Hidden Conflict of Interest Avoided
Challenge: A Fortune 500 company was on the verge of a major partnership. Their legal counsel engaged us to ensure no undisclosed conflicts of interest or hidden associations could jeopardize the deal.
Solution: We conducted a Conflict & Association Review, discreetly tracing corporate records, board memberships, and personal networks. Our analysts uncovered a concealed link: a senior executive at the target firm maintained a private business relationship with a competitor – a critical conflict omitted from the initial due diligence.
Outcome: Armed with this intelligence, the client halted the partnership in time. This move prevented a multi-million-dollar loss and significant reputational damage. The client praised our proactive approach for safeguarding their interests before any harm was done.
Due Diligence Prevents Multi-Million-Dollar Loss
Challenge: A global private equity firm was evaluating the acquisition of a fast-growing tech company. The executives needed to ensure there were no hidden legal, financial, or reputational risks before committing. They requested a confidential deep-dive due diligence on the target company and its principals.
Solution: We launched a Corporate Exposure & Risk Review, examining litigation history, regulatory records, offshore affiliations, and social media footprints. Our team discovered the target’s CEO had undisclosed involvement in a prior bankruptcy and ongoing regulatory inquiries in two countries – red flags entirely absent from the company’s public pitch.
Outcome: Our findings prompted the client to pause the acquisition. By identifying hidden liabilities and regulatory risks early, the firm renegotiated the deal on much stricter terms – ultimately avoiding an investment that could have led to an eight-figure loss. The client’s leadership noted that our meticulous diligence protected them from a costly mistake, demonstrating the value of advanced intelligence in high-stakes deals.
Adversary Profile Secures Litigation Advantage
Challenge: An Am Law 100 law firm faced high-stakes litigation against an unpredictable adversary. The attorneys needed deeper insight into the opposition – from past litigation behavior to personal or business vulnerabilities – to inform their courtroom strategy.
Solution: We delivered a comprehensive adversary profile on the opposing party. Our investigators gathered court records, former colleague testimonies, and open-source intelligence, building a rich picture of the adversary’s track record. Notably, we identified patterns in their litigation tactics and uncovered a hidden connection to a discredited expert witness.
Outcome: Equipped with this profile, the legal team adjusted its strategy and undermined the opponent’s credibility at trial. The case swiftly moved toward a favorable settlement, saving the client significant time and expense. The attorneys credited our precise intelligence as a decisive factor in securing the win.
