The Weight of Responsibility

Lawyering

A peer once told me that our work is stressful because it requires us to be right all the time. The cost of getting things wrong is high.

The work we do doesn’t save lives, but it does have an impact on others’ livelihoods.

We assist corporations with buying and selling businesses and raising funds through corporate exercises. We also advise on regulatory issues for corporate transactions.

At the heart of every corporation are its employees, suppliers, and customers. When we conduct due diligence for corporate transactions, we identify areas of non-compliance and advise on rectifying these issues.

Some rectifications can be costly, some may require changes to how businesses are run, and some can affect the livelihoods of those involved.

Our advice is not given lightly. It’s not just another file or transaction. Each advice we make is carefully considered to ensure the best possible outcome for everyone involved.

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This post first posted on LinkedIn on 30 July 2024.

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