Strategic Legal Audits for M&A, Cross-Border Investments & Corporate Acquisitions
In any merger, acquisition, or investment deal, legal due diligence is a critical step that protects your interests, reveals risk, and informs valuation. At Borderless Lawyers, we provide robust, multi-jurisdictional due diligence services designed for corporate buyers, investors, and strategic acquirers operating across Spain, Portugal, Greece, the USA, China, South Africa, and key offshore jurisdictions.
Our legal team collaborates with financial, tax, and commercial advisors to deliver a clear legal picture—so you can move forward with confidence, or walk away with certainty.
✅ What We Offer: Legal Due Diligence for M&A & Investments
📂 Target Entity Legal Review
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Review of articles of association, corporate records, and board minutes
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Shareholder agreements, cap table accuracy, and director authority
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Evaluation of ownership structures, group companies, and subsidiaries
⚖️ Contractual & Regulatory Risk
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Analysis of material contracts: customer, supplier, employment, IP, leases, etc.
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Regulatory compliance and licensing checks based on sector and geography
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Review of ongoing litigation, claims, and regulatory exposure
📜 Employment & Tax Compliance
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Audit of employment contracts, terminations, benefits, and labor law exposure
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Review of tax registrations, filings, and liabilities across jurisdictions
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Identification of red flags related to unpaid taxes or social security
🛡️ IP, Technology & Data Protection
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Ownership and registration of trademarks, patents, and proprietary software
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Licensing and SaaS agreements, including restrictions and exclusivities
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GDPR, cybersecurity policies, and data protection risk
🌍 Jurisdictions We Cover
🇪🇸 Spain – Legal DD for Spanish SLs and SA companies, real estate, and regulatory matters
🇵🇹 Portugal – Corporate, labor, and real estate DD for M&A and property deals
🇬🇷 Greece – Corporate structure and compliance review for Greek-based targets
🇺🇸 USA – Legal audits for Delaware and multi-state entities, IP and labor law risks
🇨🇳 China – WFOE and joint venture audits, regulatory risks, and contract enforceability
🇿🇦 South Africa – BEE compliance, labor, and regulatory DD
🏝️ Offshore – Ownership verification, nominee structures, and substance compliance in BVI, Cayman, and others
🛠 How We Work
🔍 1. Scope Definition
We identify deal size, industry, and jurisdictions to tailor the DD checklist.
📄 2. Document Review & Analysis
We conduct structured reviews of contracts, filings, and legal documentation.
📢 3. Reporting & Red Flag Summary
We provide a clear legal risk report with deal-killer issues, negotiation points, and post-close risks.
🤝 4. Transaction Support
We assist in SPA drafting, warranties, disclosures, and integration planning.
👥 Who We Help
🏢 Corporate buyers and strategic acquirers
💼 Private equity firms and venture capital funds
🏛️ Family offices and HNWIs investing cross-border
📊 Startups preparing for acquisition or investment
⚖️ Legal teams needing local legal intelligence
✅ Why Choose Borderless Lawyers?
🌐 Cross-border due diligence experts with local counsel integration
📜 End-to-end M&A legal support from screening to closing
⚖️ Risk-focused, commercially driven reporting for fast-moving deals
🧠 Multilingual teams with deep sector knowledge
🔒 Discreet, secure, and collaborative with your advisors
📞 Need Legal Clarity Before Your Next Deal?
Whether you’re investing in a European startup, acquiring an offshore holding company, or closing a cross-border joint venture—Borderless Lawyers delivers due diligence that protects your position and powers smart decisions.