Foreign Company Due Diligence Reports
We Help Companies Before They Get Into Trouble
Before you send money around the world, shouldn’t you do some checking?
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How Much Do You Really Know About Your Supplier/Distributor/Partner?
It’s common sense to get expert advice when you’re embarking on an international business venture. At Harris Sliwoski, with years of experience in international due diligence, we see companies facing serious issues due to a lack of upfront research regarding their foreign counterparty.
Unfortunately, many companies approach our lawyers after problems arise – issues that could have been prevented with proper due diligence. Have you ever worried about a supplier delivering subpar products, a distributor diverting your goods, or a partner misrepresenting their financial health? These are just some of the risks you face without proper vetting.
Linguistic and logistical barriers can make international due diligence challenging, but they shouldn’t deter you. Our comprehensive due diligence reports, tailored to your specific business relationship (supplier, distributor, partner), can uncover critical information, including:
- Financial stability and creditworthiness
- Legal compliance and potential regulatory issues
- Business reputation and litigation history
Trusted by Private Equity and M&A Lawyers
Private equity and M&A lawyers frequently hire Harris Sliwoski to conduct due diligence on foreign companies included in the assets/companies their clients are purchasing. Our experience and expertise ensure a smooth and secure transaction process for all parties involved.
Gain Peace of Mind with Our Due Diligence Reports
Every due diligence package from Harris Sliwoski includes a 30-minute consultation with one of our international lawyers. During this consultation, we’ll delve deeper into the findings of your report and answer any questions you may have. This ensures you’re fully informed about your potential business partner and can make confident decisions.
Our International Due Diligence Reports Deliver:
- In-depth Analysis: Our due diligence reports provide information regarding your potential partner’s financial health, legal standing, and business reputation.
- Actionable Insights: Our reports don’t just present data; they offer clear and concise insights to help you assess potential risks and opportunities.
- Expert Guidance: The included consultation with one of our international lawyers allows you to discuss the report’s findings in detail and receive tailored advice.
Ensure your international business ventures are secure and well-informed. Request your Due Diligence Report today
$1500 for a report delivered within two business days, including a 30-minute consultation with an international lawyer
$2500 for a report delivered within one business day, including a 30-minute consultation with an international lawyer
By investing in a due diligence report from Harris Sliwoski, you will gain peace of mind, mitigate your risks, and make better-informed decisions for your international business ventures.
Know What You Are Getting Into
Everyone embarking on an international business venture should be seeking answers to the following:
- Are these people part of a real company?
- Do they have the facilities (e.g. factories, showrooms, retail outlets, online sales platforms) they claim to have?
- Do they actually make what they claim to make?
- Are they as large and/or established as they say (e.g. do they actually have ten offices across Mexico or twelve factories in China)?
- Do they actually do business with the companies they claim (e.g. if they claim to do business with Disney, can they show proof)?
- Do they have a record of suing other companies, of having been sued, or have they regularly defaulted on previous agreements?
- Are they legally permitted to conduct the business they are agreeing to do with you (e.g. in many countries, businesses can legally engage in only the business for which they are actually licensed)?
- Do they have valuable assets they do not want to put at risk?
- Does the company’s online presence align with what they are telling you?
- Are there negative news articles or reviews about the company?
- What is the company’s experience level in your specific industry?
There are no guarantees in life, but as the old Russian saying goes, “Trust, but verify.”
Verify before you invest months in discussions about a joint venture that resulted from a conversation you had with a neighbor who “works with a company in Shenzhen” that would be the perfect partner to help manufacture widgets at a much lower cost than you pay now.
We have worked with hundreds of companies that wish they had done more due diligence before partnering with their overseas counterparts. This experience has led us to develop methods to help companies avoid trouble before it starts.
Get an International Due Diligence Report
As demand for thorough background investigations has increased (especially in emerging market countries in Asia and in Latin America), we created a separate fixed-price service to reduce client costs and provide budgeting certainty.
This service stands outside the framework of the normal attorney-client relationship and provides in-depth foreign company due diligence, typically within 48 hours, based on research undertaken within that period. If you need a report within 24 hours, we can also accommodate that for a small additional fee.
With each of our due diligence reports, we start from scratch in investigating the relevant company by utilizing our access to global databases — most of which are not in English.
Our investigations typically provide critical information about foreign company assets, ownership, intellectual property (trademarks, patents, and copyrights), registered litigation history, authorized scope of business, and tax standing.
Our reports also flag derogatory information, such as lawsuits, penalties, and fines, which can often reveal more than balance sheets – they can show a company at odds with its own government or with its previous business partners.
To quote one of our clients who chose not to go forward with a $35 million transaction based on information we found while compiling one of our $1,500 due diligence reports: “I don’t understand why everybody doesn’t always do this, and I don’t understand why you’re not charging way more for these.”
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Our reports provide the background information needed to make confident decisions as to whether to move forward with an international transaction.
