Due diligence doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing process. Running diligence in clearly defined phases helps buyers manage risk, control costs, and maintain leverage throughout a transaction — especially in competitive deal environments. This session outlines a phased due diligence framework designed to help buyers identify red flags early, validate key assumptions before over-investing, and protect deal momentum from LOI through closing. Register: redacted Feb 9, redacted:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) What We’ll Cover Why a phased diligence approach reduces risk and protects buyer leverage Key diligence priorities before submitting an LOI What to validate immediately after signing an LOI How to scale diligence depth as deal certainty increases Common mistakes buyers make by over- or under-scoping diligence Using diligence findings to support pricing, structure, and negotiations Best practices for managing advisors and maintaining deal momentum This Session is a part of the 2025 Business Acquisition Webinar Series. Hosted by Patrick of O'Connell Advisory Group Connect with Patrick O'Connell: redacted About O'Connell Advisory Group: redacted