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Provided by Chris Rowley
Investigative Due Diligence
Strategic Intelligence
New Market Entry
Anti-Corruption Investigations
Anti-Money Laundering Investigations
Chris is a seasoned risk, intelligence, and investigations professional with 25 years of experience in the field. He has led more than 500 investigations into FCPA and other anti-bribery and corruption matters, sanctions, anti-money laundering (AML), and fraud. Before joining Charles River Associates, Chris built the US division of an investigations firm, later becoming CEO of that company. Earlier in his career, he worked in the Lloyd’s of London political risk insurance market.
Having lived in Chile and travelled extensively throughout Latin America, Chris possesses a deep, on-the-ground understanding of the region’s diverse economic, political, and cultural landscapes. But he also has extensive experience gathering intelligence in other parts of the world, including West Africa and the former Soviet Union (FSU).
His broad experience spans multiple sectors: in Chile and Kazakhstan, he has worked closely with stakeholders in the mining industry, gaining first-hand knowledge of regulatory environments and community engagement; in Angola, Colombia and Guyana, he has advised on major oil and gas projects, addressing exploration challenges, supply chain issues, and complex geopolitical considerations; in Brazil and across Central America, he has supported financial services initiatives, including market entry strategies and fintech innovation; in the Caribbean, he has worked with FMCG companies to legitimise their supply chains and build brand presence while maintaining ethical standards.
Provided by Chambers
Chris Rowley recently joined Charles River Associates, having previously been chief executive officer of The Risk Advisory Group. His areas of expertise include dealing with sanctions and reputational risks, as well as conducting due diligence investigations for international clients.
Provided by Chambers
Chris Rowley is a leader in due diligence and risk management. He is incredibly well respected. He delivers first-rate client service.
Chris Rowley is a leader in due diligence and risk management. He is incredibly well respected. He delivers first-rate client service.
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Mitigating risk amid Namibia’s oil boom
Huge oil discoveries in the deep coastal waters off Namibia over the last two years are generating a wave of energy investor interest in the country’s hydrocarbon reserves. These recent finds will potentially turn the country into into one of Africa’s top petroleum producers in the coming years.
Mitigating risk amid Namibia’s oil boom
Huge oil discoveries in the deep coastal waters off Namibia over the last two years are generating a wave of energy investor interest in the country’s hydrocarbon reserves. These recent finds will potentially turn the country into into one of Africa’s top petroleum producers in the coming years.