All Things Investigations: Episode 15 – The Power of Pre-acquisition Due Diligence with Mike Huneke

 

Welcome to the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption and Internal Investigations Practice Group’s Podcast, All Things Investigations. In this podcast, host Tom Fox and returning guest Mike Huneke of the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group highlights some of the key legal issues in white-collar investigations, locally and internationally.

 

 

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

 

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