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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Your trainer
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 12:00 - 13:00 (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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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.

Ian Cook

Ian Cook é Managing Director da StoneTurn, atuando no escritório de São Paulo, e integra a equipe global de compliance, investigações e inteligência corporativa. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência, lidera investigações complexas envolvendo fraude, corrupção e má conduta de funcionários para empresas multinacionais, governos e grandes escritórios de advocacia, além de coordenar investigações estratégicas em suporte a litígios e projetos de implementação e aprimoramento de programas de compliance e integridade corporativa.
Antes de ingressar na StoneTurn, foi diretor sênior na Kroll e ocupou posições estratégicas de compliance no mercado financeiro, incluindo Head de Compliance do Barclays Bank no Brasil. Atuou durante sete anos na Nova Zelândia, onde foi Gerente Executivo de Prevenção à Lavagem de Dinheiro no ASB Bank. Naquele país, integrou o grupo de trabalho relacionados à revisão da legislação de prevenção à lavagem de dinheiro, com interação direta com reguladores e legisladores.

From Questions to Insight: Conversational AI in the Investigator’s Workflow
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Natural language AI tools are transforming how investigators interact with data—shifting teams from complex query building to conversational exploration, surfacing narratives faster, and accelerating early case understanding. In corporate investigations, this evolution promises meaningful efficiency gains, while also introducing new considerations around accuracy, defensibility, and responsible use.
This free webinar will explore how conversational AI is being applied in investigative workflows today, where it delivers real value, and where caution is warranted.
Drawing on practical experience and emerging innovations—including Relativity’s aiR Assist, an in-platform natural language Q&A solution now in Advanced Access—we’ll discuss how investigators can better understand actors, relationships, and events within their data, uncover insight earlier, and move case strategy forward with confidence. Throughout, we’ll examine how to balance speed with rigor to maintain control, defensibility, and trust.
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Panel
Erica Albertson
Director AI Transformation, International, Relativity
Erica Albertson is the Director of AI Transformation International at Relativity, where she is a recognised thought leader and trusted advisor guiding organisations through the adoption of generative AI. Working across EMEA, she partners with senior executives, innovation leaders, and legal technology teams to shape AI strategy, drive product adoption, and lead transformational change at scale. At Relativity, Ms. Albertson acts as a bridge between customers and cross-functional teams, ensuring international market needs, regulatory considerations, and jurisdictional differences are reflected in global AI strategy and go-to-market execution. She is a key international subject-matter expert for the aiR suite, supporting adoption across review, privilege, and case strategy.

Basha Galvin
COO, ACi
Basha started her career with the Metropolitan Police and moved to the City of London Police Fraud Unit, covering money laundering, trade finance fraud, bribery and corruption. Basha left the police and moved to Citigroup for four years, moving to Barclays plc in 2006 as Head of Investigations & Whistleblowing for Wealth & Investment Bank. In 2018 Basha moved to the Oil & Gas Industry as Head of Investigations for Tullow Oil Plc leaving in late 2020. In early 2021 Basha moved to Lloyds Banking Group managing Conduct Investigations and in November 2022 commenced a role as Senior Investigations Manager at British American Tobacco. Basha is a seasoned financial crime investigator in the public and corporate sector. She has led and managed global investigations teams, provided investigations training and built case management systems. During her career, Basha has had the opportunity to work in a number of jurisdictions including the USA, APAC and EMEA developing investigation models and collating evidence for civil and criminal prosecutions. Basha was named as one of the “Top 40 in-house” investigation professionals by Global Investigations Review.

