Counterparty Due Diligence Checklist for Mergers, Partnerships, and Large Contracts
Every merger, joint venture, or high-value contract begins with a simple but high-stakes question: who exactly are you dealing with? A counterparty that looks financially sound on paper can still carry hidden liabilities — undisclosed litigation, shell-company ownership structures, regulatory violations, or a payment history riddled with defaults. Once a deal is signed, these problems...