MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS DUE DILIGENCE

We assist you clearly define the objectives of the compliance due diligence process and determine the scope, including key areas of focus and specific compliance risks to be assessed.

We help you establish a robust compliance program that includes clear policies and procedures governing the M&A due diligence process that is fit for purpose.

Assign responsibility to a compliance officer or a dedicated team to oversee M&A due diligence.

We help you to form a multidisciplinary team comprising compliance professionals, legal experts, regulatory specialists, and other relevant stakeholders to conduct the due diligence review.

We help you collect preliminary information about the target company’s compliance program, policies, procedures, training materials, regulatory filings, audit reports, and any other relevant documents.

We conduct a comprehensive review of the target company’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and contractual obligations in key areas such as anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, data privacy, competition law, and export controls.

We identify and assess compliance risks associated with the target company’s business operations, industry sector, geographic locations, customer base, supply chain, and relationships with third parties, including vendors, distributors, and agents.

We evaluate the target company’s corporate governance structure, board composition, oversight mechanisms, internal controls, and whistleblower policies to assess the effectiveness of its compliance program and culture of ethics.

We review the target company’s policies, procedures, and practices related to anti-corruption and bribery prevention, including due diligence on third-party intermediaries, gifts, hospitality, political contributions, and facilitation payments.

We document the results of the due diligence assessment.

We assist you to communicate the findings and recommendations to senior management, the board of directors, and other relevant stakeholders for awareness and decision-making.

We use the findings from the compliance due diligence process to inform integration planning and risk management strategies for the post-acquisition phase, including compliance program enhancements, remediation efforts, and employee training initiatives.