Due Diligence

Practical advice. Clear protection.

Our team supports commercial and market diligence, intellectual property rights diligence and tax due diligence through an integrated approach tailored to the transaction or business decision.

Introduction

Due diligence helps clients understand relevant assets, obligations, risks and records before a transaction, investment, acquisition or strategic decision.

Key considerations

The scope may include ownership and status of IP rights, licensing arrangements, potential infringement concerns, corporate records and other agreed areas.

Requirements and information

• Description of transaction or business decision
• Relevant corporate and IP records
• Licences, assignments and material agreements
• Known disputes, claims, notices or regulatory correspondence

Applicable laws and rules

Applicable laws depend on the transaction, assets and jurisdictions under review.

Duration, renewal and timing

Scope and timing are agreed according to the transaction and available records.

This page provides general information based on material supplied by the firm and is not legal advice. Requirements, timelines and legal provisions should be confirmed for the specific matter.