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Due diligence — a clear picture of your business before a deal or investment

Due diligence — a clear picture of your business before a deal or investment

Are you buying a company, attracting an investor, entering into a partnership, or planning to sell an asset? The key question is how reliable the business is “at entry” — and whether you’re overpaying. Without professional due diligence, it’s easy to miss hidden debts, tax risks, weak contracts, or issues with IP and personnel. In cross-border projects, differences in legislation, regulatory approvals, sanctions, and compliance risks come into play. A mistake at the verification stage can lead to value loss, prolonged disputes, and a failed transaction closing.

Full-scope due diligence in Ukraine and the EU — we identify risks, confirm value, and protect your transaction.
Why working with us is easier and safer:
Cross-border experience.
We account for the specifics of Ukrainian and EU law, aligning methodologies and reporting formats.
Focus on deal value.
We don’t just identify risks — we propose mitigation strategies and reflect them in pricing and terms.
Predictable process.
A structured methodology, single point of contact, transparent workflow, and regular updates.
Confidentiality and independence.
Strict data access controls, secure data rooms, and strong NDAs.
Clear presentation.
Bilingual documentation (UA/EN if required), executive summaries for owners, and appendices with supporting evidence for lawyers and CFOs.
We address this task comprehensively.
Our team conducts an independent review of the target company and prepares a clear, evidence-based report — in the language of business. We operate across Ukraine and the EU, understand the requirements of both jurisdictions, and align our findings with the standards accepted by investors, banks, and international partners. Our solution includes:
Legal due diligence.
Corporate structure, ownership of assets, status of key contracts, litigation, licenses and permits, employment matters, data protection (including GDPR), sanctions and compliance restrictions.
Financial and tax due diligence.
Quality of earnings, cash flows, debt load and off-balance liabilities, accounting accuracy, tax risks, and potential reassessments.
Operational and commercial analysis.
Revenue model, client/supplier concentration, competition, pricing, product/channel margins, capital expenditures, and working capital needs.
IP/IT review and cyber compliance.
Ownership of software, trademarks, patents, IT landscape condition, access control, and vulnerabilities.
ESG and industry regulation.
Environmental obligations, industry norms, and reporting requirements.
Negotiation-ready results.
Red-flag overview of key risks, detailed report with supporting evidence, prioritized risk matrix, seller Q&A list, proposals for representations & warranties, and recommendations for SPA/APA structure, price adjustment, and escrow mechanisms.
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Results and benefits for your business
By working with us, you will see tangible results:
Protected deal value.
Price adjustments for identified risks, with clear retention and compensation mechanisms.
Reduced legal and tax risks.
Issues are identified early and either resolved or hedged through contractual tools.
Faster closing.
A clear Q&A agenda and defined closing conditions reduce the number of iterations.
Financing materials.
Reporting accepted by lenders and investors.
Integration plan.
“First 100 days” recommendations — what to merge, what to retain, and where quick synergies can be achieved.
Ready to take the next step?
Ready to verify the asset before the deal?
Request a sample due diligence report and checklist — we’ll propose the optimal review scope for your case and align the work plan.
Submit your request and we will prepare a solution for you.
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Why should a seller conduct due diligence?

To prepare for buyer questions, address “red flags” in advance, and justify the desired price.

What’s the difference between a red-flag and full due diligence?

A red-flag review is a quick overview of key risks for an initial decision; a full due diligence is an in-depth review with detailed analytics and contract recommendations.

Who is responsible for compliance?

We conduct the review, but the company remains responsible for information disclosure and legal compliance; we help structure the process to minimize risks.

How does due diligence differ between Ukraine and the EU?

The approaches are similar, but requirements vary in data protection, sanctions lists, industry permits, and reporting; we adapt materials to meet both jurisdictions’ standards.

Other services

Transaction support and compliance
Transaction support and compliance
Legal transaction support Due diligence M&A transactions KYC/AML outsourcing
Corporate finance and consulting
Corporate finance and consulting
Implementation of management accounting IT systems Management accounting setup and audit Implementation of budgeting Investment project analysis Setup of financial and economic department Development of organizational, legal, and financial structure
Project support
Project support
International Commercial Law Business and market development consulting Lean Management Management of individual company projects

Due diligence: what it is and why it matters

Due diligence is an independent review of a company before a merger or acquisition (M&A), purchase of shares or assets, investor engagement, or credit financing. The goal is to confirm the actual value of the business and identify legal, financial, tax, operational, and compliance risks. For Ukrainian and European projects, due diligence ensures compliance with the regulations of Ukraine and the EU, as well as meeting investor expectations.

Types of due diligence we conduct:

  • Legal due diligence: corporate structure, ownership of assets and IP, existing contracts, litigation, licenses, personal data (including GDPR), sanctions, and KYC/AML compliance.
  • Financial due diligence: quality of earnings (QoE), working capital, debt burden, accounting accuracy, tax risks, and potential reassessments.
  • Tax due diligence: taxation scheme, transfer pricing, available exemptions and benefits, risks of transaction reclassification.
  • Commercial/operational analysis: market, competitors, unit economics, dependency on key clients/suppliers, CAPEX/OPEX, and digital maturity. Upon request — ESG assessment and IT/cyber audit.

How the process works:

  1. Define deal objectives and agree on the scope of work.
  2. Set up a secure data room and document checklist.
  3. Analyze data and conduct interviews.
  4. Prepare a red-flag summary for early decision-making.
  5. Deliver a full report: risk description, supporting evidence, recommendations.
  6. Support negotiations — integrate findings into SPA/APA terms (representations, warranties, escrow, price adjustment).

What we need from the client:

Access to corporate documents, financial statements, contract registries, HR and tax data, information on licenses and IT infrastructure. We’ll provide a convenient checklist and help prepare the package in the required format.