Legal Hybrid: Enhanced due diligence and geopolitical investment research

Legal Hybrid offers legal-grade maritime sanctions vetting and research in emerging markets and geopolitically challenging environments. We ensure that you receive the high-quality insights you need, even when on-site presence is not feasible for you.

Well-versed in open source investigations (OSINT).

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OSINT for Sanctions Compliance (Legal-Grade)

DEEP VETTING FOR DARK FLEET RISK — enhanced due diligence to mitigate secondary sanctions risk from dark fleet operations, sanctions evasion, and maritime fraud.

Automated systems show what is happening (a flag change, an AIS gap). Enhanced due diligence explains why it’s happening and connect the dots between the vessels and the front companies in various sanctions regimes.

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Legal-Grade? Enhanced Due Diligence

On request we can notarize and timestamp all digital proof of compliance with OFAC/OFSI/EU | Enhanced Due Diligence requirements.

Our Raw Evidence Packages include Chain-of-Custody Log (with SHA-256 hash verification of the due diligence process).

SHA-256 is a current, globally recognized standard for digital forensics and legal evidence, , making it widely accepted in court.

WHAT IS DEEP VETTING?

Cross-linking datapoints moves sanctions-related decisions from a gut feeling (“This seems risky”) to an evidence-based evaluation (“We have three proven links to a sanctioned network and two instances of illicit port calls”).

This provides a defensible basis to reject or accept a charter or apply severe contractual safeguards.

A standard system alert might show:
  • “Vessel X changed flag from Liberia to Gabon.”
  • “Vessel Y had a 5-day AIS gap off Ceuta.”
Open-source intelligence provides the narrative and linkage:
  • “Vessel X changed flag to Gabon, a registry known for lax oversight, and its technical manager is the same one used by three tankers recently designated by OFAC for smuggling Iranian oil. This is a deliberate evasion tactic.”

  • “Vessel Y’s AIS gap off Ceuta corresponds with satellite imagery showing an STS transfer with a sanctioned VLCC, and its captain previously worked on another vessel blacklisted for sanctions evasion.”

BENEFITS OF OSINT APPROACH:

You won’t get more data, but you’ll get the documented legal-grade analysis and context to make a safe Go/No-Go decision.

HOW WE HELP YOUR WORK FLOW:

  • Transforms disconnected data points into an actionable intelligence conclusion.
  • Correlates disparate data points (corporate, AIS, crew).
  • Interprets meaning within the context of sanctions evasion tactics.

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When conducting on-site research is not feasible for you, Legal Hybrid provides research services that address your current and urgent issues with the utmost professionalism.

Our approach is tailored to your specific needs. We deliver high-end, custom research that meets your immediate requirements.

We can swiftly adapt to the dynamic nature of your challenges, providing timely insights and analysis that enable you to make informed decisions.

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Volatile geopolitical landscape

The Horn of Africa grapples with ongoing conflicts, political instability, and border disputes. This may disrupt trade routes or significantly affect investments and other interests.

Navigating these dynamics requires careful assessment and strategic decision-making.

Research conducted at the actual location holds immense value in capturing the nuances of a specific situation, market or culture. However, practical constraints, cost considerations, or time limitations may hinder your capability of deploying personnel abroad.

Legal Hybrid bridges this gap by gathering valuable local insights on-site and/or by open-source intelligence. Through our remote research capabilities, we ensure that you receive the depth of understanding required to make well-informed decisions, even in the absence of physical presence.

The global landscape is constantly evolving. Unforeseen circumstances may kick off a chain reaction that crosses boundaries.

In such dynamic environments, our research capabilities offer the flexibility and adaptability required to continue gathering valuable insights.

By adjusting our methodologies and travel itineraries if needed, we ensure that your research objectives are met, irrespective of the challenges posed by changing circumstances or logistical constraints.

By entrusting us with your remote research requirements, you can rest assured that you’ll receive the same level of expertise and attention to detail that you would from your own on-site investigation.

Conducting research locally can be a time-consuming and costly endeavor, involving travel expenses, accommodation, and logistical arrangements. With our remote research capabilities, you can bypass these challenges while still obtaining timely and cost-effective solutions.

By harnessing technology and employing virtual communication tools, we ensure efficient data collection, analysis, and reporting, saving you both time and resources.

Our goal is to provide you with the insights you need without compromising on quality or compromising your budgetary considerations.

Primary research can unveil new and unexplored insights, especially in emerging fields or topics with limited existing data. By directly engaging with respondents or participants, our research may discover fresh perspectives and trends that were not previously documented.

Our pragmatic research approach is designed to deliver tailored insights that align with your unique requirements. We work closely with you to understand your research objectives and develop a comprehensive plan that addresses your specific needs.

Our commitment to providing reliable and accurate results remains unwavering, regardless of the research location.

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