IBL
Italian acquisition support

Know the company behind the investment before you commit.

We conduct company due diligence for acquisitions, investments and business transfers in Italy, giving buyers a clear view of legal, tax, financial and operational exposure before they proceed.

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Company Due Diligence

Due diligence turns information into an informed investment decision

A company review examines the target’s position so that a buyer can assess value, identify liabilities and decide whether to proceed, renegotiate or protect the transaction. The scope can range from an initial corporate check-up to a comprehensive review of the business.

A review scaled to the transaction

01

Initial corporate review

We verify corporate bodies and authority, review Chamber of Commerce, cadastral and public-register records, and carry out a preliminary financial-statement review.

02

Legal, tax and accounting review

We examine corporate documentation, tax and accounting matters, capitalisation, and material relationships with employees, suppliers, shareholders and banks.

03

Comprehensive acquisition review

For a corporate acquisition, we assess contracts, core business operations, financial statements, fixed assets, inventories and the issues most likely to affect value or closing.

From review scope to a usable report

01

Set the scope

We align the review with the proposed purchase, investment, financing, timeline and risk appetite.

02

Collect and verify

We organise the data room, public-record checks and management requests around the issues that affect the transaction.

03

Assess exposure

We identify liabilities, gaps and red flags across legal, accounting, tax, administrative, environmental and financial areas.

04

Support the decision

Our report highlights positive and negative findings and supports the decision to proceed, renegotiate, seek protections or pause.

Information to prepare

  • The proposed transaction structure and target timeline
  • Available corporate, financial and tax records
  • The target’s material contracts, assets, employees and financing
  • Known disputes, permits, compliance issues or change-of-control terms
  • The buyer’s priority risks and decision criteria

Questions about company due diligence

When is comprehensive due diligence appropriate?

It is typically appropriate for an acquisition or substantial investment where the buyer needs a detailed understanding of the company, its contracts, assets, accounts and business risks.

Can the review include tax and accounting matters?

Yes. The scope can cover legal, accounting, tax, administrative, environmental and financial aspects, coordinated with the relevant advisers where needed.

What does the final report help us decide?

It identifies positive and negative findings so the buyer can assess whether to proceed, revise price or terms, require protections, or investigate an issue further.

Make the Italian investment decision with the facts in view.

Tell us about the target, transaction structure, timetable and the risks that matter most. We will define a due-diligence scope that produces practical findings for your decision.

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