Using Research Tools & OSINT to Enhance Your Investigations
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
This webinar explores how modern research tools and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) can revolutionise investigative processes. Learn how to efficiently gather, analyse, and apply critical information to uncover insights and make informed decisions. Featuring innovative strategies and cutting-edge tools, the session is tailored for investigators, analysts, and professionals seeking to enhance their methodologies with powerful, accessible resources. Join us to discover how these solutions can optimise your investigations and deliver actionable results.

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Kevin Weekes, CEO, Zenrs
Kevin brings over 30 years of experience in intelligence and investigations, serving national and international agencies in roles spanning criminal investigation, surveillance, and covert operations. He has led the design and delivery of national training standards for multiple intelligence agencies and now heads a business providing intelligence and security solutions to public and private sectors. Specialising in threat and risk intelligence with a focus on OSINT, SOCMINT, and cyber capabilities, Kevin is known for innovative problem-solving, resilience, and delivering actionable insights to empower decision-makers.

Tom Galpin, Senior Enterprise Account Executive
Tom Galpin is a Senior Enterprise Account Executive at vLex, Tom manages the UK and Ireland Investigations accounts and delivering cutting-edge legal research solutions.. With extensive experience in sales and client management, Tom helps legal professionals and organisations streamline workflows using vLex’s advanced research platform and Generative AI tools. Known for his consultative approach and deep understanding of the intersection between legal tech and investigative processes, Tom is dedicated to fostering innovation and achieving measurable results for his clients.

Brad McGrath, ExCo Committee Member, ACi
Brad is Global Head of Compliance Conduct & Ethics for Shell Trading and Supply now based in London having worked in the U.S and Singapore. He has a background in Conduct Risk, Regulatory Enforcement and Intelligence/Investigations from U.K. law enforcement and the financial regulator (FCA – CoLP) Brad specialises in Whistleblowing and Compliance Incident management.

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The Right Questions, The Right Results: Mastering the Art of AI Prompting for Investigations
2025-02-26 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Great investigations start with great questions. When working with AI, how you phrase your prompts can mean the difference between a breakthrough insight and a missed opportunity. But how do you craft an effective prompt? How can you be sure AI understands exactly what you need?
With Relativity aiR for Review, the process is seamless. This generative AI solution helps refine your prompt criteria, making it easier than ever to get precise, relevant results.
In this webinar, we’ll demonstrate how prompting in aiR for Review works and give you tips and tricks for engineering the perfect prompt for your next investigation.
You’ll learn:

How to structure clear and precise investigation-specific queries

Techniques for breaking down complex investigative tasks

Common prompt pitfalls and how to avoid them

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ACi India 2025: Compliance Counsels and Investigators
2025-03-07 08:30 - 14:30 UTC | Oberoi Hotel, Bangalore, Oberoi, Bangalore, India
The evolving landscape of corporate crime and misconduct in India has led to significant regulatory and legal changes and collaborative efforts among stakeholders. In our event we look at the key considerations for investigators, so that we can mitigate current challenges and proactively address future risk trends, ensuring the stability and integrity of Indian businesses in the years to come.
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Please note this is an invitation only event. Places prioritised for senior investigators and compliance professionals.

Registration for the event is now closed.

If you would like to request a last minute place, please contact:

apurva.zutshi@AMSShardul.com

Online Immersive Workshop: Introduction to Conducting Workplace Investigations
2025-03-18 09:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Our popular short course for those new to investigations is running again in March 2025
Workshop 1: Assess and Conduct an Investigation
18th March 2025
9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Working through a case study we will look at:
Managing and responding to a Whistleblower
Preparing an Investigation Plan
Collecting and evaluating evidence
Workshop 2: Investigative Interviewing & Report Writing
25th March 2025
9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Engaging and reporting to stakeholders
Investigative Interviewing
Report writing
Controls & Process gaps, remediation, and case closure.
At the end of the workshops attendees will be able to:

Describe the key elements of an effective, fair, and respectful corporate workplace investigations process
Identify the common issues that arise during investigations
Apply a six-step investigations process
Collect and evaluate information and evidence
Implement a planned investigation approach
Understand the theory of investigative interviews of witnesses and subjects

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This workshop will take place on Teams and delegates will receive a diary invite after registration.
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Simon Scales, Chief Education & Training Officer, ACi

ACi Pharma Investigations Forum
2025-03-27 13:30 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Baker Mckenzie, 280 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4AG, United Kingdom
Hosted by Baker McKenzie the ACi Pharma Investigations Forum will explore key trends and learning points for at investigations in the pharma and life sciences industries. We will discuss insider threats & protecting IP and data, the risk landscape, sanctions investigations and trends in pharma investigations.

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Mastering Internal Investigations: Leveraging eDiscovery Software for Effective Results
2025-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online
In today’s digital age, conducting thorough and effective internal investigations requires not only traditional investigative techniques but also the strategic use of eDiscovery software. This webinar will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the key principles and best practices for conducting internal investigations, with a special focus on leveraging eDiscovery tools.