Dr. Victoria McCloud, W Legal, Gatehouse Chambers and Portlaw Strategic Intelligence
Dr McCloud is a recently retired King’s Bench Master in the UK High Court. She had a distinguished judicial career spanning nearly two decades. Post-retirement, she remains active in legal circles, focusing on issues such as human rights, AI in legal tech, and global privacy law and has recently moved into the startup phase of a new Irish company, Portlaw Strategic Intelligence, aimed at assisting businesses in talent location and team formation where multiple disciplines are needed for cross-border investigations and legal issues involving data and data transfer. She speaks regularly for example at Relativity Fest London and Chicago including on their Judicial Panel alongside USA judges, on issues around documents and AI, law and discovery, and at the International Data Law forum in Europe. She has given keynotes at for example the American Bar Association Cross Border Institute (on cyber war crime), and has lectured to judges in The Hague on war crimes prosecution. One of her legal books is the Intelligence and Surveillance Law Handbook, by Oxford University Press, she has been a witness before the Lords Committee on the Constitution, on surveillance matters and has written for the Covert Policing Review on that topic. Her doctorate is in the computational aspects of how the human visual system integrates 3-dimensional visual data.

Dr. McCloud works as a legal consultant, mediator, and lecturer, and has authored several publications. She is recognised for her LGBTQ advocacy and has been featured in various prestigious media outlets. In 2025 she was listed No. 1 in the Independent Pride List. She continues to contribute to legal discourse and practice across multiple domains.

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ACi Portugal Investigations Forum
2026-04-16 09:00 - 12:45 (Europe/Lisbon) | EY, Allo, Alcantara Lisbon Offices, Lisbon, 1349-066, Portugal
Join us for the 2026 ACi Portugal Investigations Forum, where compliance professionals, investigators, HR leaders, and legal experts will gather to explore the evolving landscape of corporate investigations in Portugal.
As technology reshapes how we uncover truth and ensure accountability, this forum brings together leading voices to address the critical challenges facing today’s investigators. From understanding new regulatory expectations around whistleblowing to harnessing the power of AI in discovery, we’ll examine how innovation is transforming investigative practices while navigating the complex interplay between compliance, privacy, and human resources.
Featuring insights from Portugal’s Anti-Corruption Authority, expert panels on the compliance-HR relationship, and cutting-edge perspectives on AI-driven investigations, this half-day forum offers an invaluable opportunity to learn from peers, challenge your thinking, and build connections that matter.
The forum will be a unique platform to analyze the future of investigations in Portugal, featuring keynote speakers from MENAC and the Polícia Judiciária. Furthermore, representatives from leading companies will present the most significant technological andprocedural innovations currently transforming internal investigations.
Key Highlights:

Regulatory insights from MENAC.

Investigative expertise from Polícia Judiciária.

Corporate innovation panels.

Legal privilege and HR/Compliance synergies.

Whether you’re refining your investigative procedures, adapting to new regulatory requirements, or exploring how technology can enhance your work, this forum will equip you with practical insights and fresh perspectives to take back to your organization.
Preliminary Agenda:

Welcome messages from EY and ACi

Susana Lencastre. EY
Angel Corbacho. ACi

Regulatory Outlook by the MENAC.

Ana Paula Pinto Ferreira Lourenço. MENAC

Compliance vs HR: Exploring Synergies, role definitions, and key differences in investigative procedures .

Catarina Pardal Monteiro. Compliance Talks.
Afonso Sales. Policia Judiciaria.
João Limpo. Greenvolt.
Vanda Santos. Chief People Officer.

Innovation in Discovery

Jorge Oliveira. EY.
Davide Rocco. Relativity.

Legal Privilege at Internal Investigations

Susana Lencastre. EY.
Sofia Calado. Cloudflare.
Ana de Brito Camacho. Abreu Advogados.
Maria Pinto Bessa, Lusíadas.

Limited places available. Secure your spot today.

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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.
Click this link to view a short video with real delegate feedback
Your trainer
Simon Scales, Chief Education & Training Officer, ACi

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Challenges In Corporate Investigations: Survey Launch
2026-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Challenges in Corporate Investigations: Inaugural Survey Results Webinar | 29 April 2026

About this webinar
Corporate investigations are operating in an environment of accelerating complexity. AI is reshaping how evidence is gathered and analysed. Data privacy regulation is tightening. Investigative teams are stretched thin. And questions around independence are more pressing than ever.
To understand how the profession is navigating these pressures, the Association of Corporate Investigators (ACi), in together with Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA), is launching a dedicated benchmarking survey of the corporate investigations community, having gathered responses from over 140 investigators across 42 countries and 24 industry sectors.
Join us on 29 April as we present the full findings for the first time.

