Due Diligence

We deliver actionable due diligence investigations that provide clarity before you invest, partner, litigate, or expand. Our team verifies claims, uncovers hidden risks, and maps the reputational, financial, and legal exposures associated with people, entities, and transactions. The result: you can move forward with confidence—or walk away before costly mistakes.

• Mergers & acquisitions – Confirm the integrity of financials, management, and undisclosed liabilities.
• Private equity & venture capital – Vet founders, executives, and counterparties before committing capital.
• Strategic partnerships & joint ventures – Assess reputational risks, sanctions exposure, and hidden conflicts.
• Lender diligence – Identify undisclosed encumbrances, litigation, or insolvency indicators.
• High-value hiring – Confirm credentials and reputations of C-suite and board-level candidates.
• Global expansion – Evaluate local agents, distributors, and vendors in foreign jurisdictions.
• Litigation support – Understand opposing parties, assets, and credibility issues.

1. Scoping – Define objectives, timelines, and depth of inquiry.
2. Corporate & financial review – Analyze ownership structures, filings, tax liens, bankruptcies, and litigation.
3. Management & individual vetting – Verify biographies, reputations, conflicts of interest, and affiliations.
4. Reputation & adverse media check – Identify red flags in press coverage, social platforms, and public sentiment.
5. Regulatory & compliance screening – Sanctions, AML, FCPA, export-control, and politically exposed person (PEP) checks.
6. Global reach – Local-source intelligence in high-risk or opaque jurisdictions.
7. Risk analysis & recommendations – Provide clear red/yellow/green flag assessments with practical next steps.

• Beneficial ownership, corporate affiliations, and hidden stakeholders
• Financial stability indicators, bankruptcies, judgments, and liens
• Litigation and regulatory history
• Political exposure, sanctions, or compliance risks
• Reputation concerns and adverse press coverage
• Conflicts of interest or undisclosed relationships
• Integrity and credibility of key individuals

• Global corporate registries and beneficial ownership databases
• Litigation, regulatory, and bankruptcy court records
• Sanctions, enforcement, and watchlists (OFAC, EU, UN, Interpol)
• Media archives, OSINT, and digital reputation analysis
• Human-source inquiries where appropriate and lawful
• Cross-border intelligence through trusted networks

• Executive summary with clear risk ratings
• Detailed profiles of entities and individuals
• Source-cited evidence packets to support legal or regulatory filings
• Strategic recommendations tailored to your risk appetite

We operate within all applicable laws and compliance frameworks, including GDPR, FCRA, GLBA, AML, and anti-corruption regulations. Reports are prepared for professional and legal use—not as consumer credit reports—and are designed to support informed, defensible decision-making.

• Private equity investment: Uncovered hidden litigation and ties to sanctioned individuals in a target company, preventing an eight-figure loss.
• Joint venture partner: Identified reputational red flags and undisclosed debts in a foreign distributor; client chose an alternative partner.
• C-suite hire: Verified credentials and uncovered falsified experience; client avoided reputational and operational risk.

What’s the difference between due diligence and a background check?
Background checks verify facts about individuals. Due diligence is broader, often covering companies, transactions, jurisdictions, and strategic risks.

How quickly can a due diligence report be delivered?
Basic checks: a few days. Complex, multi-jurisdictional reviews: 2–4 weeks depending on scope.

Can you cover international targets?
Yes—our global network and access to local registries, filings, and media sources provide coverage across multiple jurisdictions.

Is the process confidential?
Always. Our work is discreet, secure, and protected by professional confidentiality standards.

Before you sign, invest, or partner, ensure you know exactly who and what you’re dealing with.
Request a confidential due diligence consultation today.