Energy & Industrial Services
Strategic Intelligence for High-Stakes Decisions in Complex Markets Clarity in a Complex World
Helping Energy & Industrial Leaders Navigate Risk, Protect Assets, and Act with Confidence
Energy and industrial companies operate in some of the world’s most opaque and high-risk environments. From geopolitical volatility and regulatory scrutiny to supply chain complexity and reputational exposure, the stakes are high—and the risks are often hidden. Mintz Group partners with corporations, investors, and legal counsel to deliver clarity at critical moments—before transactions, during investigations, and in the aftermath of disputes or fraud.
Our work helps clients vet joint-venture partners, assess compliance risks, trace assets, and investigate misconduct across jurisdictions. Whether navigating a strategic acquisition, enforcing a judgment, or responding to corruption allegations, we deliver discreet, defensible, and decision-ready intelligence tailored to the demands of global energy and industrial markets.
Mintz Group’s investigations uncover hidden ownership, political exposure, and sanctions risk—especially in cross-border deals and emerging markets. We support clients in meeting global anti-bribery and ESG standards, revising procurement strategies, and strengthening internal controls.
Our asset tracing and enforcement support helps clients recover value and gain leverage in negotiations. We also assist with supply chain mapping, executive vetting, and digital risk monitoring—empowering clients to act with confidence in volatile environments.
What We Help Clients Solve
Our services are built around core capabilities designed to address the evolving risks and responsibilities facing energy and industrial clients:
Integrity Due Diligence
We vet counterparties, joint-venture partners, distributors, and acquisition targets—uncovering hidden ownership, political exposure, and sanctions risk to avoid reputational and regulatory pitfalls.
Anti-Bribery & Compliance Reviews
We help clients meet global anti-corruption standards by identifying hidden stakeholders and clarifying regulatory sensitivities—strengthening compliance programs and internal audits.
Asset Tracing & Recovery
We trace sovereign and corporate assets held offshore, map complex ownership structures, and support enforcement actions in multijurisdictional disputes.
Supply Chain & Procurement Risk
We investigate integrity risks in procurement and logistics, map mineral and energy supply chains, and uncover undisclosed relationships—supporting ESG and compliance goals.
Executive & Counterparty Background Checks
We conduct deep background investigations on executives and counterparties—flagging political exposure, financial instability, and litigation history to support confident hiring and partnership decisions.
Real-World Impact
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1. Vetting Potential JV Partners
A mining company engaged Mintz Group to vet a joint-venture partner in a politically sensitive region. We uncovered hidden ties to sanctioned entities and politically exposed persons—prompting the client to decline the partnership and avoid regulatory risk.
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2. Arbitral Proceedings Against a Sovereign
Mintz Group supported legal counsel in arbitration involving judicial interference in energy-related disputes. Our in-country interviews and public-record research uncovered corroborated evidence that strengthened the client’s legal strategy.
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3. Corruption and Procurement Risk in MENA
A major energy firm asked Mintz Group to investigate procurement fraud across third parties in the Middle East. Our findings led to revised protocols and the exclusion of high-risk vendors.
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4. Cross-Border Asset Enforcement
Mintz Group assisted a U.S. oil and gas company in tracing assets across the U.S. and Mexico. Our work enabled enforcement of a multi-million dollar judgment and accelerated settlement negotiations.
"From headquarters to remote sites, executive teams need clarity on what’s really happening on the ground. We deliver that visibility—even in the most challenging environments."
Steven Haynes
Partner, Mintz Group
Key Contacts
Sean Anderson
Partner, Head of Latin America
Steven Haynes
Partner
Sam Taylor
Partner
Jennifer Jack
Managing Director
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