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Topics covered will include:

The importance of internal investigations and their role in risk management
Steps to plan and initiate an investigation
Techniques for data mapping in identifying and harvesting relevant data
Best practices for using eDiscovery tools to manage and analyze large volumes of data
The evolving nature of what can be accessed from mobile devices
Ensuring confidentiality and legal compliance
Reporting results and implementing corrective actions

Join us to enhance your skills and knowledge, and ensure your organization is prepared to handle internal investigations with confidence and professionalism, utilizing the latest eDiscovery technology.

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Simon Kinzel, Director, Forensic Services EMEA, KLDiscovery
Simon Kinzel is the Director Forensic Services EMEA, at KLDiscovery and leads the team of 14 forensic consultants located in 3 countries within the EMEA region. Aside from the dynamic and complex nature of coordinating data collection and onsite data filtering requirements throughout EMEA on a day-to-day basis, Simon’s role is to conduct and provide expert guidance in investigations ranging from high profile criminal prosecutions, to the complete range of disciplinary and civil litigation cases. Simon has extensive experience with a broad spectrum of criminal and data breach investigations, computer security compliance and auditing. With a military counter-intelligence background
specialising in information systems, document security, he is trained and certified in digital forensic examination techniques by various government, local and international law enforcement agencies.
Peter Tutton, Associate Managing Director, Nardello & Co LLC
Peter is a financial investigator and forensic accountant with expertise in fraud, financial crime, and regulatory review projects. Prior to joining Nardello & Co., Peter led complex international, high-profile, and politically sensitive banking fraud and money-laundering investigations. Having trained as an accountant with a Big Four accountancy firm, Peter has over 20 years’ experience within the consulting industry. His casework includes engagements working on global investigations, forensic audits and regulatory look-back reviews in UK & Ireland, EU, USA, Switzerland, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. His work is often used in litigation and arbitration proceedings, as well as regulatory enforcement actions and internal disciplinary procedures. His experience extends to providing anti-fraud and financial crime control and framework testing, remediation and compliance services for clients.
Anthony Merlino, Senior Consultant, Global Advisory Services & Strategic Client Solutions, KLDiscovery
Anthony Merlino has more than 29 years of accumulated legal, eDiscovery and computer forensics experience. As KLDiscovery’s Senior Consultant of Global Advisory Services & Strategic Client Solutions, Mr. Merlino is a member of KLD’s Advisory Services team and works consultatively with clients to develop and implement cost effective, efficient, defensible discovery, data governance and data privacy compliance strategies. Leveraging his experience in legal operations,
computer forensics and electronic discovery with his knowledge of current legal trends and technology associated with data management, Mr. Merlino designs defensible strategies and technology solutions to optimize client efficiencies in alignment with industry accepted practices
Vanessa McGoldrick, Counsel, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK )LLP
Vanessa McGoldrick is a counsel in the White Collar Defense and Investigations team at Skadden London. Vanessa advises clients on a broad range of cross-border regulatory, criminal and civil investigations and financial crime matters, including bribery and corruption, money laundering, financial sanctions, fraud and tax evasion. Vanessa has represented clients before a range of U.K. prosecutors and regulators, including the Financial Conduct Authority, Serious Fraud Office, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Competition and Markets Authority, as well as advised clients facing parallel investigations and proceedings by other international regulators. She has conducted numerous internal investigations involving allegations of corporate misconduct and has completed a secondment to a major international bank’s financial crime (legal) team.

Ben Fielding, Director, Business Development, KLDiscovery
Ben specialises in driving growth and forging strategic partnerships within the legal technology sector. With 18 years of experience in business development and a deep understanding of eDiscovery, Ben combines industry expertise with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions to meet client needs. Ben advises clients on the management of data and the use of technology in cyber incident response, litigation, arbitration, internal or regulatory investigations, data subject access requests and contract lifecycle management fostering long-term relationships with law firms, corporate legal teams, insurers and government agencies.

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ACi Ireland Investigators Forum
2025-05-13 08:15 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Arthur Cox, Ten Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin, D02 T380, Ireland
Hosted by Arthur Cox LLP, the ACi Ireland Investigators’ Forum will bring together the Irish corporate investigations community for a day of insightful discussions and networking.
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ACi Netherlands Investigators Forum
2025-06-05 13:30 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Norton Rose Fulbright, Amsterdam, 2 Amsterdam, Eduard Van Beinumstraat 34, Amsterdam, 1077 CZ, Netherlands
Our first event for investigators based in The Netherlands and the surrounding region. The afternoon features an exciting agenda with plenty of networking time.
Netherlands Investigations Forum Agenda 2025
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Registration is 99 Euros for internal investigators, 199 Euros for external (ie consultants, legal firms, service providers.)

