Due diligence

A business transfer or investment is an opportunity for substantial profit, but can also bring with it a risk of substantial losses. The best way to hedge risks is to obtain detailed knowledge of the business beforehand. Therefore, it is important to conduct investigations into the target business - due diligence - on behalf of the investor, buyer or seller of a technology or media business.

Kromann Reumert’s Mergers & Acquisitions Technology and Media Group organises due diligence reviews on the basis of our specific knowledge of the industry and our extensive experience gained from handling previous reviews and processes. Keeping in mind that our goal is always to bring real value to the client, we narrow the scope our due diligence work to focus only on the relevant or core problem areas of the target business, taking into account factors such as the size and value of the target business and the transaction amount. An important objective is to prevent problems or disputes arising between the parties after the transfer that can result in lengthy and expensive legal proceedings.

We assist in:

• reviewing relevant business documents
• interviewing members of the executive board and other corporate officers
• searching public registers
• reflecting the due diligence findings in the business transfer or investment agreement
• due diligence follow-ups after completion of the transfer or investment.

We work in close cooperation with other specialist groups in Kromann Reumert where relevant – including those specialising in tax law, employment law, real estate law and competition law.