15 years: M&A legal
Legal due diligence is the process by which a buyer investigates the target business it is intending to buy. Elvan expands on this operation by outlining the objectives of a legal due diligence and describes how this process looks in practice.
Legal due diligence is the process by which a buyer investigates the target business it is intending to buy. Elvan expands on this operation by outlining the objectives of a legal due diligence and describes how this process looks in practice.
6 mins 19 secs
Legal due diligence is the process by which a buyer investigates the target business it is intending to buy. This process allows the buyer to assess its valuation, determine positive and negative features, and find information to aid integration post-completion. The due diligence process is integral to a M&A transaction, but it is not without challenges, so it is beneficial to understand some steps to make the process smoother.
Key learning objectives:
Define legal due diligence
Outline the purpose of due diligence
Describe the challenges associated with a M&A transaction