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Impacto da Integridade Corporativa nas Investigações Internas
2025-06-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Sao_Paulo) | Online
Neste webinar, Marcelo Zenkner abordará o papel essencial da integridade nas investigações internas corporativas.
Com base em sua experiência prática e em casos reais, ele mostrará como os princípios éticos influenciam diretamente os resultados das investigações, os processos de tomada de decisão e a construção de uma cultura organizacional sólida e sustentável.

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Marcelo Zenkner
Managing Director da FTI Consulting em São Paulo. Ex-Diretor de Governança e Conformidade da Petrobras. Ex-Promotor de Justiça do Ministério Público do Espírito Santo. Ex-Secretário de Controle e Transparência do Estado do Espírito Santo. Membro da Comissão de Ética e Integridade do IBGC e do Conselho Deliberativo da Transparência Internacional. Líder do Comitê de Cultura de Integridade da Rede Brasil do Pacto Global da Organização das Nações Unidas. Professor dos Cursos de Mestrado e Doutorado da Faculdade de Direito de Vitória (FDV) e Instrutor Credenciado do IBGC. Doutor pela Universidade Nova de Lisboa e autor da obra “Integridade Governamental e Empresarial”, dentre outras.

Dercio Carvalheda
Dercio Carvalheda is a governance advisor, corporate compliance expert, lawyer, and certified board member specializing in risk management and internal investigations. He holds a law degree from the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (2000) and is a licensed attorney in Brazil. He began his career in private legal practice before joining the Brazilian Federal Police in 2003, where he served as a Chief Investigator. Over nearly two decades, he led investigations into financial crimes, corruption, embezzlement of public funds, internal affairs cases, among others. In 2020, Dércio retired from public service and specialized in Compliance at Ibmec. He returned to private practice and, from 2021 to 2022, served as a Senior Forensic Manager at EY (Ernst & Young) in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on corporate fraud investigations and risk management. His expertise focuses on uncovering how fraud or misconduct occurred — not only to report the facts but also to identify underlying gaps, helping organizations better understand and strengthen their prevention strategies.
Livia Gurgel
Livia is head of ACi LATAM. She started her career within Internal Audit and Risk management. She has more than 15 years’ experience performing and leading corporate investigations in the mining and industry sector, especially in large Capital Projects. Her experience covers a variety of conduct and ethics breaches related to financial crime, regulation and compliance, unfair labor practices, sexual harassment and fraud. Livia has a degree in Marketing, post-graduation on International Financial Reporting Standards and Corporate Governance. She is now leading the South America Investigations function for a large Group in the mining, diamonds and minerals sector. Livia is Certified Fraud Examiner and holds an Executive MBA by Fundação Dom Cabral.

ACi Training: Investigations Fundamentals
2025-06-24 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Our popular short course: Conducting Workplace Investigations is for those new to investigations. We are running the course again in June/July 2025.

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Workshop 1: Investigation Fundamentals
🕤 Tuesday 24th June; 14:00 – 17:00 UK time, online Teams
This workshop introduces participants to:
✍🏻 Responding to whistleblower reports
✍🏻 Triaging, Assessment, Planning & Scoping
✍🏻 Investigation Principles
✍🏻 Relevant best practice and ISO frameworks
✍🏻 Introduction to gathering and assessing evidence
✍🏻 Cognitive Interviewing Models
✍🏻 Case Study
Workshop 2: Interviewing & Documentation
🕤 Tuesday 1st July 2025, 14:00 – 17:00 UK time
Covering key topics including:
✍🏻 Case Study review and planning
✍🏻 Communicating with (and managing) stakeholder expectations
✍🏻 Fundamentals of investigative interviewing
✍🏻 Memory, Recall and Non-Verbal Communication
✍🏻 Report writing essentials
✍🏻 Understanding thematic learning, process improvements and case closure
Workshop Learning Goals: These sessions aim to help participants:
✅ Understand the core components of workplace investigations
✅ Recognise typical challenges in the investigation process
✅ Learn about a structured six-step investigation approach
✅ Explore methods for gathering and assessing information
✅Develop foundational investigation planning skills
✅Gain an introduction to investigative interviewing principles

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This workshop will take place on Teams and delegates will receive a diary invite after registration.
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Simon Scales, Chief Education & Training Officer, ACi

Crypto Investigations Demystified
2025-06-25 13:30 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Cryptocurrencies present unique risks given its susceptibility to illicit activity and ability to enhance anonymity and obfuscate the flow of funds. Despite these challenges, the inherent immutable and permanent nature of the blockchain provides an opportunity for investigators to understand the digital footprint of on-chain transactions to identify potential unusual activity.

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This webinar, sponsored by FRA, will address:

Managing complex compliance and regulatory obligations of a regulated crypto platform
Addressing bespoke crypto typologies and recent investigation trends
Enhancing investigation strategies through the use of blockchain analytics and forensic capabilities
Creating a safe digital asset ecosystem from suspicious activity reporting to law enforcement cooperation.

