Originally broadcast on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 15:30

Due diligence is used to investigate and evaluate a business opportunity. The term due diligence describes a general duty to exercise care in any transaction. A period of due diligence is the time when a prospective buyer can investigate and evaluate any facet of the business and they have the right to look at the records, assets and operations of a business. The due diligence period usually starts after both parties have agreed a deal in principle, but before the signing of a binding contract. This fully interactive webinar will take you through the due diligence process step by step, offering you top tips and pitfalls to avoid.

This webinar covers:

Introduction to due diligence
· What is due diligence?
·  Why is it necessary?
· Business v share sale

What to look for
·   Key employment contract issues
·  Collective issues
·  Public sector issues and TUPE
·  Data protection issues and guidance
·  Compliance, litigation and Bribery Act issues
·  Pensions

What to do with the due diligence information?
·   Warranties and indemnities