Ru

Forensics

Forensics is an independent investigation conducted by experts aiming to detect corporate fraud, corruption, and other illicit employee activities causing financial or reputational harm. Furthermore, FBK’s forensic services support asset due diligence during acquisitions, asset tracing in theft and concealment cases, and identification of unethical practices by competitors or counterparties. Our findings provide clients with actionable insights to resolve critical issues from counterparty selection and market entry to internal conflicts.

FBK brings over 25 years of financial investigation expertise for entities of various forms of ownership, industry, legal structure, size and scale.

Within its "Forensics" package, FBK renders the following services:
  • Independent investigations.
  • Relevant information retrieval.
  • Expert forensic analysis.
  • Development of recommendations for recovering incurred losses and holding liable parties accountable:
    • legal assessment of the situation;
    • preparation of a body of evidence;
    • participation in legal proceedings, both judicial and administrative.
Upon provision of forensic services, the client receives:
  • Report providing a comprehensive description of the situation, including information on facts of abuse, embezzlement, fraudulent actions, criminal collusion, and fraud by employees and counterparties, asset withdrawal, legal analysis of liability, along with justification for holding them accountable.
  • Report with findings on the formulated issues. It is based on the analysis of data both from open sources and obtained independently by FBK specialists. The report can be used for further investigation of identified violations or for litigation.
  • Recommendations to recover losses.
  • Proposals to boost business process efficiency.
  • Improved corporate governance.
  • Reduced legal risks, including tax risks.
  • Stronger company reputation.
Our advantages
Expert Team
FBK specialists possess deep experience and knowledge in forensic examinations (handwriting analysis, forensic document examination, digital forensics, construction expertise), economic analysis, accounting, law (including legal practice), as well as skills in conducting interviews and information gathering.
Expertise
When providing forensic services, FBK utilises in-house methodologies for information collection and analysis.
Industry Experience
FBK team has accumulated significant experience in almost all sectors and industries and is well-versed in trends and challenges within specific industries.
Key Persons
Alexander Sotov
Head of the Financial Investigation and Anti-Corruption Practice
Expert RA
Kommersant
TOP 1000 Russian managers
Pravo.RU
Rossiyskaya Gazeta
Forbes