Field Notes

Lessons from the field

Field Note: The Bridge Between Borders
Bryce Ernst Bryce Ernst

Field Note: The Bridge Between Borders

A cross border expansion that looked routine on the surface revealed a hidden ownership link beneath it. This field note reflects on how small structural details, often missed in standard diligence, can reshape a client’s strategy before a deal is signed.

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Field Note: The Vessel in the Fog
Bryce Ernst Bryce Ernst

Field Note: The Vessel in the Fog

An assignment involving a high-value vessel showed how complex ownership structures rely on logistics, movement, and routine to conceal control. This field note reflects on why large assets cannot truly disappear, and how their operational signatures often tell the real story.

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