A Lawyers' Guide to Due Diligence for Private Company Acquisitions

Introduction

This live interactive session will cover key practical points for consideration when dealing with corporate and commercial due diligence for a private company acquisition. There will be a focus on how non-financial due diligence operates together with instructions on how to review the documentation provided (including constructing a checklist on what to look for in key contracts).

If you are new to advising on corporate transactions or are involved in assisting on due diligence, then this Learn Live session is for you.

What You Will Learn

This introductory level live broadcast session will cover the following:

• Usual stages involved in a private company acquisition
• Due diligence:
• Purpose
• Types
• Scope/engagement letter
• The due diligence team/points to make in a team briefing
• Process/Questionnaire
• Other sources of information
• Analysis of corporate documentation usually disclosed
• #metoo clauses - a current issue for both warranties and the due diligence process
• Checklist for key commercial agreements
• Due diligence report
• Opportunity to ask questions

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.