Business Purchase (M&A) Due Diligence
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info@kowtunlaw.comBusiness Purchase Due Diligence: Legal Vetting For Mergers And Acquisitions
A merger or acquisition represents a pivotal strategic move for any business, but without meticulous vetting, you risk inheriting the seller's undisclosed liabilities. The phrase "buyer beware" is never more relevant than during a business purchase. We conduct a rigorous legal review of the target business to ensure you receive a clear picture of the target entity.
Our Approach To Business Purchase Due Diligence
We focus on providing a clear assessment of what you are truly acquiring:
- Entity and Asset Verification: We confirm that the seller legally owns all the key assets (e.g. equipment and real estate) and intellectual property being transferred. We also conduct thorough lien searches (UCC filings) to ensure the assets are not encumbered by undisclosed debts.
- Material Contract Review: We review the business’s most critical contracts, including major customer agreements, supplier contracts, and commercial leases. We identify unfavorable termination clauses, onerous renewal obligations, or personal guarantees that might transfer liability to you.
- Litigation and Compliance History: We conduct extensive research for pending litigation, past judgments, or regulatory violations.
Why Choose Us?
Our extensive experience in Business Purchase Due Diligence allows us to uncover inconsistencies between the seller’s representations and reality, allowing you to:
- Adjust the Purchase Price: Negotiate a lower price based on discovered risks.
- Structure Indemnities: Incorporate protective clauses in the purchase agreement.
- Walk Away: Avoid a fundamentally flawed acquisition that carries insurmountable risk.
Don’t let hidden liabilities erode your investment. Contact us today to vet your transaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
When we uncover hidden liabilities, you can use the information as leverage in your negotiation.
Depending on the nature and severity of the misrepresentation, you can choose to renegotiate or stop the transaction at your discretion.
A Tailored Asset Purchase Agreement correctly identifies which assets you are buying and which liabilities you are specifically not assuming.
It means that when you buy a business, you might legally inherit the seller's past debts or legal obligations. Due diligence is essential to structure the purchase to avoid this risk.
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