Legal & Litigation Checks

Legal and litigation checks are investigative steps to uncover hidden risks such as lawsuits, regulatory violations, encumbrances, or unresolved disputes that could affect a business transaction. They protect investors, buyers and potential business partners by ensuring that liabilities, compliance gaps, and reputational risks are identified before committing to a deal.

At Brondby Enterprises, we offer the following Legal and litigation checks;

• Civil and Criminal Litigation Checks
• Bankruptcy and Insolvency Search

Civil and Criminal Litigation Checks

Civil litigation occurs when a personal dispute, rather than a criminal matter, is resolved through the court system. These checks can be conducted on either a corporate or individual. Civil litigations encompass personal injury, product liability, patent/trademark litigation, contractual disputes, civil rights issues, and employment matters. Frequent appearances as a defendant in such cases can signal potentially risky or illegal behavior. A thorough due diligence review of civil litigation helps assess the nature of the lawsuits involving entities or individuals, determining whether they reflect standard business practices and industry norms or indicate issues such as non-compliance with patent laws, neglect of consumer safety, or environmental law violations.

On the other hand, Criminal litigations pertain to criminal issues and are requested by corporations, professionals, and individuals seeking expert assistance with police investigations or prosecutions. Our team of experienced advocates thoroughly manages these checks. The results of a criminal litigation are crucial to the reputation of the company or individual under scrutiny, helping you make informed decisions about whether to engage in business with them.

While criminal litigation often draws attention during background checks and due diligence, civil litigation typically addresses disputes between individuals and organizations or seeks monetary compensation.

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Search

A Bankruptcy and Insolvency Search involve reviewing public records to establish whether an individual or company has been declared bankrupt, is currently undergoing insolvency proceedings, or has entered into formal debt arrangements. At Brondby Enterprises, we conduct these checks through official registers, which vary from one African jurisdiction to another.

Our clients come from a diverse range of industries which includes the following:

• Corporate Investigators
• Credit Insurance Companies
• Commercial Banks
• Trade Associations
• Legal Firms
• Financial Institutions
• Debt Collection Agencies
• Export Credit Agencies
• Security Services Companies
• Asset Managers
• Private Equity Firms
• Multinational Corporations