Forensic & Financial Crime

When allegations of fraud, corruption, or other misconduct arise, a
swift, thorough, and discreet investigation is critical to protect your organisation’s assets, reputation, and legal standing. Deloitte's investigation services help you navigate these complex situations and proactively addresswrongdoing.

Our investigations are evidence-based, technology-enabled, and structured to withstand scrutiny from courts and regulators. We provide clear, factual findings to help you make informed decisions.

Our team of experienced professionals brings a multidisciplinary approach, combining:

• Investigators: Uncover the truth through rigorous and global investigations.
  
• Forensic Accountants: Analyse financial data to identify anomalies and potential wrongdoing.
  
• Compliance Specialists: Ensure investigations adhere to legal and regulatory frameworks.
• TechnologyProfessionals: Leverage advanced forensic technologies and data visualisation for
  efficient evidence gathering.

Our Services:

• Fraud, Accounting, Corruption & Misconduct Investigations: We handle investigations into a wide range of financial and non-financial misconduct
  allegations.
• Enterprise Fraud Management (Guard.ai): We offer solutions like Guard.ai to help businesses prevent waste and abuse using advanced analytics and Generative AI.
• Regulatory Enforcement & Other Investigations: We provide support and remediation strategies
  for regulatory investigations.
• Asset Tracing: Identifying and locating misappropriated assets for recovery purposes.

Why Choose Deloitte?

• Global Reach: Our network allows us to handle investigations seamlessly across
  multiple jurisdictions.
  
• Advanced Technology: We utilise cutting-edge forensic technology, including AI and machine learning, for efficient and insightful analysis.
  
• Multidisciplinary Expertise: Our diverse team provides a holistic and robust approach to every investigation.

Commercial disputes are a growing threat in today's global economy, arising from breach of contract, M&A disagreements, intellectual
property infringement, and other disruptive events. These conflicts can have severe financial implications, disrupt operations, and damage critical businessrelationships.

Our experienced Dispute Services professionals assist at every stage of the dispute lifecycle. Whether you require robust financial analysis,
advice on commercial merits, expert witness testimony, or an independent accountant, we provide objective and credible support to strengthen your position.

How We Can Help:

• Expert Witness Services: Acting as independent expert witnesses in litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution forums.
• Damage Quantification: Objectively calculating economic damages and financial losses with clarity and precision.
• eDiscovery & Data Analytics: Securely collecting, processing, and analysing large volumes of electronic data to uncover key evidence.
• Dispute Prevention: Advising on financial clauses and purchase price mechanisms in contracts to minimise the risk of future disputes.
• Financial Loss Recovery (Claims): Assisting
  in the preparation of detailed commercial insurance claims to recover financial losses.

Why Choose Deloitte?

• Deep Sector Insight: Our experts understand the specific financial and commercial nuances of your industry.
• Credibility: We have a proven track record of providing robust, independent expert opinions that withstand scrutiny.
• Advanced Analytics: We leverage powerful technology to analyse complex financial data and present clear, compelling findings.

Don't let a crisis derail your progress. Deloitte's Crisis Management & Incident Response services empower leaders to anticipate threats, prepare for the unexpected, and respond with integrity when it matters most. We stand by your side, helping you gather critical information, make informed decisions, and protect your brand values under pressure. 

A Crisis Can Strike Anytime, Anywhere

Crises take many forms and can have devastating consequences. Our team helps you prepare for a diverse range of threats, including: 

• Misconduct: Fraud, corruption, and other misdeeds that erode trust and stability. 
• Regulatory & Compliance: Breaches that can tarnish your reputation and lead to severe financial penalties. 
• Technological: System failures, data breaches, and cyberattacks that cause costly disruptions. 
• Financial: Sudden loss of revenue, liquidity issues, or bankruptcy that threaten business viability. 

Our Four Pillars of Crisis Management:

We offer comprehensive support throughout the entire crisis lifecycle: 

1. Recognize: Identify and monitor emerging threats through ongoing vigilance and threat sensing. 
2. Ready: Develop and test comprehensive crisis response plans to ensure your team is prepared to act. 
3. Respond: Deploy our expert teams for rapid action, clear communication, and effective stakeholder management. 
4. Recover: Learn from the experience, address underlying issues, and build greater resilience for the future. 

Why Choose Deloitte? 

• Deep Expertise: Our team of forensic professionals and industry specialists provides unparalleled guidance. 
• Global Reach: We offer worldwide support, ensuring you have the resources you need, when and where you need them. 
• Proven Methodology: Our structured, battle-tested approach helps you navigate any crisis effectively. 

In a complex global marketplace, making strategic decisions without a clear understanding of the risks and reputations of your partners, targets, and adversaries can have serious consequences. Deloitte's Corporate Intelligence Services provide thecritical insights you need to act with confidence.

We are specialists in gathering and analysing information from a vast array of sources to provide you with a clear picture of the opportunities and risks you face. Our primary goal is to help you protect your reputation and make better-informed strategic decisions.

Our Core Services:

• Integrity Due Diligence (IDD): We conduct in-depth background research on third parties—such as acquisition targets, joint venture partners, key hires, or suppliers—to identify risks related to bribery, corruption, sanctions, political exposure, and other reputational concerns.
  
• Litigation & Disputes Support: We gather evidence and intelligence on
  opposing parties to support your legal strategy and strengthen your position in commercial disputes.
  
• Asset Tracing & Recovery: We help clients identify and locate hidden or
  dissipated assets globally, often in support of fraud investigations or
  the enforcement of legal judgments.
  
• Market Entry Intelligence: We provide strategic intelligence on new markets, assessing the political, regulatory, and commercial risks to
  support your expansion plans.

Why Choose Deloitte?

• Global Network: We have access to a vast network of on-the-ground sources worldwide, providing local context and nuanced insights.
  
• Advanced Technology: We combine human intelligence with sophisticated public-record research, leveraging technology to analyse data from the surface to the deep web.
  
• Discretion and Confidentiality: We conduct our work with the utmost discretion to protect your interests.
  
• Actionable Insights: We don't just provide data; we deliver analysed intelligence that is relevant, timely, and directly applicable to your business decisions.