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Case studies from the field.

We are proud of the work that we have done in our careers to date. Here are some examples of the types of work that we have done, jurisdictions we have operated in and clients we have worked for.

What makes Field Intelligence different?

Our people and our purpose make Field Intelligence different. Our expert investigators deliver the highest quality, most meticulously researched intelligence available using a network of sources on the ground that’s second to none. We do it because we believe that primary information has a vital role to play in enabling our clients to do better business.

Better informed, better business, better future.

Compliance ScreeningData and raw material

  • Data Aggregators
  • PEP/Sanctions Databases
  • Corporate Registration Searches

Desktop ReviewAggregated publicly available information

  • Social Media
  • Public Records
  • Open Media
  • Data Aggregators
  • PEP/Sanctions Databases
  • Corporate Registration Searches

Field IntelligenceFocused report of comprehensive, publicly available information

  • Open-Source Research by Trained Investigators
  • Deep Web Searches
  • Social Media
  • Public Records
  • Open Media
  • Data Aggregators
  • PEP/Sanctions Databases
  • Corporate Registration Searches
  • Vetted

Field IntelligenceTailored human-sourced intelligence report + publicly available information

  • Human Source Enquiries
  • Consultations with Subject-Matter Experts
  • Open-Source Research by Trained Investigators
  • Deep Web Searches
  • Social Media
  • Public Records
  • Open Media
  • Data Aggregators
  • PEP/Sanctions Databases
  • Corporate Registration Searches
  • Vetted

Case studies delivered.

Renewables

Due diligence on tender and team

Field was asked by a private equity firm to conduct enhanced pre-transaction due diligence on a renewable energy business.  We were asked to evaluate the tender process, specifically how a licence was granted to the target business.  We were asked to screen the management team for their commercial record, undeclared political connections and personal probity. 

Manufacturing

Supply chain integrity

Field was asked by a business manufacturing consumer goods out of recycled material to investigate their supply chain, specifically the plant where they sourced the recycled material. The manufacturer was concerned their supplier was inserting cheaper un-recycled material into their raw materials to maximise profit at the expense of the product’s integrity.

Tech

Investor due diligence

Field was asked by a major investment bank to conduct enhanced pre-transaction due diligence into a FinTech startup for emerging markets. The investigation focused on the startup’s founders and original investors.

CONSTRUCTION

ESG performance verification

Field was asked by a law firm on behalf of an unspecified client wanting to partner with a supplier of sustainable building materials to verify their performance claims. Field investigated their energy sourcing and usage, and their degree of commitment to stated ESG performance goals.

Oil & Gas

Bribery and historic corruption

Field was asked by a disputes resolution law firm to investigate bribery in a tender process that materially adversely impacted their client. We were asked to investigate historic claims of wrong-doing by the subject to establish grounds for a broader action against the subject.

Services

Class action fraud investigation

Field was asked to support a class action lawsuit against a supplier of services that had overcharged clients as a policy by adding fraudulent additional charges to legitimate invoices. Field was asked to investigate who had established the policy, how efforts to reverse it were suppressed and to identify other victims of the scheme.

Industry

Waste management investigation

Field was asked by an investor to assess whether an industrial products manufacturer was engaging in greenwashing. Specifically, whether they disposed of waste material in the manner that they claimed. The investor wanted to take a stake in the business and was aware waste was produced but was concerned the subject was over-stating improvements in their process.

WATER

Pollution investigation

Field was asked by a law firm to investigate allegations of water pollution by a corporate entity in breach of its licence and legal and regulatory obligations. The undisclosed ultimate client was an NGO wanting information to support a suit against the company.

TEXTILES

Modern slavery investigation

Field was asked by a potential investor to assess the possibility of human rights abuse and potential breaches of the Modern Slavery Act in the supply chain of a textile manufacturer.

NON-PROFIT

Political/security risk assessment

Field was asked to assess the risk to a human rights NGO of continuing its operations in a country experiencing serious political unrest.

CONSUMER

Tax scam investigation

Field was asked to supplement in-house research by a hedge fund on corrupt practices in a listed business. The investigation focused on tax avoidance scams.

TECH

Harassment investigation

Field was asked by a private equity investor to examine the culture in a tech company following suggestions of founder-led discrimination and sexual harassment allegations.

CRYPTO

Asset trace

Field was asked by a litigation funder to conduct an asset tracing investigation into an investor and former cryptocurrency exchange operator. The funder wanted to identify owned assets by the subject individual and his network of companies across multiple European jurisdictions.

NON-PROFIT

Corruption profiling

Field was asked by an international NGO to conduct screenings of several hundred creditor individuals and entities in advance of a bankruptcy settlement involving one of its member organisations. Specifically, the international NGO wanted to ensure creditors with links to corrupt local politicians did not receive any settlement funds.

LOGISTICS

Cyber-fraud and asset trace

Field was asked by a law firm to investigate individuals involved in a multimillion-dollar cyber fraud scheme. The ultimate client was a commercial transportation company that wanted an assessment of where the funds had been hidden, whether they were recoverable and what amount had dissipated.

Financial Services

Asset Trace into European HNW Family

Field was asked to conduct an asset trace into multiple high net worth individuals in Europe to enforce an arbitral award. Our client had successfully fought for their rights to a share of a family trust. Field conducted discreet human source inquiries and identified real estate and other tangible assets in enforceable jurisdictions.

Sovereign Wealth

Sovereign Asset Trace in the Middle East and Europe

Field was asked to identify assets held by a sovereign country following a favourable arbitral award. Through discreet source inquiries, Field located over $40 million worth of assets that could be enforced against in the Middle East and Europe. The assets identified included properties in Europe and other commercially held assets which could be enforced against.

Metals & Mining

Asset Trace and Trade Flows Investigation

Field was commissioned to conduct an asset trace into an Eastern European business executive and their metals and mining company. The client sought to understand what assets this individual and their companies held in enforceable jurisdictions. The client wanted to understand the impact of sanctions on the company’s Russian operations and whether the target company had secured new suppliers in Central Asia to diversify their trade flows. Field provided the client with a comprehensive understanding of the target’s financial standing and suppliers. Field also furnished an itemised list of identified assets in Cyprus, Hong Kong and the UAE and identified payment streams in Central Asia.

Legal Services

Executive Screening

Field was tasked by a technology company to screen a potential general counsel. The client wanted to verify their professional reputation and ensure that there were absolutely no issues around probity or impropriety. Field obtained sufficient information to terminate the hiring process in four days. Our investigation found that the potential hire had covered up or managed to settle multiple alleged instances of impropriety.

Consumer Products

Supplier Due Diligence

Field was commissioned by a consumer products retailer to conduct due diligence on a components manufacturer prior to signing a supply agreement. Field conducted enhanced due diligence into the potential supplier and evaluated their compliance with relevant labour and environmental regulations. Field also sought to establish any links with sanctioned entities or individuals and the overall professional reputation of the firm and its key executives. Field’s investigation found poor relations between workers and management and undisclosed links to sanctioned entities.

The best reports are always delivered in person. These case studies portray part of a picture, but if you would like to hear more about our experience and how it might help you, we would love to hear from you.
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