Business & Investment Consulting
Risk assessment and due diligence in Morocco and West Africa
Risk assessment and due diligence for Morocco and West Africa identify the market, regulatory, partner and operational risks of an investment before it is signed. LB&S International Link checks the reputation and track record of partners and targets, analyses country and sector risks, and proposes concrete mitigation measures for each one.
Who it is for
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Companies about to sign with a distributor or agent
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Investors preparing an acquisition or joint venture
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Exporters extending credit to new African customers
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Boards that need an independent view before approving a project
Most failed market entries in Africa do not fail because of the market. They fail because of a partner who was not what they seemed, a licence that was never going to be granted, or a payment that never arrived.
Our due diligence is built for that reality. Alongside documentary checks, we use our network to learn what is not written down: how a company really operates, how it pays, and how it is regarded in its own market.
What is included
- Market risk analysis
- Demand, competition, currency, payment and regulatory risks for your sector in the target country.
- Partner due diligence
- Background, reputation, ownership, track record and references of distributors, suppliers, partners and targets.
- Regulatory review
- Licences, approvals and compliance requirements for your activity, and how long they really take.
- Mitigation strategies
- Contract terms, payment structures, phasing and safeguards that reduce each risk identified.
How it works
Scope
We agree which counterparties and which risks matter most to the deal.
Investigation
Documentary checks, registry searches and discreet enquiries through our network.
Assessment
Each risk is rated by likelihood and impact.
Mitigation
Practical safeguards, ready to be built into your contracts and plan.
What you receive
- A risk register for the project, rated and prioritised
- Due diligence reports on key counterparties
- Regulatory and licensing checklist
- Recommended contract and payment safeguards
Frequently asked questions
What does due diligence on a Moroccan partner involve?
We verify the company's legal existence and ownership in the commercial register, its financial standing where available, its litigation history, its reputation with clients, suppliers and banks, and its real capacity to deliver what it promises.
Is this legal due diligence?
No. We cover commercial, reputational and operational due diligence. For legal and tax due diligence we work alongside your lawyers and auditors, or introduce trusted local firms.
How confidential is the process?
Enquiries are made discreetly and the counterparty is not told who is asking unless you agree. All findings are reserved for you.