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Due Diligence and M&A
Professional services with the experience of more than 200 successful transactions.
Multidisciplinary team accustomed to being part of legal, economic and technical DD teams and with extensive knowledge of the real state, logistics, industrial and renewable sector and a proven experience of over 20 years in the world of M&A.
In EHS Techniques we have participated in more than 100 processes in the last 5 years auditing around 250 different sites both in Spain and abroad.
We accompany due diligence and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) processes with a rigorous, strategic and practical environmental approach. Our goal is to detect hidden risks, assess real impacts and help you make informed decisions that protect your investment and reputation.
What do we do in Due Diligence and M&A?
Our service covers the full spectrum of environmental due diligence for both sellers and buyers, ensuring that all relevant aspects are clearly identified and assessed.
In environmental due diligence we focus on identifying findings that may lead to the need for CapEx at the time of transition, as well as identifying future risks in relation to aspects such as soil contamination, presence of asbestos-containing materials, etc.
In social due diligence we identify significant stakeholders, analyze their perception of the project, their level of influence, and assess how these factors may affect the viability, acceptance and reputational risks of the business.
We offer our services in several languages (Spanish, Catalan, English and Portuguese), with native or highly competent professionals, and experience in different countries, always working with local partners.
Our main services
- Environmental Due Diligence Audits, Phase I
Preliminary inspection, documentary review, physical survey of the land or asset, initial environmental risk assessment. From undeveloped land to industrial complexes or portfolios with hundreds of sites, for the selling or buying party. - Execution of Phase II Environmental Due Diligence
More in-depth studies, which may include soil and groundwater sampling, asbestos inventory, aluminosis diagnosis, contamination analysis (chemical/physical factors), archeological or paleontological studies, noise assessment, etc. - Technical assistance in purchase or sale processes
Valuation of estimated future costs (environmental CapEx), estimation of necessary mitigations, regulatory obligations, possible environmental liabilities, reputational impact. We provide key information so that the purchase or sale decision is based on real data.
Critical approach and competitive advantages
At EHS Techniques we focus on what really matters:
- We identify environmental risks and critical findings that may compromise the value of the asset or generate hidden liabilities.
- We estimate future costs required to comply with regulations, remediation, permits, mitigations (CapEx).
- We evaluate the reputational and social impact, because the acceptance by communities, stakeholders and interest groups can directly affect the success of the project.
We have more than 1,000 transactions under our belt, which supports our experience. In addition, our ability to work in multiple languages and territories allows us to adapt to the local regulatory, cultural and social context effectively.
Benefits of relying on EHS Techniques
- Reduction of unexpected risks: avoid costly surprises after acquisition or investment.
- Transparency on future costs: know the environmental liabilities, remediation or compliance costs before closing deals.
- Reputational protection: minimize social conflicts, ensure social license, anticipate public opposition.
- Better decision making: with an accurate diagnosis, you will be able to decide whether to go ahead, negotiate better terms, adjust the price or implement mitigation actions.
- Legal and regulatory compliance: we ensure compliance with all locally applicable environmental, national or international legal requirements, reducing the risk of sanctions, litigation or shutdowns.
If you are involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale process, we invite you to contact EHS Techniques. Our team is ready to provide you with the comprehensive, clear and reliable analysis you need to protect your investment, reputation and future.
Due Diligence & MA – Frequently Asked Questions
It is a process of assessing risks that can generate costs, in order to minimize them, or the assumption of civil or even criminal liabilities. Identifying these risks allows the necessary actions to be taken to eliminate or minimize them, which translates into savings in the future or the avoidance of legal proceedings.
This is done based on a review of information provided by the owner or operator of the audited site, a search for other information from public sources, and visits to the assets, during which a direct reconnaissance of the site is made and interviews are held with the owner or operator of each site.
There is a documentary review, usually through what is usually called a VDR (“virtual data room”). After that, requests for additional documentation are sent, a site visit is made, and parts of unavailable information are identified.
When all the information is available (or it is found that no more can be obtained), a report is prepared detailing the findings and providing possible solutions or improvements, with a cost estimate for their implementation.
Based on the direct experience of our auditors, or by consulting specialists in very specific areas. We always try to give the best possible estimate of costs, so that clients can make decisions based on data adjusted to reality.
ASTM E-1527, which is focused on the identification of findings related to soil contamination, is often used. However, EHS Techniques has its own questionnaires and checklists adapted to different activities (from greenfield sites to complex industries, including real estate activities, logistics warehouses, etc.).
Luis Molinelli
luis.molinelli@ehstechniques.com
Victor Del Coso
victor.delcoso@ehstechniques.com
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