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What we’ll cover

The state of AI adoption in corporate investigations – the opportunities, the risks, and what investigators say they need to use it responsibly
Why capacity constraints are undermining investigation quality across organisations of all sizes
The stakeholder cooperation gap – and what governance structures are (and aren’t) helping
Emerging risks on the horizon: regulatory shifts, digital evidence challenges, and workforce change

Who should attend
This webinar is relevant to anyone involved in or responsible for corporate investigations, including professionals working in compliance, legal, HR, internal audit, and risk functions.

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Hosted by the Association of Corporate Investigators (ACi) and Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA).

Commodity Trading Week Europe
2026-05-06 08:00 - 2026-05-07 17:00 (Europe/London) | Stamford Bridge, Chelsea, United Kingdom
Commodity Trading Week Europe returns to Stamford Bridge, London on 6-7th May 2026, bringing together 1000+ senior decision-makers from across the global commodity value chain. Over two days, attendees gain practical insight into trading intelligence, digitalisation, risk management, and market volatility through expert-led panels, interactive roundtables, and structured peer-to-peer networking. Designed for commercial, trading, risk, and operations teams, the event provides a trusted forum to exchange experience, benchmark strategies, and build meaningful industry connections.
Find out more and register to attend.

The Anatomy of Investigative Failures - and How to Prevent Them
2026-05-11 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Online
A Practical Two-Module Online Training Programme
2 × 90 Minutes
For In-House Investigators · Auditors · Lawyers ·
· HR Professionals ·

Even the most accomplished investigators sometimes get it wrong …
…. And this is what you can do about it to help protect you, and your organisation !
It’s a well-known fact – every year many organisations

reach inconclusive findings as a result of poor investigative process (not a lack of evidence)
lose employment tribunals when they are poorly prepared
suffer unnecessary regulatory enforcement actions and civil litigation because the investigation that followed was flawed.

Whether poorly scoped, using compromised or incorrect evidence, applying bias during interviews and/or producing Investigation Reports which don’t hold up to scrutiny, the failures are not a result of being able to uncover the truth, it was in “the process”.
The Association of Corporate Investigators has spent years reviewing investigations in every possible sector that went wrong: cases where reporters and whistleblowers weren’t taken seriously, where regulatory interventions exposed procedural gaps, and where the investigative process itself became the liability.
This unique and unrivalled programme distils that hard-won experience into two intensive, practical sessions designed to make your investigations defensible, proportionate, and fit for purpose.

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Who This Programme Is For

This training is built for the professionals who are called upon to investigate, or support / advise / audit / challenge related cases into workplace and corporate misconduct:

In-house investigators and compliance professionals who need clearly defined, structured, repeatable frameworks they can deploy under pressure
HR professionals who often manage grievances alongside investigations together with disciplinary processes and sensitive workplace matters where procedural fairness is non-negotiable
Lawyers and legal advisers supporting investigations or anticipating litigation, regulatory scrutiny, or tribunal challenge
Auditors and risk professionals assessing the quality, assurance and integrity of investigative processes within their organisations
Senior Leaders and Decision-Makers who are required to understand and navigate through investigation reports, recommendations and actions (and challenging where required to do so)

