REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGEMENTS
Select work,
discreet by design
Every engagement is unique. The examples below represent anonymized matters that illustrate the types of assignments entrusted to Vantus.
Executive Appointment Vetting
An independent review of a finalist being considered for a senior leadership role, including public-record analysis, litigation review, and credential verification.
Identified inconsistencies between nomination materials and verified findings. Stakeholders pursued an alternative candidate.
Enhanced Due Diligence
Enhanced due diligence on a prospective client presenting elevated risk considerations due to international business activities and complex affiliations.
Identified associations with politically exposed individuals, supporting an informed onboarding decision.
Source of Wealth Review
Multi-jurisdictional review of an individual's stated business background and asset origin ahead of a proposed investment.
No inconsistencies identified with stated history. Findings informed the investment evaluation.
Fraud Investigation
Investigation into a suspected fraudulent HELOC secured in another individual's name, left unpaid and coming due to counsel's client.
Questionable details found; including that loan notarization may have been invalid. Foreclosure halted.
Pre-Investment Due Diligence
Reputational due diligence on a family-owned real estate enterprise ahead of a potential investment, including litigation and relationship history.
No material issues identified. Findings informed the investment decision.
Business & Market Intelligence
Assessment of the origins of a public campaign alleging supply-chain inequities to evaluate any third-party or competitive influence.
No evidence of concealed sponsorship or competitive coordination found, informing the client's strategic response.
Mitigation Investigation
Development of a mitigation profile for a defendant facing federal sentencing, including background research and life-history narrative.
Report featured prominently at sentencing; with counsel crediting it for contributing to a favorable outcome.
Asset Tracing
Multi-jurisdictional asset investigation during a divorce matter involving undisclosed holdings and multiple identities.
Clarified ownership interests, supporting the client's legal strategy.