When it helps
Before the deal terms are final
Due diligence helps verify whether the financial picture, tax history and accounting records of a target company support the proposed price, warranties and transaction structure.
Transaction risk review in Russia
Due Diligence before acquisition or investment in Russia
Financial, tax and accounting review before buying a company, entering a partnership, investing or restructuring a Russian business.
30+years of professional practice
5000+clients served
TOP-25in the Expert RA ranking
Practical focus
Facts for negotiations
We focus on risks that may change the decision: hidden liabilities, weak documents, tax exposure, unusual revenue or expenses, debt, working capital and unreliable accounting data.
Scope
What we usually review
The scope can be a quick red flags review or a deeper financial, tax and accounting due diligence project.
- Financial statements, revenue quality, expenses, debt and working capital.
- Tax exposure, VAT, profit tax, historic disputes and weak tax positions.
- Accounting records, primary documents, contracts and transaction support.
- Red flags that may affect price, warranties, deal structure or go/no-go decision.
Typical situations
Acquisition of a Russian company, minority investment, joint venture, management buyout, group restructuring, partnership check or pre-negotiation red flags review.
Output
What you receive after the review
Red flags summary
Critical findings that may affect the transaction, valuation, warranties or negotiation position.
Financial and tax risk view
A structured picture of financial, tax and accounting exposure before the transaction is completed.
Decision-ready report
Findings presented for owners, investors and management, with practical implications for the deal.
Process
How the review starts
Deal context
You explain the target, deal stage, deadline and key concerns.
Scope and documents
We agree on the review scope and request the financial, tax and accounting documents needed for the work.
Risk analysis
We review documents, identify red flags and clarify missing information.
Report
You receive findings for the investment decision and negotiation position.
Questions
FAQ
Can due diligence be limited to red flags only?
Yes. A red flags review is useful at an early stage when you need to quickly identify critical risks before deeper analysis or negotiations.
Do you review both financial and tax risks?
Yes. The scope can include financial statements, tax exposure, accounting records, contracts and supporting documents.
Can the review be performed remotely?
Yes, if the target company provides electronic access to the required documents and accounting data. The exact process depends on the deal timeline and document availability.
Next step
Need to check a Russian business before a deal?
Send a short request. We will clarify the scope, documents and practical next steps.