Services

Pelleas Group offers a full spectrum of intelligence and investigative services designed to provide clarity in complex business environments. Our comprehensive service offerings include in-depth investigations, strategic intelligence, crisis management, litigation support, and risk assessments. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and deliver tailored solutions that protect their interests and support their strategic goals.

Corporate Investigations

We conduct in-depth investigations into potential partners, acquisition targets, and key personnel to ensure our clients are fully informed. Our services include background checks, asset tracing, and uncovering undisclosed risks or conflicts of interest.

  • A client considering a joint venture in a foreign market needed a detailed profile of the prospective partner. Our investigation revealed prior involvement in fraudulent activities, enabling the client to avoid a potentially damaging partnership.

  • A European logistics firm sought our help in evaluating a U.S.-based potential acquisition. Our investigation revealed undisclosed debts, connections to politically exposed persons, and involvement in prior bribery scandals. Armed with this information, our client renegotiated terms and secured a more favorable deal, saving millions in potential liabilities.

  • A private equity firm aimed to acquire a mid-sized manufacturing company in Southeast Asia. Our investigation revealed discrepancies between reported revenues and actual financial activity. By tracing ownership of shell companies linked to the target, we discovered that the company was diverting funds to offshore accounts. Our findings prevented the client from acquiring a company embroiled in financial misconduct, potentially saving them from significant legal and reputational damage.

Business Intelligence & Market Entry

Pelleas Group offers comprehensive market entry strategies and intelligence reports that highlight critical geopolitical, regulatory, and competitive factors. Our insights enable companies to enter new markets confidently and efficiently.

  • A healthcare firm looking to expand into Latin America engaged us for a market entry study. We identified potential regulatory hurdles and recommended strategic partnerships, enabling the client to launch successfully and navigate the regulatory landscape with ease.

  • A technology company planned to enter the Latin American market, targeting Chile and Colombia. We conducted a comprehensive market entry strategy, identifying regulatory hurdles, political influences, and potential partners. Our intelligence highlighted specific regulations favoring local firms, enabling our client to structure their operations to align with these requirements. As a result, the client was able to secure critical local partnerships that streamlined their market entry and reduced time to profitability.

  • A pharmaceutical company faced uncertainty when planning to expand into Eastern Europe due to conflicting regulations. Our detailed analysis identified regional variations in regulatory practices and helped prioritize countries with harmonized laws. We also identified key opinion leaders (KOLs) in healthcare and regulatory bodies, which facilitated expedited approvals and market access, significantly accelerating the client’s go-to-market timeline.

Reputation & Crisis Management

Our Reputation & Crisis Management service helps protect your brand and respond effectively in times of crisis. We provide ongoing monitoring, proactive risk assessments, and strategic communication support.

  • After a high-profile incident threatened a client’s reputation, our team worked around the clock to develop a targeted crisis communication strategy. We managed media relations and coordinated with stakeholders, helping the client regain public trust and minimize long-term reputational damage.

  • A high-profile financial institution faced a potential scandal when allegations of insider trading emerged. We were brought in to assess the validity of these claims and develop a proactive response plan. Our analysis revealed that the allegations stemmed from a disgruntled former employee. We managed a discrete internal investigation, collaborated with legal counsel, and formulated a communication plan that effectively addressed stakeholder concerns while avoiding unnecessary public exposure.

  • A multinational consumer goods company was the target of a coordinated social media disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting its labor practices. We quickly identified the source of the disinformation—an activist group funded by a competitor—and crafted a response strategy that included targeted messaging, legal recourse, and engagement with industry watchdogs. Within weeks, the negative media coverage subsided, and the client's brand integrity was restored.

Litigation support & Dispute Advisory

Our litigation support services assist legal teams in building stronger cases by providing investigative research, witness profiling, and asset tracing.

  • Our asset tracing and financial investigation revealed concealed assets in a complex cross-border litigation case, enabling the client’s legal team to secure a favorable settlement.

  • A real estate firm in South Florida was embroiled in a dispute over ownership of a high-value property. Our asset tracing revealed the existence of shell companies and complex trust structures used to obscure true ownership. We provided a clear map of these entities and presented findings that supported the client’s claims, leading to a favorable court ruling.

  • A manufacturing company faced a multi-million-dollar lawsuit from a former partner who claimed unpaid royalties. Our forensic accounting team discovered that the partner had been inflating royalty figures and diverting funds through unauthorized channels. Armed with this evidence, our client was able to countersue, resulting in a settlement that included financial restitution and a non-disclosure agreement to protect their interests.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Our risk assessment services identify and analyze threats impacting our clients' operations, from geopolitical shifts to supply chain vulnerabilities. We design and implement risk mitigation strategies to protect our clients' interests and ensure business continuity.

  • A multinational energy company needed an assessment of political stability in Northern Africa, where they were planning to invest in a new project. Our geopolitical risk assessment highlighted potential flashpoints and identified regions with a higher probability of operational disruptions due to shifting alliances. We advised the client to diversify their investment across two neighboring countries, balancing risk while securing critical supply lines.Our asset tracing and financial investigation revealed concealed assets in a complex cross-border litigation case, enabling the client’s legal team to secure a favorable settlement.

  • A luxury goods retailer engaged us after experiencing repeated disruptions in their supply chain. Our team provided an in-depth analysis of regional stability and recommended alternate supply sources. We also worked with the client’s logistics team to develop a dynamic risk-monitoring system, allowing the client to react swiftly to emerging threats, ultimately reducing supply chain downtime by 40%.

  • A manufacturing company faced a multi-million-dollar lawsuit from a former partner who claimed unpaid royalties. Our forensic accounting team discovered that the partner had been A multinational technology firm requested an evaluation of their supplier network across multiple Asian countries. We identified several high-risk areas due to political instability and advised the client to implement redundancy plans and explore alternate supply chains. Our recommendations resulted in a 35% reduction in operational disruptions during subsequent geopolitical tensions.