Built Environment & Infrastructure in the U.S.

The transportation authority of a major US city needed intelligence on a Latin American airport concessionaire that was poised to acquire commercial concessions for the terminals of an international airport under its management. The authority had concerns regarding geopolitical, legal and national security risks, as well as the potential buyer's operational capabilities.

In-depth business intelligence

Reassurance and answers to tough questions

An international mid-market investment fund needed to identify material cyber risks on a digital infrastructure asset ahead of a transaction, including undisclosed breaches, data leaks, and gaps in cyber governance. The fund also needed to assess integration and operational risk exposure.

Comprehensive assessment

Our team assessed both strategic and tactical cyber threats to the target, evaluating the asset’s overall cybersecurity posture, threat surface and incident response maturity. In addition to identifying existing vulnerabilities, we highlighted risks likely to emerge during the transition period, such as exposure from IT integration, legacy systems and changes in control.

Moving forward with confidence

The findings enabled the client to anticipate and address potential disruption points, informing post-acquisition remediation planning and cost estimation. The client was able to move forward with confidence, fully informed of cyber-related risks and with a roadmap to secure and protect their investment.

A global energy developer was concerned about changes in the federal government’s attitude towards the renewables sector following the 2024 US election. They wanted to understand how this could impact their projects across the country.

Detailed forecasting

We provided detailed forecasts of federal-level policy and legislative changes. Our team analysed how these changes could be exacerbated or mitigated by state and municipal governments in the areas where the developer has projects.

We then facilitated scenario planning for the various policy outcomes and conducted detailed stakeholder mapping to help the company navigate local social and political responses to its operations at the project level.

Sifting through the noise

The developer gained a clearer understanding of the US operating environment and the likelihood and commercial implications of potential regulatory changes. This allowed them to sift through the noise and better inform their business strategy.

A major institutional investor was considering an investment in the subsidiary of an NYSE-listed power company that had been embroiled in a series of major bribery scandals. The client needed to understand the extent to which the scandals continued to impact the company's reputation.

In-depth analysis and discreet inquiries

Our approach included in-depth analysis of public record information and discreet inquiries with human sources familiar with the company and its leadership team.

Our investigators spoke to various sources, including ten former executives of the parent company, individuals who had worked for the subsidiary, and multiple senior industry experts based in the jurisdictions where the target company operated.

We found that the incumbent CEO had a positive reputation at the company and within the broader industry. He was seen as an honest, ethical and effective business leader known for expertly solving problems regarding operational and regulatory matters. He appeared committed to cleaning up the issues that had predated him.

An informed decision

Our client was able to make an informed decision regarding its investment in the electric utility and the incumbent CEO’s ability to drive positive change.