Independent verification of financial messages and documents formatted under SWIFT standards.
We conduct structured technical and substantive review to identify formatting errors, inconsistencies, and indicators of forgery — before funds are transferred or agreements are executed.
- MT message review against ISO 15022 and FIN standards
- Authentication analysis and fraud-pattern identification
- Written findings issued on Bernard Group LLC letterhead
- Expedited review for time-sensitive transactions
Structured review of contracts, agreements, and corporate documentation prior to execution.
We examine legal wording, commercial terms, and internal consistency to surface risks that may affect capital exposure, liability, or regulatory standing.
- Contractual and agreement risk assessment
- Alignment with stated commercial objectives
- Identification of ambiguous or adverse clauses
- Executive summary suitable for legal and board review
Preparation of business correspondence and documentation to institutional and banking standards.
We draft and refine materials for counterparties, financial institutions, and corporate governance — with precision, clarity, and regulatory awareness.
- Board-level and counterparty correspondence
- Banking and compliance-oriented documentation
- Agreement structure and narrative consistency
- International business communication standards
Independent, non-binding assessment of investment proposals and project documentation.
We evaluate financial logic, structural completeness, and internal consistency — without advocacy for or against the transaction.
- Financial model and assumption review
- Identification of structural and disclosure gaps
- Assessment of proposal credibility and coherence
- Objective memorandum for investment committees
Independent verification of companies, counterparties, and transaction parties before capital commitment.
Our due diligence follows a documented methodology covering corporate standing, operational credibility, and indicators of misrepresentation.
- Corporate identity and representation checks
- Counterparty and promoter background review
- Red-flag analysis in investment presentations
- Findings documented for legal and financial teams
Advisory support across the transaction lifecycle — from initial negotiations through final structuring.
International transactions require disciplined coordination of legal, financial, and operational detail. We provide structured guidance at each stage without assuming principal risk.
- Negotiation-phase risk mapping and milestone planning
- Documentation alignment across jurisdictions
- Counterparty communication and process oversight
- Pre-signing review of material transaction terms
Our principle
In material transactions, outcomes are determined not by narrative —but by verified facts, documented process, and independent review.
About us
Bernard Group LLC is an independent U.S.-based advisory firm for clients facing decisions with material financial, legal, and reputational consequences.
Our work is grounded in objectivity, documented methodology, and strict confidentiality. We support boards, family offices, and transaction teams with structured review of financial instruments, contractual documentation, and counterparty exposure — before capital is committed or agreements are executed.
- Independent third-party review with no economic interest in transaction outcomes
- Verification of SWIFT messages and financial documents against international standards
- Due diligence and business documentation aligned with banking and regulatory expectations
- Written findings suitable for governance, legal counsel, and institutional counterparties
We do not custody funds, provide investment advice, or guarantee returns. Our mandate is limited to professional analysis and documented reporting.
Disciplined analysis ahead of decisive action.
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- Operational office:Blegistrasse 15, 6340 Baar, Switzerland
- Registered office:16192 Coastal Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958, USA