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Thomas Hyun (FRA) is a Director, Cryptocurrency Compliance in FRA’s Washington, DC office. He brings years of industry experience as a compliance leader, with a focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance in emerging payment technologies across the blockchain and digital asset ecosystem. Prior to joining FRA, Thomas was the Director of AML and Blockchain Strategy at PayPal for four years, where he established PayPal’s financial crime policy and control framework for its cryptocurrency-related products. His earlier roles include Director of Compliance and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer of Paxos and Vice President of Compliance at Mastercard as a dedicated compliance officer for its consumer products portfolio. He also spent over seven years within the forensics practice at Ernst & Young, working on a variety of FCC investigations for US and foreign-based financial institutions.
Oliver Van Zant (PayPal) is PayPal’s Director of Compliance Investigations for the Americas, where he oversees suspicious activity investigations including those involving cryptocurrency. Prior to joining PayPal, Oliver worked at the Manhattan District Attorney’s office as a blockchain investigative analyst helping to pioneer early cryptocurrency investigations. In his position at PayPal, Oliver is dedicated to integrating new technologies into effective compliance solutions, enabling the company to conduct top-tier investigative work.
Sercan Karapoyraz (Crypto.com) is the Vice President of Compliance (Global Financial Crimes), where he leads key initiatives in customer due diligence, risk assessment, transaction monitoring, enhanced due diligence, and escalations. An ACAMS-certified professional, Sercan brings a thoughtful and solutions-driven approach to financial crime operations and compliance process optimization, helping organizations stay ahead in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.

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Tools & Techniques to Speed Up Your Investigations
2025-07-02 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Making the most of the latest tools and techniques (including gen AI) to speed up your investigations
Are you aware that the latest investigatory tools and techniques to deal with large data volumes and for speeding up investigations ARE within your reach, without a long commitment or large price tag?
Are you missing out on using the latest AI-powered technology and analytics techniques for forensic investigations because you think they’re not commercially viable or you simply don’t have the requisite skills?
Think the most advanced tools are only available to the big forensic investigator firms? Think again.
Join the panel on 2nd July at 12:00 UK time to find out about the latest tech developments and for a practical insight into what’s available to support investigations today.

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David Fisk, Managing Director at Salient Discovery will share his insights on the latest methods of data extraction and analysis available to all, for both unstructured and structured data sets. Moderated by Ashu Sharma , Group Investigations Manager, Anglo American Plc and board member of the ACI, the panel will draw on real life examples from various clients’ investigative work and explore practical use cases of the technology and techniques that are available today to accelerate your investigations.
Wilmari Janse van Rensburg – Abacus Financial Crime Advisory: Wilmari has more than a decade’s experience as a forensic accountant. She started her career within investigations for a Big Four consultancy and is now associate partner in a specialist corporate investigations firm. She has extensive experience leading financial crime investigations for a global client base.
Geoff Budge – Blue Top Consulting: Geoff brings 30 years+ experience as a fraud and forensic investigator to the panel. During his career, he has worked in the area of forensic technology for global consulting firms, supporting clients with data analytics, digital forensics and eDiscovery challenges. He now runs his own corporate investigations consultancy business with a wide range of clients, operating across jurisdictions and in multiple industries.
The discussion will cover:

the AI-powered tools that help at each stage in an investigation
the visualisation tools that can help to provide focus and clarity in investigations
dealing with different types of data, including:
Unstructured sources (e.g. WhatsApp, social media, text messages, email, loose documentation, etc.); what’s possible and what’s not
Structured sources; how to manage large volumes and tools for finding the needle in the haystack
how you can get access to the latest tech and as importantly, the skills to get the most from it

Firmly rooted in real case studies, we’ll share experiences of the practical acceleration of investigations to help investigators large and small remain competitive and relevant in the ever-evolving technology landscape.
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Smarter, Faster, Sharper: Transforming Investigations with AI-Driven Review
2025-08-20 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Data is exploding, and the clock is ticking. Investigators face mounting pressure to make sense of massive, complex data sets – fast. But with generative AI, overload can become opportunity.
Join Relativity and industry leaders for a deep-dive into how Relativity aiR – our generative AI – is transforming modern investigations. From DSARs to fraud cases, you’ll get practical tips to work more efficiently while uncovering hidden evidence.
You’ll learn:

How Relativity aiR helps investigators identify key documents, detect anomalies, and connect the dots – fast.
Real stories and results from customers who have used Relativity aiR to uncover crucial evidence, save critical time, and improve outcomes
Practical tips for seamlessly integrating AI-powered workflows into your practice and maximizing aiR’s effectiveness.
How evolving AI tools are reshaping investigative roles, ethics, and strategy

Brenda Malinki from Relativity will also give you a preview of what’s coming in Relativity aiR in 2026 and beyond. Register today to secure your spot and stay ahead of the curve.

