10 · Other Legal Services
Due Diligence
Due diligence is a legal check of a property, business or transaction before going ahead, to identify risks and defects.
Checking the legal position of a property, business or transaction before going ahead.
What this covers
- 01Property title due diligence
- 02Corporate and business due diligence
- 03Litigation searches
- 04Verification of approvals and licences
- 05Due diligence reports
How it generally works
Property due diligence usually traces the chain of title, checks encumbrances, approvals and dues, and searches for pending litigation.
Business due diligence typically reviews corporate records, contracts, licences, liabilities and disputes.
The findings shape the terms of the transaction, such as conditions, warranties and indemnities.
