What is commercial due diligence? Commercial due diligence is the process of inspecting the business you are buying. It’s similar to buying a house —you do an inspection before purchasing the house. The objective of due diligence is to have a full understanding of the target company’s liabilities and strengths, in order to be aware …
An M&A lawyer is in charge of setting all the pieces of the merger or acquisition together. She in the middle of the conversation between both parties and their respective advisors. The M&A attorney is the one leading the transaction, as she is the point of contact that reunites the rest of the deal team …
Why is it important not to skip due diligence I get a lot of clients who have problems after they bought a business. Unfortunately, many of the problems were avoidable, but the biggest mistake we have seen by buyers — particularly when the buyer bought the business without an attorney — is skipping the due …
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If you have an entrepreneurial mindset but do not want to go through the hurdles of starting a business from scratch, there are alternatives for you. One of them is buying an LLC. A limited liability company is a separate entity that protects the personal assets of business owners from debt and other liabilities and …
What is an LOI? We get a lot of people and business owners coming to our office asking if they should sign a “letter of intent”. Many people and business owners mistakenly think they can sign the letter of intent (LOI) without any risk. Because LOIs are meant to be not binding, it is easy …
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Before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s start off by saying contract loopholes don’t exist. When people talk to a lawyer about “loopholes,” they’re usually talking about an obligation that they want to get out of without being sued for breach of contract. People use the word “loophole” to signify that if there’s enough room …
Illinois business and contract law attorney Danya Shakfeh explains how to assess risk in a business transaction. She explains key terms you should review in a contract including covenants (promises), warranties, and liability capping. (Video length: 3 minutes, 58 seconds)
If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, you may have dreamt of being your own boss someday or building a company from the ground up. Starting your own company or going into business with a partner is a major endeavor, not to be taken lightly. In a business partnership, you and your partner can split the profits any …
As a business owner or an employee, it is important to understand the contracts you are signing, whether you are a new employee accepting a job or an employer offering a job. Regardless of your level or position at the company, you should not overlook the details of any contract. Business contracts can be complicated with a lot …
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