Real Estate Due Diligence in M&A: Timing, Key Considerations Based on Deal Structure, Pitfalls to Avoid
Financial and Tax Implications; Environmental and Other Regulatory Compliance Assessments; Title Review; Property Condition
About the Course
Introduction
This CLE webinar will examine the importance of performing real estate due diligence in M&A transactions. The panel will address how M&A deal structures may impact the due diligence process, discuss key due diligence considerations—including review of the property's financial performance and tax implications, environmental and other regulatory compliance assessments, and title review—and offer best practices for engaging in the due diligence process.
Description
Real estate due diligence should be a significant part of any M&A transaction to identify potential risks, liabilities, and opportunities associated with the real estate assets owned or used by the company being acquired. Whether owned or leased, real estate assets can add a layer of complexity to the deal. Therefore, the real estate component of an M&A transaction should be addressed in the early stages of the transaction.
The due diligence process may vary depending on the deal structure—whether an asset purchase, stock purchase, or merger—and whether the real property in question is owned or leased. Due diligence should include, among other things, review of the property's financial performance and tax implications, environmental and other regulatory compliance assessments, evaluation of the real estate asset's quality and condition, and title review to ensure the seller has clear title to the property.
Listen as our expert panel examines the importance of real estate due diligence in M&A transactions. The panel will address how deal structures may impact the due diligence process, discuss key due diligence considerations, and offer best practices for engaging in the due diligence process.
Presented By
Mr. Meacham has experience representing public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions and commercial transactions, counseling clients with regard to general commercial and corporate law issues, and representing clients in connection with leasing, buying and selling commercial real estate. He is a frequent presenter on real estate issues related to mergers and acquisitions, among other topics.
Mr. Ringquist is a trusted legal advisor to business owners, developers, landowners, and financial institutions navigating complex real estate and business transactions across Texas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. With over 20 years of experience, he provides strategic counsel on land development, corporate transactions, land use, commercial real estate, commercial lending, entity structuring, and regulatory compliance—always focused on helping clients close deals, mitigate risk, and maximize long-term value. Mr. Ringquist’s real estate work spans from raw land acquisitions to complex, income-producing assets. He drafts and negotiates commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, restrictive covenants, escrow and development agreements, and creates entity structures such as corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and special purpose entities. He also advises on the formation of condominium associations, land use agreements, and surface-use contracts for renewable energy projects. Mr. Ringquist represents business clients in a wide range of industries, including ranches, agricultural businesses, restaurants and retail businesses operating across the U.S. His work includes corporate formation, real estate acquisition and leasing, zoning and land use approvals, and mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations. Mr. Ringquist’s lending practice includes representing both banks and borrowers in the negotiation and structuring of commercial and agricultural loan packages, title and collateral analysis, and loan workouts. He routinely handles the legal planning and drafting of private offerings of debt and equity securities, venture capital transactions, and investor agreements—especially in connection with real estate developments, hospitality concepts, and energy ventures. Mr. Ringquist’s background as GC to a billion-dollar construction materials company and leadership roles in financial services gives him a business-minded approach few lawyers offer—providing clients with insight, efficiency, and confidence at every step.
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
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Date + Time
- event
Thursday, July 2, 2026
- schedule
1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT
I. Introduction
II. Assessing the significance of the real estate to the deal
III. How the deal structure impacts the due diligence process
A. Asset purchase
B. Stock purchase/merger
IV. Due diligence evaluations
A. Financial/tax
B. Environmental/regulatory
C. Title/survey
D. Property condition
E. Others
V. Due diligence and the transaction agreement
A. Timing considerations
B. Addressing diligence findings
VI. Best practices
The panel will review these and other important issues:
- When should real estate due diligence be conducted during the M&A transaction? Why?
- How may the deal structure impact the due diligence process?
- What are key real estate due diligence considerations in an M&A transaction?
- What are possible complications and pitfalls to avoid?
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