The Legal Due Diligence in Business Transactions course in London is designed to equip professionals with the skills to conduct thorough legal due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and business transactions.
From:
27-04-2026
From:
19-10-2026
Course Overview
Due diligence is a cornerstone of successful business transactions. Whether in mergers, acquisitions, or partnerships, organizations must identify legal, regulatory, and contractual risks before committing resources.
This course covers the full due diligence process—document review, compliance checks, risk assessment, and transaction structuring. Participants will learn how to conduct thorough investigations, prepare reports, and advise stakeholders with confidence.
At EuroQuest International Training, we combine legal insight with practical transaction experience, ensuring participants can apply due diligence strategies across industries and cross-border deals.
Key Benefits of Attending
Gain a structured approach to legal due diligence
Identify red flags in corporate and commercial transactions
Understand compliance and regulatory risks
Strengthen negotiation positions with informed insights
Build practical skills in due diligence reporting
Why Attend
This course equips professionals to minimize risks and ensure transparency in complex transactions, helping organizations make informed, strategic business decisions.
Course Methodology
Expert-led sessions with transactional case studies
Hands-on workshops on contract and document review
Group exercises in risk identification
Due diligence simulation exercises
Peer-to-peer learning and discussions
Course Objectives
By the end of this ten-day training course, participants will be able to:
Understand the purpose and scope of legal due diligence
Review corporate structures and ownership documents
Identify key risks in contracts, liabilities, and disputes
Assess regulatory and compliance requirements
Conduct due diligence for M&A and joint ventures
Prepare clear and actionable due diligence reports
Apply best practices in data collection and verification
Evaluate intellectual property and asset ownership issues
Manage cross-border due diligence challenges
Strengthen negotiation leverage through findings
Integrate ethical and governance considerations
Build due diligence checklists for consistent practice
Target Audience
Legal advisors and corporate lawyers
M&A and corporate finance professionals
Compliance and risk managers
Business development executives
Corporate governance and board members
Target Competencies
Legal due diligence analysis
Risk identification and mitigation
Transaction evaluation and structuring
Contract and document review
Compliance and regulatory awareness
Strategic negotiation skills
Governance and ethics in transactions
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Legal Due Diligence
Purpose and importance in transactions
Role in risk management and decision-making
Key stakeholders and responsibilities
Overview of due diligence workflow
Unit 2: Corporate Structure and Ownership Review
Reviewing incorporation documents
Shareholding and ownership verification
Board composition and governance issues
Detecting irregularities in corporate records
Unit 3: Contractual and Commercial Obligations
Review of major contracts and agreements
Supplier and customer obligations
Employment and labor contracts
Risk of hidden liabilities
Unit 4: Regulatory and Compliance Considerations
Industry-specific compliance checks
Licensing and permits
Environmental and safety regulations
Consequences of non-compliance
Unit 5: Financial and Tax Due Diligence Interface
Legal review of financial liabilities
Tax compliance and obligations
Impact of contingent liabilities
Integration with financial due diligence
Unit 6: Intellectual Property and Technology Rights
Assessing IP ownership and registration
Licensing and franchising agreements
Technology transfer risks
Protection against IP infringement
Unit 7: Litigation, Disputes, and Contingent Risks
Identifying ongoing litigation
Potential dispute exposure
Reviewing settlement and arbitration history
Legal risk quantification
Unit 8: Employment and Workforce Legalities
Reviewing employment contracts
Trade unions and collective agreements
Redundancy and severance risks
Labor law compliance
Unit 9: Real Estate and Asset Verification
Legal ownership of assets
Encumbrances and liens
Lease agreements and obligations
Environmental compliance checks
Unit 10: Cross-Border Due Diligence Challenges
Managing multi-jurisdictional risks
Anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws
Data protection and privacy regulations
International case examples
Unit 11: Drafting Due Diligence Reports
Structuring findings and risk categorization
Executive summaries for decision-makers
Legal recommendations and action points
Communicating results to stakeholders
Unit 12: Capstone Simulation on Business Transactions
Team-based due diligence exercise
Document and contract review practice
Drafting a sample due diligence report
Presenting recommendations to a mock board
Closing Call to Action
Join this ten-day training course to master legal due diligence skills that safeguard transactions, strengthen negotiations, and protect organizational interests.
The Legal Due Diligence in Business Transactions Training Courses in London provide legal professionals, corporate counsels, and business executives with practical knowledge and skills to conduct thorough due diligence during mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. These programs focus on equipping participants with strategies to identify legal risks, ensure compliance, and protect organizational interests while facilitating successful business deals.
Participants explore the principles of legal due diligence, including corporate governance review, contract analysis, regulatory compliance assessment, intellectual property evaluation, and litigation risk identification. The courses emphasize how comprehensive due diligence can mitigate financial, operational, and legal risks while supporting informed decision-making and transaction efficiency. Through interactive workshops, real-world case studies, and scenario-based exercises, attendees learn to analyze complex legal documents, assess liabilities, and develop actionable recommendations that safeguard organizational interests.
These business transaction due diligence training programs in London combine theoretical frameworks with applied practice, covering topics such as asset verification, financial and contractual review, compliance with industry-specific regulations, risk reporting, and post-transaction integration considerations. Participants gain practical tools to structure due diligence processes, prioritize risk areas, and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders. The programs also highlight emerging trends in digital due diligence, cross-border transactions, and international legal standards.
Attending these training courses in London provides professionals with the opportunity to engage with legal experts, corporate advisors, and peers from diverse industries, sharing insights and best practices in transaction risk management. London’s global business and legal environment offers exposure to high-value transactions, international regulatory frameworks, and practical approaches to effective due diligence. By completing this specialization, participants emerge equipped to lead legal due diligence processes confidently, evaluate business risks accurately, and support successful, compliant, and strategically sound corporate transactions.