Corporate Investigations | Global

Bowmans houses a distinguished practice with expertise across a wide range of corporate investigations. The team possesses considerable experience assisting domestic and international clients in the automotive, natural resources and financial services sectors. It is well recognised for its work representing both private and public sector players, with renowned abilities in forensic reporting, regulatory issues, asset tracing, anti-fraud and anti-corruption matters. The firm is heavily involved in the ongoing state capture investigations being conducted in South Africa, leading reviews and investigations relating to high-profile state-owned entities. The group is experienced in handling mandates involving multiple jurisdictions across Africa and further afield.

ENS' corporate investigations team is highly regarded for its ability to handle significant forensic investigations, with particular proficiency in commercial crime investigations and anti-corruption concerns. The team is sought out for its counsel on the development and implementation of anti-bribery and anti-corruption training programmes. It maintains a strong track record for its work on behalf of eminent domestic and international clients, with longstanding experience assisting financial services players and government entities. The firm remains a frequent choice of counsel to public sector and parastatal bodies to conduct internal audits.

Werksmans is widely respected for its ability to manage a broad array of corporate investigations. The firm offers extensive experience in corporate crime, with particular expertise concerning alleged misuse of public funds and corruption relating to tender processes. The group is additionally active on contentious matters relating to state capture. It has a proven track record of acting for clients in the telecommunications, natural resources and financial services sectors and is noted for its work on a number of high-profile public sector investigations.

Baker McKenzie advises clients on a range of corporate investigations, including those exploring allegations of fraud and bribery. The team is also well placed to assist with cases concerning the misappropriation of funds and offers compliance advice. It counts notable asset management firms and companies operating in the medical and telecoms sectors among its client list, acting for them on both national and multi-jurisdictional cases.

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr is a major South African law firm with a growing capacity in forensic investigations and a solid portfolio of mandates from private sector clients. The team is proficient in pursuing allegations of fraud, money laundering, procurement irregularities, collusion and business mismanagement. The team provides further assistance advising on corporate compliance, anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies from both a domestic and multi-jurisdictional perspective.