Sellers prepare for a sale by preparing financials. The legal position gets examined only when the buyer's advisers start asking.
Missing registers, unassigned intellectual property, contracts without consents, undocumented shareholder loans and expired licences all surface at the point of maximum leverage for the buyer, and every one becomes a price adjustment.
Vendor Due Diligence and Sale Readiness Review
A seller-side review of the company's legal position across corporate records, contracts, employment, intellectual property, property and regulatory matters, with a remediation plan and, where useful, a report you can share with bidders.
Your Vision, Backed by the Right Legal Support
You build the business. We help you protect it.
Picture opening a data room already clean. Issues fixed, explanations prepared, and a process where the buyer finds nothing you had not already priced.
Who this service is for
This Is For You If…
Owners preparing a business for sale
Companies expecting an approach or running a process
Groups disposing of a division or subsidiary
Founders wanting to understand their position before negotiating
Get Started
What we will do for you
This is what we will do for you
<ul><li>Review corporate records, contracts, employment, IP, property and regulatory position</li><li>Identify what a buyer will raise and rank it by likely price impact</li><li>Fix what can be fixed and prepare explanations for what cannot</li><li>Assemble the data room and, where useful, a vendor report</li></ul>
What’s Included
What’s Included in our service for you
Full seller-side legal review
Findings ranked by likely price impact
Remediation of issues that can be fixed pre-sale
Data room assembly and organisation
Vendor due diligence report where a process requires one
Get Started
Why Choose Legal That Works?
Why Choose Us To Assist You?
Digital-first
No office visit required—review and sign online
Transparent fees
Fixed price, no billing surprises
Deep experience
Various contracts across industries
Accessible
Our client portal keeps you informed
Get Started
We've Helped
You Need To Act Now
Important: Limited Slots
Every issue a buyer discovers first becomes a discount. Every issue you fix first simply disappears.
Get Started
Nothing to Lose. Everything to Protect.
No Surprises. No Guesswork. Just Legal That Works.
Before anything starts, we speak with you to understand your business and make sure the service is the right fit. If it is not, we will say so upfront. No pressure. No wasted time. We only take on matters we are confident we can deliver with quality. That is why business owners trust us to get it right.
Get Started
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legal That Works?
Legal That Works is a digital-first legal service designed by ASCO LAW (Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co) specifically for business owners and founders. We help you structure, grow, and protect your business through practical legal solutions—delivered fast, in plain English & Bahasa Malaysia, and with no office visit required.
What if I’m not sure what legal service I need?
No problem. Most business owners aren’t legal experts! Just reach out. Our team will guide you to the right service or help you understand your options—without jargon or upselling.
How far ahead should this be done?
The more time before a process, the more can actually be fixed. Months rather than weeks.
Will a buyer accept our report?
Buyers usually still run their own diligence, but a vendor report speeds the process and controls the narrative.
What are the most common findings?
Registers out of date, IP not assigned, contracts lacking change of control consents, and undocumented shareholder loans.
Are your services affordable?
Our transparent fee structure means no billing surprises. Membership unlocks the best rates, but even one-off services are designed to be clear and competitive. You’ll always know what you pay.
Who will be helping me?
All our services are delivered by our licensed lawyers under the Malaysian Bar with proven experience across industries. You’ll work with a real legal team, not chatbots or generic customer support.
Is everything done online?
Yes. Our service is fully digital. You can consult, review documents, sign agreements, and access your files securely from anywhere. No office visit required unless you want to meet in person. No office visit is required. If you require us to attend at your office or outside meetings, additional charges will apply.
What’s the difference between One-Off Service and Membership?
(1) One-Off Service: Pay for what you need, when you need it. Perfect for single transactions or urgent matters (2) Membership: Subscribe for ongoing access, priority support, and special pricing. Membership means you get a legal partner who truly understands your business.
