A New Year Message from Herman, Henry & DominicAs we begin 2026, we continue to work in a world that is changing faster than ever. Economic conditions are shifting, technology is advancing, and legal environments are becoming more complex and less predictable.For law firms and businesses, this brings both opportunity and pressure. We are expected...Read More

To read or download the article, please click the following link. Sector-Asset-and-Specific-Focus-NotesDownload Sector / Asset-Specific Focus Notes — What to Zoom In On One of the most common weaknesses in buyer-side legal due diligence is that the team approaches every target with the same generic lens. The checklist may be long, technically correct, and even...Read More

To read or download the article, please click the following link. Phase-5-Confirmatory-DD-Closing-Discipline-and-Day-1-ReadinessDownload Legal Due Diligence in M&A (Buyer Side) – Phase 5 The Last Mile: Confirmatory DD, Closing Discipline, and Day-1 Readiness In the earlier phases of buyer-side legal due diligence, the work is largely analytical. Lawyers collect documents, analyse contracts, identify risks, and convert...Read More

To read or download the article, please click the following link. Phase-4-Turning-FindingsDownload Phase 4 in Buyer-Side Legal Due Diligence: Turning Findings into Deal Power By the time a team reaches Phase 4, the data room no longer feels like a mystery. Contracts have been read. Cap tables have been reconciled. Licenses have been mapped. Issues...Read More

To read or download the article, please click the following link. Phase-3-Where-Legal-Due-Diligence-Becomes-Deal-CraftDownload Phase 3: Deep-Dive Review — Where Legal Due Diligence Becomes Deal Craft In any buyer-side M&A, Phase 0 sets the machine, Phase 1 defines the thesis, Phase 2 brings in the information. But Phase 3 is where you actually earn your keep. It’s...Read More

To read or download the article, please click the following link. Founder-Risk-in-Startup-InvestmentsDownload Chapter: Founder Risk in Startup Investments Founder-centric due diligence, tailored reps and warranties, enforceable undertakings, and calibrated founder liability (with clause mechanics and negotiation playbook) 1. Why this topic deserves its own chapter In a conventional M&A or minority growth investment, the investor...Read More