Legal and Commercial Due Diligence for Business Transactions
We work carefully so that every party enters the deal with a clear picture of the assets, liabilities and possible risks. That is the basis for secure and open dealings.
We offer thorough commercial due diligence for maximum insight and protection.
How we handle Due Diligence matters, and the approach we take to protect your interests.
Beyond our general approach, we adapt our strategy to your business structure and your situation. Contact us for guidance on your specific case.
Verifying the Integrity of All Parties and Financials
We run full background checks on all parties, covering identity, business reputation and credit score. Our team also reviews every financial statement, audited report and possible liability with care. We look for existing debts, contingent liabilities (debts that arise only if something happens) and any financial encumbrances (charges over assets) that could affect the transaction.
A Deep Dive into Corporate Health and Obligations
When you buy a company, our due diligence includes a full review of all current commercial contracts, supplier agreements and customer contracts. We also vet employee agreements in detail, including NDAs and non-compete clauses. And we assess the liabilities that have built up for end-of-service benefits and accrued leave.
Identifying Legal Entanglements and Safeguarding Your Interests
We check whether any party is involved in legal cases, disputes or regulatory actions that could affect the transaction. To protect your interests, we advise on options such as holding back part of the transaction amount to cover possible future liabilities. We can also help you negotiate personal guarantees for added security.
Ensuring Legally Sound Agreements and Seamless Transitions
Our lawyers make sure the terms of every transaction agreement are clear, complete and legally sound. We also prepare and oversee all the documents needed for a smooth handover of assets. These include accounting books, digital assets, intellectual property rights and other operational information.
Empowering You with Knowledge and Legal Protection
We combine legal skill with commercial sense. This gives you the knowledge and the legal framework you need to proceed with your transaction with confidence. Our detailed due diligence report sets out our findings and highlights possible risks. It gives a clear assessment of whether the transaction is viable, so you can make an informed decision.
Partner with Nour Attorneys for Due Diligence
Choose Nour Attorneys for your Commercial Transactions Due Diligence needs. You will have the peace of mind of knowing your transaction rests on clarity, security and full legal oversight. Contact us today to discuss your next commercial venture.
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Work with Nour Attorneys on Due Diligence. We explain your options in plain terms, plan ahead to limit risk, and protect your legal position in the UAE. Book a consultation to get started.
OUR DUE DILIGENCE SERVICES
Before you buy a company, take on a partner, or sign a significant contract in the UAE, you are relying on what the other side has told you. Due diligence tests that account against the record. Who is the counterparty (the other party) really? What does the business own and owe? Does the agreement you are about to sign say what you think it says?
Nour Attorneys carries out legal, financial and commercial reviews for buyers, investors and partners. We deliver a report that sets out the risks before you commit. Talk to us before you settle on a price.
This practice area is covered on this page. Contact our team about your matter and we will assist directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does due diligence cover before a business transaction in the UAE?
It covers who you are dealing with and what you are actually acquiring. We verify the counterparty's identity and business reputation. We review financial statements and audited reports. We check for existing debts, contingent liabilities (debts that depend on a future event) and encumbrances (charges over assets) that could affect the transaction. We also review the agreements themselves.
- Who needs due diligence services?
Buyers and investors, most of all, because the price of a deal is set on the seller's own numbers. The same logic applies to partnerships and significant contracts. If a valuation rests on untested accounts, every hidden debt ends up in what you pay. Due diligence checks those inputs while the price can still change.
- What do I receive at the end of a due diligence review?
A written report of our findings. It sets out what we verified, highlights the risks we found and gives a clear assessment of whether the transaction is viable. You can then decide whether to proceed, renegotiate or walk away. If the deal goes ahead, we can also prepare the documents and oversee the asset handover.
- When should due diligence be carried out?
Carry it out during negotiations, while the price is still open. Finding undisclosed debt or an encumbered asset (one with a charge over it) is worth something at that stage. It gives you grounds to lower the valuation or rewrite the terms. After completion the same finding carries no bargaining weight; the problem is simply yours to unwind.
Reviewed by Mohamed Noureldin, Founder, Managing Partner & Senior Legal Consultant
