CRA’s Forensic Services Practice was retained by Dechert LLP to investigate allegations that a lead trader of chocolate in South America was receiving kickbacks, via shell companies he had established in Central America, from a major supplier. The CRA team triangulated detailed tax return data with actionable business intelligence — gleaned from Central American public records due diligence and on-the-ground investigative services — to reveal an extensive network of shell companies and other misconduct.
Q&A: Weaving forensic analysis with legal strategies to win an international trade fraud case
Their partnership demonstrates how insightful forensic analyses and deep-dive background investigation can be woven into effective legal arguments that can...