Independent Due Diligence, Governance & Investigations

Prima Advisory supports public entities with independent, documented conflict-of-interest and beneficial ownership reviews across procurement processes. Assessments consider relevant declarations and available information concerning officials, bidders and other parties involved, with a focus on identifying personal, professional, financial, family, employment, ownership or other connections that may require clarification or further consideration.

UBO reviews assess the ownership and control information declared by successful bidders against available corporate and other relevant records, identifying inconsistencies, information gaps and potential links between beneficial owners and persons involved in the procurement process. Clear written findings are provided to support the public entity’s own assessment, governance and decision-making responsibilities.

Prima Advisory supports businesses in assessing suppliers, subcontractors, prospective business partners and other important third parties through structured corporate and reputational due diligence. Depending on the purpose and risk of the engagement, the review may consider corporate status, ownership and beneficial ownership, directors and business interests, sanctions and political exposure, adverse information, relevant legal or financial risk indicators and other material connections identified through corporate records, screening and open-source research.

Each engagement results in a concise written assessment highlighting material findings, information gaps and matters that may require clarification or further consideration, helping the client make a more informed decision about the proposed or existing relationship.

Prima Advisory supports businesses, public-sector organisations and legal advisers in establishing the facts surrounding suspected fraud, procurement irregularities, undisclosed conflicts of interest and other business misconduct. Each engagement is tailored to the specific concern, the information available and the intended use of the findings.

Depending on the agreed scope, our work may include examining relevant documents, researching corporate and beneficial ownership structures, reviewing public records and open-source information, mapping relationships, and researching assets and business interests identifiable through available records. We assess and corroborate relevant information to examine concerns and reconstruct events.

Findings are presented in a clear written report documenting the work performed, supporting sources, material findings and any information gaps or limitations. Our reports help clients and their professional advisers understand what the available evidence establishes and determine appropriate next steps.

Prima Advisory provides outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) services and tailored GDPR support in collaboration with a specialist data protection partner. We help organisations understand their obligations, strengthen their data protection practices and access ongoing advice suited to their activities and risks.

Our support may include compliance reviews, advice on policies and privacy notices, staff awareness training, guidance on data protection impact assessments, and assistance with personal data breaches and requests from individuals exercising their rights.

For organisations appointing an external DPO, the service includes a designated lead professional, independent compliance monitoring, reporting to senior management and acting as a contact point for individuals and the Information and Data Protection Commissioner. Standalone data protection advisory support is also available without a formal DPO appointment.