Forensic & Compliance

In an increasing number of crimes and criminal acts—such as suspected employee disloyalty, corruption, data theft, espionage, cybercrime, or other serious economic offenses—digital evidence plays a crucial role in investigations.

With an experienced team of digital forensic experts and forensic data analysts, we support companies in securing, analyzing, preparing, and making digital evidence admissible in court. Furthermore, we advise our clients with our expertise on possible preventive measures.

Forensic & Compliance

Forensic Accounting

Forensic Accounting involves the identification and detailed investigation of suspicious business transactions, uncovering irregular payment flows, balance sheet fraud, and other irregularities in accounting. This includes analyzing accounting and reporting systems from both a business and forensic perspective.

Compliance Due Diligence in M&A Transactions

An effective Compliance Management System serves to secure business success. Therefore, the establishment and effectiveness of Compliance Management Systems are also scrutinized during the preparation of corporate transactions. This creates an obligation for potential sellers to provide prospective buyers with appropriate information in this regard. Prospective buyers specifically examine measures taken and potential risks.

E-Discovery

The growing complexity of international white-collar criminal proceedings presents a challenge for many companies. To comply with disclosure obligations without revealing documents irrelevant to the legal dispute, stored files must be reviewed and identified in advance. Given the volume of corporate data, this represents a time-consuming and resource-intensive challenge. We therefore support companies in data review, preservation, and analysis, allowing our clients to focus on their core business.

IT Forensics

Our services include the identification, preservation, analysis, preparation, and documentation of evidence on data storage devices, as well as support in conducting these processes. We draw on our expertise in file carving, mobile forensics, cloud forensics, and memory forensics, ensuring complete imaging of data storage devices.

Mobile Forensics

Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices are everyday companions today and contain important data. Using mobile forensic hardware and software, this data (including contacts, call logs, SMS, messaging service messages) can be extracted. In addition to extraction and analysis of a smartphone using commercial forensic toolkits, we specialize in analyzing SQLite databases, app analysis, and analysis of a smartphone’s network traffic.

Cloud Forensics

Companies and individuals increasingly use cloud services (including Dropbox, iCloud, Google Drive) as backup storage or for sharing data. Even without direct access to accounts for these services, local copies can still be accessed on seized data storage devices. In some cases, the content of the local cache can determine which data was indexed in the cloud at the time of seizure.

Additionally, cloud content can be accessed without using passwords by means of access tokens extracted from seized computers or smartphones.

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Corporate Finance

Benefit from independent Corporate Finance consulting with Oaklins. Our global network of M&A experts supports you with corporate financing and transactions, with a strong focus on Eastern Europe.

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Restructuring & Turnaround

We support companies and stakeholders in crisis situations with tailored solutions. From independent analyses to the implementation of restructuring plans, we are by your side – including on-site.

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Tax Advisory

We offer specialized tax advisory for M&A, real estate, and asset transactions, as well as restructurings. Benefit from comprehensive tax planning for companies and private individuals – all from a single source.

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Human Resources

Our HR management supports you in achieving your corporate objectives efficiently and strategically. We ensure that the HR department, as a service function, delivers clear results for both management and employees.

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Management Consulting

A clear strategy provides orientation and secures your economic success. We support you in product development, site selection, and market entry – and accompany you through organizational changes.

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Auditing

In addition to auditing annual financial statements, we offer our expertise in special audits, reorganizations, and restructuring matters. With our support, you can resolve legal and economic challenges efficiently.

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Start-ups & Business Development

From the idea to a successful product: We support you at every step of setting up your business. Whether you are still unsure or looking for professional guidance, we turn your vision into reality.

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Forensic & Compliance