Listen "The Power of Pre-acquisition Due Diligence with Mike Huneke"
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
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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