Investing in private equity and working capital can bear hidden risks. In particular, when the due diligence process was conducted without pass through checks and performed by people lacking the required skills. The project of recovering misappropriated assets is delicate and require a deep understanding of legal and economics aspects, as well as capabilities to negotiate and turn around businesses, from A to Z. The "way back" is not always a straight line. Alternatives, hidden value and choice of the right strategy can bring back the invested money. A balance sheet is often incomplete and the calculation of the value of the asset has to be done considering the best Private Equity expertise. No matter of the jurisdiction, culture, business.

Perform a proper evaluation and turn around the business

Financial analysis, market analysis

the numbers are key

Asset recovery is the result of combining existing assets with hidden assets. Business acumen and legal skills are the ingredients. 

The target was the acquisition of a 5 star hotel in Ghana. Managed by an international hotel management company.  

Due Diligence of an hotel in Sub-saharan Africa

Successful transaction on a leading 5-star hotel managed by a Swiss hotel operator. Fair priced, with good substance, occupancy and expected IRR, this hotel represents a great opportunity in a challenging environment.

Creation and implementation of a new transaction monitoring system the Banca del Gottardo Group. Definition of front and back end, process, forms, using a dedicated visual rules tool. 250 User across the group. Approved by FINMA.

New Due Diligence process for private banks

CH, LUX, MC, ITA, Bahamas

FINMA Approval June 2004

Sytem in use until 2012

Setup of a new collective investment scheme partnership for institutional investors. Governance model, compliance model, investment management process.

New GP/LP Partnership structure

Successful transaction based on fair gold price evaluation, with good projections, and excellent expected IRR, a great opportunity in a challenging environment.

Banca del Gottardo Group expanded his business activities in Italy, and needed a governance model for the italian bank entities. Together with local experts, i implemented a group governance model and adapted swiss and international standards to the private banking business model, including controls and reporting tools.

Governance model for an international private banking structure

Successful transaction with new banking licence of Banca d`Italia and opening of offices in Bergamo, Milan, Turin, Rome.