The profiling of local representatives/agents used in a large number of different jurisdictions around the world by a leading defence contractor. The brief was to check for indications of illegal conduct, criminal association, corrupt practice, inappropriate political involvement or other problematic issues in order to guard against reputational damage/legal risk/regulatory censure. Findings were presented both in the context of the local operating environment and best practice in the UK (Bribery Act)/US (FCPA).