Global Investigations & Strategic Intelligence
About
Operating globally since 2004, we provide discreet insights and conduct investigations allowing clients to protect their interests and take opportunities.
Our intelligence is based on an extensive global source network, comprehensive open source research, practical experience and local knowledge. Our investigations help with critical fact-finding to resolve disputes, uncover fraud and identify assets.
In the past 12 months G3 has:
led deal-related investigations on behalf of 7 of the 10
largest investment funds globally.
03/08
In the past 12 months G3 has:
supported law firms, banks and credit funds to profile borrowers and
trace assets worth in excess of USD8bn.
04/08
In the past 12 months G3 has:
investigated internal fraud and supported whistle-blowing
enquiries into 12 FTSE and Fortune companies.
05/08
In the past 12 months G3 has:
completed over 500 investigations including over: 60 into China; 120
into Middle East and Africa; 40 into the US; and a further 50 into Latin America.
06/08
In the past 12 months G3 has:
executed pre-deal investigations relating to six USDbn+ public
to private processes on behalf of global buyout funds.
07/08
In the past 12 months G3 has:
investigated sectors ranging from video gaming, digital healthcare,
mobile payments and blockchain through to mining, oil and gas and infrastructure.
08/08
In the past 12 months G3 has:
executed investigations relating to 3 of the 5 largest
M&A deals in Europe.
01/08
In the past 12 months G3 has:
led investigations on behalf of 8 of the 10 largest banks globally.
02/08
Enhanced Due Diligence
Management teams
Joint venture partners
Executive hires
Investors, LPs and donors
Supply chain
Material contracts
Customer relationships
Litigation records
Business disputes
Regulatory risks
Source of wealth
Anti-bribery, fraud and corruption
Anti-money laundering
Sanctions
Compliance with FCPA, UK Bribery Act, Sapin II
Strategic and Commercial Intelligence
Target business environment
Competitor mapping
Market entry
Market dynamics
Partner identification
Regulatory changes
Political analysis
Deal dynamics
Government procurement analysis
Activist defence
Investigations and Asset Tracing
Internal investigations
Fraud and corruption
Misconduct
Data loss
Leak sourcing
Asset profiling
Forensic accounting
UBO identification
Undeclared corporate structures
Digital footprint management
Trend and sentiment tracking
Reputational exposure analysis
Forensic Accounting
Financial fraud
Market abuse
Regulatory breaches
Fraudulent trading
Misstatements and restatements in accounts
Balance sheet integrity
Warranty breaches
Business valuation disputes
Economic damages post-breach
Special committee investigations
M&A-related fraud services
Ponzi schemes, embezzlement and kickbacks
Cyber Advisory
Pre-deal cyber defence analysis (outside-in)
Post-deal platform cyber advisory
Live threat intelligence and ongoing detection
Counterparty identification and engagement
Crisis management and incident response
Ransom support and mediation
Incident response
Digital forensic investigations
Platform restoration and remediation
Education, training and awareness
G3’s Global Capabilities
Projects completed in the last 12 months
Active local source networks
The G3 Team
G3’s team is drawn from diplomacy, law enforcement, law, finance and consulting.
All projects are led by team members who have had full careers prior to joining G3 and have the discretion, maturity and experience to manage complex material in a measured and sensitive manner.
Regional Team Heads
Tom Russell
Europe
Darcie Allen
Sub-Saharan Africa
Kayla Branson-Leung
Middle East and North Africa
Mike Swaine
Asia-Pacific
Yishu Zhou
South Asia
Nick Ogle
North America
James Harris
Latin America
Rupert Benzecry
Russia and CIS
Goran Maksimovic
Americas
Senior Advisory Board
Max Baucus
Former United States Ambassador to China
Tim Clark
Former Senior Partner of Slaughter and May
Mike Dobson
Chairman, Schroders Plc
Dr August Hanning
Former Head of German Intelligence
Jeremy Sandelson
Former Global Head of Litigation, Clifford Chance
Sir David Scholey
Former Chairman of SG Warburg
Product Team Heads
Anwar Darkazally
Head of Strategic Intelligence
Aakash Brahmachari
Head of Investigations
Nick Hutchings
Co-head of Cyber
Jonathan Drewett
Co-head of Cyber
Senior Advisers
Hans de Gier
Former Chairman, GAM
Evans Haji-Touma
Former head Alternatives, Deutsche Bank
Michael Hatchard
Former Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Laurence Hollingsworth
Former Vice Chairman, JPM IB
Alex Large
Former MD, JPM IB
Michele Luzi
Advisory Partner, Bain & Co
Edouard Merette
Former head, CDPQ Asia
Clive Newell
Former UK Foreign Service
Mike Regan
Former UK Foreign Service
Contact
London Office:
40 George Street, W1U 7DW, London
Tel: 020 7 467 2040
New York Office:
99 Park Ave, Suite 1510, New York, NY 10016
Tel: 646 455-9063
Contact: enquiries@g3.co
