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Corporate intelligence and due diligence

We are able to make local source inquiries about individuals, groups or organisations in territories across the Middle East and Africa. Due diligence can include analysis of regulatory risks, the likelihood of government intervention and the relationships between business and politics. We can also assess the influence of key political figures on a particular operation and provide intelligent analysis of on the ground risks, including the activities of militant groups and civil unrest.

Litigation, corporate record and media searches

We provide media searches in major languages across the Middle East and Africa. We can also undertake litigation and corporate record searches in most jurisdictions. In countries where it is difficult or impossible to obtain accurate records – for example where local laws and practices are obstacles to searches – we help clients understand the limitations and extract the best results possible from difficult circumstances.

Political risk intelligence and analysis

Our analysis is built on knowledge gained through continual monitoring of political developments, coupled with an on-the-ground approach to understanding how political dynamics impact on investors and business partners with interests in the Middle East and Africa. We provide intelligence and insights on political dynamics and stability and, most importantly, people in positions of power.

For more information on our products and services contact Mark Ford: mark@cbi-research.com


 




 

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5 December 2011
Harnessing desert sun to power Europe
CbI chairman and African Energy editorial director Jon Marks is quoted in this BBC News article
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2 December 2011
Oil flows boost election-year budget, but Ghana faces longer wait for gas
Issue 921 of African Energy leads with analysis of Ghana's plans to utilise gas from the Jubilee field
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23 November 2011
North AfricaHardball - new speakers confirmed
Three new speakers have been added to the line-up for CbI's second North Africa Hardball briefing on 1 December in London
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11 November 2011
The old guard reconfigures with Salman as defence minister and KBS as deputy
Issue 912 of GSN analyses the key players in the reshuffles following Prince Sultan’s death
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28 October 2011
Saudi hardline crown prince may mellow in power: analysts
CbI director Eleanor Gillespie is quoted in this AFP article
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21 October 2011
No oil bounty for France and UK as Libya rebuilds
CbI’s John Hamilton guest writes for CNN
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20 October 2011
Libya's next tests: Big expectations, power plays

CbI's John Hamilton is quoted in this Reuters article examining life after Gaddafi

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14 October 2011
Saudi Arabia and Iran trade accusations
The new Issue of GSN looks at relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran and examines Saudi policy towards Yemen
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Key people
Eleanor Gillespie

Mark Ford

Jon Marks

John Hamilton
- Research Director

- Managing Director

- Chairman

- Director of London Office
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