Due diligence · Legal Reset
Closing fast has little value if the liability appears later.
We turn scattered documents into an executive view of risk, closing decisions, and obligations that must survive the transaction.
Initial assessmentThe problem
A document checklist is not an investment decision.
Review loses value when it produces hundreds of findings without explaining which ones change price, contract, timing, or the decision to proceed.
Due diligence should connect every finding to an action: remediate, condition, protect, price, or consciously accept.
A useful due diligence reads in hours, not hundreds of pages: the executive summary connects every finding to its effect on price, deal structure, or the protections the buyer should demand.
How we solve it
Legal architecture built as a working system.
Structure
Ownership, authority, governance, and corporate obligations.
- Cap table and beneficial owners
- Powers of attorney in force
- Corporate compliance
- Liens and guarantees
Contracts
Customers, vendors, debt, licenses, and change of control.
- Key customers and vendors
- Debt and financing
- Licenses and IP
- Change-of-control clauses
Compliance
Regulatory, employment, data, and relevant obligations.
- Sector regulation
- Employment and social security
- Data protection
- Litigation and contingencies
Decision
Risk matrix, conditions, protections, and post-close plan.
- Risk matrix
- Conditions precedent
- Representations and warranties
- Integration plan
Execution
From legal exposure to a system that controls it.
Frequently asked questions
Before defining the scope.
Which transactions does it cover?
Investment, acquisition, sale, merger, alliance, financing, or admission of a partner, depending on the agreed scope.
Do you review every document?
Scope is prioritized by materiality and risk; review volume is not confused with decision value.
What is a red-flag report?
An executive summary of critical findings, their effect, and the recommended action before closing.
What happens after the report?
Findings become conditions, representations, warranties, document changes, and an integration or remediation plan.
How long does a legal due diligence take?
It depends on the size and complexity of the deal; scope is sized from the start so the timeline fits the closing calendar.
Is it coordinated with financial or technical due diligence?
Yes. Legal findings are shared with the other advisors so the final decision weighs risk holistically.
Next step
Which finding would change your decision to close today?
Tell us which decision, structure, or filing you need to resolve. The legal team will review the context and guide you toward the right path.
Initial assessment