Document background
The Due Diligence Engagement Letter is a crucial document used when engaging professional services firms to conduct thorough investigations of business entities, transactions, or operations under Swiss law. It is typically employed in contexts such as mergers and acquisitions, investments, or major business decisions where detailed examination of a target company or project is required. The document sets out the framework for the investigation, including scope, methodology, timeframe, and deliverables, while ensuring compliance with Swiss regulatory requirements regarding professional services, data protection, and confidentiality. This engagement letter serves as the foundational agreement that governs the relationship between the investigating firm and the client, establishing clear expectations, responsibilities, and limitations of the engagement.
