Performing Due Diligence, including legal risks and liabilities assessment and analysis (Legal Due Diligence (LDD)) in respect of the transaction object is an important constituent of any M & A transaction. This process will help the buyer to better understand the subject of the purchase/ investment, to identify legal challenges and risks. In contrast, a seller might want to perform a LDD prior to a transaction to “arrange” the object, identify the potential extent of the LDD, limit liability, as well as to reduce and control the term of the transaction.

Moreover, performance of LDD in advance will help both seller and buyer to prepare better for their negotiations, to structure and implement the transaction.

Borenius has extensive experience in carrying out LDD processes and arranging these for the needs of both buyer and seller. In every particular case our lawyers adapt to the specific transaction, the area of operation of the LDD subject, timing and the client’s interests.

In addition to general LDD we also offer studies of restricted scope in relation to specific questions the client is interested in, for example, corporate affairs, working environment

MAJOR TRANSACTIONS

• LDD of SIA Pure Food during acquisition by Puratos Group.
• LDD of joint-stock company Admiral Club LDD for buyer Novomatic Group.
• Legal due diligence of joint-stock company „Delfi”, acquired by leading Estonian media group „Ekspress Grupp”.
• Assisting sellers to organize purchasers’ LDD in sale of SIA Runaway.
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