Due diligence checklist to convert preference into equity shares
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Essential Due Diligence Checklist for converting preference shares into equity

This article provides readers with a comprehensive guide to conducting legal due diligence before the conversion of preference shares into equity shares. Building on my previous article about procedural steps, this piece offers practical scenarios, detailed checklists, and expert advice drawn from experience to help you navigate complex conversions under the Companies Act, 2013.
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Cracking the Code: Legal due diligence for private company acquisitions (Part 2)

In this second part of our two-article series, I continue exploring the process of conducting legal due diligence for private company acquisitions. While Part 1 covered corporate structure and operations, this article delves into regulatory compliance, asset verification and risk assessment. This comprehensive guide will help legal professionals identify and address potential risks that could otherwise derail transactions.
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Cracking the code: Legal Due Diligence for private company acquisitions (Part 1)

In this first of two articles, you will learn how to conduct thorough due diligence for private company acquisitions. This article examines Corporate Structure and Operations, covering the target company's constitutional framework, ownership structure, material contracts, and employment relationships. These practical insights will equip lawyers with the methodology to analyse internal company structure and key operational relationships, enabling comprehensive assessment and advice to clients during acquisition transactions.