The Power of Pre-acquisition Due Diligence with Mike Huneke

07/11/2022 27 min Episodio 15
The Power of Pre-acquisition Due Diligence with Mike Huneke

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Episode Synopsis

Mike Huneke is a partner in the firm’s Washington office. Among other things, Mike advises clients on navigating and resolving multi-jurisdictional criminal or Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) anti-corruption investigations. He assists companies subject to post-resolution monitorships or other commitments and designs and executes risk-based strategies for due diligence on third parties.
Key areas we discuss in this podcast:

The commentary on mergers in the FCPA space is largely around post-acquisition.

The reason for pre-acquisition due diligence.

Questions a potential acquirer should ask before buying a business.

Even if they don't have a program for some voluntary due diligence, sellers with nothing to hide shouldn’t be scared of buyers asking questions.

In advance of a sale, ensure you have clear records of tax considerations and that they are ready to be shared.

The basic mandates from the DOJ around post-closing.

 
Resources
Hughes Hubbard & Reed website 
Mike Huneke
Anti-Corruption Due Diligence Can Help Buyers, Sellers, and Their Advisers to Facilitate Acquisitions

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