Company Legal Due Diligence

Company identification and status

Provide the exact name, registration details and country. Similar names may belong to different entities, so avoid reviewing a coincidental match. We compare the counterparty’s information with available official data and documents for the particular company.

Where sources allow, we check registration status, address, management and other task-relevant details. Register completeness and extract procedures vary between countries. Restricted information or the need for a separate request must be identified rather than replaced with assumptions.

Who signs and acts for the company

Establish the person’s authority and any transaction restrictions. We review available constitutional documents, resolutions and powers of attorney. A director’s signature or company stamp should not be the sole explanation of authority without checking the relevant conditions.

If an intermediary negotiates, clarify their role and connection with the contracting party. The payment recipient, seller and actual provider may differ. This requires a clear documentary explanation; last-minute changes to bank details also warrant clarification.

Documents and relevance to the transaction

Checks should address the proposed obligation. Rights to an asset, permits, licences or approvals may matter. Registration does not automatically confirm every right to sell property, use a sign or carry out a specialist activity.

Where needed, we compare the offer with the contract and evidence supplied. An asset purchase requires separate review of its documents. A wider review of company interests and activities may involve legal audit with defined questions and a review period.

Disputes, obligations and available risk indicators

Lawful available sources may provide court papers, proceedings information and circumstances relevant to contractual performance. Assess their content, currency and connection with the particular entity. Involvement in court alone does not establish dishonesty.

No known disputes does not establish solvency or willingness to perform. Debts, assets and financial figures are checked only within the agreed scope and available data. Financial analysis or valuation may require another professional and separate work.

Foreign companies and documents in another language

Overseas checks require the place of registration, legal form and available local sources. A foreign document should not automatically be interpreted like its Ukrainian counterpart. Any local adviser, official extract and costs are clarified beforehand.

Where needed, legal translation helps review contracts and corporate papers. Translation does not authenticate the original or replace an authority assessment. Documents to translate and the output format depend on the review’s purpose.

Findings and the cooperation decision

The findings distinguish established facts, risks, open questions and missing material. We can identify contractual clarifications, further documents or payment terms for discussion. The client makes the final commercial decision considering all transaction circumstances.

If risk arises from the contractual structure, you may need business legal support after the review. Counterparty analysis does not automatically include contract drafting, negotiations or recovery. Each subsequent task has its own limits and terms.

What to provide

Provide the company’s exact details, website if available, draft contract and documents from its representative. Describe the transaction, amount, dates and concerns. Say if payment has been made or a dispute has arisen, as a different sequence may be required.

Keep original messages, offers and files with sender information. Do not limit material to an advertising page. For a group of related companies, identify each role and the legal entities included in the review.

Agreeing sources and limits

Before starting, we agree questions, countries, sources, output and fees. Official documents, paid registers and local providers may incur additional costs. We do not promise access to restricted databases, banking secrets or information without lawful grounds.

A review reflects information available at the time. An update may be needed before delayed signing or a substantial payment. Assess new documents for their effect on the findings; an earlier result is not indefinite confirmation of a counterparty’s position.