Due Diligence
« Identification of the background of your future business partner »
Due Diligence is a deep background check of a business or person prior to signing a contract, appointing a vendor, or when our client evaluates a target company or its assets for an acquisition. Due diligence contributes to informed decision-making by enhancing the amount and quality of information made available in order to deliberate. Our consultants provide different methodologies for verifications and fact-finding adapted to our client’s requirement for depth.
Vendor Screening
This service is provided through open-source and desktop searches to determine the existence of potential red flags. Our consultants conduct the following checks:
Reputational Due Diligence
This service is a combination of open-source and desktop searches with source inquiries to determine the existence of potential red flags, as well as the reputation and track record of the company and its principals. Our consultants conduct the following checks:
Enhanced Due Diligence
This service is a combination of Reputational Due Diligence and interviews with the company principals. When our clients allow the organization of such interviews, this methodology proves very efficient. Our interviewing methodologies and compliance questionnaires allow us to discuss a broad range of issues, and identify potential risks, as well as allow us to dig deeper into all aspects of the traditional due diligence methodologies. Our consultants conduct the following checks:
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