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Strategic Due Diligence Advisory

 Marquard Consulting – Strategic Due Diligence Advisory With Regulatory Insight and Operational Clarity

At Marquard Consulting, we deliver due diligence that goes beyond ticking boxes. We combine a high-level understanding of regulatory intent with practical insight into the environments where compliance must work.

Jens Marquard Sørensen, founder and director, has led risk investigations and compliance reviews for governments, Fortune 500 companies, and international institutions. But what truly sets us apart is Jens’ dual experience:

  • As a legislative contributor to frameworks like STCW (IMO) and anti-corruption policy

  • And as a field advisor managing compliance challenges in politically unstable and high-risk regions

We Know the Rules—Because We've Helped Write Them

Due diligence is increasingly governed by a web of national, EU, and global regulations. We specialise in aligning your processes with:

  • EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

  • Sanctions, AML, and anti-bribery legislation (EU, Danish FSA, FATF)

  • Maritime-specific laws (IMO, SOLAS, ISM, MARPOL, STCW)

  • Supply chain and human rights frameworks (OECD Guidelines, UNGPs)

  • Sector-specific standards in finance, logistics, defence, and energy

With Jens’ insider knowledge of regulatory intent and negotiation processes at IMO and EU level, we help you:

  • Spot red flags others miss

  • Avoid superficial or box-ticking approaches

  • Design defensible due diligence that stands up to auditors, boards, and stakeholders

From Paper to Practice

Having worked in environments where policy must translate into action—from pirate-threatened shipping lanes to multi-million-euro international transactions—Jens understands how due diligence must be practical, not just technical.

Whether you're:

  • Entering a new market

  • Vetting a partner or M&A target

  • Managing sanctions exposure

  • Responding to investor pressure on ESG and ethics

  • Or seeking to future-proof your supply chain governance

We offer more than reports. We deliver strategic clarity and regulatory resilience.

Our Services Include:

  • Political, security & reputational due diligence

  • Third-party screening and vetting (KYC, KYV, supply chain)

  • Geopolitical risk mapping with regulatory overlays

  • ESG and human rights compliance frameworks

  • Pre- and post-deal due diligence for mergers and acquisitions

  • Crisis response reviews and risk-based exit strategies

Due diligence is your first line of defence. Make sure it’s built on knowledge, not assumptions.

At Marquard Consulting, we bring a rare blend of legal understanding, field experience, and strategic insight—ensuring your due diligence process is not only compliant, but credible.