01Legal
Administrative & Legal
An exhaustive read of contracts, litigation, IP rights, corporate documents, licences, leases and employment matters — the compliance foundation any safe acquisition rests on.
Legal & Financial Experts
Corporate Due Diligence, simplified.
Before you acquire, invest, merge or partner, you need to know exactly what you are stepping into. We run thorough legal and financial investigations and translate India's complex statutes into clear, actionable corporate intelligence you can decide on with confidence.
Secretarial Audit
Statutory Records
Shareholding Audit
Litigation Review
What It Is
Know the company before you commit to it
Corporate due diligence is a structured investigation of a target company's legal, financial, commercial and operational position, carried out before a transaction closes. It replaces assumptions with evidence: what the company owns, what it owes, where it is exposed, and whether its records stand up to scrutiny.
As Company Secretaries and Insolvency Professionals, we approach diligence from the compliance side first, reading the statutory registers, filings and contracts the way a regulator would, then joining those findings to the financial and commercial picture so you see the whole entity, not just the parts that look good in a pitch.
Core Practice Areas
The four pillars of a full review
Deep-domain coverage across every dimension of a corporate investigation.
02Financial
Financial
Scrutiny of financial statements, cash flows, debt obligations, tax positions and revenue quality against applicable accounting standards, so valuation rests on real numbers.
03Commercial
Commercial
An assessment of market position, growth prospects, the competitive landscape, customer concentration and supply-chain risk to test whether the commercial story holds up.
04Operational
Operational
A review of operating systems, business processes, HR policies, technology and management depth to flag inefficiencies that could complicate post-deal integration.
Specialised Investigations
Targeted reviews for specific risks
Focused diligence for regulatory, environmental and statutory requirements that sit beyond the core four.
Tax Due Diligence
A close look at direct and indirect tax compliance, pending notices, advance-tax computations, transfer-pricing exposure and deferred tax liabilities — so there are no surprises after signing.
ESG Due Diligence
Evaluation of environmental, social and governance risk, covering regulatory compliance, sustainability performance, SEBI LODR obligations and ESG reporting readiness.
Environmental Due Diligence
A check that operations meet ecological regulations — pollution control board clearances, waste-management protocols and environmental impact assessments reviewed and documented.
Secretarial & Legal Due Diligence
Examination of the MOA/AOA, statutory registers and material contracts, with red flags in ongoing litigation identified and adherence to the Companies Act confirmed.
Why It Matters
What a thorough review earns you
Diligence is your best defence against financial loss, legal liability and reputational damage.
Risk identification
Legal, financial and operational risks assessed early — before they turn into costly post-transaction problems.
Accurate valuation
A true reading of the business — assets, liabilities, risks and upside — for pricing that reflects reality.
Stronger negotiations
Findings, good and bad, become leverage for better deal terms and a fairer price.
Regulatory compliance
Confirmation that the target meets its statutory obligations, heading off post-acquisition penalties.
Investor confidence
A credible report reassures investors and lenders, helping deals and financing close faster.
Better contract drafting
Findings feed directly into indemnities, warranties, representations and risk allocation.
Cross-border safety
For international deals, foreign-law compliance and cross-border regulatory requirements are examined too.
Smoother integration
Operational insight supports a seamless post-merger plan with less disruption and preserved continuity.
The Deliverable
What your due diligence report covers
A clear, deal-ready document that feeds straight into your negotiations and agreements.
Legal & secretarial
- Constitutional documents — MOA, AOA and shareholder agreements
- Statutory registers and ROC filing verification
- Board and general-meeting records and resolutions
- Material contracts, licences and lease review
- Ongoing and threatened litigation red flags
- Intellectual property ownership and protection
Financial & regulatory
- Financial statements, cash flow and debt obligations
- Direct and indirect tax positions and pending notices
- FEMA, FDI and ODI compliance where applicable
- Related-party transactions and disclosures
- ESG and environmental compliance status
- Consolidated risk register with recommended actions
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Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
What is corporate due diligence?
It is a structured investigation of a company's legal, financial, commercial and operational position before an acquisition, investment, merger or partnership, so decision-makers understand exactly what they are buying into and where the risks lie.
What types of due diligence do you carry out?
We cover administrative/legal, financial, commercial and operational due diligence, along with specialised reviews such as tax, ESG, environmental and secretarial/statutory due diligence.
Why is due diligence important before a transaction?
It surfaces hidden liabilities and compliance gaps, supports accurate valuation, strengthens your negotiating position, and gives investors and lenders the confidence needed to close a deal.
Who prepares the due diligence report?
Our reviews are executed by qualified Company Secretaries and Insolvency Professionals, with findings documented in a clear, deal-ready report that feeds directly into your negotiations and agreements.