Before you appoint a senior employee, invest money, buy a business or enter an important partnership, it makes sense to check that the people and companies are what they claim to be. Due diligence is simply a careful background investigation carried out before a major business decision, and it often overlaps with corporate fraud investigation in London when hidden connections or undisclosed risks come to light.
This service also covers checks on suppliers, distributors, contractors, agents and other third parties. It can be used to understand a competitor or market participant where there is a genuine business reason, using information that can be obtained legally.
You are not committing to anything by contacting us.
You are considering an investment, acquisition or joint venture.
You are appointing a director, senior employee, adviser or person in a position of trust.
A new supplier, distributor or contractor will have access to money, customers, data or your reputation.
Information provided during negotiations is incomplete or inconsistent.
You need a clearer picture of a company, its owners or its public business relationships.
The exact checks depend on the decision. They may include company ownership, directors, business history, previous companies, registered addresses, insolvency, court information, public professional history, significant news reports and links between people or organisations.
We do not fill the report with every fact we can find. We focus on information that could affect your decision, such as an undisclosed business connection, a history that conflicts with what you have been told, repeated company failures or a supplier that appears to have little real operating activity.
For a senior appointment, we may check the person’s work history, companies, business interests, public qualifications where they can be verified, insolvency and relevant legal or reputational concerns. The investigation is limited to information connected to the role. Irrelevant private information is not included.
A polished website does not always show who controls a business or whether it has the experience, facilities and trading history it claims. We can compare company records, public information, addresses and linked organisations. Where useful, a physical visit or observation may help confirm whether a site appears to operate as described.
A search result or old allegation should not automatically be treated as fact. We check names, dates, locations and sources to reduce the chance of confusing the subject with someone else. The report explains whether an issue is an allegation, a recorded event or a confirmed outcome.
Overseas investigations may be possible, but the records and reliability differ between countries. We explain what can be checked in each location, what cannot be verified and how much the additional work will cost before it begins.
Commercial intelligence means building a clearer picture of a business using legal sources. It may cover ownership, leadership, partnerships, public disputes, market presence and company connections. It does not mean hacking, stealing confidential information, bribing insiders or pretending to be a customer to obtain protected trade secrets.
The report begins with the most important findings, followed by the company and people checks that support them. It highlights inconsistencies, warning signs and questions that may need further confirmation. Where several organisations are linked, a simple chart can be included.
Corporate due diligence starts from £750 + VAT. Enhanced corporate due diligence starts from £1,250 + VAT. Executive background investigations start from £650 + VAT. Supply-chain and third-party investigations start from £750 + VAT. Commercial litigation intelligence starts from £1,000 + VAT.
No. A background investigation reduces uncertainty, but it cannot predict future behaviour or uncover information that is not legally available.
Most record and public online checks do not require contact. We agree any call, visit or approach with you first.
Sometimes. The available records and cost vary by country, so we confirm the limits before you proceed.
No. We do not access private credit files. The service examines legal company, public and business information relevant to your decision.
Yes. Important checks can be refreshed at an agreed point if the transaction or appointment takes time.
You will not be judged, pressured or rushed. Speak with an investigator, explain your concern, and we will tell you honestly whether an investigation would help.
All enquiries are handled privately and respectfully. You can contact us even if you are only seeking advice.
