Due diligence

We are able to assist in detecting dishonesty, often in tandem with other professionals, where the police,  FSA, DTI or SFO  are unable, or unwilling to take on an investigation, or a client does not wish to turn to the usual authorities,  e.g. where there are particularly sensitive copyright or intellectual property matters which  have not yet been registered or protected.   Sometimes where a takeover target, white knight or predator is based abroad, there are jurisdiction issues.   We can also assist where due diligence on a company sale  reveal issues which need to be addressed by current directors for example, tax evasion by current officers or employees  which can  be dealt with under the "Hansard" regulations - see Revenue.

Due diligence may lead  to companies reporting issues to e.g. the DTI or raise issues of money laundering or tax evasion either within ones own company or a takeover target.  It may highlight the need for current directors to, for instance, make a report to SOCA via their  money laundering officer.

For more information please refer to Customs & Excise and Director Disqualification.

Contact our professional business law solicitors now on 0870 998 9000 or request more information online.