up
Carry out the agreed service scope, follow up on procedures and communicate developments.
Initial documents
What helps us begin the assessment?
- Constitutional documents and the ownership or partner register.
- Material contracts and relevant licences.
- Available information on disputes and legal obligations.
- Draft offers, preliminary agreements and transaction documents.
Important notice
This is an initial, non-exhaustive list. Do not send sensitive documents before agreeing on a delivery method and scope of service. Submitting a request does not create a lawyer–client relationship until the engagement is accepted and the agreement finalised.
Frequently asked questions
Initial answers about Mergers and Acquisitions
What is the purpose of due diligence?
Due diligence reviews legal information within the transaction scope and identifies matters that help the client understand risks before deciding.
Service information or preparation guidance, not a legal provision or an official requirements list.
Is the due diligence scope the same for all transactions?
No. It varies according to the transaction type, business size, client’s role, available documents and requested areas of focus.
Service information or preparation guidance, not a legal provision or an official requirements list.
How do I prepare for pre-acquisition legal due diligence?
Define your role and what you intend to buy. Prepare an index of available constitutional documents, licences, material contracts, obligations and disputes. Access and confidentiality are agreed before sharing files; there is no single checklist for every transaction.
Service information or preparation guidance, not a legal provision or an official requirements list.
The information here is general and is not legal advice for a specific matter.
Request this service
Start by sharing an initial summary
The service scope and requirements will be determined after reviewing the initial information.