Legal due diligence is a comprehensive review of a company’s legal, regulatory, and contractual background before finalizing a business transaction. It helps identify potential risks, liabilities, and compliance gaps, allowing you to make informed decisions.
In mergers and acquisitions, legal due diligence ensures transparency between parties. It uncovers pending litigations, ownership disputes, or non-compliance issues that may affect the value or success of the deal.
Typically, due diligence covers corporate records, contracts, licenses, intellectual property, real estate documents, employee agreements, and ongoing litigation records. The exact scope depends on the nature of the business and transaction.
Legal due diligence should always be handled by qualified lawyers with experience in corporate and business law. At Adwise Legal, our expert team conducts thorough investigations to protect your legal and financial interests.
The duration varies depending on the size and complexity of the transaction. For small businesses, it may take a few days, while larger corporate deals can take several weeks to complete.
After completion, the findings are compiled into a detailed report outlining potential risks and recommendations. This helps buyers or investors decide whether to proceed, renegotiate, or restructure the deal.