Banking and Financial Infrastructure

As regulatory scrutiny increases worldwide, ensuring that corporate and personal account setups are KYC-compliant is essential. Financial institutions across different jurisdictions enforce varying due diligence standards and require a strong understanding of documentation rules, beneficial ownership transparency, and onboarding procedures.

We offer full-cycle assistance to both corporate and private clients looking to open accounts in multiple jurisdictions. Our services ensure that documentation is not only complete and compliant, but also positioned correctly to avoid delays or rejections due to misunderstandings or misclassifications.

This service includes:

• International onboarding strategy: Mapping out jurisdictions and bank types suitable to the client’s business or personal profile.
• Source of funds documentation and ownership declarations: Preparing legally sound and properly structured explanations and supporting documents that meet bank requirements.
• Assistance with complex structures and risk clarification: Advising on risk exposure and preparing disclosure explanations for layered or offshore entities.
• Coordination of KYC interviews and compliance liaison: Guiding the client through interviews or compliance calls and handling ongoing follow-up with relationship managers.

With global banking systems increasingly reliant on international sanctions lists and compliance databases, clients often encounter unforeseen obstacles during the onboarding process or while maintaining existing accounts. High-risk jurisdictions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and complex structures may trigger enhanced scrutiny from banks and regulators.

We provide due diligence and verification services to assess and strengthen a client’s compliance standing in the eyes of financial institutions. Our support includes both preventive and corrective measures — from pre-boarding assessments to assistance with the correction or removal of inaccurate entries in external databases.

This service includes:

• Sanctions and compliance screening: Conducting background checks across global databases to identify any flags that may impact onboarding or continued access to banking.
• KYC file audit and documentation updates: Reviewing existing records and suggesting improvements or restructuring of documentation to meet current compliance standards.
• Risk scoring and report interpretation: Helping clients understand third-party risk ratings and preparing responses to bank inquiries.
• Assistance with database correction requests (where applicable): Supporting clients in initiating and managing procedures to correct outdated or erroneous entries in external compliance lists.

As digital assets gain institutional relevance, companies and individuals operating with cryptocurrencies require legally compliant, secure, and integrated connections to traditional fiat systems. This is particularly important for blockchain-based businesses, crypto investors, and technology-driven financial platforms operating across multiple jurisdictions.

We support clients in structuring and managing operations that involve both digital and traditional currencies. Our services ensure that crypto-related activities are compatible with bank compliance requirements and local regulations, making them operationally viable and scalable.

This service includes:

• Crypto–fiat integration planning: Designing operational workflows that allow seamless transfers and conversions between fiat and crypto assets.
• Selection of crypto-compliant financial partners: Identifying banks, payment platforms, and custodians willing to work with compliant crypto-related businesses or individuals.
• Licensing and regulatory coordination (if required): Supporting licensing or registration processes under local laws where crypto operations are regulated.
• Payment and treasury strategy support: Advising on multi-currency management, custody solutions, and regulatory-compliant treasury operations involving both digital and fiat assets.

Access to structured trade finance instruments is essential for companies engaged in cross-border trade, infrastructure development, or high-value commercial contracts. Letters of Credit (LCs), bank guarantees, and escrow arrangements serve as trusted mechanisms that reduce risk and facilitate secure payments between unfamiliar parties operating in different legal systems.

We assist clients in structuring, reviewing, and implementing financial instruments that meet the expectations of all involved parties — buyers, sellers, banks, and intermediaries — while aligning with international rules such as UCP600. Our goal is to ensure all financial guarantees and commitments are clear, enforceable, and compliant with relevant trade and banking regulations.

This service includes:

• Structuring and reviewing letters of credit and guarantees: Designing LC terms or bank guarantees that align with contractual milestones and mitigate counterparty risk.
• Drafting of escrow terms and third-party verification processes: Preparing agreements that regulate the release of funds upon delivery, inspection, or independent certification.
• Ensuring alignment with international trade frameworks (e.g., UCP600): Verifying documentation and payment conditions are in compliance with the rules recognized by international trade finance institutions and issuing banks.

