Investigations can be designed to address a single question or developed as a series of phases to deeply examine an ongoing problem.
Typically, clients will present a unique issue, dispute or impediment where critical information is missing. Our investigative services can be incorporated as part of a pre-transactional exercise, during the course of an investment or
partnership, or following the initiation of a dispute.
The context for such investigations can vary greatly but may include the:
- Identification of links between counterparties
- Mapping of complex or opaque ownership structures
- Assessment of blockers and hurdles in transactions or disputes
Internal investigations stemming from concerns about:
- Activities at a local site or subsidiary
- Ethical violations or conflicts of interest
- Misconduct
- Whistleblower claims
Fraud investigations into:
- Potential theft, plus the tracking misappropriated funds
- Disputes with business partners
Regulatory Violations:
- Specially of anti-bribery laws such as UK Bribery Act or FCPA
- Bypassing of sanctions regulations
Intellectual Property & Trade Secrets:
- Examining potential IP theft or trade secret violations
