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  • Investigations

    Investigations, Litigation Support, & Compliance Solutions

    Confidential, legally robust inquiries into fraud, bribery, corruption, and other sensitive matters. Global reach, precise intelligence, and support through regulatory audits, executive disputes, and high-stakes decisions.

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    Investigations

    When something’s wrong — fraud, a whistleblower claim, a compliance breach — you need answers fast, handled with discretion. Our investigations team has handled cases spanning corporate espionage, whistleblower claims, financial reporting issues, and employee misconduct.

    is this you?

    You’ve noticed unusual vendor relationships or payment patterns and suspect an employee may have a financial conflict of interest.

    A whistleblower complaint or anonymous tip has come in and you need it looked into by someone outside your own reporting chain.

    Your company is under a Deferred or Non-Prosecution Agreement (DPA/NPA) and needs independent compliance monitoring.

    You’re about to bring on a new distributor, partner, or acquisition target and want a discreet background check first.

    Financial reporting numbers don’t reconcile and you need a forensic look before reporting the discrepancy upward.

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    Investigations

    • Thorough investigations into internal and external fraud, including embezzlement, asset misappropriation, and employee theft.
    • Response to whistleblower reports and internal investigations prompted by complaints or audit findings.
    • Forensic accounting —analyzing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and tracing transactions to quantify losses.
    • Asset and fund tracing, including uncovering hidden assets.
    • Support navigating government audits, subpoenas, and regulatory inquiries, with multidisciplinary teams deployed discreetly.

    Our Investigation Services

    Conduct thorough investigations into internal and external fraud, including embezzlement, asset misappropriation, and employee theft.

    Respond to whistleblower reports and initiate internal investigations prompted by complaints or audit findings.

    Trace assets and funds, including uncovering hidden assets through detailed investigations.

    Offer risk management consulting, covering fraud prevention, loss prevention, and tailored internal controls.

    Assist clients in navigating government audits, defending against subpoenas, and responding to regulatory inquiries.

    Deploy multidisciplinary investigative teams globally to handle sensitive matters discreetly and efficiently.

    Provide forensic accounting services, such as analyzing financial statements, performing account reconciliations, and tracing transactions to detect irregularities and quantify financial losses.

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    Corporate Intelligence

    In today’s fast-paced global marketplace, the risk of corporate espionage is higher than ever. As companies expand internationally and rely on digital tools, the chances of sensitive information falling into the wrong hands increase dramatically. Trade secrets, proprietary technology, and confidential strategies are valuable targets for competitors and cybercriminals alike. Proactive protection is essential—and trade compliance consultants can help your organization create a strong defense against these threats.

    Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services

    When compliance issues escalate, we assist with evidence gathering, expert analysis, expert witness testimony, and regulatory responses, ensuring your legal position is backed by robust, data-driven insights. Our specialists analyze financial data, trace complex transactions, and produce clear, defensible reports and testimony—supporting both internal decisions and legal strategies.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) Advisory

    We conduct thorough risk assessments, review compliance programs, and carry out discreet internal investigations. Our close coordination with legal counsel ensures your organization meets global anti-bribery and anti-corruption standards.

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    Start an investigation to address compliance issues and protect your organization.

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  • Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) Advisory

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    Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) Advisory

    We conduct thorough risk assessments, review compliance programs, and carry out discreet internal investigations. Our close coordination with legal counsel ensures your organization meets global anti-bribery standards, such as the U.S. FCPA and UK Bribery Act.

    is this you?

    You’re expanding into a market with a higher corruption-risk profile and need your compliance program stress-tested before you go.

    Someone on your team flagged an unusual payment request, gift, or “facilitation fee” ask from a foreign official or business partner.

    You’re doing due diligence on an acquisition target and need their anti-bribery exposure assessed as part of the deal.

    You don’t have a formal ABC compliance program yet and know you need one before FCPA exposure becomes a real problem.

    A whistleblower tip involves possible bribery and you need a discreet internal investigation before deciding whether to self-report.

