Checklist: Legal Due Diligence

Conducting a legal due diligence of a company requires the following information and documents:

1. Company Registration and Corporate Documents:

   • Registration code

   • Articles of Association

   • Memorandum of Association (if applicable)

   • Corporate agreement (if applicable)

   • Other founding documents

2. Internal Policies and Governance:

   • Collective agreement (if applicable)

   • Company policies, rules, and regulations

   • Internal instructions and governance documents

3. Property Ownership Documents:

   • Title deeds for immovable property (sales contracts, leases, acceptance certificates, etc.)

   • Documents for movable assets (vehicles, equipment, etc.)

   • Inventory lists of fixed assets

4. Contractual Agreements:

   • Major contracts with counterparties (supply, service, subcontracting, etc.)

   • Licensing agreements

   • Lease agreements

   • Loan and mortgage agreements

   • Cooperation agreements and joint ventures

5. Financial Documentation:

   • Balance sheets

   • Financial reports

   • Auditors' reports (if applicable)

6. Human Resources and Employment Records:

   • Employment contracts

   • Payroll documentation

   • Leave records

   • Other key HR-related documents

7. Intellectual Property Assets:

   • Trademark, patent, and copyright registrations

   • Licensing agreements

8. Litigation and Claims:

   • Ongoing and past litigation cases

   • Claims and legal disputes involving the company

9. Licenses and Regulatory Compliance:

   • Licenses required for specific business activities

   • Permits and compliance certificates

10. Other Documents (as per Business Specifics):

• Industry-specific compliance documentation

• Environmental or regulatory approvals

• Other relevant legal documents

Providing the above information will enable ZilverLaw’s legal team to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the company, identify potential risks, offer mitigation strategies, and ensure full legal compliance. Contact us for professional legal due diligence support tailored to your business needs.