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June 29, 2023
In his article “Beware of deal-killers: Six common due-diligence pitfalls”, published on Canadian Family Offices, Tobias Jaeger, a main partner at Falcone International, underlines the importance of comprehensive due diligence in deal-making processes to avoid potential disasters for family offices and family businesses. Jaeger outlines six risk areas that often go overlooked during the due diligence process: management teams, co-investors, regulatory changes, third-party vendors, deal structures, and cultural and language differences.
June 15, 2023
Risk management has entered a new era defined by a shifting landscape, where Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors represent the new frontier. The ESG framework has become an integral part of business operations, defining how organizations perceive and address their operations, stakeholder relations, and long-term sustainability. What was once considered a peripheral issue, ESG now forms the core of an organization’s existence, determining its competitiveness and survival in a rapidly changing world.
May 23, 2023
Pre-investment due diligence, often an overlooked aspect, can be the line between a successful deal and a disastrous one. As investment deals grow more complex, even seasoned investors can overlook details that might spell doom for a promising deal. This piece delves into the critical importance of pre-investment due diligence, what it entails, and why working with professional partners isn’t just smart—it’s essential.
March 9, 2023
A US medium-sized investment firm was considering receiving funds from a possibly problematic investor, and the firm needed an investigation team. The investment firm was concerned about the possible damage that could be inflicted on its business reputation and finances if the investor was found to have engaged in fraudulent or illegal activities. As a result, the investment firm wanted to ensure they had all the necessary information and identified all hidden risks before accepting any funds from the investor in question.
February 10, 2023
In this white paper, we share state-of-the-art strategies for private equity firms to mitigate deal execution risk, enhance governance, and protect funds and managers against internal and external threats. A high concentration of capital in the hands of a small number of people puts private equity firms under the same pressure as larger investment organizations with a higher headcount.