The Due Diligence and M&A Legal Advisory Service provided by PANETTA Consulting Group is designed to support companies and investors throughout the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process, delivering in-depth analysis and optimal management of legal, financial, and reputational risks. In today’s competitive and heavily regulated environment, thorough due diligence is essential for informed decision-making and successful deal execution.

PANETTA’s team, also working in cooperation with other law firms and consulting firms, is composed of lawyers and subject-matter experts who offer specialized and customized legal services, with particular emphasis on personal data protection and information security, fully addressing these aspects for any party engaging in an M&A transaction.

Key areas of advisory include:

• Legal Due Diligence: PANETTA Consulting Group performs comprehensive legal assessments of the transaction, reviewing contracts, licenses, intellectual property, ongoing litigation, and regulatory compliance of the target company—with a particular focus on data protection and cybersecurity. This process identifies and evaluates potential risks that could affect the value of the deal, providing a clear and detailed basis for strategic decisions.
• Support throughout all phases of the M&A process: PANETTA assists companies—as well as law firms and consulting firms—at every stage of a merger or acquisition, from initial negotiations to the closing of the transaction. Services include drafting gap analyses, reviewing relevant contracts and agreements, assisting in negotiations with counterparties, and managing interactions with regulatory authorities.
• Compliance management: The team ensures that the M&A transaction complies with all relevant local and international regulations, including antitrust, data protection, and competition law. This also includes handling regulatory notification and approval requirements.
• Risk assessment and mitigation: Through detailed due diligence, PANETTA identifies risks associated with the transaction and proposes effective solutions to mitigate them and protect the client’s interests. This allows for the transaction to be structured in a way that minimizes legal and financial risks while maximizing investment value.
• Post-acquisition integration: Following the closing of the deal, PANETTA supports clients in the post-merger integration phase, helping manage the legal and operational challenges of combining corporate entities. This includes regulatory compliance, corporate restructuring, and alignment of internal policies.

Engaging PANETTA Consulting Group for Due Diligence and M&A legal advisory means securing a strategic partner capable of guiding your business through the complex legal dimensions of mergers and acquisitions. Thanks to its detailed and proactive approach, PANETTA enables clients to execute safe, compliant, and value-driven transactions, minimizing risk and maximizing growth opportunities.