Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions are some of the most significant events a corporation can experience, and although they can add tremendous value, they also are fraught with risk. Due diligence can be critical, and ELIJAH has a particular expertise in Cybersecurity M&A Due Diligence, an often overlooked aspect of whether to proceed with a new merger, acquisition, partner, or deal. Data security is integral to ensuring the integrity of every organization’s operations and reputation. Assessing cybersecurity risks can be as important in evaluating deal value and terms as more commonly investigated factors, such as the quality of earnings, customers, and employees. Cybersecurity M&A Due Diligence when performed properly can help minimize risk, reduce costs, and identify potential deal-breakers. ELIJAH is uniquely positioned to assist companies and their counsel with conducting cybersecurity due diligence.

ELIJAH also can bring to bear its 18 years of experience in digital forensics and electronic discovery solutions in a variety of other M&A contexts. For example, e-discovery can pose huge challenges in mergers and acquisitions. Whether facing daunting second requests from the federal government, or dealing with unexpected claims arising from M&A deals gone wrong, ELIJAH has the experience to handle the largest data collection, search, review, and production efforts, helping provide effective litigation support to efficiently assist in resolivng disputes.

Digital Forensic Mergers & Acquisitions Litigation

For nearly 20 years, ELIJAH has provided expert digital forensic services in mergers & acquisitions litigation matters. Our expert digital forensic services include:

Data Mapping and Identification
Preservation and Identification of Key Metadata
Forensic Imaging & Targeted Collections
Remote Imaging & Collections
Investigation of Operating System Data for File Usage and History
Searching and Review of Key Business Communication and Files
Recovery of Deleted Information
Authenticating Electronically Stored Information (ESI)
Analyzing ESI for Potential Alterations / Fabrication
Investigating Allegations of Evidence Spoliation
Digital Forensic Neutral Services
Expert Consulting
Expert Testimony

No Case is Too Big – or Too Small

ELIJAH has the scale to support the largest digital forensic and eDiscovery challenges in mergers & acquisitions litigation matters. We have an over 18-year track record of success in large-scale, bet-the-company disputes. When you need the highest level of responsiveness and expertise, our focused approach is second-to-none.

Although we routinely work on large disputes, many are under the mistaken impression that computer forensics and electronic discovery are not affordable in small cases, or that a more routine business dispute does not warrant digital forensic services. Nothing could be further from the truth. A targeted analysis of key devices often is quite reasonable, and can deliver a return on investment that delivers high value to attorneys and clients.

ELIJAH Delivers Efficient eDiscovery Solutions for Mergers & Acquisitions Litigation Counsel

ELIJAH leverages industry-leading electronic discovery tools help attorneys manage mountains of electronically stored information (ESI) and find the key evidence to identify recoverable assets and/or win their cases. For nearly twenty years, we have evolved efficient solutions to ESI challenges arising through the eDiscovery lifecycle, including:

ESI Identification & Collection
ESI Second Request Management
ESI Indexing & Filtering
OCR & De-Duplication
ESI Processing
Early Case Assessment
Data Analytics
Technology Assisted Review
Data Hosting
ESI Productions
eDiscovery Liaison Services
eNeutral Services
Expert Consulting
Expert Testimony

Why Mergers & Acquisitions Litigation Attorneys Choose ELIJAH

ELIJAH’s corporate culture is rooted in confidentiality, integrity, and expertise. The Silicon Review recognized that commitment in naming ELIJAH as one of the 50 most trustworthy companies in the United States. Over the years, ELIJAH has received numerous industry recognitions for its award-winning digital forensics, eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and information technology expertise.

Experienced. Responsive. Trusted. Wise. These are some of the most frequent adjectives clients use to describe ELIJAH.

Finally, longevity matters. We started providing expert digital forensic services four years before the iPhone was invented. We have seen competitors emerge, grow, acquire, divest, and collapse. Some hire huge sales forces, over-promise, and under-deliver, requiring never-ending investments in sales and marketing to find new prospects. ELIJAH has stood the test of time, growing and thriving based almost entirely on repeat business and client referrals. You can trust ELIJAH to deliver the highest levels of responsiveness, judgment, and expertise, because we would not still be here otherwise.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do You Really Have Extensive Mergers & Acquisitions Litigation Experience?

Absolutely! Our experienced digital forensic and eDiscovery team routinely works with mergers & acquisitions litigation counsel in a variety of roles, helping to maximize value for attorneys and clients. Our cybersecurity experts are also well-versed in providing cybersecurity M&A due diligence consulting services.

Where do you work?

ELIJAH has offices nationwide to support client needs. We also can perform almost all digital forensic services remotely, and eDiscovery inherently is a remote service. Geography rarely is an impediment to ELIJAH performing expert computer forensic and electronic discovery services in mergers & acquisitions matters.

You Mentioned Both Computer Forensics and Digital Forensics. Are they different?

Not really. Computer forensics is an older term for the profession. As the diversity of electronic storage devices and accounts grew, most have accepted digital forensics as a more inclusive, accurate term, but many use the two interchangeably.

Is ELIJAH Good at What it Does?

Absolutely, we wouldn’t have lasted for over 18 years otherwise! Our team has won numerous industry recognitions for best-in-class service offerings, and The Silicon Review named ELIJAH as one of the 50 most trustworthy companies in the United States. Our team has testified extensively in federal and state courts, and have a mile-long list of industry certifications and credentials.