Case Studies

An overview of some recent due diligence, asset trace, commercial intelligence, forensic investigations and risk management work highlighted per country.

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Case Study 1: Security and Political Risk Assessment in Kwanza Norte Province (2018)
Client Type: International Manufacturer
Service: Tailored Research and Analysis
Description: The overall objectives for dam project: Identification, assessment, and prioritisation of all risks; recommendations for the coordinated
and economical application of resources to mitigate identified risks; protection of assets, people and information

Case Study 2: Mining and oil & gas industry (2019)
Client: Major international business intelligence consultancy
Service: Several due diligence assessments
Description: Detailed market-entry in-depth report for mining company, including power-mapping exercises, reporting on provincial stakeholders,
security risk assessment (down to local level), reputational and environmental risk and mitigation factors

Case Study 3: Corruption assessment (2018)
Client type: Major international law firm
Service: R&A, enhanced due diligence
Description: Detailed assessment of Angolan corruption and financial crime/intelligence procedures and structures

Case Study 4: Bank market study (2018)
Client: Major international Financial Institution
Service: Market entry study
Description: Market entry study for a large financial institution

Case Study 5: FMCC assessment (2018)
Client: Major international Financial Institution
Service: Enhanced due diligence investigation and intelligence collection effort on the subject’s competition
Description: Detailed, in-depth report for an FMCC company, including power-mapping exercises, stakeholders, reputational risk and corruption
investigations

Case Study 6: Oil sector assessment (2019)
Client type: Major international law firm
Service: R&A, enhanced due diligence
Description: Detailed assessment of Angolan oil &gas sector and primary roleplayers

Case Study 1: Telecoms (2019)
Client type: International Telecoms Provider
Services: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Full service due diligence assessment with a view to a potential acquisition of an ISP company

Case Study 2: Banking Group (2019)
Client type: Financial Institution
Services: Vetting and due diligence
Description: Reputational and background assessment of a senior bank official to determine any positive and negative impact on international banking group resulting from her actions

Case Study 3: Financial Institution (2020)
Client type: Legal firm
Services: Enhanced due diligence
Description: Investigation into Sanction, PEP, adverse and reputational risk of the subject entity

Case Study 4: Political scenarios (2020)
Client type: Global Risk Advisory
Services: Enhanced due diligence
Description: Investigation into various senior business people and how the government perceives them

Case study 5: Government pension funds (2018-2019)
Client type: Leading law firm
Services: Enhanced due diligence
Description: Reputational and integrity-focussed assessment of a significant government-controlled pension fund, identifying potential fraud, corruption, maladministration and red flags

Case Study 6: Multiple Jurisdiction – Agribusiness (2020)
Client Type: Development Finance Institution
Service: Multi-jurisdiction Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Conducted extensive open-source research, public record checks (corporate records, litigation searches, bankruptcy checks) and in-depth human source enquiries across eight African countries (Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Uganda, Ethiopia, South Africa and Madagascar

Case Study 7: Integrity and Verification Checks – Telecoms (2020)
Client Type: Global Advisory
Service: Due Diligence
Description: The client sought to engage a local partner to provide third-party services in the IT sector. The work entailed verifying multiple documents for several subjects, including passports, national ID, marriage certificates, corporate records, bankruptcy and criminal record checks, and residency status. Site visits were conducted to residence and business

Case Study 8: Asset trace (2019-2020)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Asset trace (across several industries)
Description: Identification of immovable assets and an investigation into the subject’s financial deals

Case Study 9: Mining sector (2020)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Due diligence
Description: Reputational and red flag inquiries into several mining companies/roleplayers

Case Study 10: SOE (2020)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Due diligence
Description: Reputational and political risk enquiries

Case Study 11: Asset trace (2019-2020)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Asset trace (across several industries)
Description: Identification of immovable assets and an investigation into the subject’s financial deals

Case Study 12: Mining sector (2020)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Due diligence
Description: Reputational and red flag inquiries into several mining companies/roleplayers

Case Study 13: SOE (2020)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Due diligence
Description: Reputational and political risk enquiries

Case Study 14: Security and Defence solutions industry (2021)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Due diligence
Description: Investigation into possible tender fraud and corruption

Case Study 15: Bostwana SOE (2021)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Due diligence
Description: Reputational risk due diligence investigation into the SOE to identify any red flags, fraud and corruption, political interference, and whether the organisation has been subjected to any inquiries by state organs.

