Diligencing corruption risk in M&A
May 12, 2016
Conducting due diligence is critical to not only uncover the deal’s true value but the costs and liabilities that the acquirer will be burdened with. Here are the steps to mitigate these risks
Global economic growth, convenient travel and technological evolution has propelled cross-border M&A to new heights as companies look to expand and enter into new markets. And as more deals take place, governments around the world are stepping up to tighten commercial conduct regulations. In Europe alone, an estimated €990 billion is lost in the economy every year due to bribery activities. Global anti-corruption enforcement is at its peak, and it is unlikely to recede any time soon.
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