Due Diligence lawyers

Risk identification and mitigation is not only essential for operational stability but also for the legal protection of the founders and the preparation of the company for the entry of investors.

Our network flags or self-diagnosis report is suitable for founders and management teams of growing companies, who are interested in detecting the main legal risks of their business and implementing control mechanisms to maximise their value in future investment or acquisition transactions.

What does it consist of?

1. Selection of points to analyse: we work with you to select between 10 and 15 key indicators that reflect the most sensitive and strategic areas of your company.
2. Evaluation: through a rigorous analysis, we evaluate each indicator to identify hidden risks and areas for improvement. This allows us to detect problems that might go unnoticed but can have legal consequences.
3. Report: we prepare a report reflecting each identified risk and its potential impact on the company.
4. Action plan: we propose a solution to address each identified risk. Our aim is not only to prevent sanctions and legal liabilities but also to prepare for the entry of early stage investors.

Due diligence is a key business process designed to assess and verify all relevant information prior to making decisions on an investment transaction in a company. This comprehensive process allows the parties involved to gain a thorough understanding of the risks, opportunities and implications of the transaction, ensuring that they have the necessary data to make informed and sound decisions.

What is due diligence?

Due diligence involves a detailed review of certain key aspects of a company or project, which may include:

• Legal aspects: review of contracts, pending litigation, regulatory compliance and intellectual property protection.
• Fiscal aspects: assessment of tax situation, tax compliance and potential tax contingencies.
• Financial aspects: audit and analysis of financial statements, cash flows, debts and profitability projections.
• Operational aspects: analysis of operational structure, process efficiency and human resources.
• Commercial aspects: study of the market, competition, client portfolio and suppliers.

Once the critical aspects have been reviewed, we draw up a contingency report, differentiating between pre-closing and post-closing contingencies, and we draw up an action plan to address the risks detected.

By conducting due diligence, the parties can identify hidden risks, validate the viability of the transaction and negotiate with greater confidence. This process ensures that informed strategic decisions are made and minimises exposure to unexpected surprises in the future.

Vendor due diligence is a process by which the seller of a company requests an audit of his company. Its objective is to provide potential buyers with reliable information about the real situation of the company. Unlike traditional due diligence, in this case it is the seller himself who initiates the audit, which generates greater confidence in the data presented, speeds up the transaction and reduces hidden risks.

What does it consist of?

Selection of critical indicators: all indicators that address the areas of greatest strategic and operational impact. This includes financial, regulatory, compliance and sustainability.

Once the critical aspects have been reviewed, we draw up a contingency report and we draw up an action plan to address the risks detected.

By conducting due diligence, the parties can identify hidden risks, validate the viability of the transaction and negotiate with greater confidence. This process ensures that informed strategic decisions are made and minimises exposure to unexpected surprises in the future.

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Financial Due Diligence assesses the financial situation of the target company, identifying risks and ensuring informed decision-making to minimise contingencies.

What does it consist of?

• Review of financial statements and accounting records: we analyse annual accounts, balance sheets and profit and loss to validate the consistency and accuracy of financial information.
• Sales and customer portfolio analysis: we examine accounts receivable and review their recoverability, detecting possible delinquencies. In addition, we assess customer dependence, highlighting the main customers by turnover and product.
• Evaluation of purchases and suppliers: we carry out a detailed analysis of the main suppliers, reviewing the evolution of purchases and contractual relations, verifying that payments are up to date and that provisions are adequate.
• Review of operating and personnel expenses: we evaluate the expense structure, including payroll and recurring EBITDA, detecting opportunities for optimisation in a new shareholder context. In addition, we review advances and loans to staff, as well as individual salary agreements.
• Analysis of debt and financial liabilities: we examine net financial debt, contractual terms of loans and guarantees, and bank reconciliations to ensure that there are no hidden risks affecting the company’s financial stability.

This approach ensures that your company is not only prepared for potential audits, but is also in an optimal position to confidently negotiate the entry of new capital.

A Tech Due Diligence report not only analyses technical aspects of the software and services developed by the analysed company, but also detects the risks it causes for the business, such as its scalability or sustainability, and proposes concrete and actionable solutions.

What does this report consist of?

• Selection of points to analyse: we work with you to select the challenges of your organisation, from a technological and business point of view, and we select the best team to carry out the analysis.
• Evaluation: through a rigorous analysis, we evaluate each indicator to identify hidden risks and areas for improvement. This allows us to detect problems that might go unnoticed but can seriously affect the viability and scalability of your business.
• Report: We prepare a report reflecting each identified risk and its potential impact on the business.
• Action plan: we propose a solution to address each identified risk. Our goal is not only to prevent sanctions and legal liabilities but also to prepare for the entry of early stage investors.

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More and more companies are concerned about the impact of their business on society and the environment, and more and more funds are deciding to direct their investments towards sustainable, respectful and conscientious companies.

The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulations (SFDR) set out in articles 6, 8 and 9 the requirements for companies eligible to be invested in by the different categories of impact funds, which requires a detailed review of these requirements to ensure that impact fund investments are directed to the right companies.

In addition to compliance with these requirements, our impact due diligence report also assesses ESG (Corporate Social Responsibility) criteria.

If you have questions about the scope of this Due Diligence, please ask us!

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is present in more and more companies, which develop, integrate or use solutions based on this technology to increase their productivity, optimise their processes and offer answers unattainable through other means.

However, the use and development of AI-based solutions require a thorough analysis of several relevant aspects from a legal perspective, such as the protocol and materials used for their training, the AI model, the base technology, the use of the generated works and content or the intermediate layers used.

In our Due Diligence report on intellectual property applied to AI, we analyse the legal implications of the development and use of these tools in your business and we offer you the recommendations you need to guarantee their safe use and the ownership of your rights.

If you have any doubts about this DD report, ask us!