Carratu International supports family offices assessing a proposed adviser, opportunity or counterparty. The review brings together verified background, relevant relationships and an assessment of material claims for principals and their advisers.
Advisers and intermediaries
Professional standing, track record, corporate interests, historic appointments and material associations may be relevant where an adviser or intermediary will occupy a position of trust.
Opportunities and counterparties
An investment, acquisition, joint venture or private transaction may require research into ownership, controllers, previous ventures, disputes and the credibility of material representations.
Private relationships and introductions
Introductions through trusted networks can reduce perceived risk without eliminating it. Independent verification may be appropriate where the consequences of misplaced trust are significant.
Cross-border complexity
An initial assessment identifies the jurisdictions, entities and records relevant to the family’s interests, providing a clear basis for coordinating cross-border enquiries.
Confidential, decision-focused reporting
A concise assessment sets out verified findings, material questions and the agreed priorities for any follow-up enquiries.
A family-office review may include
- Identity and professional background.
- Corporate interests and connected entities.
- Ownership and control of proposed counterparties.
- Track record and material commercial claims.
- Relevant disputes, insolvencies and regulatory context.
- International and online research where appropriate.
- Clear separation of verified facts, indications and unresolved issues.
Scope a private-client due diligence review
Tell us the proposed relationship or opportunity, what is already known and which uncertainties could affect the decision. An initial assessment will establish the priorities and reporting requirements for your brief.
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