We provide due diligence services for acquisitive and target companies.  For target companies we assist with handling due diligence enquiries.  For acquisitions, we provide a full due diligence service but sometimes deeper due diligence is necessary.  This can include forensic analysis, dark web searches and open source intelligence (OSINT).   Our expert team of investigators are experienced in carrying out covert DD during acquisition processes or when entering a new marketplace. A program of steps to gaining intelligence can be tailored to the specific circumstances.

Corporate Advisory Due Diligence

Corporate acquisitions go through a process of due diligence, usually embracing commercial, legal and finance due diligence. We are experienced in carrying out such exercises and also at receiving and responding to DD enquiries locally or cross border, supported by our translations division where acquisitions involve different languages. 

Depending on the sums involved, deeper due diligence may be necessary. The numbers and legal documents may read well but what are the relationships through the supply chain? Are there any key staff which may not have been identified? Does the management team have day to day control or is the owner still the key person, even if operating from a remote location?

Our investigation colleagues are experienced in carrying out covert DD during acquisition processes to mitigate risk and help you safely implement your investment strategy. A programme of steps to gaining intelligence can be tailored to the specific circumstances.

Acquisitions: Preparation of tailored questionnaires for accountants who may not have the resources to deal with a client acquisition. Managing information received from target companies by scrutinizing the financials, examining the debt load and assessing litigation. Reporting accordingly after the due diligence process is undertaken.

Company sales: Preparing responses to due diligence questionaires issued to target companies, with a view to maximising valuation.

Mergers and Acquisitions

The owners of family businesses wanting to realise capital from their business, often after a lifetime’s work, need to prepare for a sale. Whether to a strategic investor or private equity investor, they need to be well organised, fully compliant with all laws and regulations, have their systems and procedures well documented. To maximise the valuation, companies need to prepare well and be ready for commercial, legal and financial due diligence. We can take you through the planning and process for sale, as well planning acquisitions where we carry out due diligence and deeper investigation when considered necessary, to help you apply risk mitigated investment strategies. Already based in five countries, our corporate advisory services are available for both domestic and cross border transactions.

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