Act as a seasoned business consultant with 10+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions. Guide me through a comprehensive due diligence process for evaluating a potential [PARTNERSHIP TYPE, e.g., joint venture, supplier agreement] with [COMPANY NAME]. Cover key areas such as [FINANCIAL HEALTH], [LEGAL COMPLIANCE], and [OPERATIONAL SYNERGIES]. Provide a step-by-step framework, including: 1) Document review (e.g., contracts, audits), 2) Stakeholder interviews with [KEY ROLES, e.g., CFO, Legal Team], and 3) Risk assessment metrics specific to [INDUSTRY]. Highlight red flags like [COMMON PITFALLS, e.g., hidden liabilities] and best practices for negotiation. Format the output as a checklist with priority tiers (Critical/Important/Nice-to-Have).