Skip to footer FRA Forensic Risk Alliance ABOUT FRA EXPERTISE RESULTS NEWS AND INSIGHTS FRA PULSE CAREERS CONTACT Investigations 5 OF THE TOP 15 FCPA PROFIT DISGORGEMENT CASES 5 OF THE TOP 15 FCPA SETTLEMENTS 9 CURRENTLY RETAINED IN RELATION TO 9 DIFFERENT US DOJ COMPLIANCE MONITORSHIPS As specialists in cross-border litigation and multi-jurisdictional investigations, we have extensive experience helping international companies respond to regulatory investigations, conduct internal investigations, and resolve disputes. We are experts in analyzing large, complex transactional data sets, with experience working on projects encompassing decades of data and transactions. We have delivered critical evidence to regulators and clients that rely on our experience in complex, long-tail transactional analysis, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) investigations, disputes, regulatory probes, disgorgements, sanctions, debarment, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and terror financing cases. As a global leader in the industry, we provide the skills and knowledge required to advise our clients regarding data issues which arise from regional data protection as well as state and commercial secrecy laws. We have substantial experience in evaluating companies’ systems of internal controls and their books and records to provide useful analysis and recommendations for improvement. While we have in-house financial and accounting expertise, we do not offer traditional financial audit or accounting advice and generally have no conflicts. Moreover, we are regularly appointed as independent monitors by regulators or clients in order to evaluate and test the effectiveness of compliance programs. We have expertise in the following areas: Integral Forensic Expertise Data Privacy and Governance Expertise Experience Before Authorities In-house Digital Forensics Team WORK WITH US Our Expertise Complex Accounting Issues Financial Statement Fraud Regulatory Agency Investigations Securities Fraud Bankruptcy-Related Investigations Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Analysis Terror Financing Issues Insider Trading What Makes Us Different Integral Forensic Expertise We advise international companies in all areas of white-collar crime and fraud, from preventive compliance activities to enforcement responses, investigations and post-enforcement compliance improvements. Our team comprises experienced forensic accountants, financial analysts, former investment bankers, attorneys, software engineers and certified computer examiners. CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE Data Privacy and Governance Expertise In an investigation, strategic decisions made today on data management must consider ramifications and regulatory uncertainties in future phases of an investigation. We offer particular experience assisting companies and their legal teams in addressing multi-jurisdictional conflicting data protection issues in a forensic investigation. In our 20 years of delivering bespoke eDiscovery solutions, we have become experts in establishing hosting platforms and servers worldwide and guiding clients from the data mapping phase, to collection, preservation and transfer. We also implement measures to ensure data is retained only as long as necessary to limit future discoverability in the event of new investigations or litigation. CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE Experience Before Authorities We understand what approaches regulators and enforcement authorities will accept, and/or have accepted in the past. We have made dozens of written and in-person presentations to regulators around the world, providing evidence to courts, tribunals, regulators and prosecutors to quantify losses, gains, solvency and viability. CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE In-house Digital Forensics Team Our Digital Forensics Team have expertise conducting digital forensic and intrusion investigations into complex global matters, including theft of intellectual property, external cyber-attacks, insider threat and data manipulation. CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE OUR TEAM Drew Costello, Partner READ BIO AND CONTACT Stacy Fresch, Partner READ BIO AND CONTACT Emma Hodges, Partner READ BIO AND CONTACT Neil Keenan, Partner READ BIO AND CONTACT Yousr Khalil, Partner READ BIO AND CONTACT Anant Modi, Consultant READ BIO AND CONTACT Charlie Patrick, Partner READ BIO AND CONTACT Derek Patterson, Principal READ BIO AND CONTACT Jenna Voss, Partner READ BIO AND CONTACT Trevor Wiles, Partner READ BIO AND CONTACT Rik Workman, Partner READ BIO AND CONTACT INVESTIGATIONS CASE STUDIES Technip Corporate Compliance Monitorships, Environmental, Social and Governance, Investigations In 2010, Technip was facing charges under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) for its alleged participation in a decade-long scheme to bribe Nigerian government officials to obtain engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts. The EPC contracts to build liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities on Bon READ MORE International Mining Company Compliance and Risk Assessment, Investigations FRA was initially instructed by a UK-listed mining company with interests in Africa, the CIS and Latin America, to carry out a review for compliance with the UK Bribery Act. When the company found itself under investigation by the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO), our assignment expanded into a detailed review of transact READ MORE FEATURED INVESTIGATIONS INSIGHTS Data Governance in Forensic Investigations: Data Collections, Current Challenges and a Proactive Approach to Better Data Management What are the current challenges faced in data governance? Data that is improperly governed can cause major business problems for organisations. Yet, when managed appropriately, it is an important driver of business strategy and innovation. In this chapter published by Global Data Review, FRA experts Frances McLeod, Harsh Sutaria, Simon Taylor and Alejandro Gomez Igbo […] READ MORE SEC Accounting Fraud Enforcement: Back to The Future Published in Corporate Live Wire Fraud and White Collar Crime Expert Guide 2021 In this Corporate Live Wire article, FRA Partner Neil Keenan discusses changes to the work environment resulting from the pandemic, and highlighted that due to the minimal activity of fraudulent cases the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) brought a flurry of […] READ MORE Moving Forward After an Investigation What are the best practices for companies to carry out when moving forward after an investigation? In this chapter for GIR’s Americas Investigations Review 2022, FRA experts, Frances McLeod, Jenna Voss and Umair Nadeem discuss factors that companies should consider as an investigation draws to a close and practical suggestions for designing effective remediation plans […] READ MORE Work With Us CONTACT US LONDON Audrey House 16-20 Ely Place London EC1N 6SN United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7831 9110 WASHINGTON, DC 2550 M Street NW Washington, DC 20037 United States +1 (202) 627-6580 PROVIDENCE, RI 10 Dorrance Street, Suite 700 Providence, RI 02903 United States +1 (401) 289-0866 DALLAS, TX One Cowboys Way Suite 470 Frisco, Texas 75034 United States +1 (469) 604-0925 PARIS 44, avenue George V 75008 Paris France +33 1 74 88 05 40 CANADA 20 Place du Commerce Nuns’ Island Montreal, Quebec H3E 1Z6 Canada +1 (401) 289-0866 NEW YORK CITY, NY 434 W. 33rd Street 7th Floor New York, NY 10001 United States +1 (646) 921-1865 PHILADELPHIA, PA 727 Norristown Road Building 8 Spring House Innovation Park, Suite 206, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002 United States +1 (267) 405-9302 STOCKHOLM 7A Centralen Vasagatan 7 111 20 Stockholm Sweden +44 (0)7747 790232 ZURICH Bahnhofstrasse 100 Zurich 8001 Switzerland PRIVACY LEGAL COOKIES MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT SITEMAP CONTACT © 2021 The FRA group in the UK comprises Forensic Risk Alliance Limited (number 3895636) and FRA Solutions Limited (5863958). 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