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David de Villiers

David de Villiers

Global 2026

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David de Villiers is an executive in Bowmans’ Corporate Investigations Practice. He specialises in forensic, compliance and corporate investigations and has experience in internal auditing and financial management. He leads and manages large civil and criminal investigations, including investigations into fraud, theft, corruption, money laundering, price fixing and misconduct. He has been involved in several Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and UK Bribery Act compliance reviews. He is a forensic accountant and a registered Professional Accountant (SA), Certified Fraud Examiner (South Africa and USA), Forensic Practitioner (SA), Certified Internal Auditor (SA) and fellow of the Institute of Internal Auditors (South Africa). He has a B.Com from the University of Pretoria, a B.Compt (Hons) from the University of South Africa and a Postgraduate Diploma in Certified Internal Auditing.

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Corporate Investigations - South Africa

Band 3
Band 3

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David de Villiers's experience in advising on allegations of fraud, corruption, collusion and financial irregularities attracts significant clients from both the public and private sectors. He demonstrates further skill in relation to state capture investigations.

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