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Navigate transactions with confidence through integrated commercial and financial due diligence, asset valuation, and advisory across the full life-cycle​

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Supporting smarter transactions

In mergers, acquisitions, capital raising and investment, making the right decision depends on a clear understanding of markets, risks, and growth potential. Robust due diligence helps organisations identify opportunities, challenge assumptions, and navigate uncertainty before capital is deployed or raised.

At Wood Mackenzie

We combine deep sector insight with market and commercial due diligence, transaction advisory services, and asset valuation expertise. Our approach supports investors, capital providers and operators across the full asset lifecycle – delivering the clarity needed to move forward with confidence.

Big decisions deserve a clearer picture

Since 2010, Wood Mackenzie Consulting has supported clients with commercial due diligence and transaction advisory across the energy and natural resources sectors. Our independent insights help clients navigate investments, raise capital, mitigate risk and unlock value.

See our approach in action

Watch how we support commercial due diligence and transaction advisory decisions across complex, fast-moving markets, drawing on expertise across power, renewables, oil, gas, emerging technologies, and the critical metals and minerals essential to the energy transition.

 

Empowering informed decisions

Our goal is to help you make informed, confident decisions - ensuring your strategies align with long-term value creation across every stage of the transaction lifecycle.

Our specialised services Supporting every stage of the transaction life-cycle What commercial due diligence involves

Our integrated approach combines consulting expertise with world class research. We provide tailored commercial due diligence and transaction advisory services across key areas, including:​

  • Portfolio Appraisals  ​
  • Opportunity Screening  ​
  • Buy/Sell Side Due Diligence  ​
  • Asset & Corporation Valuation  ​
  • Exit Strategies  ​
  • Bond Issuance/IPO Analysis  ​
  • Project Financing Due Diligence  ​
  • Equity investment Due Diligence  ​
  • M&A Cost Optimisation  ​
  • On-demand Ad Hoc Support​

We support businesses and investors at every stage of the transaction lifecycle, from early-stage planning through to execution and post-transaction value realisation. Our integrated approach ensures continuity across each phase, helping you move from insight to execution with confidence.

  • Pre-transaction: Market assessment, opportunity screening, and strategic positioning ​
  • Transaction phase: Commercial and financial due diligence, valuation, investor / lender Q&A, and deal support ​
  • Post-transaction: Performance optimisation, integration support, and ongoing strategic advice ​

Commercial due diligence provides an independent, evidence-based assessment of an investment opportunity, helping organisations understand market dynamics, validate assumptions, and identify key risks and value drivers.

By combining these elements, due diligence enables more informed decision-making and strengthens confidence in transaction outcomes.​

This typically includes:​

  • Market analysis: Assessing supply, demand, pricing, competitive landscape, and growth outlook​
  • Commercial performance: Evaluating business models, revenue drivers, and cost structures​
  • Financial due diligence: Reviewing financial performance, forecasts, and key assumptions​
  • Risk assessment: Identifying market, operational, and strategic risks ​
  • Value creation opportunities: Highlighting areas for growth, optimisation, and competitive advantage

Wood Mackenzie Consulting

Powered by research and data, our experts guide energy clients in key investments—buying, selling, or securing funding—with confidence and clarity.​

>$500 billion

guided in transactions

3,000+

capital raises, buy-side and sell-side support

3,100+

markets tracked globally

50+

commodities

Case Studies

Discover how our expert consultants helped organisations evaluate their projects.

Future of US LNG

Future of US LNG

Discover how our consultants enabled NextDecade to secure strategic funding for the Rio Grande LNG Phase 1 development.

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Future of North American critical minerals

Future of North American critical minerals

Explore how we supported Canada Growth Fund in evaluating a pivotal graphite mining and processing venture with precision insights.

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Proven in practise

“The Wood Mackenzie team were a genuine pleasure to work with and were able to step in to help get new parties up to speed on gas and LNG with real care and to great effort.”

Chris Buckingham

Managing Director Project Finance Americas, MUFG

“Wood Mackenzie's willingness to provide the support we needed on tight deadlines definitely went above and beyond and was consistent with the firm's impeccable reputation.”

Brent Wahl

CFO, NextDecade

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Why Wood Mackenzie Consulting?

We combine world-leading research, proprietary data and experienced consultants to help clients make confident investment decisions.

  • Independent advice: Our data-backed insights are independent, helping you make decisions without bias.

  • Access to industry experts: Our consultants work alongside subject matter experts and more than 1,000 sector analysts across Consulting and Research, bringing deep industry knowledge to every engagement.

  • Exclusive data and advanced analytics: Combined with our transaction experience, our proprietary data and advanced analytics deliver the insights you need to assess opportunities, mitigate risk and unlock value.

Speak to one of our experts to explore how we can support your organisation.

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FAQ

Answers to key questions on commercial due diligence for transaction support, including scope, timelines, benefits, and how to evaluate investment risks effectively.

Commercial due diligence is the process of evaluating an asset’s or a business’s market position, financial performance, and potential risks to ensure a sound investment decision. It's crucial for identifying key business drivers and uncovering hidden risks during transactions.

The duration varies depending on the size and complexity of the transaction, but typically it can take anywhere from a few weeks, months, to years. A thorough review ensures no critical detail is missed.

Hiring an expert firm like Wood Mackenzie allows businesses to leverage deep market insights, identify potential risks, and make informed decisions, ultimately protecting investments and supporting strategic goals.

Wood Mackenzie specialises in energy and natural resources, with expertise spanning the full value chain. This includes upstream, midstream, downstream, power, renewables, and emerging energy markets.

Wood Mackenzie combines independent commercial due diligence with proprietary data, deep sector expertise, and access to a global network of analysts. This ensures objective, evidence-based insights grounded in real market intelligence.

Typical deliverables include detailed market assessments, risk analysis, financial and commercial insights, and clear recommendations. Outputs are tailored to support investment committees, stakeholders, and decision-makers.

Yes. In addition to risk assessment, commercial due diligence highlights opportunities for growth, optimisation, and competitive advantage, supporting stronger post-transaction outcomes.

Wood Mackenzie provides unbiased, data-driven insights, underpinned by proprietary research and analysis. This independence ensures recommendations are objective and aligned with clientinterests.

It identifies key uncertainties, challenges assumptions, and highlights potential downside risks. By providing an evidence-based view of market dynamics and performance, it enables more informed and confident decision-making.

Commercial due diligence supports a wide range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, divestments, and strategic investments. It is relevant for investors, lenders, and operators seeking to understand value and risk.

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