Our specialised service offerings include

Financial Crime Advisory & Forensic Investigative Services

We carry out meticulous investigations to uncover information, identify specific irregularities, quantify losses and trace suspect funds. Further, we manage risk by giving recommendations on resolving any wrongdoing and advising on neutralising concomitant reputational risks.

Our forensic investigative services include:

  • Conducting independent and privileged internal forensic investigations into suspected wrongdoing (including fact finding and collation of evidence).
  • Investigating statutory, regulatory and policy breaches.
  • Dealing with and advising on employment related forensic issues.
  • Investigations into fraudulent investment schemes.
  • Investigations into procurement irregularities and conflicts of interest.
  • Identification and investigation of financial statement misrepresentations.
  • Review of insurance claims.

Expert Forensic Accounting

We specialise in assisting in transactional matters pertaining to Corporate & Commercial Litigation as well as Divorce engagements.

Our areas of expertise include the following:

  • Cash flow analysis and asset tracing
  • Quantification of damages / lost profits
  • Financial reporting and disclosure assessments
  • In-depth analysis of financial data
  • Forensic intelligence gathering and due diligence reviews
  • Solvency & Liquidity
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Corporate valuations

Litigation Support

We offer support in litigation pursuant to forensic investigative and/or forensic accounting engagements which includes administrative and technical support as well as expert witness testimony in:

  • Disciplinary procedures
  • Arbitrations
  • Dispute resolutions
  • Civil litigation
  • Criminal proceedings

Fraud Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance

We assist our clients in assessing organisation-specific fraud risks and developing anti-fraud programs in preventing fraudulent activity.

Our service offering includes:

  • Reviewing and structuring pre-emptive compliance programs.
  • Fraud risk assessment of internal policies and structures to identify potential weaknesses in risk management.
  • Drafting appropriate anti-corruption policies, codes of conduct and procedures.
  • Conducting anti-corruption and awareness training.
  • Developing and implementing corporate governance best practice (King IV).
  • Design and implementation of fraud risk management strategies.

In addition, we assist our clients with regulatory compliance by:

  • Advising on self-reporting obligations and voluntary disclosure regimes.
  • Conducting due diligence into compliance with local and international laws and regulations.
  • Conducting UK Bribery Act and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act risk assessments.
  • Engaging and dealing with industry regulators.
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How can we help you?

We have offices in four major cities in South Africa: Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Additionally, we have 23 associate offices in the rest of Africa, the firm serves as a gateway into Africa for IP clients. Please contact your nearest office for any legal enquiry or assistance.