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ACi Whistleblowing Investigations Forum
2025-10-09 08:30 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | A&O Shearman, One Bishops Square, London, E1 6AD
Our special one-day event, kindly hosted by A&O Shearman, brings together leading experts in whistleblowing, corporate investigations, regulatory compliance, and legal frameworks to explore best practices, challenges, and emerging trends in handling whistleblowing disclosures. The programme offers a comprehensive exploration of whistleblowing investigations, looking at regulatory perspectives and global investigation management to real whistleblower experiences. It features sessions covering cyber-whistelblowing, sexual harassment investigations and a debate around whistleblower rewards. The event offers invaluable insights for investigators, legal and compliance professionals seeking to enhance their whistleblowing programmes and investigation capabilities in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
Following the formal programme, attendees will have valuable networking opportunities from 16:30 to 18:30, allowing for continued discussion of the day’s insights and the formation of professional connections. This networking session provides an ideal setting for participants to share experiences, discuss common challenges, and explore potential collaborations.
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Safety For Investigators
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Investigators face unique security challenges when operating in unfamiliar environments, from criminal threats like armed robbery and kidnapping to terrorism, targeted criminality from competitors or government actors, and environmental risks including medical emergencies and civil unrest. Our free webinar sponsored by Control Risks provides essential knowledge and practical strategies to keep you and your team safe while conducting investigations in challenging locations worldwide.
The webinar covers three key areas:

Personal Security Fundamentals (including ISO 31030 travel risk management standards, threat assessment, preparation protocols, situational awareness techniques like Cooper’s Color Code and OODA Loop, profile management, and digital footprint security)
Working with Armed Security Teams (featuring a real-world case study from a Somalia deployment with detailed convoy procedures, emergency protocols, and coordination with local security professionals),
Interactive Q&A Session where participants can get specific questions answered by security experts.

Join investigators and security professionals from around the world in this essential training session led by Control Risks’ industry-leading security professionals with extensive high-risk environment experience. Learn critical skills including secure communication protocols, emergency response procedures, pattern of life analysis, cultural sensitivity, and equipment preparation.
Don’t compromise on security – equip yourself with the knowledge needed to operate safely in challenging environments.

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Matt Newman is an Associate Director with a background in the provision of close protection and crisis security consulting. Matt leads in the development and delivery of Control Risks’ security training courses from our UK Training Centre and other international delivery locations. Prior to this, Matt spent several years as an embedded crisis security consultant to a Multi-National Corporation operating out of Libya and Iraq.

Oleg Kozlov is an Associate Director in Control Risks’ forensic investigations practice in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He is a forensic accountant with over nine years of experience in fraud and anti-bribery and corruption investigations and compliance advisory engagements across a broad range of geographies and sectors.

ACi Swiss Health Care & Life Sciences Investigations Forum
2025-11-06 13:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | Baker McKenzie Zurich, Holbeinstrasse 30, Zurich, 8034, Switzerland
Join leading investigations and compliance professionals from across the healthcare and life sciences sectors for an intensive half-day forum exploring the cutting-edge intersection of technology, regulation, and investigation practices.
This exclusive gathering brings together legal experts, compliance officers, investigators, and technology specialists to address the most pressing challenges facing the industry today.

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Key Topics
Regulatory Intelligence & Enforcement Trends Gain insider perspectives on evolving regulatory landscapes and law enforcement priorities in healthcare and life sciences, with expert analysis of what investigations professionals should anticipate in the coming years.
AI-Powered Investigation Capabilities Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing investigation practices, from advanced data analytics to automated compliance monitoring. Learn about the latest tools, practical applications, and tomorrow’s emerging technologies from industry leaders including Relativity and other cutting-edge providers.
Cyber Resilience Strategies Understand the critical role of cybersecurity in modern investigations, with comprehensive coverage of threat landscapes, incident response protocols, and the essential collaboration between legal, compliance, and security teams. Features insights from CrowdStrike and other cybersecurity experts.
Interactive Format

Expert Panels: Moderated discussions with industry leaders sharing real-world experiences and best practices
Case Study Analysis: Practical examples of successful technology implementation in investigation scenarios
Q&A Sessions: Direct access to specialists for addressing your specific challenges
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers facing similar challenges across the healthcare and life sciences ecosystem