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    Our ABC Advisory

    • We evaluate and enhance anti-bribery and anti-corruption programs to ensure compliance with global standards such as the U.S. FCPA and the UK Bribery Act.
    • We conduct risk-based audits, review internal controls, and perform enhanced due diligence on third-party agents and suppliers to mitigate compliance risks.
    • We support corporate clients in cross-border investigations and provide compliance monitoring during Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) and Non-Prosecution Agreements (NPAs).
    • We offer ongoing compliance assessments, employee training, and remediation strategies to proactively manage risk and strengthen organizational integrity.

    Learn more about what our advisory can do for your business.

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  • Corporate Intelligence

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    Corporate Intelligence

    In today’s fast-paced global marketplace, corporate espionage, fraud, and compliance risks demand proactive intelligence. We leverage trade compliance expertise, along with retired federal law enforcement and U.S. Armed Forces veterans, to deliver disciplined, mission-critical solutions.

    is this you?

    A former employee left for a competitor and you’re worried they took proprietary data, client lists, or trade secrets with them.

    You’re evaluating a new supplier, distributor, or joint-venture partner and want intelligence on them before you’re financially entangled.

    You suspect a competitor has gained access to pricing, product, or strategy information they shouldn’t have.

    You’re entering a new international market and want a risk read on the local business landscape before you commit resources.

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    Corporate Services

    Pinpointing Critical Information Assets

    Identify and prioritize sensitive data and documents for protection.

    Controlling Access to Confidential Data

    Establish rules to limit access to authorized employees, minimizing internal leaks

    Enhancing Digital Security

    Review cybersecurity measures and recommend upgrades like secure networks and encrypted communications.

    Building Awareness Through Employee Training

    Provide customized training to recognize suspicious activity and handle confidential information responsibly.

    Detecting and Responding to Insider Threat:

    Set up monitoring systems to spot unusual data access and manage employee transitions securely.

    Securing Partnerships and Vendor Relationships

    Ensure suppliers and partners follow strict confidentiality agreements and security protocols.

    Improving Physical Security Controls

    Recommend access management, visitor screening, and surveillance for sensitive areas.

    Preparing for Security Incidents

    Create action plans to address and investigate suspected breaches quickly.

    Maintaining Compliance and Regular Reviews

    Ensure suppliers and partners follow strict confidentiality agreements and security protocols.

    Learn More about what corporate intelligence can do for your business.

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  • Strategic Business Valuation

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    Strategic Business Valuation

    By David Lopez, CVA. Get an indication of value from a valuation expert and learn the real value of your business before you respond to an offer, sit down at a negotiation, or make your next big move. Most business owners don’t know what their company is truly worth, or which levers actually move the number.

    Strategic Business Valuation

    Most business owners don’t know what their company is truly worth, or which levers actually move the number. The Strategic Valuation gives you a clear picture of today’s value and a working model to drive it higher, so every decision you make from here is pointed in the right direction.

    The Strategic Valuation gives you the clarity to act with confidence and the roadmap to close the gap to multiply your value and net worth.

    FOCUS

    Know what the business is worth today and which levers will move the number tomorrow.

    THIS IS FOR

    Founders and executives who want to shape the value of the business, not just measure it.

    OUTCOME

    A detailed report, a working financial model, and a clear view of the levers that drive value.

    What’s Included

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    • CVA-signed certified valuation using the gold-standard methods for business valuation, layered with comparables and asset approaches — defensible during litigation procedures, compliance requirements, and IRS audits.
    • Increased leverage during negotiations through a detailed value driver assessment that gives you a clear roadmap for value creation to strengthen your negotiating position.
    • Written certified valuation report for reference during any legal or commercial procedure, with methodology, interviews, site visits, and assumptions fully documented.
    • Built to the evidentiary standard of the U.S. legal system so the number survives cross-examination and scrutiny from third parties, with every assumption documented and sourced.
    • An expert in your corner with a fiduciary commitment to defending the valuation with independence and clarity, including presenting results in front of any audience.

    “You just made me a million dollars.”

    A recent client renegotiated their LOI and increased the offer by $1M with our certified valuation on the table.