Case Study 1: Country Risk (2019)
Client type: Security company
Service: Country Risk & Analysis
Description: Comprehensive country risk profile focusing on political, security, operational and economic issues

Case Study 2: Medical Sector (2019)
Client type: International law firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation to identify subject company’s operations and experience, current clients and belligerent information, including political connections

Case Study 3: DRC asset trace in Belgium, incl. aircraft (2018)
Client Type: International Bank
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: The scope included: Identification of DRC government (or government officials) assets in Belgium; Identification of commercial transaction from Belgium and Luxemburg to the DRC government; Identification of any products en route to DRC via Belgium

Case Study 4: Mining assessment and site visits (2020)
Client type: Major mining house
Service: Enhanced due diligence, site visits
Description: Assessment of various start-up enterprises to determine the level of mining

Case study 5: Healthcare/pharmaceutical industry (2019)
Client Type: Global Advisory firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation into a healthcare group on red flags, illegal activities, corrupt/legitimate relationships with governmental entities and individuals

Case study 6: Multi-sector companies (2019)
Client Type: Global Information Service Group
Service: Aggressive collection of corporate records
Description: Collection of many corporate records in a very challenging environment (manual and chaotic archiving system across the country)

Case study 7: Local leading conglomerate – mining, construction, energy, agribusiness, etc. (2019)
Client Type: Global Advisory firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation into a diversified group, focusing on the identification of red flags, illegal activities, corrupt/legitimate relationships with governmental entities and individuals

Case study 8: Mine visits (2019-2020)
Client Type: Global Mining firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence & site visits
Description: Due diligence into competitors & numerous site visits

Case Study 1: Telecoms institutions (2019)
Client Type: International investment house
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Enhanced due diligence on a leading mobile provider

Case Study 2: Mining industry (2019)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Enhanced due diligence
Description: Investigation into the reputation of a mining company and the identification of red flags and corruption

Case Study 1: Hydropower (2020)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced due diligence and source enquiries
Description: Investigation into a local power company, the identification of red flags, reputation and potential corruption

Case Study 1: Malawi Bank (2019)
Client Type: International Bank
Service: Detailed Fraud Investigation
Description: The client required a detailed report on two individuals that were part of an organised attempt to defraud the bank. It included their personal and business histories, political connections, criminal records, communication techniques and networks, including business associates and family members

Case Study 2: Political Future of Malawi (2018)
Client Type: African Head of State/Government
Service: Political and Security scenario Planning
Description: The client required a detailed scenario planning exercise on Malawi’s medium-term political and security future. The exercise included an assessment of various political leaders and parties, as well as the interests/influence of several commercial companies and regional governments

Case Study 1: Real Estate (2020)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Reputational and integrity-focussed assessment of two individuals. The end client was a real estate company seeking to allow them to sell real estate under their franchise name

Case Study 2: Security sector (2019)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation into suspicious activities of a local security company

Case Study 3: Legal reviews (2019)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Reputational and integrity-focussed assessment, incl. litigation and corporate checks

Case Study 4: Medical sector (2020)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: High level targeted checks – sources inquiries concerning the subject company and all its directors/shareholders – about their roles in the company and impact on its reputation.

Case Study 5: FMCC (2021)
Client Type: International legal firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: A high-level due diligence on a French company. The investigation included all regulatory checks, reputational matters, red flags, compliance, international trade and social media analysis (in French).

