Counterparty Risk
Parties, beneficial ownership, restrictions and business resilience.
Methodology
How we assess legal risk
A cross-border review covers the parties, contracts, payments, applicable law and ownership. We identify which issues could prevent the transaction or expose the client to liability.
Five connected risk areas
The framework supports initial assessments, contract and sanctions reviews, market entry and corporate-structure work.
Contract Risk
Obligations, liability, breach, termination and negotiation position.
Transaction & Payment Risk
Payment flows, banks, delivery, supporting documents and practical feasibility.
Jurisdiction & Enforcement Risk
Applicable law, forum, conflict-of-laws issues and enforcement options.
Ownership, Assets & Control Risk
Ownership, governance, key assets and effective control.
Issues considered together
Why one issue can affect another
For example, a change in ownership may affect sanctions analysis, while the location of assets may affect the prospects of enforcing a claim. We consider these connections when giving advice.
The purpose of the review
The review identifies issues that need to be resolved before signing, payment or launch. It also records uncertainties that require further information or local advice.
- Make risks visible before signing and launching.
- Separate critical issues from secondary ones.
- Prepare written advice for negotiations or discussions with a bank or investor.
- Check that the contracts reflect the ownership and payment arrangements.
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