Due diligence

Reputational Due Diligence & Discreet Source Enquiries

Assess relevant reputational information concerning companies, individuals and commercial relationships through media, public commentary, industry information and appropriately conducted source enquiries where lawful and feasible.

Overview

What this service covers

Assess relevant reputational information concerning companies, individuals and commercial relationships through media, public commentary, industry information and appropriately conducted source enquiries where lawful and feasible. Source information is assessed in context and, where possible, corroborated. Unsubstantiated statements are not treated as established facts.

Our process

How we conduct this check

Each step is visible to you in the client portal, from scoping to delivery.

  1. Agree the questions

    We define the reputational questions and the sensitivity of the enquiry.

  2. Media and open sources

    Media, public commentary and industry information are researched in relevant languages.

  3. Discreet enquiries

    Where lawful and feasible, appropriately conducted source enquiries are made.

  4. Corroborate and weigh

    Source information is assessed in context and corroborated where possible.

  5. Balanced reporting

    Findings separate corroborated information, opinion and unverified statements.

Methodology

Our methodology

Reputation is built from many voices. We gather media, public commentary and industry information, and where lawful conduct discreet source enquiries.

Unsubstantiated statements are never presented as fact. Each point is attributed and weighted, so you can see how well supported it is.

See our full investigative methodology

How Octopus helps you

How we help you conduct the check

Balanced view

Positive, negative and neutral information is weighed fairly.

Discretion

Enquiries are made carefully to protect your confidentiality.

Source attribution

Every point shows where it came from and how well it is supported.

Language coverage

Research in the languages that matter for your subject.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Will source enquiries reveal my interest?

Enquiries are conducted discreetly and scoped with you to protect confidentiality.

How do you treat rumours?

Unsubstantiated statements are reported as such, with context, and are not treated as established facts.

Is this suitable for executive hires?

Yes, reputational due diligence is often used for senior appointments and partner selection.

Start a reputational due diligence & discreet source enquiries enquiry

Share the subject, jurisdiction and what you need to establish. We will confirm scope, sources, timing and price.

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