What the Programme Covers
Across two 90-minute online modules, you’ll work through the full lifecycle of a corporate investigation, from the moment a complaint lands on your desk to the final report, with a consistent focus on where things go wrong and how to stop them.
Module 1: The Foundations: Triage, Scoping and Evidence
Monday, 11th May 2026
10:00 – 11:30 UK time
The earliest decisions in an investigation are often the most consequential. This module examines the critical phase between receiving an allegation and triaging / assessing concerns before committing to a course of action. It also examines why mistakes made here tend to increase significant risks throughout the entire investigation process.
You’ll explore how to conduct effective triage, scope an investigation proportionately, and establish an audit trail that will withstand challenge. We examine the most common evidence-handling failures, including poor preservation, chain of custody gaps, and digital evidence pitfalls. We look at planning tools and risk assessment frameworks that keep investigations on track from day one.
Module 2: Interviews, Reports and Regulatory Scrutiny
Monday, 18th May
10:00 – 11:30 UK time
An investigation is only as strong as its conclusions, and conclusions are only as strong as the evidence and reasoning that support them. This module focuses on the stages where investigations most frequently unravel: the interviews conducted at every stage of an investigation through to the final investigation report, recommendations and actions.
Participants work through structured interviewing techniques, explore common failures in questioning and note-taking, and examine what fair, legally sound interview practice actually looks like. The module closes with a forensic look at investigative reports, including what regulators, tribunals, and legal teams look for, and how to produce findings that are clear, supported, and defensible.

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How the Programme is Delivered
This is a working programme, not a series of lectures. Insightful and inspirational thought leadership across both modules means that you’ll engage with:

Case studies drawn from real investigative failures across sectors
Scenario based learning which replicate the pressure of live investigations
Practical and helpful tools including investigation planning templates, scoping frameworks, interview checklists, and report structures aligned with regulatory and tribunal expectations
Workshop exercises many of which are built around the ACi GIR Corporate Investigators Handbook, key principles and applicable ISO frameworks.

The format is deliberately interactive. You’ll leave with tools and techniques you can put to work immediately.

What You’ll Take Away

By the end of both modules, participants will have a better understanding of how to:

Triage and scope investigations proportionately, reducing the risk of scope creep and missed issues
Gather, preserve, and document evidence to a standard that withstands legal and regulatory challenge
Conduct structured, fair, and legally defensible interviews
Produce clear investigative reports that support robust decision-making and survive internal and external scrutiny
Identify the warning signs of an investigation that is going off the rails and intervene before the damage is done

Why the ACi
The Association of Corporate Investigators occupies a distinctive position: reviewing not just how investigations should be conducted, but studying in detail the cases where they weren’t. That insight into regulatory failure, whistleblower mismanagement, and procedural collapse is what makes this programme different from standard investigative training. It is built on what actually goes wrong.

Places are limited. This programme is suited to in-house delivery for teams as well as open enrolment for individual practitioners.

Tickets: £349
ACi Members: 314.10

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UK Regulatory Financial Investigations – Investigators, are you prepared?
2026-05-12 12:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Online
April 2026 has brought significant changes to how the FCA initiates, conducts, and communicates investigations. Consumer Duty is now an active enforcement trigger. The revised Enforcement Guide has reset expectations around transparency and individual accountability. For investigators, compliance leads, and legal advisers operating in UK financial services, the margin for unpreparedness has narrowed considerably.
This free webinar session cuts through the complexity. You will leave with a better picture of what has changed, how it affects your organisation’s investigatory posture, and a practical checklist to benchmark your readiness against current FCA expectations.

Understand exactly how FCA investigations are being triggered in 2026 including the Consumer Duty dimension many organisations are underestimating
Get up to speed on the April 2026 Enforcement Guide changes and what greater transparency means for your organisation in practice
Assess your own readiness live, via two poll questions benchmarked against peers
Walk away with a practical readiness checklist

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ACi Ireland Investigators Forum
2026-05-14 09:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Arthur Cox, Ten Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin, D02 T380, Ireland
Join us for the 2026 ACi Ireland Investigations Forum, a leading event for investigations professionals navigating the intersection between regulation, investigative practice and the use of technology.
As investigative and technological developments continue to reshape regulatory expectations and methodologies, this Forum will bring together practitioners, regulators and industry specialists to explore best practice, emerging trends and examine the practical implications for organisations.
The programme will feature a fireside chat with Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan TD, together with a series of expert-led panel discussions including:

