The execution of a due diligence operation within the context of a transaction or a larger-scale special-purpose audit of another major business transaction can quickly become complex and time-consuming.
A substantive due diligence operation requires coordination between a number of experts whose specialisms will vary depending on the situation at hand. In the case of a company acquisition, this requires a formal project management setup.
In the case of a company disposal, management can become torn between conflicting priorities: day-to-day operations, which must not be allowed to suffer due to the planned transaction, and the time investment and discretion vital to the preparation of the buyer's due diligence. Here, too, an external project management setup can make things easier.
