due-diligence-report
Produces U.S. corporate/M&A due diligence reports summarizing legal risks across corporate records, contracts, liabilities, regulatory compliance, and IP. Use when drafting a diligence report, red flags memo, or legal risk summary for acquisitions, asset purchases, minority investments, or financing. Trigger keywords: due diligence, diligence report, red flags, M&A, acquisition, target review, HSR, CFIUS, reps and warranties, indemnity.
Best use case
due-diligence-report is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Produces U.S. corporate/M&A due diligence reports summarizing legal risks across corporate records, contracts, liabilities, regulatory compliance, and IP. Use when drafting a diligence report, red flags memo, or legal risk summary for acquisitions, asset purchases, minority investments, or financing. Trigger keywords: due diligence, diligence report, red flags, M&A, acquisition, target review, HSR, CFIUS, reps and warranties, indemnity.
Teams using due-diligence-report should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/due-diligence-report/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How due-diligence-report Compares
| Feature / Agent | due-diligence-report | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Produces U.S. corporate/M&A due diligence reports summarizing legal risks across corporate records, contracts, liabilities, regulatory compliance, and IP. Use when drafting a diligence report, red flags memo, or legal risk summary for acquisitions, asset purchases, minority investments, or financing. Trigger keywords: due diligence, diligence report, red flags, M&A, acquisition, target review, HSR, CFIUS, reps and warranties, indemnity.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Due Diligence Report Deliver a structured legal risk report that supports deal decisions and negotiation strategy. ## Prerequisites 1. **Transaction overview** — structure, parties, valuation, timeline, governing law, closing conditions. 2. **Data room index** — document list with dates, versions, and confidentiality labels. 3. **Diligence scope** — materiality thresholds (revenue %, dollar threshold, key customers). 4. **Deal sensitivities** — regulatory approvals, IP dependencies, key contracts, employee retention. 5. **Prior work product** — existing diligence memos or red-flag lists, if any. ## Output Structure / Process ### 1) Report Sections 1. Executive summary — top 5–10 risks, required approvals, open items. 2. Risk rating framework. 3. Findings matrix (issue-level table). 4. Area analyses: Corporate/Cap Table, Material Contracts, Litigation/Claims, Regulatory/Compliance, IP/Technology, Employment/Benefits, Real Estate/Leases, Taxes, Data Privacy/Cybersecurity, Environmental, Insurance, Other as applicable. 5. Open items and follow-up requests. 6. Deal protections and drafting recommendations. ### 2) Risk Ratings | Rating | Definition | Deal Impact | |---|---|---| | Critical | Likely deal-breaker or closing condition | Resolve pre-close or terminate | | Significant | Material value/operations impact | Address with price, reps, indemnity, escrow | | Moderate | Manageable risk | Address with covenants or post-close plan | | Minor | Low impact | Note for awareness | ### 3) Findings Matrix Template | Area | Issue | Source (Doc/§/Date) | Risk | Exposure/Impact | Recommendation | Proposed Deal Protection | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ### 4) Area Checklist | Area | Required Checks | |---|---| | Corporate/Cap Table | Formation docs; charter/bylaws; equity issuances; options/RSUs; board/stockholder approvals; subsidiaries; liens | | Material Contracts | Change-of-control; assignment; exclusivity; MFN; termination; renewals; pricing; SLAs; non-compete; key customer/supplier concentration | | Litigation/Claims | Pending/threatened claims; settlements; subpoenas; arbitration; investigations | | Regulatory/Compliance | Licenses/permits; sanctions/export; antitrust/HSR; CFIUS; industry regulators; SEC/FINRA if applicable | | IP/Technology | Chain of title; employee/contractor assignment; OSS compliance; licenses in/out; infringement claims; domains | | Employment/Benefits | Key employee agreements; non-solicit; wage/hour claims; benefits plans; 401(k); union matters | | Taxes | Returns; audits; NOLs; sales/use tax; transfer pricing; tax sharing agreements | | Privacy/Cybersecurity | Privacy policies; DPAs; breach history; security audits; data localization; HIPAA/GLBA/FERPA if applicable | | Real Estate | Leases; environmental reports; zoning; landlord consent | | Environmental | Permits; contamination; remediation obligations; indemnities | | Insurance | Coverage types; exclusions; claims history; tail coverage | ### 5) Executive Summary Template ```text Executive Summary - Critical risks: [Issue | Impact | Required action] - Significant risks: [Issue | Impact | Proposed deal protection] - Required approvals: [HSR/CFIUS/Industry/Other] - Open items: [Missing docs or confirmations] ``` ### 6) Deal Protections Mapping | Risk Type | Drafting Lever | |---|---| | Known liability | Specific indemnity; escrow; special rep | | Compliance gap | Pre-close covenant; condition to close | | Contract consent | Closing condition; bring-down | | IP ownership gap | Assignment; rep; escrow holdback | | Litigation exposure | Litigation rep; cap; survival term | ### 7) Citation Format - Quote only material clauses; cite as `DocName §X (Date)`. - Flag missing or inconsistent documents in the open items section. ## Guidelines - Maintain neutral, risk-focused tone; avoid advocacy. - Tie each issue to evidence and transaction impact. - Use `[VERIFY]` for any legal citation or regulatory threshold not confirmed. - Assume U.S. transaction unless specified; call out non-U.S. jurisdictions explicitly. - Separate factual findings from recommendations. - Do not invent documents or confirm approvals without evidence.
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