Internal investigations
Corporate malfeasance presents unique financial and reputational risks to any business or brand. We work with executives, legal counsel and advisors to gather information and develop an effective response, including civil or criminal prosecution, communications strategy or self-reporting.
We carry out proactive and reactive bribery and corruption investigations globally which include assessing gains, fines, affordability, and disgorgement following company wrongdoing, and presenting and agreeing penalties with courts and prosecutors.
“They provide a sober analysis of what they’ve been able to gather” – Chambers UK, Litigation Support: Business Intelligence & Investigations.
Go to InsightActed for UAE based counsel to investigate a multimillion-dollar embezzlement scheme by the general manager of a high-profile family office.
Acted for counsel on behalf of a global consulting firm into the detention of its local government counterpart on corruption charges in a GCC country. The government sought, without explanation, to interview the firm’s senior country managers, raising fears of charges against firm personnel and a material risk to high-value contracts. Delivered information concerning the case against the detained individual and an assessment of the standing of firm personnel and the intentions of the government.
Acted for US counsel to support an internal investigation into the Middle East offices of a European industrial manufacturer in response to a detailed whistle-blower letter. Work included extensive tracking of potential witnesses across the UAE and India.