Enhanced Due Diligence
Independent intelligence for investment, partnership and onboarding decisions
Hartford Advisers provides enhanced due diligence on companies, counterparties and senior individuals. We combine investigative research, public-record analysis and human-source enquiries to assess integrity, governance, ownership structures, reputational issues and broader commercial risk. Assignments support acquisitions, investments, strategic partnerships and onboarding decisions across global markets.
We work with:
Private Equity & Investors
Assess management teams and counterparties before deals
Portfolio Talent & HR
Vet senior hires and board members discreetly
Law Firms
Verify integrity and mitigate reputational and regulatory risk
Corporates & Multinationals
Check new partners, suppliers, or clients in sensitive markets
Enhanced due diligence goes beyond standard checks to assess integrity, governance, beneficial ownership, source of wealth, sanctions exposure and reputation.
The objective is to identify risks, inconsistencies and contextual information that may not emerge through databases and public records alone.
This system is providing clients with a stronger basis for investment and commercial decision-making.
Levels of Enhanced Due Diligence
LEVEL THREE (OSINT+HUMINT)
Public-Domain Review + Human-Source Intelligence
For strategic, higher-risk or particularly sensitive situations.
Combines comprehensive public-domain research with discreet source enquiries among knowledgeable individuals. Includes Level Two scope plus non-public insight regarding integrity, reputation, governance, management conduct, organisational culture, stakeholder relationships and broader market perception. Designed to identify risks, concerns and contextual factors that may not be apparent through public-domain research alone.
LEVEL TWO (OSINT)
Comprehensive Public-Domain Review
For higher-risk subjects, counterparties and transactions.
Comprehensive public-domain investigation into an individual's or organisation's background, track record and risk profile. Includes ownership structures, source of wealth, source of funds, political exposure, corporate history, litigation and detailed global public-record research. Designed to provide a deeper understanding of potential integrity, reputational, regulatory and commercial risks.
LEVEL ONE (OSINT)
Red Flag Review
For lower-risk subjects, counterparties and transactions.
Public-domain screening designed to identify obvious integrity, regulatory and reputational concerns. Includes adverse media, litigation, criminal records, sanctions, regulatory enforcement actions and global watchlist reviews.
why clients use hartford
Investigative background
Founded by former investigative journalists with experience conducting complex cross-border research and intelligence gathering assignments.
Human-source intelligence
Discreet source enquiries provide additional visibility into integrity, governance and reputation beyond public records alone.
Global coverage
Assignments conducted across developed and emerging markets, including complex and information-constrained jurisdictions.
Decision-ready reporting
Clear, commercially focused reporting designed for investors, corporates, law firms and advisory teams.
Independent assessment
Evidence-led analysis designed to help clients assess risk, challenge assumptions and make informed decisions.
Cross-border capability
Experience conducting due diligence and investigative assignments across multiple jurisdictions and languages.
Case Outcomes
Flagged undisclosed litigation and conflicts relating to a European target company’s CEO
Cleared sanctions concerns regarding a Middle-Eastern joint-venture partner following targeted enquiries
Identified governance weaknesses and opaque ownership structures within an Asian supply-chain review
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FAQs
What is enhanced due diligence (EDD)?
Enhanced due diligence is a deeper review of companies, counterparties and individuals designed to assess integrity, governance, beneficial ownership, sanctions exposure, reputation and broader commercial risk.
When do clients choose EDD rather than standard checks?
Typically where ownership structures are complex, reputational concerns exist, jurisdictions are higher risk or the decision requires greater visibility than databases and screening tools can provide.
How quickly can Hartford deliver enhanced due diligence?
Typical turnaround times range from 5–15 business days depending on scope, geography and complexity
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