Investigations

The problem

In recent times, business scrutiny, public intolerance of corporate misconduct, and regulatory enforcement have all intensified. When any allegation or evidence of misconduct becomes apparent, a transparent, detailed investigation is key to maintaining public trust. Effective, proactive resolution of white-collar crimes and financial misconduct cases bolsters the integrity, accountability, and compliance of the business.

Our solution

Eight International has the required expertise and independence needed to effectively investigate fraud, corruption, and bribery. We support organisations and their legal advisors in multiple contexts:

• Whistleblowing/internal investigations
• Asset searches
• Criminal proceedings (also acting as an accounting expert)
• Regulatory investigations

Our team is well-equipped to handle this complex process due to the following:

• We use interviews, document review, and complex financial analysis to help companies understand what has happened, establish business losses, and support potential future claims.
• We have experience working on investigations of all sizes across multiple jurisdictions, combining forensic accounting and technology skills to create pragmatic and reliable analysis.
• Forensic investigations often mean dealing with large volumes of unstructured and incomplete data. We organise, analyse, and filter data to provide a clear picture of each relationship and transaction.
• We are independent but often collaborate with financial regulators, corporate intelligence specialists, and global partners to get to the bottom of an issue.
• If an investigation leads to criminal proceedings or civil litigation, we often act as an expert in those proceedings.