We conduct exhaustive, intelligence-grade due diligence for M&A transactions, investment screening, and third-party risk. No blind spots. No surprises. No exceptions.
Our Approach
Most due diligence stops at the surface. We go deeper — interrogating financial structures, legal risk, ESG exposure, operational vulnerabilities, and reputational threats that others miss entirely.
Our team of former regulators, forensic accountants, ex-intelligence analysts, and legal specialists work in parallel to deliver a unified, board-ready assessment within your transaction timeline.
Every report we produce is designed to be relied upon — by deal teams, investors, boards, and courts alike.
Commission a DD ReportWe combine public records, proprietary databases, OSINT, and human intelligence to build a complete risk picture.
Operating across 34 countries, we navigate complex legal environments and cross-border structures with equal rigour.
Standard engagements delivered in 7–14 days. Expedited reports available within 72 hours for time-critical transactions.
Our reports are structured to meet evidentiary standards, suitable for board presentations, regulatory filings, and litigation.
Due Diligence Disciplines
Forensic examination of financial statements, cash flows, working capital, debt structures, off-balance sheet obligations, and quality of earnings.
End-to-end legal risk mapping across corporate structure, contracts, IP, litigation exposure, regulatory standing, and compliance history.
Deep assessment of operations, management capability, supply chain resilience, key-person dependency, and business continuity strength.
Independent validation of market position, growth assumptions, competitive dynamics, customer concentration, and revenue quality.
Comprehensive integrity screening covering sanctions, PEP exposure, beneficial ownership, adverse media, and environmental and governance risk.
Technical assessment of digital infrastructure, data security posture, cyber incident history, and third-party technology risk.
Our Process
We engage with your deal team to understand transaction structure, timelines, risk priorities, and red-line concerns. A tailored scope of work is agreed before any work commences.
Our specialist teams work in parallel — financial analysts, legal experts, OSINT specialists, and sector advisors — each interrogating their domain simultaneously to compress timelines without sacrificing depth.
Findings are cross-referenced and synthesised into a unified risk picture. Each identified risk is classified by severity, likelihood, and deal impact, with recommended mitigants.
Delivery of a structured, executive-ready report with a clear risk summary, detailed findings, and actionable recommendations. Followed by a senior-led debrief with your deal team and board.
When You Need Us
Full pre-close diligence for buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, from initial screening to final report.
Platform and add-on acquisition diligence for PE sponsors requiring speed and depth simultaneously.
Pre-investment due diligence for venture capital, family offices, and institutional investors across all asset classes.
Partner integrity and operational capability assessment before committing to a joint venture or strategic alliance.
Supplier, vendor, and distributor vetting to meet regulatory requirements and manage concentration risk.
Borrower due diligence for banks, credit funds, and alternative lenders making material credit decisions.
Diligence on distressed assets, creditor claims, and counterparty exposure in complex restructuring scenarios.
Forensic investigations and expert witness support for disputes requiring rigorous financial and factual analysis.
What You Receive
Every Team One Risk due diligence engagement delivers a complete, structured package designed for immediate use by your deal team, board, and advisors.
Our reports are written in plain language, structured for decision-making, and formatted for board presentation — not buried in jargon.
Discuss Your RequirementsOne-page board-ready overview of deal risk and recommendation
Comprehensive documented findings across all diligence workstreams
Colour-coded risk matrix with severity, likelihood, and deal impact ratings
Isolated list of deal-breaker risks and critical issues requiring resolution
Suggested representations, warranties, and indemnities based on identified risks
Live walkthrough with your deal team led by the senior advisor on the engagement
Sector Coverage
Contact us today for a confidential discussion about your transaction. Standard turnaround 7–14 days. Expedited reports available within 72 hours.