Sanctions Screening
What can we do for you?
We check your business partners against all major sanctions lists.
By automating sanctions screening, you minimize risks and enhance your business security.
- Prison sentences for decision-makers
- Fines up to PLN 20 million for your company
How it works?
The client provides data on entities they wish to monitor against sanctions lists.
We automatically enrich the provided data with information obtained from open sources to improve scanning results.
We scan the enriched list of entities against several dozen sanctions lists. The scanning is performed automatically and with a frequency agreed upon with the client.
In the event of a “hit,” meaning a match between the data being scanned and a selected sanctions list, our analysts further confirm whether it is indeed a true match and not a false positive. If the “hit” is confirmed, we immediately notify the client so they can take action.
we can minimize risks and protect ourselves from potential penalties.”
(Expert comment for prawo.pl)
Investigations & Due Diligence
What can we do for you?
We can provide you with information, gathered using OSINT tools, on your current and future business partners, vendors and anyone you find important when running your business.
Our offer includes
Enhanced due diligence using OSINT techniques
Advanced sanctions screening, including identifying indirect connections with sanctioned entities and businesses operating in Russia or Belarus
UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) identification, including offshore companies
Investigative audits
Internal investigations, e.g., in response to whistleblower reports
Litigation support for disputes, negotiations, and legal proceedings
Background checks of key employees using OSINT techniques
Mapping hidden connections of business partners
Competitor monitoring & market intelligence
Transactional due diligence (M&A)
and more
Crisis Management
What can we do for you?
We help you manage potential crisis by empowering your organization to anticpate and manage reputational risks through continuous OSINT monitoring, early warning systems, and evidence-based crisis management.
How it works?
Prevention analysis BEFORE a crisis happened
As part of our in-depth OSINT analysis, we identify sources of potential crises. We think and act like investigative journalists when analysing our client’s business environment. We know what could become a compelling story — even when lawyers say everything is legally sound. We understand the rules that govern the court of public opinion.
Monitoring to INTERCEPT an incoming crisis
We provide continuous monitoring of your business environment because we know that most crises can be anticipated and managed before they outbreak. We believe the best crisis communication is the one no one ever hears about, because the warning signs are spotted early and appropriate actions taken accordingly.
Response when the crisis has already STARTED
During a crisis, we continuously provide critical information so our clients can manage the situation effectively:
– We verify the authenticity of allegations, photos, and documents that appear during an attack
– We determine who is behind the campaign — whether it’s a competitor, a former employee, or an organized group
– We compile and deliver hard data (screenshots, links, registry information) that can be used to prepare a public statement, a correction, or even a legal action.
Why us?
News & Insights
FAQ
What are sanctions?
Sanctions, also known as restrictive measures, are imposed by governments or international organizations (e.g., the EU, UN) to exert pressure on individuals, companies, or states that violate international law, human rights, or pose a security threat.
They can include asset freezes, trade bans, and visa restrictions. Currently, the majority of global sanctions target Russia.
Should I screen my contractors for sanctions?
Yes, you should. This helps you avoid legal and financial risks associated with working with sanctioned individuals or companies.
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
Failure to verify your contractors can result in:
– Fines up to PLN 20 million
– Criminal liability, including imprisonment
– Reputational damage and limited access to international markets
One of my contractors is on a sanctions list – what should I do?
Immediately consult us, your lawyer, or a compliance specialist to determine the necessary steps. Ignoring this could expose your company to serious legal and financial risks.
Which sanctions lists do we monitor?
We track nearly 80 sanctions lists worldwide. If you’re a Polish business, you should focus on the PL, EU, and UN lists. However, if you operate internationally, you may need to monitor additional lists based on your business geography.
Analysis & Insights
- Sanctions screening in practice
- OSINT for lawyers
- Signals of an upcoming crisis
- Red Flags – What to watch out for
- How to find the UBO of an offshore company?
- Co wydarzyło się w Vegas… jest widoczne na Facebooku i Instagramie
- Sankcje: zabawa w policjantów i złodziei
- Investigative due diligence of CEE companies - lessons from the front line
- „Jeśli twój towar trafił do Rosji, musisz wyjaśnić, jak do tego doszło”
- From Investigative Journalist to Sanctions Investigator
- Sankcje dotyczą też spółek, których nie ma na żadnej liście
Newsletter
Monthly update on sanctions in the global news - with a special focus on Central and Eastern Europe.
We believe in the power of OSINT - open source intelligence
We connect the worlds of law and information technology — that’s why we see further
Robert Socha
CEO
Robert is a lawyer, former investigative journalist, and an expert in sanctions investigations, counterparty verification (OSINT), and strategic crisis communications. He specializes in creating strategic analyses that minimize risk, protect organizational reputations, and support key executive decision-making. He is a trained prosecutor in Poland.
Robert spent years as an investigative journalist, holding power to account by exposing corruption and abuse. He produced dozens of investigative documentaries with significant news impact. He is a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University, former Google trainer for journalists across Central and Eastern Europe and a graduate of Jagiellonian University (law).
Robert is the author of two books: “It Wasn’t About the Ransom. Behind the Scenes of the Krzysztof Olewnik Kidnapping” (Nowy Świat Publishing), and “Pen and Paragraph: A Practical Legal Guide for Journalists” (LexisNexis Publishing).
He serves as a Harvard Club of Poland Board Member and dedicates his spare time to running workshops for teenagers on media literacy, verification, and fact-checking. He is an avid runner and gym goer.
Tomasz Gajek
COO
Technology and business leader with extensive experience across software, banking, and e-commerce. His background combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, supported by studies in Computer Science at the Jagiellonian University and an MBA from the University of Economics in Kraków.
Throughout his career, he has held roles ranging from developer and project manager to technical team lead and director of software engineering. He established and led the Polish branch of Relativity, the global leader in eDiscovery software, and later served as Head of Allegro Kraków. In this role, he managed departments responsible for Allegro’s marketing and advertising technology, and the development of the Allegro Business platform.
In addition to his corporate roles, he has founded and operated businesses in recruitment and real estate, gaining valuable entrepreneurial experience.
He now serves as COO of Open Intelligence Group, where he drives business development, product strategy, and the company’s overall growth.
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