Due Diligence in 2026: From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs

Investment Management due diligence is evolving but many firms are still held back by slow, fragmented processes and outdated workflows.In this episode of The Legal Zeidgeist, Kate Horgan is joined by Mathilde Stich, Head of Due Diligence at Zeidler Group, to explore how due diligence is changing in 2026 and where it still falls short.They unpack where processes most commonly break down, the inefficiencies that continue to slow firms down, and how technology, particularly AI, has started to make a real impact, from intelligent autofill to smarter data reuse.But it’s not all about automation. Mathilde and Kate also discuss why human judgment remains critical, especially when it comes to risk assessment and decision-making.Looking ahead, Mathilde explains how firms can move from bottlenecks to breakthroughs, building due diligence processes that are not only faster, but more flexible, more consistent, and ultimately more effective at managing risk.