Case Study 1: Multinational Expatriate Staffing Solutions (2019)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Operational and reputational assessment of the subject company to determine any reputational risks or red flags

Case Study 2: Mozambique Monitoring (2019)
Client Type: Australian mining company
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence and Sector Analysis
Description: The client was considering the acquisition of a mining operation and concession in Mozambique. The project entailed a full life-span assessment of the mining company’s track record in Mozambique from its entry through to the present day, including determining any issues with the original concession award. A&M had to undertake a detailed analysis regarding potential changes to royalties and regulations in the mining sector

Case Study 3: Contemporary Conflict Drivers (2018)
Client Type: Global Mining Conglomerate
Service: Tailored Research and Analysis
Description: This project was a complete strategic, operational and tactical review of Mozambique. The project design and scope were defined in a series of workshops and seminars with key stakeholders to precisely ascertain a range of research questions and, just as importantly, stakeholder requirements. It analysed historical and contemporary drivers of change/continuity concerning politics, economics, security, law & order, civil society, institutional capability in crucial ministries and parastatals (such as the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy and the state-owned mining company, Empresa Moçambicana de Exploração Mineira) – and the policies and influence of critical countries and global corporations

Case Study 1: Fishing industry (2020)
Client type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Intelligence Investigation
Description: Investigation into the fishing industry

Case Study 2: Reputational Risk (2020)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Reputational and integrity-focussed assessment of subjects

Case Study 3: Finance sector (2019)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation into key roleplayers within the banking industry

Case Study 1: Mining Sector (2019)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Identification of reputational risks, potential red flags, possible political or military involvement, potential corruption, fraud, theft, association with organised crime/antisocial elements; reputation assessment of business continuity within the mining sector; and collusion with internal stakeholders.

Case Study 2: Gambling (2019)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Reputational and integrity-focussed assessment of a gaming company, identifying regulatory concerns, their business track-record and any pertinent issues or red flags

Case Study 3: Mining Sector (2018)
Client Type: Forensic Investigation Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation to identify the reason why the subject company’s mining license was revoked

Case Study 4: Hotel Acquisition (2018)
Client Type: International hotel company
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Assessment of potential hotel targets for acquisition by the client. It included a detailed analysis of, among other things, company filings and financial statements, key personnel, political exposure, and ultimate beneficial shareholders

Case Study 5: Legal Professional (2019)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Litigation Support
Description: In-country assessment of legal professional and background to a major court case involving the subject

Case Study 1: Travel Industry (2018)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation into reputational risk inquiries into a subject company and its main principal

Case Study 2: Business Entrepreneur (2019)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Reputational Due Diligence
Description: Reputational inquiries into a subject and his dealings in the country, investigating the origins of his wealth and his current government contracts

Case Study 3: FMCG (2020)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Due Diligence
Description: Reputational inquiries into a subject within the FMCG sector and an analysis of the corporate documentation of several companies in this sector

Case Study 1: Pension Fund (2019)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation into reputational inquiries into the subject company and its key principle.

Case Study 2: Energy sector (2020)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced due diligence
Description: Investigate the subject’s company financial standing and compliance status

Case Study 3: Energy sector (2021)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced due diligence
Description: Investigate the subject’s company financial standing and compliance status

Case Study 4: Medical equipment distributor (2021)
Client Type: Global legal firm
Service: Enhanced due diligence & site visits
Description: Conducted an in-depth investigation into the local operations of the subject and conducted site visits to determine the extent of the operation

Case Study 1: Aerospace (2020)
Client Type: Defense manufacturer
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation into the international multi-sector group on red flags, illegal activities, corrupt/legitimate relationships with governmental entities and individuals

Case Study 2: Political (2019)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Intelligence investigation into a foreign national’s South African activities and assets, where the subject spends time and asset tracing of the subject and family members

Case Study 3: Fibre-optic communication (2020)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Full service due diligence assessment for compliance purposes

Case Study 4: Software and information technology (2020)
Client Type: Global Law Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation into the subject company and its vital principle and intelligence gathering into their relationship with political role players

Case Study 5: Automation of digital solutions (2019)
Client Type: European multinational company
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation into a subject company with the primary objective of establishing the source of illegally distributed products. Incl. Site visits and financial investigation.

Case Study 6: Mining Sector (2019)
Client Type: Large mining firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation into a subject company with the primary objective of establishing financial feasibility

Case Study 7: SA Lobbying (2020)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Source enquiry investigation to determine the subject company and its key principle’s lobbying capabilities and reputation in that regard.

