Our improvements in managing the transaction process result in quantifiable bottom line benefits. The terms of the transaction can be improved from the more effective due diligence process, the myriad of tasks can be coordinated to meet deadlines, and the improved integration of the target with your business will increase the long-term success of the transaction. Our services therefore embrace:
Our due diligence focuses on the key assets supporting the Buyer’s strategy, and key liabilities that could destroy value. A “red flag report” can be provided referring only to the critical issues.
AI technology is used to search and review documents
Legio XX's due diligence approach is viewed as a strategic operation, driven by clearly defined objectives
Does the Buyer simply seek protection against acquiring hidden problems or is there also an agenda, to reduce the purchase price or a more commercially useful M&A through more active investigation?
Due diligence is handled by highly experienced and specialised senior lawyers, at favourable rates
Where appropriate target personnel are interviewed face-to-face for higher quality information
Legio XX's investigation is dovetailed with that of other due diligence teams
Legio XX optimises value from the due diligence exercise and reduces cost. Outputs always include recommendations for the sale and purchase agreement in respect of ensuring title to key assets is secured and protection against key liabilities is maximised
Enhances review of data, shortens review time, reduces cost of specialists’ time
From the outset the Buyer defines the depth of the process and negotiates a purchase that reflects the desired terms and attitude to risk
In-depth analysis, employing the intuition of senior lawyers, with particular emphasis on key assets and key liabilities
Higher quality data is more speedily obtained
Avoids gaps and overlaps between different teams. Sharing of information between teams improves the overall analysis, reduces time frames and increases cost efficiency
Due diligence has no focus
No Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used
Due diligence exercise is often undertaken as an administrative chore
Mainly handled by junior lawyers and trainees
Lawyers rely on submitting written questions to Target and receiving written responses prepared by Seller’s lawyers
Minimal collaboration with Buyer’s other external advisers and internal due diligence teams