Securing financing for business operations, development, or investment often depends on how well a proposal is structured and presented. Financial institutions evaluate the feasibility, risk, and return of each project, and expect clarity and professionalism in submitted documentation. Poorly structured financing requests can lead to rejections, delays, or unfavorable terms.

We help companies and individuals design and present credible credit structures that are aligned with lender expectations. This includes financial modeling, preparation of tailored loan applications, and strategic engagement with banks or funding partners. Our team ensures that each financing request is positioned for success with both commercial banks and institutional investors.

This service includes:

• Financial need assessment and capital modeling: Analyzing cash flow projections, project requirements, and debt capacity to build a suitable credit model.
• Preparation of loan applications and support documents: Drafting business plans, financial statements, and risk disclosures tailored to lender standards.
• Coordination with banks and financial institutions: Engaging potential lenders, addressing compliance questions, and presenting the credit case.
• Legal review and negotiation of terms: Supporting review of loan agreements and negotiation of conditions, securities, and repayment schedules.

Clients with complex financial needs — such as high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and international corporate structures — often require exclusive access to premium financial institutions. These may include private banks, boutique investment firms, and wealth management platforms that are not accessible through traditional retail channels.

We facilitate direct connections to these institutions, assist with profiling and compliance readiness, and help prepare the required onboarding documentation. Our services are designed to streamline introductions and position clients for successful engagement with high-tier financial partners.

This service includes:

• Direct connection to private banking networks: Facilitating introductions to selected private banks and investment platforms based on client needs and jurisdictional preferences.
• Profile matching and compliance presentation: Assisting with the presentation of the client’s financial background, legal structure, and source of funds to meet institutional onboarding criteria.
• Structuring support for onboarding (e.g., UBO transparency): Preparing necessary documentation and advising on entity structures to meet transparency, tax, and regulatory disclosure standards.

Financial losses resulting from fraud, contractual violations, or prolonged non-payment can pose serious threats to business operations and individual financial stability. In such situations, swift and well-structured legal and operational action is essential. Delays in initiating recovery processes often reduce the chances of success and increase exposure to reputational and financial damage.

We offer comprehensive support in the recovery of misappropriated or disputed assets, enforcement of unpaid claims, and resolution of financial fraud cases. Our team works closely with local and international legal professionals, forensic experts, and enforcement authorities to maximize recovery outcomes.

This service includes:

• Case assessment and recovery roadmap: Reviewing documentation, identifying legal options, and outlining a clear strategy for asset recovery or claim enforcement.
• Liaison with law firms, enforcement bodies, and forensic experts: Coordinating cross-border support from specialized professionals to investigate, trace, and seize assets.
• Representation in arbitration, negotiation, or litigation: Supporting clients in formal and informal recovery proceedings, including settlement talks, court actions, and international dispute resolution mechanisms.

Cross-border business activities involve complex payment mechanisms, currency regulations, banking coordination, and compliance with international trade practices. Without proper structuring, companies risk delays, blocked transactions, or financial penalties. Businesses engaged in imports, exports, and international service agreements must align their financial operations with legal, banking, and contractual frameworks.

We provide strategic advisory and execution support for managing international trade flows and related financial transactions. Our services help businesses structure their global payment flows securely, facilitate trade finance operations, and maintain efficiency and compliance across jurisdictions.

This service includes:

• Design of secure payment flows and settlement terms: Structuring cross-border payments linked to trade contracts, delivery milestones, and counterparty obligations.
• FX risk mitigation and repatriation strategy: Advising on currency risk management and regulatory-compliant capital repatriation.
• Review of financial instruments and bank instructions: Assessing documents such as letters of credit, guarantees, and bank confirmations to ensure validity and alignment with contractual terms.
• Integration with trade and delivery structures: Coordinating payments and documentation with logistics, customs, and supply chain operations.: Reviewing documentation, identifying legal options, and outlining a clear strategy for asset recovery or claim enforcement.