• Business & Tax

    Due Diligence

    When approaching a merger, acquisition or investment, a rigorous due diligence process is key to securing a successful outcome. It allows you to identify risks, verify compliance and ensure that every aspect of the deal aligns with your strategic and financial objectives.

    At Del Canto Chambers, we combine legal, tax and financial expertise with deep knowledge of the Spanish and European markets. Our due diligence process is designed not only to detect issues but also to deliver clear, actionable insights that protect value and strengthen negotiation positions.

A comprehensive and strategic due diligence approach

Extensive and expert due diligence, with full awareness of the local market and regulatory context, is essential to the success of any M&A transaction. Our team ensures that every strategic decision is informed, compliant and in your best interests.

We offer complete legal and tax support across all transactional aspects, including Spanish and EU M&A implications. Working closely with in-house legal teams, we guarantee that every deal is thoroughly assessed and any identified risks are clearly reported throughout the process.

Our comprehensive due diligence report, compliant with ISO 9001 standards, covers:

  • Corporate and governance
  • Sarbanes–Oxley and financial regulations
  • Financials and tax compliance
  • Intellectual property
  • Data protection and privacy laws
  • IT systems
  • Employment and property matters
  • Pending litigation, tax and regulatory inspections
  • Insurance and government regulations

Our due diligence process

Our dedicated team brings together project management professionals, corporate and tax lawyers, IP and data protection specialists, and HR and financial experts. Most are qualified in multiple jurisdictions and fluent in English, Spanish and Catalan.

Our process typically includes five key stages:

Understanding business objectives

Aligning our analysis with the client’s strategic and commercial goals.

Scoping and coordination

Creating a comprehensive document checklist and setting data room policies.

Review and analysis

Examining documents, identifying red flags, and conducting site visits or management interviews if required.

Interim reporting

Providing updates as findings may impact ongoing negotiations.

Final due diligence report

Summarising key issues, strengths and our recommendations, including:
○ Whether the business represents a sound investment
○ Whether additional information is required to make an informed recommendation
○ Whether the transaction should be reconsidered based on findings

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Successful due diligence projects

We have successfully conducted due diligence on corporate acquisitions, commercial portfolios and high-value property transactions in Spain, typically ranging between €150–400 million per deal, including: ● A media group listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange
● A SOCIMI (property holding company)
● A top football club in Spain’s La Liga under NYSE standards, in a $350 million transaction
● A $400 million acquisition of a Spanish electric car manufacturer, under US and Spanish regulatory frameworks
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How we can help

We assist clients in structuring and managing a wide range of transactions, including: ● Corporate mergers and acquisitions
● Private equity deals
● Drafting non-disclosure agreements
● Conducting due diligence
● Joint ventures
● Formation of special purpose entities and vehicles
Our team understands the complexities of international tax, commercial and regulatory law and examines every detail meticulously to ensure a secure and transparent process. A partner remains actively involved throughout the engagement, providing continuity, deep knowledge of your business and proactive guidance. This ensures a consistent service and a seamless experience from start to close.