Industry: Manufacturing
Region: Colombia | LATAM
Situation
A multinational company was evaluating a strategic business relationship with a potential distributor in Latin America and sought an independent assessment of the organization’s ownership, reputation, and business integrity before entering the relationship.
SFG’s Role
Sierra Forensic Group conducted a corporate intelligence investigation, combining public records research, source inquiries, and business intelligence techniques to identify potential legal, financial, and reputational risks.
Our Approach
- Researched corporate ownership and beneficial ownership structures.
- Reviewed litigation history, sanctions, adverse media, and regulatory records.
- Conducted discreet source inquiries to assess business reputation.
- Evaluated relationships with government officials and politically exposed persons.
- Delivered a comprehensive risk assessment with practical recommendations.
Outcome
SFG’s investigation identified several elevated business risks requiring additional due diligence before the client proceeded with the relationship. The findings enabled executive leadership to make an informed business decision while reducing legal, financial, and reputational risk.
Services Provided
- Corporate Intelligence
- Due Diligence
- Business Intelligence
- Third-Party Risk
- Cross-Border Investigations
- LATAM Investigations