Due Diligence
“Before you invest, partner, hire, or acquire — you need to know exactly who you're dealing with.”
Corporate due diligence is the structured investigation of a company or individual before you commit — to an acquisition, a partnership, a senior hire, a supplier or an investment. It replaces assumption with verified fact, so your board and advisers can decide on what is actually true rather than what is presented.
What We Do
Background Verification
Thorough background checks on individuals and corporate entities. Employment history, directorships, litigation, media.
Corporate Intelligence
Deep-dive research into company structures, beneficial ownership, financial health, and hidden connections.
Financial Standing & Reputational Risk
Assess creditworthiness, outstanding judgments, reputational red flags, and regulatory exposure.
When Businesses Instruct Us
- Pre-acquisition and pre-investment checks
- Vetting a prospective business partner or joint venture
- Supplier and third-party risk screening
- Senior or board-level hire verification
- Confirming beneficial ownership and group structure
Our Process
- 01
Scope & brief
We agree exactly what you need to establish and the decision it supports.
- 02
Research & verification
We gather from corporate filings, litigation, financial and credible open sources, then corroborate findings across independent sources.
- 03
Board-ready report
You receive a clear, structured report your board and advisers can act on directly.
Why ASE
Thorough Methodology
Structured investigative process covering every relevant data source and public record.
Discreet Enquiries
Intelligence gathered without alerting the subject or compromising your position.
Actionable Reports
Clear, structured findings your board and legal team can act on immediately.
Cross-Border Capability
Due diligence across UK and European jurisdictions through trusted networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does corporate due diligence take?+
It depends on scope and jurisdiction. A focused company or individual check is quicker than a multi-entity, cross-border investigation. We give you a realistic timeframe at the scoping stage.
Will the subject know they are being investigated?+
No. Due diligence relies on public records, corporate filings and open sources, conducted discreetly without alerting the subject.
What's the difference between a background check and enhanced due diligence?+
A background check confirms basic facts. Enhanced due diligence goes deeper — beneficial ownership, group structure, litigation history, financial standing and reputational risk — for a fuller risk picture.
What will the final report contain?+
A structured summary of findings, the sources behind them, and the risks or red flags relevant to your decision — written so your board and legal team can act on it directly.
Need Due Diligence?
Confidential consultation. Tell us what you need — we'll advise on the best approach.