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Forensic SERVICES
ADVISORY SPECIALIST CYBER SERVICES
Schindlers Forensics Ai has identified the increasing need for specialist skills, to combat the scourge of collusion, bribery and corruption, in the governmental and private sectors, civil society, and other regulatory and private bodies, within the South African markets.
Schindlers Forensics comprises a team of experienced attorneys with vast expertise across a broad range of legal disciplines. Through our comprehensive knowledge of a variety of legal fields, Schindlers Forensics has gained great insight and knowledge into corporate and commercial dealings within the South African commercial environment. Coupled with our extensive involvement with criminal law, this has equipped our staff to deal with any forensic investigation which may be required.
Schindlers Forensics offers various proactive measures to our clients which include the following: –
- Fraud Risk Management and corruption Investigations
We gather all of the evidence required by the client affected by fraud and/or corruption, whether it is for an insurance claim, a disciplinary hearing, civil recovery, or a criminal prosecution. - Fraud Awareness Training and Fraud Risk Assessment
This is the assessment of internal capabilities and controls and the identification of the fraud and corruption exposure of the entity as a result of such controls and capabilities and the relevant awareness training related thereto. - Cybercrime
We gather evidence for a client impacted by cyber-crime, advising on the legalities of digital evidence and the preservation thereof as well as all ancillary matters. - Recovery of misappropriated money and assets
We institute civil proceedings to preserve assets and recover monies lost to white-collar crime. - Know your customer/vendor and employee screening
Our due diligence exercise analyses the pros and cons of prospective customers and employees, minimising risk and ensuring compliance with anti-corruption legislation. - Due diligence
A thorough forensic due diligence assists clients involved in commercial transactions to minimise risk, identify Politically Exposed Persons, and other high-risk individuals. - Anti-bribery policies and procedures
We draft policies and procedures to assist employees in understanding and complying with their ethical and legal obligations. - Fraud risk assessment
This is the assessment of internal capabilities and controls and the identification of the fraud and corruption exposure of the entity, as a result of such controls and capabilities. - Compliance advice
We advise boards, CEOs and individual directors on the legal and regulatory environment and its compliance requirements. - Drafting of disciplinary charge sheets
Once all facts have been gathered, we are able to draw up a list of infringements and allegations against employees involved in the alleged misconduct. - Acting as Initiator/evidence leader in disciplinary enquiries
We are able to act as an evidence leader in internal disciplinary enquiries. - Advice on relevant legislation
This is linked to compliance, but is limited to advice on the legal landscape within which the organisation operates. - Law enforcement agency liaison (local and abroad)
We assist the authorities with drafting affidavits, providing information on crimes, and assisting, to the extent needed, with the prosecution of the crimes. - Watching briefs In criminal trials
We attend at Court to protect the clients’ interests throughout the trial. - Advising on fiduciary duties of directors
We advise boards and individual directors on their responsibilities and legal obligations to the company and all its stakeholders.
- Assessment of internal risks;
- Formulation of bespoke strategies to assist in the prevention and detection of white-collar crimes;
- Drafting and implementation of policies and procedures to minimise the risk of white-collar crimes;
- Dipstick analysis of the fraud and ethics climate within organisations;
- Customised fraud awareness training;
- Advice regarding anti-money laundering compliance;
- Advice regarding reporting requirements as contained in various pieces of legislation;
- Advice on legislative and regulatory requirements;
- Investigations into regulatory and policy breaches;
- Advice on the UK Bribery Act and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (where necessary, we obtain additional guidance from subject matter experts);
- Development of Corporate Governance Frameworks;
- Advice regarding internal codes of conduct; and
- Guide directors regarding fiduciary duties and compliance with the King Codes, as well as legislation and regulation.
- Drafting policies and procedures to assist employees in understanding and complying with their ethical and legal obligations;
- Advice on the legislative framework;
- Case studies on fraud and corruption;
- The red flags of fraud and corruption; and
- ‘Know your Customer’ requirements.
- We advise boards and individual directors on their responsibilities and legal obligations to the company and all its stakeholders (compliance advice);
- We advise boards, Chief Executive Officers and individual directors on the legal and regulatory environment and its compliance requirements;
- We guide clients’ overall business strategy to ensure it falls within the ambit of a proper Corporate Governance Framework;
- We advise clients on risks and strategies to accommodate and adapt to the fast-changing business environment ushered in by the Fourth Industrial Revolution environment. Where necessary, we involve experts from appropriate fields;
- Risk of corporate criminal liability;
- Corporate governance and internal control issues;
- Foreign corrupt payment issues;
- The implications of commercial arrangements entered into between parties;
- Regulatory and white-collar crime implications of commercial terms and agreements; and
- Sanctions.
- We assist with “know your customer” requirements; and
- We assist with the screening of suppliers and employees.
- The regulatory enforcement environment in South Africa and other African jurisdictions; and
- Watching briefs in criminal trials.
Schindlers Forensics Ai provides a variety of investigative services, tailored to clients’ specific requirements, which include:
- Corporate fraud;
- Financial statement fraud investigations;
- Procurement fraud investigations;
- General corruption investigations;
- Asset tracing, commercial recoveries;
- Forensics investigations (extending to those required in liquidations and business rescue) and forensics investigation assistance;
- Financial, economic and tax investigations;
- Computer forensics services, electronic discovery and cyber-crime;
- Public and private sector procurement issues including competition investigations; and
- Employment-related forensics issues.
The above offerings and measures are aimed at ensuring that clients and their businesses remain fully compliant with any and all legislative requirements which may govern their particular field/industry.
In addition to this, Schindlers Forensics aims at ensuring that the client’s business is adequately protected from fraud.
