Poughkeepsie Legal Due Diligence Lawyer

Due Diligence & Negotiation in the State of New York

When it comes to buying or investing in a business. it is up to the purchaser to investigate a transaction thoroughly before moving forward. If you fail to do the necessary research, and the transaction turns out to be unfair, you will not be able to rely on consumer protection laws.

Fortunately, McCabe, Coleman, Ventosa & Patterson PLLC are happy to take on this challenge on your behalf through legal due diligence and negotiation. We carefully examine every aspect of your commercial real estate transaction deal and recommend a sound course of action for you to move forward. In addition, we are prepared to negotiate intensely to help you obtain a fair outcome.

To learn more about our personalized legal services, call (845) 209-1355 today. 

What You Should Know About Legal Due Diligence

Legal due diligence occurs when a company or investor is interested in buying or investing in a business. The process consists of an investigation to gather and review documents and key employees to learn about the workings of a business, so the buyer can make an informed decision.

There are three main types of legal due diligence: accounting due diligence, business due diligence, and intellectual property due diligence. These are generally performed to prepare for an acquisition, merger, licensing, or any other business transaction.

The main purpose of due diligence is the know the following types of obligations from a prospective business:

• Debts
• Agreements, such as long-term and distribution
• Contracts
• Leases
• Compensation
• Warranties
• Pending lawsuits

Obtaining both good and bad information through due diligence helps assess risk and will be used during negotiations. Any potential issues could also delay closing the deal and ensure all parties are satisfied with the agreement.

Ready to Help You Secure a Positive Transaction

No matter what your business objective is, our Poughkeepsie due diligence attorneys are committed to helping you understand the value of the target company, find potential issues, evaluate weaknesses, and avoid other possible legal issues. Let us handle all the legal research while you focus on accomplishing your business endeavors.

Contact us today and schedule an initial consultation.