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Legal Due Diligence: A

Comprehensive Approach
Welcome to our presentation on legal due diligence. In this presentation,
we'll delve into the essential steps involved in conducting a comprehensive
due diligence process, covering areas such as corporate structure,
intellectual property, contracts, and compliance.

by Fmab Dubai
Overview of Due Diligence Process
Define Scope Gather Information Analyze Data
Clarify the purpose and objectives of Collect relevant documents such as Evaluate the gathered information,
the due diligence process. Determine financial statements, contracts, identify any potential risks or liabilities,
the specific areas to be investigated corporate filings, and intellectual and assess the target company's
and the target company's industry. property records. financial health and legal compliance.
Corporate Structure Review
Ownership
Analyze ownership structure, identify key stakeholders, and assess control
1
mechanisms.

Governance
2 Evaluate corporate governance policies, board composition, and
management practices.

Compliance
3 Assess the company's compliance with applicable laws and
regulations regarding corporate structure and governance.
Intellectual Property Evaluation
Patents Trademarks Copyrights
Review patent portfolio, identify Examine trademark registrations and Verify copyright ownership, analyze
relevant patents, and assess their ensure brand protection, assess licensing agreements, and identify
validity and enforceability. potential infringement risks, and potential copyright infringement
evaluate brand value. issues.
Contract and Commercial
Agreements Analysis

Sales Agreements
Review sales contracts, analyze payment terms, and assess customer
relationships.

Service Agreements
Evaluate service agreements, identify key performance indicators, and
assess service delivery quality.

Licensing Agreements
Examine licensing agreements, assess royalty terms, and evaluate
intellectual property rights.
Compliance and Regulatory Assessment
Industry Regulations
1
Identify and analyze relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Environmental Laws
2 Assess compliance with environmental laws and regulations, including pollution
control and waste management.

Data Privacy
3 Review data privacy policies and practices, ensuring
compliance with data protection laws and regulations.
Litigation and Dispute
Review
Past Litigation
1 Review past litigation records, identify potential liabilities, and
assess the target company's litigation history.

Pending Disputes
2 Identify any pending legal disputes, assess their potential
impact, and evaluate settlement options.

Contingent Liabilities
3 Assess potential future liabilities arising from existing
contracts, regulatory issues, or other legal matters.
Employment and HR
Considerations
Employee Contracts Compensation and
Review employment contracts, Benefits
identify any potential liabilities, Analyze compensation and
and assess compliance with benefits packages, identify
labor laws. potential risks, and evaluate
employee satisfaction.

Employee Relations
Assess employee relations, identify any potential labor disputes, and
evaluate the company's HR practices.
Environmental and Real
Estate Matters
1 Environmental Compliance
Assess compliance with environmental regulations, including
waste disposal, emissions, and land use.

2 Property Ownership
Review property deeds, identify any encumbrances or liens,
and evaluate property value.

3 Environmental Risks
Identify potential environmental risks, such as contamination
or liability from past activities.
Reporting and
Recommendations
Based on our analysis, we will provide a comprehensive report summarizing
our findings, identifying any potential risks or liabilities, and offering
recommendations for mitigating these issues. This report will serve as a
valuable resource for decision-making and negotiations.

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