Due Diligence

• Introduction, Nature, Need and its Significance
• Objectives, Scope and Types of Due Diligence
• Process of Due Diligence
• Concept of Data Room in Due Diligence
• Due Diligence vs. Audit
Issue of Securities
• Introduction and Regulatory Framework
• Pre and Post Issue Due Diligence – IPO/FPO
• Due Diligence – Preferential Issues of Listed and Unlisted Companies
• Employee Stock Option, Bonus Issue, Rights Issue, Debt Issues
• Issue of Securities by SMEs
• Role of Company Secretary in Issue of Securities

• Introduction; Broad Regulatory Framework; Parties, Approvals, Documentation and Process
• Issue of ADRs, GDRs, IDRs and FCCBs
Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Due Diligence
• Introduction
• Stages of M&A Due Diligence
• Data Room Management
• Business, Financial, Legal and Corporate Governance Due Diligence
• HR and Cultural Due Diligence
• Impact of Due Diligence on Valuation
• Takeovers and Acquisitions Due Diligence

• Introduction
• Need for Competition Compliance Programme
• Mergers & Acquisitions and Competition Law Aspects
• Reasons for Due Diligence of Competition Law Aspects
• Process of Due Diligence of Competition Law Aspects
• Due Diligence of Various Agreements
• Some Common Anti Competitive Practices
• Due Diligence on Abuse of Dominance
• Due Diligence Checklist for Compliance with Competition Act 2002
• Checklist for Anti Competitive Agreements/Abuse of Dominant Position/Regulation of Combinations

• Introduction
• Objectives, Scope, Need and Process
• General Documents/Aspects to be covered
• Possible Hurdles in Carrying out a Legal Due Diligence and Remedial Actions
Due Diligence for Banks
• Introduction
• Need for Due Diligence for Banks
• Process of Due Diligence for Banks
• Due Diligence Report to Banks

• Introduction
• Need for Environmental Due Diligence
• Process involved in Environmental Due Diligence
• Regulatory Framework relating to Environment
• Check List on Major Regulatory Compliances
• Environmental Guidelines for Industries by Ministry of Environment
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Environmental Management Plan
• Preparation of Risk Analysis Matrix
• Identification of Potential Issues
• Impact Analysis
• Suggestions and Mitigation Measures