Third-Party Due Diligence

Only place your trust in those you can truly know

In today’s global environment, building solid and transparent business relationships is essential to companies’ operational and reputational security. Global Risk Intelligence’s Third-Party Due Diligence service is designed to provide a comprehensive, independent analysis of third parties – business partners, suppliers, distributors, strategic customers – offering a precise assessment of the risks associated with each interaction.

We use an investigative and analytical approach that goes beyond documentary checks: we thoroughly verify the subject’s true identity, legal history, corporate connections, ties to sensitive contexts (political, sanctioned, controversial), financial reliability and reputational standing. Each check is tailored to the level of risk, country of origin and type of relationship envisaged, ensuring useful, practically applicable results.

We specialise in international due diligence, including in complex or opaque jurisdictions, through an extensive network of resources on the ground and trusted local partners. Whether operations are in Europe, the Middle East, Africa or South America, we provide reliable, up-to-date information, collected in compliance with local and international regulations, including those on data protection and compliance (e.g. GDPR, OFAC, AML, Anti-Corruption).

What we analyse in practice

Corporate structures and beneficial owners
Judicial records and pending litigation
International sanctions (EU, US, UN, etc.)
Online and media reputation
Involvement in fraud, corruption and money laundering
Relationships with politically exposed persons (PEPs)
Financial strength and financial vulnerabilities

When is Due Diligence needed?

Before entering into a contractual relationship with suppliers or distributors in foreign or challenging markets

In the context of strategic transactions: acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial partnerships

For regulatory compliance (231, AML, ESG, anti-corruption)

To verify the reliability of regulated customers or those with potential reputational exposure

During internal audits or requests from supervisory bodies

The advantages of our approach

Maximum confidentiality and independence

Analysis tailored to the risk and jurisdiction

Fast turnaround, with reports available in 5 to 15 days

Reports can be used in court● Investigative capability even in non-transparent environments

Legal validity of the report for compliance or audit purposes

Case Study: Third-Party Due Diligence

An Italian industrial multinational, expanding into the Middle East, engaged us to verify a local distributor proposed by an agent. The due diligence revealed hidden ties to an internationally sanctioned politician that could not be detected from official sources. Thanks to our intervention, the company avoided a high compliance risk and completely revised its market-entry strategy for the region.