    David Lopez

    Certified Valuation Analyst

    With over 20 years of experience, David Lopez is the Principal at Summa, a business valuation and exit readiness firm. A former Deloitte and PwC consultant, and former CFO, David holds an INCAE MBA (earned under a full scholarship), has spoken at TEDx twice, and is a credentialed NACVA member (#1035454). In his valuation career, David has completed over 200 valuations totaling $5B.

    Ready for a number you can defend?

    Talk to David about whether a Certified Valuation is the right fit for yoursituation — no obligation, just clarity on your next step.

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  • Certified Business Valuation

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    Certified Business Valuation

    By David Lopez, CVA. A CVA-signed certified valuation using the gold standard for business valuation, layered with comparables and asset methods — defensible during litigation, compliance requirements, and IRS audits. When the value of your business needs to hold up in court, you need a credentialed expert who can sign it and defend it.

    Certified Business Valuation

    When the value of your business needs to hold up in court, survive an IRS audit, or stand up for compliance, you need more than a number — you need a credentialed expert who can sign it, defend it, and stand behind it.

    The Certified Valuation gives you a CVA-signed report built to the evidentiary standard of the U.S. legal system, ready for litigation, compliance, or any proceeding where the stakes are too high to guess.

    FOCUS

    Put a defensible number on your largest asset, with a roadmap to make it bigger.

    THIS IS FOR

    Businesses require a certified valuation that can be defended in front of legal and tax authorities.

    OUTCOME

    A certified report, a clear value number, and the leverage to negotiate from a position of strength.

    What’s Included

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    • An indication of value from a valuation expert so you learn the real value of your business before you respond to an offer, sit down at a negotiation, or make your next move.
    • Full valuation report with the details, assumptions, and calculations fully documented so you can stand behind the number in any conversation.
    • Professional-grade financial model built for your business and delivered alongside the report, so you can run scenarios, stress-test assumptions, and update the model as the business evolves.
    • Scenario and sensitivity analysis with quantified upside and downside cases, showing how shifts in growth, margin, or risk translate into enterprise value at the deal table.
    • A 12-to-24-month value roadmap to increase the value of the business, with curated resources, proven strategies, and warm introductions to David’s partner network.

    “You just made me a million dollars.”

    A recent client renegotiated their LOI and increased the offer by $1M with our certified valuation on the table.

    David Lopez

    Certified Valuation Analyst

    With over 20 years of experience, David Lopez is the Principal at Summa, a business valuation and exit readiness firm. A former Deloitte and PwC consultant, and former CFO, David holds an INCAE MBA (earned under a full scholarship), has spoken at TEDx twice, and is a credentialed NACVA member (#1035454). In his valuation career, David has completed over 200 valuations totaling $5B.

    Ready for a number you can defend?

    Talk to David about whether a Certified Valuation is the right fit for yoursituation — no obligation, just clarity on your next step.

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  • Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services

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    Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services

    When compliance issues escalate, we assist with evidence gathering, expert analysis, expert witness testimony, and regulatory responses — ensuring your legal position is backed by robust, data-driven insights.

    is this you?

    You’re in active litigation or arbitration over a trade, compliance, or fraud matter and your legal team needs a forensic expert witness.

    Outside counsel has asked you to find a partner who can analyze transaction data and produce a report that will hold up in court or at a regulatory hearing.

    You’re facing a regulatory inquiry or auditor engagement and need someone to help organize and present the underlying data clearly.

    You need objective, third-party documentation of a dispute before it escalates — something you can hand to a mediator or arbitrator.

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    Our Litigation Services

    • We provide expert testimony in both civil and criminal proceedings, drawing on our deep expertise in forensic accounting, technology, and investigative analysis.
    • We work closely with legal counsel to prepare cases, analyze evidence, and clearly present findings in court.
    • We produce objective, detailed reports that are suitable for trials, arbitrations, and regulatory hearings.
    • We advise on regulatory interactions and support engagements with auditors and government agencies.

    Strengthen Your Case

    Partner with us for expert support in trade and financial litigation.

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