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Due Diligence Lawyer in India
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Risk-Rated Findings
The Challenge — And Our Solution
Legal due diligence is the process by which a buyer, investor, or lender verifies that the target company or asset is what it claims to be — legally, contractually, and regulatorily. In India, due diligence must cover Companies Act compliance, FEMA investment history, IP ownership, litigation exposure, environmental liabilities, employment obligations, and real property title. A due diligence report that lists every document without risk-rating provides volume, not value. Corpus Juris Legal's due diligence practice produces risk-rated reports with specific red flags, recommended mitigants, and identified deal conditions — built to support negotiation, not just documentation.
- M&A legal due diligence — buy-side and sell-side
- PE/VC investment due diligence for target companies
- Pre-IPO legal audit and compliance gap remediation
- Real estate due diligence — title, approvals, encumbrances
- Regulatory due diligence — FEMA, SEBI, sector-specific
- Vendor due diligence — preparing a target for investor scrutiny
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does a standard legal due diligence cover in India?+
Standard legal DD covers: corporate records and compliance (MCA filings, board minutes, resolutions), material contracts (customer, vendor, lease, financing), IP ownership and registration, litigation (pending and threatened), employment and ESOP, FEMA investment history, regulatory licences and approvals, and real property title if applicable.
How long does a legal due diligence take for a mid-size Indian company?+
A focused due diligence on a mid-size company typically takes 2-3 weeks from data room access. Larger transactions with complex regulatory history, multi-entity groups, or international operations may take 4-6 weeks. Timeline depends heavily on data room completeness.
What is vendor due diligence and should a target company conduct it?+
Vendor due diligence (VDD) is a due diligence commissioned by the target company or seller to proactively identify and remediate issues before investor scrutiny. It gives buyers comfort faster, reduces the due diligence timeline, and often results in better deal terms for the seller. For PE-backed exits and IPOs, VDD is standard practice.
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