Shadowstep

Shadowstep is a Lisbon-based technology consultancy serving boards, executive teams and investors, with international reach. It provides independent technical analysis and decision support when control of digital infrastructure could affect a dispute, acquisition or business transition. Its work spans three areas: Special Situations, Think Tank and Tech Advisory.

In Special Situations, Shadowstep undertakes authorized offensive security and technical investigations for critical corporate scenarios, including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder disputes, infrastructure transitions, leadership departures and suspected internal fraud. Services include technical due diligence, infrastructure and access assessments, resilience planning, fact-finding and managed transition support. The firm clarifies that it does not provide legal advice or replace the client’s lawyers.

Its Think Tank produces independent analysis and confidential briefings on emerging technologies, infrastructure resilience and tactical risk, without vendor ties or products to sell. Tech Advisory covers software and systems architecture, technology and supplier evaluation, digital ecosystem optimization, and Fractional CTO support for boards and management teams.