Who Should Attend
In-House Legal Counsel – Navigate complex regulatory requirements and leverage technology to enhance investigation outcomes
Compliance Officers – Strengthen compliance programs with AI-driven investigation capabilities and cyber resilience strategies
Heads of Investigations; Heads of Litigation & Investigation Professionals – Master next-generation tools and methodologies for conducting thorough, efficient investigations
Chief Information Security Officers – Integrate legal and compliance considerations into comprehensive cyber resilience frameworks
Risk Management Executives – Develop future-ready investigation capabilities that protect organizational assets and reputation
Regulatory Affairs Leaders – Stay ahead of evolving enforcement expectations and regulatory trends in healthcare and life sciences
Data Privacy Officers – Balance investigation needs with data protection requirements in an increasingly complex regulatory environment
Corporate Security Directors – Align physical and digital security measures with legal and compliance investigation requirements
Expert Faculty
Learn from distinguished practitioners representing leading pharmaceutical companies, top-tier law firm Baker & McKenzie, technology innovators and specialized consultancies.
Confirmed Speakers include:-

Steve Young, Patrick Wellens & Sean Donaldson, ACi
Christoph Kurth, Bryant Isbell, Simon Ntah, Baker & McKenzie
Trevor Dickey, Haleon
Joe Limb, Icon
Karin De Witt, Lonza
Joe Agyei, Mundi Pharma
Robert Braun, Novartis
Lisa Griffiths, Vantive

This forum offers a rare opportunity to explore the convergence of three critical areas shaping the future of investigations: regulatory evolution, technological advancement, and cyber resilience. Attendees will leave with actionable insights, expanded professional networks, and a clear roadmap for enhancing their organization’s investigation capabilities.
The intimate setting at Baker & McKenzie’s Zurich offices ensures meaningful dialogue and relationship-building opportunities with fellow professionals who understand the unique challenges of healthcare and life sciences investigations.
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ACi APAC Banking and Financial Services Investigation Forum
2025-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Barclays Pune Campus, Gera Commerzone SEZ, Pune, Kharadi, 411014, India
Elevate your investigation expertise at Asia-Pacific’s premier financial services forum.
Join leading investigators from across the APAC region for this exclusive one-day intensive conference designed specifically for internal investigation professionals. This specialised forum brings together cutting-edge methodologies, regulatory insights, and emerging threats shaping the future of financial services investigations.
View the full agenda here.
What you’ll gain:

Regulatory intelligence: Stay ahead with global regulatory updates affecting investigation practices
AI innovation: Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising banking investigations
Best practice frameworks: Master whistleblowing protocols and Speak-Up Program implementation
Digital forensics: Enhance your cyber investigation and digital forensics skills
Financial crime insights: Understand current threats and trends impacting the sector

Premium learning experience: This comprehensive program features expert-led presentations, interactive sessions, and valuable networking opportunities with industry peers. From dignity at work investigations to financial crime prevention, this forum covers the full spectrum of modern investigation challenges.
Who should attend: This exclusive event is designed for:

In-house investigators – from banking and financial services organisations
In-house compliance professionals – managing investigation frameworks
In-house legal counsel – specialising in financial services investigations

Please note: This forum is restricted to in-house investigators, compliance officers, and legal counsel only.
Location: Barclays Pune Campus, India
Format: Full-day in-person conference with networking opportunities
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with APAC’s investigation community and enhance your professional expertise in this rapidly evolving field.

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ACi Symposium 2025
2025-11-27 08:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | White & Case, 5 Old Broad Street, London, EC2 1DW, United Kingdom
The ACi Symposium serves as the premier annual gathering for professionals within the investigations community. This flagship event offers a distinguished platform for learning, networking, and the exchange of expertise. It is a valued occasion to reconnect with long-standing colleagues and to forge new relationships across diverse industries and global regions.
This year we are kindly hosted by White & Case in London.
Topics we’ll explore include:
AI and Investigations
Bribery and Corruption
eDiscovery, Managed Review and Investigations
Social Media and OSINT
Investigating Risks to the Corporate C-Suite
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Offshore Alert London 2025
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-02 17:00 (Europe/London) | Leonardo Royal London, 10 Godiman Street, London, London, EC4V 5AJ, United Kingdom
The leading event on intelligence, investigations, and asset recovery in high-value international finance, curated by editor David Marchant (175+ financial crimes exposed).
Audience: Corporate investigators, litigators, asset-recovery and insolvency counsel, funders, banks, enforcement officials, and in-house teams.
Exclusive ACi Member Rate: £795 (fixed partnership rate, no deadlines). Members can register via this link .

Mind your language! Using AI Powered Language Tools to Enhance your Investigations
2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online
As we move into 2026, the landscape of investigations is being reshaped by machine learning and AI-powered language analysis. But what does that mean in practice—and how can investigators harness these tools to work smarter, faster, and deeper?
Join Melina Efstathiou, forensic technology leader and GenAI strategist, and Leon Major, Director of training and advisory services, for a hands-on session exploring how Natural Language Processing (NLP) is revolutionizing investigative workflows.
You’ll discover how cutting-edge tools like sentiment analysis and content filters can surface hidden behaviours—bullying, misogyny, manipulation—without relying on traditional keyword searches. Learn how Named Entity Recognition (NER) can automatically extract names, places, products, and laws from vast datasets, revealing connections you didn’t know to look for.
We’ll also demonstrate how AI-driven Early Case Assessment can build case summaries, event timelines, and key people profiles before a single document is manually reviewed—giving investigators a strategic head start.

