Pre-transaction reputation review
A clear view of a company's reputation before a transaction, investment or succession.
- Duration
- 2 to 3 weeks
- Who it is for
- For owners, boards and investors preparing an acquisition, sale, investment or succession who want to understand its reputational dimension.
We prepare a quote after a short, free conversation.
The board or investor receives a structured picture of the company's reputation among key stakeholder groups, a list of reputational risks and recommendations for communication around the transaction.
How it runs
Scope and confidentiality
Agreement of the review's purpose, scope and confidentiality arrangements, with transaction advisers where needed.
Source analysis
Review of coverage, online presence, available documents and sensitive issues.
Interviews and risk assessment
Confidential conversations with agreed stakeholders and collation of reputational risks.
Report and recommendations
Handover of the report and discussion of conclusions with the board, owners or investor.
What you receive
- A report on the company's reputation among key stakeholder groups
- A reputational risk register with materiality ratings
- A transaction stakeholder map
- Communication recommendations for the transaction period
Frequently asked questions
Does the review replace due diligence?
No. It complements legal, financial and tax due diligence with a reputational and communication perspective. It is not a legal opinion.
Can the review be carried out without disclosing the planned transaction?
Yes. We set the scope of stakeholder conversations so that confidential information is not disclosed. Where necessary, the review relies solely on public sources.
Is the review also suitable for succession in a family business?
Yes. For a succession, we pay particular attention to relationships with employees, key customers, the bank and the local community.
Let’s talk about your situation.
The first conversation is free of charge and confidential. We reply within one business day.