Intelligence Meets Discretion
William + Grey helps people make serious decisions with confidence by uncovering risk, verifying truth and bringing clarity to complex situations.
Our work goes beyond surface-level checks. We provide disciplined, intelligence-led analysis and reporting that is precise, relevant and handled with absolute discretion.
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About William + Grey
Guided by clarity, built on discretion.
William Grey is a boutique risk, compliance and intelligence firm built on precision, clarity and quiet confidence.
We help the financial sector make informed, high-trust decisions through structured due diligence, intelligent verification and clear, commercially-aligned reporting.
What sets us apart is the calibre of our intelligence capability. Behind the scenes, our work is supported by a highly specialised team of accredited analysts with backgrounds across Australia’s national security, defence and intelligence sectors. Their experience includes screening, online investigations, geolocation analysis, network mapping and structured risk assessment on complex projects for government, defence programs and high-stakes environments.
We translate that level of rigour into the commercial world, offering reporting that goes far beyond traditional tick-box compliance. Our frameworks are built around three core lenses:
Standard Due Diligence (SDD) — What’s true?
Verification
Hybrid Due Diligence (HDD) — What’s really going on?
Intelligence
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) — What’s the full story?
Deep-dive investigations
Every assessment is tailored, discreet and delivered with a level of clarity our clients rely on. We don’t just present information, we interpret it, contextualise it and communicate it in a way that supports real decision-making.
Luke Dengate -Partner William + Grey
At William Grey, clients receive the best of both worlds:
Boutique service and responsiveness, backed by defence-grade capability.
A luxury of simplicity, built on the strength of real intelligence.
SDD shows what’s true.
HDD shows what’s really happening.
EDD shows the full story.
Three levels of clarity for a world where the truth has layers
Our Core Services
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Standard Due Diligence (SDD)
What’s true?
(Verification)
Identity, documentation and foundational legitimacy checks.
SDD confirms whether the information presented is accurate, consistent and supported by evidence.
A fast, reliable baseline that shows you the truth at face value. -
Hybrid Due Diligence (HDD)
What’s really going on?
(Intelligence)
A deeper look beyond the surface using technology + human analysis.
HDD uncovers patterns, behaviours, inconsistencies, operational activity and early-risk indicators that basic verification can’t detect.
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Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
What’s the full story?
(Investigation)
A comprehensive investigation into identity, behaviour, networks, history and intent.
EDD reveals the entire context behind a client — who they are, what they do and what it all means for your risk position.
Best for high-value, high-risk or cross-border onboarding.
Capabilities
The William + Grey advantage at a glance.
Enhanced, Hybrid & Standard Due Diligence (EDD / HDD / SDD)
Intelligence-led due diligence for high-stakes decisions in opaque or complex environments.
Entity & Counterparty Verification
Confirming identity, documentation, legitimacy and the accuracy of claimed information.
Beneficial Ownership & Control Mapping
Tracing cross-border entities, shareholders, pathways and ultimate beneficial ownership.
OSINT Collection & Analysis
Advanced open-source intelligence aligned with Five Eyes standards and investigative tradecraft.
Behavioural & Fraud Indicators
Patterns that signal deception, non-performance or attempted circumvention.
Adverse Media, PEP & Reputational Risk
Full-spectrum review distinguishing noise from credible, decision-relevant risk.
AML / CFT Risk Intelligence
Identification of money-laundering exposure, terrorism-financing risk, typologies and red-flag behaviours.
Jurisdictional & Structural Risk Assessment
Geopolitical exposure, sanctions risk, regulatory complexity and cross-border vulnerability.
Decision-Ready Reporting
Clear, structured intelligence with aligned risk matrices and concise findings for decision-makers.
Operational & Platform Support
Onboarding workflows, document structuring and compliance alignment for complex environments.
Sectors We Service
Where wealth, power and exposure align.
William Grey supports organisations and principals operating in complex, cross-border and high-trust environments, including:
Family offices and ultra-high-net-worth investors
Financial institutions and regulated financial services entities
Private equity and alternative investment institutions
Capital raising vehicles and investment syndicates
Corporate advisory, legal and compliance teams
Our work is designed for those making consequential financial and strategic decisions in opaque or high-risk environments.
Why William + Grey
Where peace of mind is the priority.
We bring structure, clarity and precision to complex compliance environments, helping organisations navigate risk with confidence.
Our approach is discreet and methodical, we integrate seamlessly, work quietly in the background and deliver insights that support informed, defensible decisions without disrupting your operations.
Every assessment is underpinned by accuracy, integrity and a disciplined investigative framework. We take scattered data, online intelligence and fragmented information and turn it into structured reporting that reveals what’s true, what’s hidden and what requires attention.
Our commitment is to protect your organisation, strengthen your risk posture and give you the confidence to move forward with absolute certainty.
Contact us
If you’d like to discuss how William + Grey can support your compliance, due diligence, or operational needs, contact us directly:
