Due Diligence
Make Your List and Check it Twice
Conducting due diligence helps you avoid surprises.
Is your business growing by way of acquiring another or expanding operations? First and foremost, congratulations on this huge success! As your company grows, sometimes things progress so quickly that important items are missed or overlooked. Remember, it is essential that you look under the hood of your new target to make sure you’re not buying a lemon.
Conducting adequate due diligence prior to closing these transactions helps to determine and assess potential exposure to risks. As you begin to gather data and documents from the other side, you can decide whether you have enough information to satisfy concerns related to a particular subject . . . or you can request supplemental information and documents and start chasing rabbits down holes in the event red flags emerge. And in the event your business is being acquired, we work with you to ensure your specific interests are being protected.
Don’t Just Take Their Word for It
Unrealistic Obligations
Your business recently merged with another who primarily sells products through direct-to-consumer channels but hasn’t implemented appropriate cybersecurity measures, including procuring cyber insurance.
IMPROPER REGISTRATION
The business your company just acquired was attractive because of its operations across multiple states, but you didn’t realize they failed to appropriately register to do business in half of them.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Your company got a great deal on a large piece of land, but the seller never made you aware of the hazardous underground storage tanks that you unfortunately discovered post-closing during development.
Leaving No Stones Unturned
Be proactive and thoroughly gather information before closing.
We provide businesses with a proactive due diligence discovery process. Our Due Diligence Checklist examines all facets, giving you ample insight into your target and any potential areas of concern.
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We conduct a thorough review of your prospect’s compliance policies and insurance coverage to ensure risk transfer practices align with existing enterprise-wide exposures.
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We analyze existing and prospective geographical presence of your target to ensure appropriate state-based registrations are in order.
- We take a close look at real estate targets and analyze everything from title and zoning issues to environmental concerns.
The 5 Pillars of Preventive Law
Contracts
Understand, negotiate and develop your contracting process to protect your business’ interests.
Insurance and Litigation Management
Uncover hidden loopholes and manage litigation strategies to ensure they’re working in your favor.
Due Diligence
Conduct adequate due diligence to uncover and analyze potential issues prior to closing business transactions.
Compliance
Create a culture of compliance from development, through implementation and training.
Business Governance
Limit personal liability by proactively governing your business entity in accordance with the law.
