Counterparty Due Diligence UAE
Independent counterparty due diligence for UAE businesses. Assess ownership, control, jurisdiction, sanctions exposure, reputational indicators and commercial risk before relationships become expensive problems.
Know who you are doing business with
A company registration certificate is only the beginning of due diligence. Management often needs to understand ownership, control, related parties, jurisdictions, reputation and the context of the proposed transaction.
Blackthorne & Chase provides structured counterparty reviews for customers, suppliers, agents, distributors and other commercial relationships. Findings are presented in a management-friendly format with clear escalation points.
- ✓ KYC and corporate profile review
- ✓ Beneficial ownership analysis
- ✓ Sanctions and PEP screening
- ✓ Adverse-media review
- ✓ Risk-based escalation
Diagnose
Understand the business and identify material exposures.
Build
Translate findings into practical controls and ownership.
Oversee
Maintain the framework through reporting and ongoing advisory.
Why Blackthorne & Chase?
Founder-led advisory from Baqa Rashdi, a Canadian-qualified lawyer called to the Ontario Bar in 2010. The consultancy combines senior professional judgment with a lean delivery model and a Dubai mainland presence.