Case Studies » Civil Law
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
A major producer of Liquid Natural Gas contracted to supply LNG to several of the "Tiger" economies in South East Asia was recommended to initiate a Crisis Management programme concerning its operation.
Consultants undertook field research, examined the corporate policy of the partners - operating in three continents - and produced intial working documentation, subsequently authorised and introduced by the management of the company. This comprehensive work demanded an high level of commmitment by both the clients' representatives and the Consultants.
Regular audits, rehearsals and training schedules continue.
The entire process was satisfactorily tested during the recent economic melt-down in Aisa when all expatriate staff were evacuated to safety together with their families. Business Continuance was sustained within a few hours, in a new country utilising pre-determined premises, equipment and local resources as researched during the all too essential preparation and rehearsal phase undertaken when circumstances were calm and uninterrupted.
COMPUTER SECURITY ADVICE
We have supported a number of International Lotteries in the evaluation of the security systems they have in place to protect their business. This has involved system design and testing, penetration testing, business continuity design, training and testing. Additionally we provide support in Corporate Social Responsibility activities relating to under age and excessive gambling, retailer fraud and supply chain reviews.
EMPLOYEES MISUSING OF EMPLOYER'S COMPUTER
We were able to prove an employee had been running an ebay business from work on his laptop despite him denying this.
FORENSIC COMPUTER ANALYSIS
We discovered deficient access controls in a property company which resulted in it being hacked and in the process losing two deals worth £30M. We resolved this security issue.
TRADING STANDARDS
We have supported the forensic investigation of a traders' computer systems. The evidence chain commenced with a joint operation between the local police and ourselves seizing equipment and removing it to our premises for full examination. The case related to VAT and similar fraud activities. Our work successfully identified trading in counterfeit goods and non declaration of income.
CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
We have conducted the detailed forensic analysis of a number of systems seized by various Police Forces to identify access, storage and distribution of inappropriate material including paedophilic material. The results have been used by the police in their successful prosecution the system owners. All evidence is gathered under ACPO guidelines.
EXPERT WITNESS EVIDENCE
We provide expert witness advice to courts on computer forensics and related matters.
CURRUPTION BY A HEAD OF STATE
Investigating undeclared benefits received in exchange for commercial contracts.
REORGANISATION OF SPORTING FINANCES
Assisting the research into enhanced funding methods and bringing increased finance to the grass roots of English cricket.
NATIONAL AIRLINE LEASING
Acting for an national airline against a leasing company in respect of the actual total liability.
LANDED ESTATE FRAUDS
Assessing the quantum of theft in respect of two major English estates who had been defrauded in one case by the estate manager and the other by the book-keeper.
DEFECTIVE LORRIES/CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS
Acting for the buyer of new lorries found to be unfit for purpose and assessing the consequential loss of income and profit.
S459 COMPANIES ACT 1985/OPPRESSION OF MINORITIES
Assisting the minority shareholder in a Middle Eastern media business establish his loss and crystallise a buy out price.
PROFFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE
Several cases, variously acting for the victim of the negligence or the alleged perpetrator for the negligence. These cases involved the assertion that the professional had failed to carry out their work to the expected standard of a competent professional and the actual loss caused by that failure.
LIQUIDATORS CLAIM AGAINST DIRECTORS
Assisting the Directors successfully resist a claim by the liquidator in respect of alleged misfeasance by the Directors.
FAMILY DISPUTES
Acting for one member of an offshore family in respect of a fair division of family property.
CHARITABLE FOUDATION
Assisting a charitable foundation obtain financial redress from a major British institution who had misapplied the charitable funds.
DIVORCE
Providing assessments of income and wealth to assist equitable settlements.
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