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Our specialist team provides a full suite of legal due diligence support tailored to the unique needs of your transaction. We offer end to end guidance and a structured approach to help you progress with certainty.
Our innovative modular approach breaks the due diligence process into clear, manageable stages. This method reduces pressure, improves organisation and ensures nothing is missed. You can continue running your business while preparing for sale with confidence.
Our Business Services Team prepares detailed documentation covering every aspect of your business. This ensures you are ready to respond to complex and time sensitive questions during negotiations. We equip you with the facts, context and strategy to answer enquiries effectively.
Our due diligence solicitors bring deep industry experience and legal knowledge. Each team member ensures your audit is thorough, accurate and aligned with the latest commercial and regulatory standards.
We provide access to a fully secure online data room, offering safe storage for confidential documents and seamless collaboration during negotiations. Updates, uploads and information sharing are quick, simple and secure.
Our due diligence solicitors conduct detailed reviews across all key areas of a business, including:
• Corporate structure and ownership
• Contracts, policies and business liabilities
• Financial records and accounts
• Employment matters and workforce compliance
• Intellectual property and brand assets
• Regulatory and industry compliance
• Property, leases and land ownership
• Data protection and IT systems
A detailed due diligence review:
• Identifies risks before they become costly problems
• Strengthens your position in negotiations
• Helps you determine the true value of a business
• Protects you from future legal disputes
• Ensures regulatory and commercial compliance
Whether you are buying a business or preparing to sell, professional due diligence reduces uncertainty and protects your interests.
Employment issues are one of the most common sources of hidden risk during a business sale or acquisition. Our expert employment law solicitors conduct full HR and workforce due diligence including:
• Employee contracts and handbooks
• Policies and procedures
• Redundancy or restructuring risks
• Ongoing grievances or disputes
• Settlement agreements
• Compliance with employment legislation
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At Franklins Solicitors, we are committed to providing excellence in legal due diligence, ensuring a smooth transition and maximising your business’s value. Contact us today to discover how we can facilitate your business sale with precision, security, and expert guidance.
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The 4 Ps are People, Products, Processes and Performance. These areas help assess the full picture of a business, including workforce, operational systems, product viability and financial performance.
The three core types are legal due diligence, financial due diligence and commercial due diligence. Together, they provide a complete assessment of a business’s risks, operations, financial health and commercial potential.
Typical documents include contracts, accounts, leases, policies, employee records, financial statements, intellectual property documents, corporate records and regulatory certifications.
A due diligence lawyer is a solicitor who reviews the legal, financial and commercial risks in a business before a sale or acquisition. They examine contracts, liabilities, compliance issues, employment obligations and all key documents to ensure buyers and sellers make informed decisions.
It helps you identify hidden liabilities, understand the true value of the business and avoid legal or financial surprises after completion. It ensures you know exactly what you are buying.
