Services

Background checks on senior employees and new hires

Due diligence on corporates and individuals

Fraud and corruption investigations

Compliance and sanctions advisory

Litigation support

Crisis Resolution / Problem Solving

Competitive intelligence gathering

Strategic intelligence gathering
How we work
Methodology

Scoping
Following detailed discussions with the client and preliminary open source research, the team draws up a tailored scope of work outlining the requirement, methodology, source access and deliverables for the engagement. We provide source transparency through detailed descriptions of the individuals that we intend to consult.
Intelligence Gathering
In accordance with the requirements agreed with the client, our in-house team undertakes extensive open source research through a variety of proprietary databases, public registers and sanction lists. We also deploy experts and sources from within our global network to conduct any necessary discreet enquiries on the ground with their contacts within business, political, finance and government spheres.


Analysis & Triangulation
Open source information and source findings are assessed in-house to identify potential gaps or areas for further exploration. The intelligence is also triangulated in order to corroborate information through a variety of sources. Preliminary findings are then discussed with the client.
Delivery
Our findings are presented to the client in a concise and contextual manner. Intelligence is clearly attributed to each source and – where necessary – weighted to reflect its reliability. If appropriate, we include pragmatic conclusions and recommendations that highlight the implications of the information identified during our research. We then advise clients on risk mitigation strategies and/or areas that require further investigation.

Geographic Coverage
Menas Associates has an extensive reach across the globe. We work in the Middle East; North Africa; Sub-Saharan Africa; the wider Caspian region; South to East Asia; Latin and Central America; and Eastern Europe.