Case Study 8: Telecoms (2020)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Full service due diligence assessment for compliance and potential M&A purposes

Case Study 9: Aviation Industry (2021)
Client Type: Aviation industry roleplayer
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Full service due diligence assessment for compliance purposes

Case Study 10: ITC sector (2021)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigated an ITC partner of a local SOE to identify any governance irregularities and potential corruption

Case Study 11: (2021)
Client Type: International manufacturing firm (2021)
Service: Lifestyle audits
Description: Conducted lifestyle audits on specific employees in line with the client’s corporate governance regulations

Case Study 12: Surveillance (2021)
Client Type: International legal firm
Service: Surveillance and forensic investigation
Description: Conducted physical surveillance on the illegal activities of an organised syndicate

Case Study 13: Aviation industry (2021)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence & asset trace
Description: Due diligence assessment and asset identification for compliance purposes

Case Study 1: Solar Energy Project (2019)
Client Type: International Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: In-country assessment of large solar energy project to determine the project’s integrity and approval process by government agencies. Further assessment of private sector IPP partners regarding reputation and track record

Case Study 2: ISP Telecoms (2018)
Client Type: Global risk advisory for international telecoms group
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Full service due diligence assessment with a view to the potential acquisition of an ISP company

Case Study 1: Business Intelligence (2020)
Client type: High Net Worth Individual
Service: Intelligence Investigation
Description: Determined the whereabouts and activities of an individual on Interpol’s Red Notice list

Case Study 1: Banking Group CEO (2019)
Client Type: Global legal advisory firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Reputational and background assessment of bank CEO to determine any positive and negative impact on international banking group

Case Study 2: Abidjan HQ (2019)
Client Type: Global risk advisory group
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Assessment of regional multi-sector group to advise an international corporation on their suitability as a local partner in Cote d’Ivoire

Case Study 3: Agribusiness (2019)
Client Type: Advisory Firm
Service: Pre-Investment Due Diligence
Description: M&A. Full service due diligence assessment for compliance purposes

Case Study 4: Real Estate (2019)
Client Type: Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Fundraising. Full service due diligence assessment for fund compliance purposes

Case Study 5: Legal Services (2019)
Client Type: International Law Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Potential partnership with the subject. Full service due diligence assessment on a European law firm advising the local government for compliance purposes

Case study 1: Real Estate (2020)
Client Type: Global Advisory firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation into a local real estate company focusing on red flags, illegal activities, corrupt/legitimate relationships with governmental entities and individuals.

Case study 2: Financial Services (2020)
Client Type: Global Advisory firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation into a local financial services company focusing on illegal activities, corrupt/legitimate relationships with governmental entities and individuals.

Case study 3: Oilfield Services (2020)
Client Type: Global Advisory firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation into governmental entities and roleplayers

Case Study 1: Political Figure (2019)
Client type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Asset trace investigation to identify subject’s foreign and local wealth, to include: properties, companies, local and foreign business partners and associates, lifestyle and banking

Case Study 1: Profiling (2020)
Client type: International law firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Reputational and background assessment of a CEO within the hospitality sector

Case Study 2: Hospitality industry (2020)
Client type: International law firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Reputational and vetting of a CEO within the hospitality sector

Case Study 1: Energy Sector Project (2019)
Client Type: Global advisory company
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: In-country assessment of large energy project to determine the project’s integrity and approval process by government agencies. Further evaluation of private sector partners regarding reputation and track record

Case Study 2: Telecoms (2020)
Client Type: Global risk advisory
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Full service due diligence assessment with a view to a potential acquisition of an ISP company

Case Study 3: Banking Group CEO (2019)
Client Type: Global legal firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Reputational and background assessment of a bank CEO to determine any positive and negative impact on international banking group resulting from his/her actions

Case Study 4: Multi-Sector Group/Conglomerate (2020)
Client Type: Global risk advisory
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Assessment of regional multi-sector group to advise an international corporation on their suitability as a local partner in Ghana

Case Study 5: Retail Sector (2018)
Client Type: International Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (‘FMCG’) group
Service: Sector Analysis and Political – Security Risk and Threat Assessment
Description: Detailed analysis of the FMCG sector, including likely competitors to enter the market in the medium-term, and potential impact of political and security risks/threats on operations, such as stores, warehouses and logistics

Case Study 6: International multi-sector group (2019)
Client Type: Global legal and risk advisory group
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Reputational and integrity-focussed assessment of local subsidiary and key principals in a large, international group.

