Labor Due Diligence in companies

WHAT IS DUE DILIGENCE AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Due diligence is a process of investigation aimed at obtaining relevant information about a company prior to the sale or purchase of a company.

The due diligence process is carried out to ensure that the commercial transaction is carried out correctly and safely, and to ensure that all parties involved in the transaction are well informed about the relevant aspects of the transaction, especially any hidden liabilities of the transaction.

Due diligence can range from researching the company's financial and operational history to reviewing the company's legal structure and financial documents. The due diligence process also involves a comprehensive assessment of the company's legal, financial and operational situation to ensure that the commercial transaction is risk-free.

EMPLOYMENT DUE DILIGENCE

We have accumulated enough experience as English speaking lawyers, on cases both in Barcelona and all over Spain, so as to be able to evaluate a company and its risks.

Among other areas we analize:

  • Official start up formalities in front of the authorities.
  • Review of contracts: 
    1. 1 Company administrator's contract
    1. 2 CEO's contract
    1. 3 Freelancers
    1. 4 Majority shareholder and his/her relationship with the company
    1.5 All workplace obligations
    1.6 Contractual clauses for employees
  • Possible benefits
  • Official training programs
  • Contractual suspension
  • Expectant rights
  • Disability percentage compliance
  • Immigration formalities.
  • Subcontrations
  • Employee transfers to other companies.
  • Payroll and salary concepts
  • Working calendar and timetable
  • Breaks
  • Overtime
  • Workers' representation and collective bargaining
  • Accidents at work
  • Insurance policies and coverage
  • Occupational risk prevention.
  • Collective agreements
  • Disputes and sanctions
  • Taxes
  • Professional categories
  • Labor liabilities

TAX DUE DILIGENCE

This involves assessing tax and accounting processes, checking company records, evaluating contracts and other legal documents, as well as verifying the company's financial and accounting information.

Our tax team performs tax audits to certify compliance with tax obligations.

CORPORATE DUE DILIGENCE

Due diligence also involves an assessment of the legal and regulatory status of the company, as well as the verification of the company's articles of association, shareholders' agreements, compliance with commercial obligations, and the company's ownership records.

Our corporate team conducts corporate audits to certify compliance with corporate obligations.