Sanctions, Influence, and the Hidden Risk in European Deal-Making

Cross-border deals in Europe increasingly carry risk that is not visible in filings. Political exposure, state-linked capital, and informal influence all introduce potential consequences that go beyond compliance checklists. This article explores how intelligence-led diligence reveals hidden affiliations, clarifies reputational risk, and enables strategic clarity before commitments are made. In complex jurisdictions, what you do not see can alter the entire outcome.