Welcome to another episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast!

In this episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business podcast, Corporate Partner Will Pearce is joined by Tech and Commercial Partner Tim Astley to discuss the topic of due diligence in the commercial and tech space.

Key discussion points include:

• Mitigating risks and uncovering potential issues: How due diligence plays a pivotal role in protecting businesses by identifying risks before they escalate.
• Technology-specific due diligence: The unique considerations when dealing with technology contracts and transactions, and why having tech specialists on board is essential.
• Commercial contracts: What to look for in customer and supplier contracts, and how tech contracts differ.
• Data protection in contracts: How data protection works in practice, what the risks are if it’s overlooked, and the implications of a breach.
• Red flags in due diligence: Identifying early warning signs and understanding when to explore contract details further to avoid potential pitfalls.
• Practical steps: Practical steps you can do to prepare for a sale.

Tune in to gain valuable insights into how due diligence protects companies in the tech and commercial landscape, and practical steps to ensure your business is fully prepared for both sale and purchase.