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Investigating Corporate Misconduct, Bullying, Harassment and Victimisation – An ACi Immersive Workshop
2026-01-13 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Are you ever asked to support, lead, direct manage or investigate matters in the HR and Employee Relations space where misconduct is the key concern or allegation?
If so, then this interactive training session is perfect for you! Learn about the fundamentals of conducting misconduct investigations at any level of the organisation, provided by professionals with detailed knowledge of the key techniques required for dealing with matters of Bullying, Harassment, Victimisation, Intimidation and Retaliation. Through two detailed and focused 90-minute sessions, participants will gain essential understanding and basic practical skills to begin approaching sensitive misconduct investigations thoroughly and effectively.

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Workshop Structure
Session 1: Foundations & Theory (90 minutes)
January 13 2026 – 10.00-11.30 (UK time)
Explore the fundamental principles of workplace investigations, including legal frameworks, evidence gathering protocols, and maintaining objectivity throughout the investigative process. Learn to navigate complex organisational dynamics while ensuring fair and thorough fact-finding.
Session 2: Applied Practice – Cognitive Interviewing (90 minutes)
January 20 2026 – 10:00 – 11.30 (UK time)
Learn the relevant cognitive interviewing techniques, using trauma-informed approaches for sensitive workplace situations. Practice foundational skills that support effective information gathering while prioritising participant wellbeing and psychological safety.
Who Should Attend

Investigators from the Corporate, Charitable and NGO sectors
HR and ER Professionals and People Operations Leaders
Compliance and Ethics professionals
Legal Professionals handling workplace matters
Managers and Senior Leaders
External Consultants conducting workplace investigations

Key Learning Outcomes

Gain foundational understanding of the legal and ethical framework for workplace investigations
Learn structured approaches to evidence collection and analysis
Understand trauma-informed interviewing principles and basic techniques
Discover how to create psychologically safe environments for sensitive conversations
Build initial confidence and awareness for handling complex situations
Establish foundational best practices for maintaining investigation integrity

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Course Trainer:
Simon Scales, Chief Education & Training Officer, ACi.
Simon’s extensive international experience in corporate investigations includes significant Employee Misconduct, Fraud, Bribery, Corruption, Antitrust & Competition, AML, Sanctions, Market Abuse and commensurate preventative/remedial measures. His 30 years of expertise in major investigation management, covert and overt intelligence gathering, relationship and stakeholder management, Ethics / Compliance / Integrity related investigations and reviews demonstrate his proven ability to facilitate consensus through negotiation and collaborate with senior management across all geographies.

Certification for Investigators: Why it Matters
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Why Certification Matters: Elevating Your Investigation Career
Join us for an essential webinar exploring how professional certification transforms investigators, teams, and organisations. Featuring insights from Enteles Search, leading recruitment consultant, we’ll examine the competitive advantages of the new Certified Corporate Investigator qualification from the Association of Corporate Investigators.
Discover how certification:

Validates expertise and builds credibility with clients and stakeholders
Opens doors to career advancement and higher compensation
Strengthens team capabilities and organizational reputation
Sets you apart in an increasingly competitive market

Whether you’re an experienced investigator looking to formalize your skills or a company seeking to elevate your investigative function, this session will demonstrate why certification is no longer optional—it’s essential.

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Estratégia e planejamento de investigação interna
2026-03-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Sao_Paulo) | Online
Participe de um webinar essencial, desenvolvido para profissionais de compliance, equipes jurídicas, profissionais de RH e especialistas em gestão de riscos que desejam aprimorar a abordagem de suas organizações em relação a investigações internas. Esta sessão gratuita fornecerá a você estruturas práticas e estratégias comprovadas para conduzir investigações mais eficazes, eficientes e juridicamente sólidas.
O que você aprenderá
Planejamento Estratégico de Investigações
Descubra como estabelecer protocolos de investigação robustos antes que os problemas surjam. Abordaremos o desenvolvimento de gatilhos claros para iniciar investigações, a formação da equipe certa, a determinação do escopo apropriado e a criação de fluxogramas de decisão que orientem sua resposta a diferentes tipos de alegações. Aprenda a diferenciar entre assuntos que exigem ação imediata e aqueles que podem seguir procedimentos padrão.
Gestão de Custos e Otimização de Recursos
Investigações internas podem se tornar rapidamente caras se não forem gerenciadas adequadamente. Exploraremos técnicas para controlar custos sem comprometer a qualidade, incluindo quando lidar com os assuntos internamente versus contratar consultoria externa, como aproveitar a tecnologia para revisão de documentos e entrevistas e estratégias para coleta eficiente de evidências. Você aprenderá a criar orçamentos e cronogramas realistas que estejam alinhados com os recursos da organização.
Evitando Erros Críticos
Com base em estudos de caso reais, examinaremos as armadilhas mais comuns que prejudicam as investigações: escopo descontrolado, documentação inadequada, conclusões precipitadas, conflitos de interesse e falhas de comunicação. Compreender esses erros ajudará você a implementar salvaguardas e controles de qualidade em todo o processo de investigação.
Melhores Práticas para Investigações Modernas

