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When a lawyer writes a due diligence finding, the instinct is to be cautious. Rate the risk high, recommend a specific indemnity, flag…
Jorrit Willaert
Co-Founder & CEO Jurimesh | LegalTech | M&A | Due Diligence | Computer Scientist
When a lawyer writes a due diligence finding, the instinct is to be cautious. Rate the risk high, recommend a specific indemnity, flag everything.
On an insured deal, that instinct can backfire. An overly conservative rating signals to the underwriter that you are not comfortable with the risk, so they are not either, and it gets excluded. The caution meant to protect the buyer is what removes their cover.
The opposite also holds. A report that openly says three contracts were missing from the data room is more insurable than one that quietly claims everything checked out. Underwriters trust reports that show their limits.
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