The Power of Pre-acquisition Due Diligence with Mike Huneke

Mike Huneke is a partner in the firm’s Washington office. Among other things, Mike advises clients on navigating and resolving multi-jurisdictional criminal or Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) anti-corruption investigations. He assists companies subject to post-resolution monitorships or other commitments and designs and executes risk-based strategies for due diligence on third parties. Key areas we discuss in this podcast: The commentary on mergers in the FCPA space is largely around post-acquisition. The reason for pre-acquisition due diligence. Questions a potential acquirer should ask before buying a business. Even if they don't have a program for some voluntary due diligence, sellers with nothing to hide shouldn’t be scared of buyers asking questions. In advance of a sale, ensure you have clear records of tax considerations and that they are ready to be shared. The basic mandates from the DOJ around post-closing.   Resources Hughes Hubbard & Reed website  Mike Huneke Anti-Corruption Due Diligence Can Help Buyers, Sellers, and Their Advisers to Facilitate Acquisitions