Real Estate Due Diligence in M&A: Timing, Key Considerations Based on Deal Structure, Pitfalls to Avoid

This CLE webinar will examine the importance of performing real estate due diligence in M&A transactions. The panel will address how M&A deal structures may impact the due diligence process, discuss key due diligence considerations—including review of the property's financial performance and tax implications, environmental and other regulatory compliance assessments, and title review—and offer best practices for engaging in the due diligence process.

Real estate due diligence should be a significant part of any M&A transaction to identify potential risks, liabilities, and opportunities associated with the real estate assets owned or used by the company being acquired. Whether owned or leased, real estate assets can add a layer of complexity to the deal. Therefore, the real estate component of an M&A transaction should be addressed in the early stages of the transaction. 

The due diligence process may vary depending on the deal structure—whether an asset purchase, stock purchase, or merger—and whether the real property in question is owned or leased. Due diligence should include, among other things, review of the property's financial performance and tax implications, environmental and other regulatory compliance assessments, evaluation of the real estate asset's quality and condition, and title review to ensure the seller has clear title to the property.

Listen as our expert panel examines the importance of real estate due diligence in M&A transactions. The panel will address how deal structures may impact the due diligence process, discuss key due diligence considerations, and offer best practices for engaging in the due diligence process.