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M&A People Due Diligence

People-related risks can have a major impact on the success of a merger or acquisition. Refine Consulting provides focused HR due diligence support to help organisations identify workforce liabilities, employment risks and key people considerations before, during and after a transaction.

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Clear Insight Into Workforce Risk

Effective people due diligence goes beyond reviewing contracts and policies. We help you understand the wider workforce picture, highlighting potential risks, hidden liabilities and practical issues that could affect integration, cost or business continuity.

Our support can include:

  • Review of employment contracts and workforce documentation

  • Identification of employee-related liabilities and risks

  • Analysis of redundancy, restructuring and consultation exposure

  • TUPE and workforce transfer considerations

  • Review of employee relations issues and ongoing disputes

  • Assessment of union and collective consultation arrangements

  • Identification of key person and retention risks

  • Review of organisational structure and workforce costs

  • Support with post-acquisition integration planning

  • Practical recommendations for managing identified risks

Whether you are acquiring, selling or merging a business, Refine Consulting provides clear, commercially focused insight to help you make informed decisions and prepare for the people challenges that may follow.

Need Clarity Before a Transaction?

Get a clearer view of the workforce risks, liabilities and people considerations that could affect your deal. Refine Consulting provides practical due diligence support to help you move forward with greater confidence.

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