Due diligence can be briefly defined as the process of research and analysis done by the consulting firm. It includes preparation of a report with the business analysis, stating observations and helping the acquiring party in negotiation and final decision making. This whole process is carried out before the merger or acquisition of the company, doing an investment, starting a partnership, getting bank loan for corporate borrowers, selecting vendors, hiring employees and more.
Any investor having the desire of acquisition needs to do an
assessment of the value of the company and any hidden liability attached with
it. Since the duration for due diligence is specific, hence it is advisable for
the companies to take assistance of legal firms which have expertise in due
diligence. These firms investigate the financial, tax and compliance status of
the company.
Due Diligence is basically of four types:
- Financial
including Tax
- Legal
- Environment
- Technical
- Forensic
Legal Due Diligence
For an investor, legal due diligence is very important in
decision making. In a merger or acquisition, a clear assessment of all possible
risks related to corporate status, assets, contracts, Loans, borrowings,
Intellectual Property, etc. is required of the target company.
In a merger or acquisition by the company, the legal due diligence is immensely crucial. It provides the assessment of all the risks related to the corporate status, assets, contracts, Loans, borrowings, Intellectual Property, etc. of the acquired company. The Legal Due Diligence includes the following services:
- Corporate Compliance
- Employment Law compliance
- Title over intellectual property and the risk associated
- Industry laws and environment compliance
- Material Contracts
- Litigations
- CRM Database
There are numerous prestigious
legal firms that offer legal due diligence services in India at
reasonable prices. They assist in determining liabilities, negotiating a low
valuation and proper risk management. They also assist in creating a
post-merger or post-acquisition plan after making a business deal.
Global
Jurix
S-191 C, 3rd floor, Manak Complex
School Block, Shakarpur
New Delhi - 110092, India,
Website:www(dot)globaljurix(dot)com
Call at: +91-9810-062-387
Mail at: corporate(at)globaljurix(dot)com
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