Legal Due Diligence
Legal due diligence — title to shares and assets, corporate records, material contracts, IP, licences, labour compliance and litigation.
- Estimate Cost
- ₹50,000 – ₹5,00,000
- Typical duration
- 21 days
Service overview
Comprehensive legal audit covering ownership structure, corporate governance records, material operational contracts, intellectual property rights, real estate property titles, labor law compliance, and detailed historical, pending, or threatened litigation.
Who needs it? / When is it needed?
Acquirers, investors, lenders, and joint venture partners prior to executing definitive agreements to identify legal liabilities and operational encumbrances.
What to expect from the WCP Professionals
In-depth review of corporate records, contract risk profiling, legal exposure quantification, background checks on key litigation, and evaluation of regulatory consents.
Key deliverables
Legal Due Diligence (LDD) Report, Red Flag Checklist, Material Contract Summary Schedule, Litigation Risk Assessment Sheet, and CP/CS (Conditions Precedent/Subsequent) Recommendations.
Standard turnaround time
3 to 4 weeks (depending on company age, legal complexity, and volume of contracts).
Government fees, timelines & key outcomes
No government fee for the review. Nominal charges apply for public-record searches, such as MCA document inspection, court-record and trademark searches, and land-record searches.
Key outcomes: a legal due diligence report that identifies risks, red flags and the warranties, indemnities and conditions the transaction documents should include.
Forms & filings involved
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- ROC search filings, litigation portal queries, trademark/patent office searches, and regulatory clearance verifications.
Documents required
- Constitutional documents (MOA/AOA, Certificate of Incorporation)
- Board & shareholder minutes
- Share register
- Material commercial contracts
- IP certificates
- Lease agreements
- Litigation files
- Regulatory licenses
What we need from you
Unrestricted access to the virtual data room, interaction with internal legal counsel/management, and a complete disclosure list of ongoing or past disputes.
Important conditions
Full disclosure of concealed or potential legal claims and timely submission of executed contract documents.
Additional information
Crucial for drafting Representations & Warranties, Indemnity obligations, and specific performance clauses in the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) or Asset Purchase Agreement (APA).
The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.
How it works
- 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
- 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
- 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
- 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
Frequently asked questions
What does legal due diligence review?
Corporate records and share title, material contracts, IP, licences, property, employment, regulatory compliance and litigation.
What are red flags in legal due diligence?
Defective share title, missing licences, change-of-control clauses, large disputes, IP not owned by the company and non-compliance with key laws.
How are legal findings used?
They shape warranties, indemnities, conditions precedent and the disclosure letter in the transaction documents.
Is a public-record search part of legal due diligence?
Yes — MCA records, court and tribunal databases, trademark and land records are searched alongside the data room.