Explore abordagens contemporâneas, incluindo preservação de evidências digitais, técnicas de entrevista remota, considerações sobre privacidade de dados e manutenção da confidencialidade em um ambiente de trabalho interconectado. Discutiremos como equilibrar rigor e agilidade e como garantir que suas descobertas sejam defensáveis ​​caso sejam analisadas por órgãos reguladores ou em processos judiciais.
Quem Deve Participar
Este webinar é ideal para qualquer pessoa responsável ou envolvida em investigações no ambiente de trabalho, incluindo profissionais de compliance, consultores jurídicos internos, líderes de recursos humanos, equipes de auditoria interna e investigadores corporativos. Inscreva-se hoje para garantir sua vaga e receber acesso a recursos complementares, incluindo listas de verificação de investigação, modelos de protocolos e a gravação da sessão.

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Painel
Dercio Carvalheda
Dercio Carvalheda é consultor de governança, especialista em compliance corporativo, advogado e membro certificado de conselho, especializado em gestão de riscos e investigações internas. Ele é formado em Direito pela Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (2000) e é advogado licenciado no Brasil. Iniciou sua carreira na advocacia privada antes de ingressar na Polícia Federal brasileira em 2003, onde atuou como Investigador Chefe. Ao longo de quase duas décadas, liderou investigações sobre crimes financeiros, corrupção, desvio de verbas públicas, casos de assuntos internos, entre outros.
Em 2020, Dércio se aposentou do serviço público e se especializou em Compliance na Ibmec. Retornou à advocacia privada e, de 2021 a 2022, atuou como Gerente Sênior de Forense na EY (Ernst & Young) no Rio de Janeiro, com foco em investigações de fraudes corporativas e gestão de riscos. Sua expertise se concentra em desvendar como a fraude ou a má conduta ocorreram — não apenas para relatar os fatos, mas também para identificar lacunas subjacentes, ajudando as organizações a entender melhor e fortalecer suas estratégias de prevenção.

Queila Oliveira
Queila Oliveira traz consigo mais de uma década de experiência na área de auditoria. Atualmente, como Diretora de Auditoria Interna, Riscos e Compliance da RHI Magnesita, ela desempenha um papel multifacetado que abrange a liderança de auditorias e investigações, bem como iniciativas de avaliação de riscos e conformidade, tanto interna quanto externamente. Com experiência como Especialista em Auditoria na Anglo American, ela se especializa em procedimentos de auditoria interna. Queila formou-se em Ciências Contábeis pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais em 2014 e aprimorou suas habilidades na Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, onde ascendeu ao cargo de Auditora Sênior. Sua trajetória profissional inclui a obtenção de um MBA em Auditoria Interna e Práticas de Compliance em 2021, ampliando ainda mais sua expertise.

Jim Cook

Introduction to Corporate Investigations: Two Module Online Course
2026-04-22 09:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Join our two module course to gain a comprehensive introduction to corporate investigations. Ideal for those new to investigations, and for those who have investigations as part of their remit.

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Workshop 1: Investigation Fundamentals
🕤 Wednesday, 22nd April 2026, 09.30- 11.30, UK time, online Teams
This workshop introduces participants to:
✍🏻 Responding to whistleblower reports
✍🏻 Triaging, Assessment, Planning & Scoping
✍🏻 Investigation Principles
✍🏻 Relevant best practice and ISO frameworks
✍🏻 Introduction to gathering and assessing evidence
✍🏻 Cognitive Interviewing Models
✍🏻 Case Study
Workshop 2: Interviewing & Documentation
🕤 Wednesday, 29th April 2026, 09.30-11.30, UK time, online Teams
Covering key topics including:
✍🏻 Case Study review and planning
✍🏻 Communicating with (and managing) stakeholder expectations
✍🏻 Fundamentals of investigative interviewing
✍🏻 Memory, Recall and Non-Verbal Communication
✍🏻 Report writing essentials
✍🏻 Understanding thematic learning, process improvements and case closure
Workshop Learning Goals: These sessions aim to help participants:
✅ Understand the core components of workplace investigations
✅ Recognise typical challenges in the investigation process
✅ Learn about a structured six-step investigation approach
✅ Explore methods for gathering and assessing information
✅Develop foundational investigation planning skills
✅Gain an introduction to investigative interviewing principles

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This workshop will take place on Teams and delegates will receive a diary invite after registration.
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Your trainer
Simon Scales, Chief Education & Training Officer, ACi

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