Case Study 7: Ghana Bank (2019)
Client Type: Banking
Service: Fraud Investigation
Description: The client required a detailed report on two individuals that were part of an organised attempt to defraud the bank. It included their personal and business histories, political connections, criminal records, communication techniques and networks, including business associates and family members

Case Study 8: Political Future of Ghana (2018)
Client Type: Multinational/Industrial
Service: Political and Security Scenario Planning
Description: The client required a detailed scenario planning exercise on Ghana’s medium-term political and security future. This investigation included an assessment of various political leaders and parties and the interests/influence of several commercial companies and regional governments

Case Study 9: Telecom Investment (2019)
Client Type: Global risk advisory company
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: The client required a full scope due diligence report into the Subject Company’s suitability as a potential acquisition/investment. We completed detailed corporate records checks; source enquires, and open-source reporting covering the reputation, integrity, business track record, and any red flags

Case Study 10: Energy Sector Engineering Consultants (2020)
Client Type: International Engineering
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Full capability assessment and reputational/integrity checks on subject company and principals. We completed detailed corporate records checks; source enquires, and open-source reporting covering the reputation, integrity, business track record, and any red flags

Case Study 1: Banking and alternative banking industry (2019)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced due diligence and source enquiries
Description: Investigation into major companies and their role players. Incl. PEP and watchlist, identification of red flags and reputation

Case Study 1: Energy sector (2019)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence and forensic investigation
Description: Investigation into the subject company’s legal and corruption issues and its involvement in current and former energy projects

Case Study 2: Energy Sector (2019-2020)
Client Type: European multinational company
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation into energy sector company to obtain intelligence on the company’s situation and specific projects. Included site visits and identification of key individuals.

Case Study 3: Billionaire industrialist (2018)
Client Type: Advisory Firm and Security Services
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation into the subject’s reputation and source of wealth

Case Study 4: Oil and Petroleum (2018)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation into the subject incl. Political exposure, legal and corruption issues, PEP sanctioned and watchlists

Case Study 5: HNW profiling (2020)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Reputational risk enquiries and investigation into the subject’s source of wealth

Case Study 1: Aviation (2018)
Client Type: Aviation Company
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Investigation to identify the following subject company: legal status, reputation and track record, political exposure, risks associated with corruption and unethical behaviour, with a view to partner with the subject company.

Case Study 1: Corporate assessments (2020)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Obtained several corporate records for assessment and investigation

Case study 1: Asset trace (2017)
Client type: Aviation
Services: Asset trace & intelligence
Description: Assisted client in successfully tracing high-value assets

Case Study 1: Retail Sector (2019)
Client Type: International Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) group
Service: Sector Analysis and Political-Security Risk and Threat Assessment
Description: Detailed analysis of the FMCG sector, including likely competitors to enter the market in the medium-term, and potential impact of political and security risks/threats on operations, such as stores, warehouses and logistics

Case Study 2: International multi-sector group (2019)
Client Type: Global legal and risk advisory group
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Reputational and integrity-focussed assessment of local subsidiary and key principals in a large, international group

Case Study 3: Multiple Jurisdiction – Agribusiness (2020)
Client Type: Development Finance Institution
Service: Multi-jurisdiction Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Conducted extensive open-source research, public record checks (corporate records, litigation searches, bankruptcy checks) and in-depth human source enquiries across eight African countries

Case Study 4: FMCG (2020)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Pre-Investment Due Diligence
Description: M&A. Full service due diligence assessment for compliance purposes

Case Study 5: Agricultural sector (2021)
Client Type: International lawl firm
Service: Enhanced due diligence
Description: Conducted extensive open-source research, public record checks (corporate records, litigation searches, bankruptcy checks) and in-depth human source enquiries into the operations of the subject

Case Study 6: Advisory sector (2021)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Pre-Investment Due Diligence
Description: Full service due diligence assessment for compliance and governance purposes

