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Alvarez & Marsal

Business Intelligence & Investigations

Litigation Support Guide 2026 : Europe-wide


Alvarez & Marsal

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About

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A&M’s team understands and regularly appears before regulators and law enforcement around the world. As a result, we have deep experience conducting investigations and business intelligence and implementing compliance and process enhancements that withstand regulatory scrutiny.

Our senior leaders’ prior experience in-house and in government means that we understand how to investigate and articulate findings in line with regulator expectations. We are experts at identifying, gathering, and contextualizing data and documentation necessary to respond to government requests and to demonstrate program effectiveness.

Our team of CPAs, technologists, and regulatory surveillance experts routinely pressure-tests controls and has significant experience appearing before regulators to explain investigative procedures and findings.

Our team specializes in the following matters, among others:

  • Accounting irregularities
  • Anti-money laundering violations
  • Bankruptcy fraud
  • Bribery and corruption
  • Commodities and securities market manipulation
  • Embezzlement
  • False Claims Act violations
  • Procurement / bid-rigging
  • Sanctions violations
  • Terror finance
  • Vendor or supplier fraud
  • White collar crime / criminal allegations

Chambers Review

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Business Intelligence & Investigations - Europe-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Alvarez & Marsal has a wide-spread presence across Europe, and the globe. The firm offers an array of expertise including litigation consulting, forensics, eDiscovery and investigatory services. Clients ranging from financial institutions to regulatory bodies take advantage of the firm's extensive experience in managing cross-border investigations.

Strengths

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  • The team demonstrates exceptional depth and breadth across a wide range of skillsets and areas of expertise. Alvarez & Marsal benefits from a truly global footprint, enabling it to draw on diverse perspectives and deliver consistent, high-quality support across jurisdictions. This breadth is complemented by deep sector knowledge and technical capability.

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  • Alvarez & Marsal combines deep insight, global resources and local presence.

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  • A&M consistently distinguishes itself through its exceptional technical prowess in forensic data management and eDiscovery. Their ability to swiftly set up and manage sophisticated platforms like Relativity, coupled with their expertise in handling vast, complex data sets across multiple jurisdictions, is a significant differentiator.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Mercedes Bernal
    Band 1Mercedes Bernal

    Mercedes Bernal

    Mercedes is a senior director at Alvarez & Marsal. Mercedes supports corporate clients on forensic analysis, particularly where accounting irregularities are concerned.

    • Mercedes Bernal's level of expertise and ability to deliver quick and highly skilled forensic work is remarkable. In addition, she has excellent communication skills, conveying feedback in clear and understandable terms despite the complexity of the matter.

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Ranked Individuals at Alvarez & Marsal (1)

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