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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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Map the regulatory surface before bidders do.