Case Study 1: Operational assessment – Energy (2020)
Client Type: International manufacturing – Energy industry
Service: Enhanced due diligence
Description: Site visits, operational and reputational of client’s JV partner, identification of red flags and analysis of potential solutions moving forward

Case Study 2: General Election (2017)
Client Type: International Bank
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence, Tailored Research and Analysis
Description: The overall aim of the project was to identify and analyses the key drivers and contexts that led to the 2007-08 ‘episode’ of Post-Election Violence (PEV) in Kenya to determine the extent to which such conditions persist(ed) and the effectiveness of various initiatives (domestic and international) to address the underlying causes. It utilised quantitative and qualitative research methods drawing upon an extensive range of primary, secondary, and tertiary sources.

Case Study 3: Operational assessment – FMCC (2019)
Client Type: International manufacturing – FMCC
Service: Enhanced due diligence & marker intelligence
Description: Site visits, the reputation of significant competition, identification of red flags and analysis of potential solutions moving forward

Case Study 4: Security institutions (2018)
Client Type: International investment house
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence and vetting
Description: Profiling and vetting of major security companies, identifying any red flags and potential reputational matters

Case Study 5: Asset trace (2018)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Asset trace & Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Identification of immovable assets and a forensic investigation in the subject’s financial deals

Case Study 6: Multiple Jurisdiction – Agribusiness (2020)
Client Type: Development Finance Institution
Service: Multi-jurisdiction Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Conducted extensive open-source research, public record checks (corporate records, litigation searches, bankruptcy checks) and in-depth human source enquiries across eight African countries

Case Study 8: Asset trace – 2019
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Asset trace & Due Diligence
Description: Intelligence investigation into the subject’s alleged illegal activities and assets

Case Study 1: Government (2019)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Asset Trace
Description: Investigation consisting of in-country investigations and research of assets held by the government

Case Study 2: Telecom Investment (2019)
Client Type: Global risk advisory company
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: The client required a full scope due diligence report into the subject company’s suitability as a potential acquisition/investment. We completed detailed corporate records checks, source enquires, and open-source reporting covering the reputation, integrity, business track record, and red flags

Case Study 3: Asset Tracing (2018)
Client Type: Global investigations company
Service: Litigation Support
Description: We utilised our associates’ network to identify physical and financial assets both within Tanzania and those that the country holds in other countries.

Case Study 4: Electricity Network (2019)
Client Type: Large corporate within the electricity environment
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: The client required a full scope due diligence report into the current activities and senior roleplayers of the subject company

Case Study 1: Engineering Consultants (2019)
Client Type: International engineering corporation
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Full capability assessment and reputational/integrity checks on the subject company and principals before appointment as country representative for the client

Case Study 2: Telecoms Company (2018)
Client Type: Global risk advisory
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: The ultimate client was undertaken a continent-wide project to identify potential acquisition or JV targets. Along with due diligence work, the project also included an assessment of the impact of fake data vouchers on the target company

Case Study 1: Risk Management (2018)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Monthly risk management advisory bulletins
Description: Monthly risk management advisory bulletins

Case Study 1: Auditing firms (2020)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Inquiries into the reputational status of the subject company and its key principles

Case Study 2: Veterinarian (2020)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Inquiries into the reputation of the subject company and its key principles

Case Study 1: Financial sector (2021)
Client Type: Global Advisory Firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Inquiries into the reputation of the subject company and its key principles, site visits, corporate records, etc.

Case Study 2: Energy (2021)
Client Type: Law firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: The client required a due diligence report into the current activities and senior roleplayers of the subject company

Case Study 3: Energy sector (2021)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: The client required a due diligence report into the current operations of the company and the alleged illegal activities of the directors

Case Study 1: Mining 1 (2021)
Client Type: Multinational mining company
Service: due diligence & business intelligence
Description: ongoing (monthly) risk management reporting

Case Study 2: Politics (2020)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Political scenarios
Description: Provide client with future business scenarios and country risk report

Case Study 3: Ponzi scheme (2020/2021)
Client type: International law firm
Service: Asset trace investigation
Description: Asset trace of the managers of an investment fund accused of a “Ponzi” scheme. Managers in the US, but original from Latin America. We helped the lawyers and prosecutors to identify assets to litigate. Humint in 3 countries (Argentina, Uruguay, Equator), retrieving in 4 countries

