Legal Due Diligence

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Legal Due Diligence: The Key to Informed Business Decisions

In business operations, every investment decision, acquisition, or joint venture agreement carries hidden risks from contract terms and undisclosed legal issues to regulatory constraints that may affect future operations.

That is why Legal Due Diligence is a critical step that should never be overlooked.

Legal Due Diligence is the process of examining documents, contracts, and legal obligations of a business or project to analyze strengths, weaknesses, and assess potential legal risks.

Comprehensive Company Due Diligence

Our Legal Due Diligence process covers a full range of corporate, financial, and asset verification, including:

Company Background Checks: bankruptcy history in the Government Gazette, corporate certification, registered capital, company objectives, articles of association and amendments, shareholder agreements, proxies, powers of attorney, and voting rights.

Corporate Governance & Compliance: verification of directors (including addresses and shareholder relationships), shareholders list, share subscriptions or pre-emptive rights, compliance with annual shareholder meetings, approval of financial statements, dividend declarations, and annual financial filings.

Corporate Status & Integrity: confirmation of active or inactive company status, background checks on directors, shareholders, and related persons, criminal records, civil registry records, and bankruptcy filings.

Tangible & Real Estate Assets: verification of ownership or co-ownership of properties, mortgages, liens, servitudes, encumbrances, lease agreements, and land/building conditions (including construction permits and improvements).

Machinery & Equipment: inspection of machinery lists, equipment lifespan, and operational status.

Encumbrances & Securities: review of reports on business collateral, security interests, and guarantees over company assets.

Due Diligence on Intangible Assets

Our legal due diligence process for intangible assets includes a comprehensive review of:

Receivables & Financial Instruments: debtor lists and addresses, outstanding accounts, debt purchase agreements, and promissory notes.

Securities & Investments: verification of securities and financial instruments held by the target company.

Intellectual Property: patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, licensing agreements, and confidentiality agreements.

Employment & Labor Relations: employee benefit agreements, employment contracts, union agreements, and labor-related obligations.

Commercial Agreements: supplier and distributor contracts, advance payment or purchase agreements, and all other business-related contracts.

Insurance & Funds: insurance policies and investment funds held by the company.

Due Diligence on Service Agreements

Our comprehensive contract review covers a wide range of service-related agreements, including:

Customer Agreements: service contracts and warranties issued to clients.

Brokerage & Agency Contracts: agreements relating to brokerage or sales representation.

Professional Service Agreements: contracts for specialized or professional services.

Marketing & Advertising Contracts: agreements for advertising, promotions, and sponsorships.

Purchase Orders & External Commitments: verification of purchase order confirmations from third parties.

Concession Agreements: contracts granting operating rights or concessions.

Loan Agreements: review of lending and borrowing contracts.

Due Diligence on Liabilities and Litigation

Our liability and legal due diligence process involves a thorough review of:

Loans & Debt Obligations: verification of loan status, lending arrangements, and all forms of company liabilities.

Collateral & Securities: assessment of guarantees, mortgages, or securities pledged with individuals or legal entities.

Outstanding Debts: review of debts due for repayment and the companys financial obligations.

Litigation & Claims: examination of all lawsuits and claims, including the number of cases, current status, and outcomes.

Labor & Employment Matters: review of employment contracts, company work rules, compliance with labor protection laws, and labor relations issues.