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Enhanced Due Diligence in India

J.S. Held Acquires Chicago-based Turnaround and Restructuring Firm MorrisAnderson

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The Situation

J.S. Held conducted a thorough due diligence investigation for an international investor considering equity acquisition in a leading Indian renewable energy company. The promoter of the Indian entity was a politically exposed person (PEP), and the investor sought to ensure no undue political influence, in addition to other issues related to ESG compliance.

How We Advised

Our Investigative Scope

  • Discreet inquiries with over 25 well-placed sources
  • Business impact assessment of a promoter being a Politically Exposed Person (PEP)
  • Detailed analysis of the current geopolitical landscape, as one of the existing investors was based in a country with strained relations with India
  • Evaluation of the renewable energy sector, focusing on the efficacy of PLI schemes and ESG compliance

Our Key Findings

  • The company is professionally managed, adhering to high standards of corporate governance
  • The company also faces financial challenges due to delayed payments from state-owned power distribution companies—a common sector issue—alongside rapid expansion and high capital expenditure
  • Despite these challenges, the company maintains an exemplary reputation for transparency and ethical practices, making it a strong investment prospect

J.S. Held’s global due diligence expertise empowers investors with actionable insights across industries, ensuring confident and informed decision-making.

Key Contact

Aditya Dhand
Managing Director,
Global Investigations Practice
+91 88790 71568
[email protected]

Related Practice Areas

> Investigative Due Diligence
Our multidisciplinary approach to due diligence assignments ensures that every investigation is approached in a way designed to get our clients the answers they need to make the most informed decisions. Corporations, investment banks, private equity firms, and hedge funds look to J.S. Held experts to develop critical reputational and operational information in connection with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, franchise and license arrangements, and the retention of key suppliers and distributors.

> Business Intelligence
Our multidisciplinary team of experts deliver unbiased, actionable, and timely insights that help our clients make well-informed business decisions. Our team provides critical reputational and operational information to clients regarding mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, franchise and license arrangements, intellectual property management, market entry, high-risk client onboarding, counterparty research, vendor selection, supply chain integrity, and the retention of key suppliers and distributors.

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