Due diligence is simply a tool that helps prevent and mitigate risk before the actual deal is closed. Today, the need for due diligence is even more evident with the merger and amalgamation of many companies or multinational corporations. An effective due diligence process mitigates the risk during such mergers and acquisitions.

This course is aimed to provide an overall view of the due diligence process. It aims to help you as a due diligence practitioner with tips and methods, and by pointing out potential pitfalls so that you may effectively conduct due diligence. This course would help you develop a healthy spirit of caution and prudence when evaluating commercial transactions.

COURSE DETAILS

• Level - Beginner
• Total no. of videos - 40
• Total no. of assignments - 40

Instructor

HEMANT BATRA

Mr Hemant Batra is a Corporate, Business and Strategist commercial lawyer. He is the founder of Kaden Boriss, an international business law firm, and the Vice-President of SAARCLAW. He is a due diligence expert and has penned articles and authored books on due diligence.

1. Introduction

• • 1.1 Welcome
  • 1.2 Supplements

2. Defining due diligence

• • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Meaning of due and diligence
  • 2.3 Dictionary meaning of due diligence put together
  • 2.4 What due diligence means in the modern-day context?
  • 2.5 Exercises

3. Why do due diligence?

• • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Validation of legitimacy and authenticity
  • 3.3 Sound commercial call or informed decision making
  • 3.4 Ascertaining faults and liabilities
  • 3.5 Arriving at rightful valuation
  • 3.6 Defining conditions precedent and warranties
  • 3.7 Identifying risks
  • 3.8 Exercises

4. Who needs due diligence?

• • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Contracting or contractual parties
  • 4.3 Prospective business partners
  • 4.4 Investor parties
  • 4.5 Exercises

5. What does due diligence find?

• • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 The organisational & business structure
  • 5.3 The financial aspect
  • 5.4 The assets base
  • 5.4.1 Assets Base - Intangible assets
  • 5.4.2 Assets Base - Due diligence of intellectual property rights
  • 5.5 Exercises
  • 5.6 Human resource
  • 5.7 The Target’s business strategy
  • 5.8 Any legal barriers, impediments or issues
  • 5.9 Conclusion
  • 5.10 Exercises

6. Practicing due diligence

• • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Exercise

7. Client interview

• • 7.1 Introducing client interview
  • 7.2 Specific information needs
  • 7.3 Scope of review
  • 7.4 Constraints on the process
  • 7.5 Exercises

8. Effecting due diligence on ground

• • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Formal Information Gathering (FIG) - Introduction
  • 8.3 FIG - Target disclosures
  • 8.4 FIG - Public records
  • 8.5 FIG - Independent Investigative Intelligence (Triple Eye)
  • 8.6 Exercises

9. Due diligence review & result reporting

• • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Due diligence review
  • 9.3 Due diligence report
  • 9.4 Exercises

10. Goodbye

• • 10.1 Goodbye

A. Supplementary Webinar

• • Conducting Due Diligence for Immovable Property?