Legal Due Diligence
When buying, selling or investing in a business, unseen legal risk can destroy value. Poorly drafted contracts, hidden obligations and weak protections can quickly erode value. Our legal due diligence goes beyond surface-level checks. We dig into the contracts, obligations and exposures that actually drive risk – so you can negotiate with clarity and protect your downside.
What this means in practice
Customer and supplier contracts, including key revenue dependencies
Shareholder agreements, joint ventures and partnership arrangement
Employment contracts, consultant agreements and key personnel terms
Intellectual property ownership and licensing
Regulatory, data protection and compliance issues
Ongoing disputes, claims, warranties and indemnities
Standard terms and conditions and their practical impact
How we work
Scoping the engagement and agreeing focus areas and timelines
Systematic review of the data room and follow-up queries where required
Structured risk assessment highlighting red, amber and key focus areas
Clear written reporting, with verbal briefing if required
Support through negotiations to ensure legal risk is reflected in deal terms
Outcomes
Clear view of legal risks and liabilities before committing
Better-informed negotiation position on price and protections
Reduced likelihood of post-completion disputes and surprises
