Due Diligence - Legal and Litigations
Due Diligence Documents for Legal Matters of the Company
By
AnyDB
The Legal and Litigations template is a specialized due diligence checklist focused on gathering and evaluating all legal matters and potential litigation risks for a company. It provides legal and operations teams with a structured way to document, prioritize, and track issues that could affect regulatory, legal, or financial outcomes—especially in the context of mergers, acquisitions, or investment readiness.
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Description
This template consists of a list of legal due diligence items that need to be reviewed, including litigation history, disputes, regulatory communications, compliance documentation, and legal correspondence. Each item can be assigned a priority level and status, with the ability to attach relevant files and record comments or findings.
Built-in formatting visually flags items based on urgency and completion status, offering a clear snapshot of readiness across all categories.
Key Data Stored
- Company Name
- Checklist Items – Includes lawsuits, claims, compliance inquiries, warranty disputes, judgments, product recalls, and more
- Priority Levels – Classify each item as High, Medium, or Low importance
- Completion Status – Tracks the review progress (e.g., Completed, Incomplete, Not Applicable)
- File Attachments – Uploads of legal documents, correspondence, and supporting files
- Reviewer Notes – Internal notes or summaries for each item
- Completion Summary – Displays overall completion percentage for the checklist
Business Use Cases
- Legal Due Diligence in M&A: Ensures a company discloses all legal liabilities and risks during acquisition processes
- Litigation Risk Review: Helps general counsel and legal teams identify areas of potential exposure or legal conflict
- Audit and Compliance Prep: Useful in organizing regulatory communication and documentation ahead of external reviews
- VC or PE Investment Readiness: Assists startups in preparing legal data rooms with comprehensive documentation
Why This Template is Powerful
- Complete Legal Coverage: Addresses everything from lawsuits to export claims and regulatory filings
- Color-Coded Prioritization: Easy-to-scan layout that highlights urgent items for faster decision-making
- Secure File Collection: Centralizes sensitive legal documents in a structured, traceable format
- Built for Collaboration: Legal, finance, and executive teams can work from a single, unified checklist
- Due Diligence Ready: Streamlines documentation efforts for faster, smoother investor or buyer diligence reviews