Legal Due Diligence
Identifying legal risk before you invest, acquire or partner.
Every acquisition, investment or partnership carries legal risk that does not appear in the financial statements. Our due diligence identifies that risk early and turns it into a negotiating point, a contractual protection or, where necessary, a reason not to proceed.
We review businesses and assets in the United States, Europe and Central Asia, working with documents in English, Russian and Central Asian languages, and report our findings in a clear, prioritised form.
How we help
- Corporate records, ownership and capitalisation
- Material contracts and change-of-control provisions
- Regulatory, licensing and compliance review
- Litigation and enforcement exposure
- Employment, intellectual property and real estate
- Red-flag reports and risk summaries for decision-makers
Who we act for
- Strategic buyers
- Private equity and venture investors
- Family offices
- Lenders
- Companies entering joint ventures
Matters we support
Questions clients ask
What does legal due diligence cover?
Typically corporate structure and ownership, material contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, employment, intellectual property and real estate, together with any issue that affects value or the ability to close.
How long does it take?
It depends on the size of the target, the number of jurisdictions and how quickly documents are provided. We agree the scope and timetable at the start.
Can you review companies in Central Asia?
Yes. We review companies and assets in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and the wider region, including documents in Russian and local languages.
Discuss your matter with us.
Book a 60-minute consultation by video. If you engage the firm, the fee is credited toward your retainer.