Case Study 4: Mining (2021)
Client Type: Multinational mining company
Service: due diligence & business intelligence
Description: Risk management and intelligence investigations

Case Study 5: Transport sector (2021)
Client Type: International Law Firm
Service: Litigation intelligence/Asset Tracing
Description: We prepared an in-depth report to understand the economic situation of a distribution company that broke an agreement for distribution in Argentina. We investigated their political links that could affect a possible prosecution in Buenos Aires

Case Study 1: Mining 2 (2021)
Client Type: Multinational mining company
Service: due diligence & business intelligence
Description: ongoing (monthly) risk management reporting

Case Study 1: Ponzi scheme (2020/2021)
Client type: International law firm
Service: Asset trace investigation
Description: Asset trace of the managers of an investment fund accused of a “Ponzi” scheme. Managers in the US, but original from Latin America. We helped the lawyers and prosecutors to identify assets to litigate. Humint in 3 countries (Argentina, Uruguay, Equator), retrieving in 4 countries

Case Study 2: Mining (2021)
Client Type: Multinational mining company
Service: due diligence & business intelligence
Description: Risk management and intelligence investigations

Case Study 1: CEOs (2020)
Client type: Institutional investment firm
Service: Due diligence
Services: In-depth due diligence of 10 Brazilian companies. We investigated the reputation of around 90 executives and counsellors in these companies

Case Study 2: Car Wash (2018)
Client Type: Law firm
Service: Investigations and due diligence
Description: We investigated more than 60 companies involved in different ways in the international corruption investigation ‘LavaJato’ (CarWash). We interacted with prosecutors, judges, investment funds, banks and global oil companies to understand the degree of involvement of local oil companies in corruption

Case Study 3: Retail sector (2021)
Client Type: Multinational retail company based in the US
Service: Due Diligence & Reputational background checks
Description: We prepared an in-depth report, with discreet enquiries (30 well-placed industry sources), to better understand a potential target for an acquisition

Case Study 4: Energy & Environment sector (2021)
Client Type: Large international investment bank
Service: Investigation into environmental standards and policies
Description: An investigation into an energy company to better understand their ESG politics, specifically ecological issues. The client needs to make a credit approval

Case Study 1: Manufacturing (2021)
Client Type: International Advisory firm
Service: Due Diligence
Description: Full capability assessment and reputational/integrity checks on the subject companies

Case Study 2: Mining reputation (2020)
Client Type: Global risk advisory
Service: Enhanced Due Diligence
Description: Assessment of various start-up enterprises to determine the level of mining

Case Study 1: Media and entertainment industry (2021)
Client Type: International law firm
Service: Reputational Investigations and due diligence
Description: Inquiries into the reputation of specific employees in line with corporate governance policies

Case Study 1: Energy sector (2021)
Client Type: International Advisory firm
Service: due diligence & business intelligence
Description: Business intelligence investigation into alleged corrupt practices

Case Study 1: Mining (2020)
Client Type: Investment Fund based in London
Service: Investigations & Business intelligence
Description: The client required a better understanding of the situation, performance, and reputation of an international mining company with assets in Peru, where they want to invest

Case Study 1: Energy sector (2021)
Client type: International Renewable Energy company
Service: Due diligence and background search reports
Description: Conducted background reports on solar energy companies operating in Chile. Identified potential targets for acquisition

Case Study 2: Defense sector (2021)
Client Type: European defence company
Service: Due diligence investigation on a representative defence executive and his company
Description: In-depth industry source enquiries report on the country’s defence industry, to understand the capabilities of this firm to represent our client interests in Chile

Case Study 1: Telecoms Services (2020)
Client type: Multinational public credit institution
Service: Due diligence and background reports
Description: Background research on a telecom company in Colombia providing satellite internet access to rural areas in the interior. To identify any political connections, subject’s track record and red flags.

Case Study 2: Legal Sector (2021)
Client Type: UK Investment Fund
Service: Due diligence & Advisory
Description: Conducting due diligence on the client’s choice of a law firm, with a particular focus on investment licences.