Regulatory Due Diligence

From CFIUS to FDA to Trade agencies and beyond, we have due diligence experience across government agencies.

• Assisted an international provider of automotive technology solutions in evaluating its potential regulatory exposure in the acquisition of a Canadian vehicle assembler, and advised on post-close regulatory obligations with respect to NHTSA and EPA as well as trade issues.
• Provided pre-acquisition counselling and due diligence to an auto parts manufacturer in its acquisition of assets of a company that was facing a massive product recall. Required close interaction with Congress, NHTSA, DOJ, CFIUS, government bodies worldwide and several other law firms.
• Represented several domestic and international companies in evaluating whether to acquire businesses with legacy asbestos liability.
• Led due diligence for a Chinese property developer considering a land acquisition on behalf of a US-based technology start-up company.
• Provided an international conglomerate with a review of NHTSA filing obligations related to the acquisition of an industrial manufacturer.
• Advised a pharmaceutical company on regulatory risks associated with possible acquisition of a drug manufacturing business.
• Provided a private equity firm due diligence support on FDA and USDA regulatory questions related to its proposed acquisition of a food inspection and related services provider.
• Advised an aviation industry client and its subsidiary on FAA regulatory issues relating to the acquisition of an air tour operator, from bankruptcy and subsequent restructuring and resumption of operations
• Conducted regulatory diligence for a venture capital firm in LBO of a national retail eye exam and eyewear chain. 
• Conducted regulatory diligence on proposed acquisition of engineering firm in the pharmaceutical and nuclear arenas.
• Worked with deal counsel to provide NHTSA regulatory due diligence for a client contemplating acquiring a company facing significant regulatory and litigation challenges due to a faulty safety product.
• Advised an automotive parts manufacturer on product safety and regulatory diligence matters for potential acquisition.
• Advised a footwear manufacturing company in FDA-related regulatory due diligence applicable to the acquisition of equity and IP assets held by orthotics developer and manufacturer.
• Assisted a pyrotechnic device manufacturer with an investigation of an explosion incident, employee injury and California OSHA investigations, and potential citations, negotiations and appeals.