Antitrust, data, IP, cross-border filings
Legal & Regulatory DD
How buyers scope the legal and regulatory workstream: merger control, foreign-investment screening, data protection, export controls, IP, and employment law.
9 min · vc, corp-dev, corp-finance, strategic
Antitrust and Merger Control — A Practitioner Overview
An overview of antitrust and merger control in M&A, covering key jurisdictional thresholds, regulatory approaches in the EU, UK, and US, and impact on transaction timelines.
9 min · vc, corp-dev, corp-finance, strategic
GDPR and Data Protection Due Diligence
Assessing a target's GDPR and data protection compliance, focusing on legal bases, data transfer, DPIAs, and risks leading to indemnification.
9 min · vc, corp-dev, corp-finance, strategic
Export Controls and Sanctions Diligence
Understanding export controls and sanctions in cross-border M&A, covering dual-use tech, compliance frameworks, and buyer due diligence responsibilities.
9 min · vc, corp-dev, corp-finance, strategic
Foreign Investment Screening — CFIUS, NSI, FDI Regimes
An overview of foreign investment screening regimes including CFIUS, NSI, and EU FDI regulations, detailing their application and strategic considerations for cross-border M&A.
9 min · vc, corp-dev, corp-finance, strategic
IP Due Diligence Essentials
Comprehensive guide to IP due diligence in M&A, covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, chain of title, open-source, and indemnity considerations.
9 min · vc, corp-dev, corp-finance, strategic
Employment Law Due Diligence
Explores employment law due diligence in M&A, covering TUPE/ARD, contractor status, equity plans, and common post-acquisition disputes for practitioners.
9 min · vc, corp-dev, corp-finance, strategic
Regulatory Licensing Due Diligence
Assess regulatory licensing posture in M&A due diligence, focusing on financial services, healthcare, and telecom, and change-of-control consents.
9 min · vc, corp-dev, corp-finance, strategic
ESG and Regulatory Disclosure Due Diligence
Understanding the intersection of ESG and regulatory disclosure in M&A due diligence, covering CSRD, taxonomy reporting, and supply chain regulations.
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