DUE DILIGENCE & INVESTIGATIONS
Uncover what matters
A boutique due diligence and investigations practice leveraging journalistic expertise to provide tailored, actionable insights, locally and around the world.
SOURCE-DRIVEN INTELLIGENCE
ACTIONABLE FINDINGS
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HIGH-CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENTS
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CROSS-BORDER INVESTIGATIONS
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CAPABILITIES
Four disciplines,
one partner
Engagements range from a single counterparty check to multilingual, multi-jurisdictional investigations across North America and Latin America, with global coverage as needed. Fieldwork is supported by a vetted network of former journalists, certified fraud examiners, and in-country investigators assembled per engagement.
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CAPABILITY
Due Diligence
Pre-transaction and pre-engagement reviews of individuals and companies to identify undisclosed affiliations, beneficial ownership, reputational risks, and supply chain concerns.
— MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
— INVESTMENT DECISIONS
— MARKET ENTRY
— PROXY DISPUTES
— SUPPLY CHAIN EXPANSION
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CAPABILITY
Leadership Vetting
Background investigations of executives, directors, and other individuals in positions of influence to verify credentials, identify adverse information, and support informed leadership decisions.
— EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS
— BOARD NOMINATIONS
— FOUNDER TRANSITIONS
— PARTNERSHIP DECISIONS
— SUCCESSION PLANNING
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CAPABILITY
Litigation Support
Fact development for legal disputes, including relationship mapping, witness development, and critical document sourcing to shed light on time frame, context, and events.
— COMMERCIAL DISPUTES
— SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS
— COMPLEX LITIGATION
— ASSET RECOVERY
— WITNESS CREDIBILITY
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CAPABILITY
Global Investigations
In-depth investigations to uncover facts, map complex relationships, and understand individuals, events, companies, assets, and activities across markets and regions.
— FRAUD & FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT
— INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS
— WORKPLACE MISCONDUCT
— ANTI-CORRUPTION MATTERS
— REGULATORY INQUIRIES
ABOUT
Natalie Schachar
Founder & Managing Principal
Natalie is a former journalist who leads Vantus with a commitment to accuracy, integrity, and editorial discipline. She has reported for The New York Times, Reuters, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times from across Latin America and the United States and holds Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Science degrees from Columbia University.
ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE INVESTIGATORS
ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL INVESTIGATORS
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ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED FRAUD EXAMINERS
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REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGEMENTS
Select work, discreet by design
LATAM x U.S.
FAMILY OFFICE INVESTOR
Source of Wealth Review
Comprehensive review of an individual’s wealth, background, and reputation through records research and source inquiries.
OUTCOME:
No inconsistencies identified, informing the client’s investment decision.
U.S.
CORPORATE BOARD
Pre-Appointment Vetting
Adverse-information review surfaced inconsistencies with the candidate’s disclosures to the nominating committee.
OUTCOME:
Stakeholders proceeded with an alternative prospect prior to appointment.
MULTIPLE JURISDICTIONS
FAMILY LAW COUNSEL
Asset Verification
Asset review to identify complex holdings, trace control structures, and assess associated interests.
OUTCOME:
Findings clarified financial interests, Informing subsequent case strategy.
“This really is a huge win that all of us, as a team, pulled off.”
ATTORNEY AT LAW
CONTACT
Trusted with
sensitive inquiries
Engagements begin with a confidential conversation. Scope is defined in writing. Reporting is structured around deadlines and case demands.