An/Asso Sell Side Due Diligence - tips & what to expect?

In a PE Process, the first I've run with from the start, we've done things perhaps a strange way. 

We've ended up selecting a final bidder early as they've know the company for 10 years.

What can I expect from the DD phase, what will my work entail as a (highly-trusted) second year analyst who picks up asso slack more often than not when we're tight staffed. Deal is c.£300m

  • What can I expect to be doing?
  • What will my senior & junior peers be doing that i might have to pick up?
  • How can I prep myself/ prep to get ahead?

Please be as comprehensive as you've time for. Look forward to hearing what you have to offer!

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