The first two articles in this three-part series on due diligence discussed the types of due diligence, why they are important, and what causes them to be done badly. We also provided a guide to legal due diligence, touching on the key areas involved. This final article will discuss commercial due diligence – long in… [Read more…]
June 8, 2009
Last week, we established the meaning and importance of due diligence as well as some reasons why it is often poorly executed. These issues were examined in the context of due diligence conducted as part of acquisitions, joint ventures, investment decisions, business expansion and capital market proposals. We also touched briefly on the three different… [Read more…]
June 1, 2009
“For entrepreneurs, ignorance is not bliss. It’s fatal. It’s costly. And it’s for losers.” — Donald Trump The due diligence process is something that is familiar to anyone who has been involved in a major business transaction. However, there is no official or standard legal definition of “due diligence”. Viewed in its most common context… [Read more…]
June 15, 2009
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