Legal & Professional Services
Strategic Intelligence for Trusted Advisors and their Clients
Helping Professional Services Firms Navigate Risk,
Protect Reputation, and Deliver with Confidence
Legal and professional services firms operate at the center of high-stakes decision-making, where discretion, credibility, and accuracy are essential. Mintz Group supports law firms, accounting firms, advisory firms, executive search firms, and other consultancies with investigative intelligence that strengthens client service, mitigates risk, and enhances institutional resilience.
Our work helps firms deliver with confidence—whether preparing for litigation, conducting due diligence, responding to a sensitive allegation, or supporting a high-profile hire. We provide discreet, defensible, and decision-ready insights that withstand scrutiny from regulators, courts, clients, and the media.
Mintz Group’s investigations support client advisories, deal structuring, enforcement actions, and internal reviews. We help firms vet candidates, assess counterparties, trace assets, and respond to reputational threats—often working behind the scenes to protect institutional credibility and client outcomes.
Our litigation support includes asset tracing, dissipation analysis, and evidence gathering across jurisdictions. We deliver findings that meet evidentiary standards and strengthen enforcement strategy. In moments of crisis, we mobilize quickly to investigate fraud, harassment, conflicts of interest, and reputational attacks—working closely with legal counsel and communications teams to contain risk and support corrective action.
We also help firms assess reputational and ethical risks tied to business relationships, philanthropic engagements, and advisory roles. Our digital forensics capabilities allow us to trace anonymous actors, monitor online threats, and support legal and disciplinary processes—helping firms protect their clients and their own reputations.
What We Help Clients Solve
Our services are built around core capabilities designed to address the evolving risks and responsibilities facing legal and professional service firm clients:
Executive & Candidate Due Diligence
We conduct deep background investigations on candidates for executive, board, and advisory roles—uncovering undisclosed affiliations, misconduct, and reputational vulnerabilities.
Third-Party & Transactional Due Diligence
We investigate counterparties, acquisition targets, and strategic partners—surfacing hidden ownership, litigation history, and regulatory exposure to inform deal structuring and compliance.
Litigation Support & Asset Tracing
We assist legal teams with asset tracing, dissipation analysis, and evidence gathering—delivering findings that support litigation strategy and enforcement actions.
Crisis Response & Internal Investigations
We investigate fraud, harassment, and reputational threats—supporting internal reviews, regulatory inquiries, and crisis communications with fact-based intelligence.
Reputational & Relationship Risk
We assess reputational and ethical risks tied to business relationships and advisory roles—empowering firms to advise with clarity and confidence.
Digital Risk & Online Monitoring
We investigate online threats, impersonation, and privacy breaches—tracing anonymous actors and supporting legal and disciplinary processes.
Real-World Impact
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1. Activist Mapping for a Public Company
Mintz Group supported a Fortune 500 company in preparing for a proxy contest by mapping the activist’s network, analyzing prior campaigns, and identifying undisclosed affiliations. Our findings helped the board anticipate tactics and shape its engagement strategy.
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2. Executive Vetting for a Pension Fund
A global pension fund engaged Mintz Group to vet a newly appointed fund manager. Our investigation revealed undisclosed litigation, regulatory scrutiny, and prior business failures—prompting the client to reconsider the appointment and avoid reputational exposure.
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3. Due Diligence on a Cross-Border Acquisition Target
A private equity firm engaged Mintz Group to vet a target in Southeast Asia. We uncovered hidden ownership ties to politically exposed persons and prior regulatory sanctions—allowing the client to renegotiate terms and implement enhanced compliance controls.
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4. Creditor Screening in a Distressed Debt Situation
An investment firm evaluating a distressed asset asked Mintz Group to assess the credibility and financial condition of the debtor. Our investigation revealed undisclosed offshore holdings and prior fraudulent conveyances—informing enforcement strategy and recovery planning.
"Law firms need intelligence that stands up to scrutiny—from regulators, judges, and the press. Our work is built for that level of rigor."
Edward Palmer
Partner, Mintz Group
Key Contacts
Ian Casewell
Managing Partner, Global Co-Head, Disputes
Jen Cherner
Partner, Global Co-Head, Disputes
Michael Karran
Partner, Head of Office
Edward Palmer
Partner
Sam Taylor
Partner
Rachel Barker
Managing Director, Head of IP
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