Are you a new lawyer working in corporate law? If one of your assignments is due diligence reporting, then you’re probably fully aware of the challenges inherent in the task.
The paper, “Due Diligence,” written by Olga Kary of Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, is an excellent primer in how to perform due diligence tasks. Geared for junior associates and support staff, this paper provides an introduction to transactional and financing due diligence practices by examining methods used by lawyers to investigate the business, legal, and financial affairs of a corporation in transactional and public financing contexts.
The paper primarily focuses on corporate and securities due diligence, beginning with analyzing the purpose and objectives of due diligence in the context of the contemplated transaction, followed by an overview of general guidelines with respect to determining the scope of the due diligence investigation and an overview of the materials that would typically become the subject of an investigation.
An added benefit of this paper is the number of excellent due diligence precedents that are included.
This paper will help you to feel confident in your ability to handle this complex task. For more information, or to purchase, please click here.
