Use case
Professional Services transaction or investment diligence
Download the CSV, open it in Excel or Google Sheets, customise the rows, then upload the finished index to Data Room Builder. The columns are intentionally simple: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Notes.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Clients | 01.01 Engagements | — | Top clients, terms, concentration, WIP |
| 02 People | 02.01 Fee earners | — | Utilisation, billing rates, lock-ins |
| 03 Partners | 03.01 Equity and exits | — | Partnership deed, retirement liabilities |
| 04 Pipeline | 04.01 Proposals | — | Win rates and framework positions |
| 05 Risk | 05.01 PI and claims | — | Professional indemnity, claims history |
| 06 Compliance | 06.01 Regulatory | — | Professional body requirements, CPD, licences |
| 07 Contracts | 07.01 Standard terms | — | Engagement letters, liability caps |
Implementation tips
- Start from this sector pack, then merge the standard M&A folders your process needs.
- Fee-earner utilisation and lock-in terms are the asset — people files lead this pack.
- Number folders to mirror the buyer request list so tracing stays one-to-one.
FAQs
What is diligenced hardest in services firms?
Client concentration and fee-earner retention — revenue walks out the door in both cases.
How are partner exits handled in the room?
Partnership deed and any retirement/annuity obligations go in a restricted partner folder.