Background Due Diligence

In business transactions, it is imperative to research your partners and targets to avoid unwanted surprises. Alvarez & Marsal's Background Due Diligence team in Asia delves into the background, integrity and reputation of potential business partners, vendors or target companies. Our efforts promote transparency in deals by providing investors with information and intelligence to properly assess qualitative issues such as business track records, litigation and bankruptcy history, links to organized crime and corruption or politically exposed persons. Our goal is to help you mitigate the risks of proceeding with a partnership, investment or transaction.

Our Background Due Diligence services include:

  • Research the history of the subject company / organization and its principals, including shareholders, directors, officers and key employees, at its headquarters and other jurisdictions with operations
  • Review litigation, bankruptcy and legal / regulatory documents involving the target company / organization and relevant principals
  • Analyze publicly available information related to the subject's previous deals, including acquisitions, joint ventures and financing arrangements, detailing each outcome, pattern of behavior in negotiations, dealing with creditors and board members
  • Check reputation of subject company / organization with key stakeholders, including vendors, suppliers, current and former employees, drawing on interviews with its competitors, industry and trade associations
  • Research key political affiliations and relevance / risks to the contemplated transaction

 

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