Legal services
Look closer. Decide with clarity.
A focused review of the legal position behind a company. Understand the issues that matter before an investment, acquisition or other business decision.
Discuss an assignmentWhen this helps
You may need an overview of a company or a closer examination of selected risks. The review should answer the questions relevant to your decision, rather than produce a long list without priorities.
How we work
We agree the scope, organise the information needed and examine the relevant material. Findings are discussed in context, with attention to their implications for the transaction, further questions and the next actions.
Typical work
- Ownership, corporate records and decision-making
- Material agreements and selected legal issues
- Follow-up questions and findings linked to the proposed transaction
What you receive
- An agreed review scope and information request
- Prioritised findings and follow-up questions
- A clear explanation of issues for negotiation or further action
The documents and outputs are agreed for each assignment.
A few useful answers
Can due diligence help prepare my company for a sale or investment?
Yes. Vendor due diligence can help identify documentation that needs attention before a sale or investment. I can review the company and help put the relevant corporate documents in place.
Can the review focus on a particular legal area?
Yes. The review can address a specific question or group of documents, or cover a broader set of corporate and transaction matters. We agree what is material to the decision you need to make.
Do I need to prepare a complete data room before involving you?
No. You can involve me before the information is organised. I help identify what is needed, review the available documents and work through the preparation with you.
How do you present due diligence findings?
I present findings in a due diligence report focused on the agreed scope. The aim is to make the important issues and their legal and commercial implications understandable and useful for the next decision.
Can you help address the findings and negotiate the transaction documents?
Yes. The work can continue into preparing missing corporate documentation and drafting or negotiating share purchase, investment or shareholders’ agreements. I also coordinate with tax advisers where necessary.
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What are you working on?
Tell us about your situation, your objective and the timing. We will start by defining the right scope.