Ian Drennan, Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Enforcement Authority
Peter Gallagher, Head of Enforcement, Central Bank of Ireland
Diarmuid Coen, General Counsel, Coimisiún na Meán

The agenda will address topics including regulatory horizon scanning, consumer and competition investigations, cross border enforcement considerations, and the use of contemporary investigative tools and technologies. Click here to view the agenda.
Whether you’re an investigator, legal practitioner, compliance professional, or in-house counsel, this Forum offers essential insights into:

Regulatory priorities and enforcement trends for 2026–2027
Cross-border investigation considerations in Ireland and the EU
Role of competition law enforcement in investigations
Practical case studies of AI use in investigations
Governance and deployment of investigative technologies
What’s next for AI adoption in the investigations sector

Delegates will also benefit from networking opportunities to exchange perspectives and build connections across the investigation’s community.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 14th May 2026
Time: 8:30am Registration | 9:00am Start | 1:00pm Lunch & Networking
Venue: Ten Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 T380, Ireland
Host: Arthur Cox LLP
CPD: To be confirmed
This event will be held under the Chatham House Rule.
Registration is 99 Euros for internal investigators, 199 Euros for external (ie consultants, legal firms, service providers.)

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ACi Netherlands Investigators Forum 2026
2026-05-21 13:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | Norton Rose Fulbright, Amsterdam, 2 Amsterdam, Eduard Van Beinumstraat 34, Amsterdam, 1077 CZ, Netherlands
Join your investigations colleagues for an afternoon of expert insight, high-level debate, and professional exchange at our Netherlands Forum in Amsterdam.
The programme will open with a keynote address from Tessa van Roomen, Netherlands Public Prosecutor, setting the stage with a practitioner’s perspective on the evolving landscape of corporate crime and regulatory enforcement.
The afternoon will then move into three dynamic panel discussions bringing together leading voices from law, compliance, and industry:
Panel One: Crisis Investigations – Corporate Risk in a Fragmented World will examine how organisations navigate complex investigations in an increasingly volatile and multi-jurisdictional environment. Panellists will include Professor Sharon Oded of Norton Rose Fulbright and Helen Ligeon-Klann, VP Legal Counsel for Legal Governance and Crisis Management at International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., a global leader in taste, texture, scent, nutrition and biotechnology with revenues exceeding $11 billion.
Panel Two: The Enemy Within – Insider Risk and Corporate Espionage will explore the growing threat posed by insider actors, from data theft and sabotage to state-sponsored espionage, and the investigative and preventative strategies companies must deploy in response.
Panel Three: Speak Up or Stand Down – Robust Investigation and Anti-Retaliation Frameworks will tackle one of the most sensitive challenges in corporate investigations – building speak-up cultures that are credible, protective and legally sound.
The programme will conclude with a fireside chat with Yasmine Motarjemi, a former Nestle employee, turned whistleblower.
To view the full agenda, click here
The forum will close with networking drinks, providing delegates with the opportunity to connect with peers and speakers in a relaxed setting.

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This forum is designed for senior professionals operating at the intersection of law, compliance, and corporate risk, including:

Corporate investigators and forensic professionals responsible for leading or managing internal investigations, fraud detection, and due diligence
In-house legal and compliance teams including General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officers, and their teams navigating crisis management, whistleblowing frameworks, and regulatory exposure
External lawyers and advisers from law firms and consultancies advising clients on investigations, anti-corruption, insider risk, and corporate governance

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Evento ACi Brasil
2026-06-09 08:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Stoneturn Sao Paulo, Rua Leopoldo, Couto Magalhes Junior, 1098, Brazil
Garantindo independência em investigações corporativas: detectando sinais ocultos antes que virem consequências
A ACI Brasil convida profissionais da área de investigação corporativa, compliance, auditoria, riscos e inteligência para uma sessão presencial exclusiva voltada à troca de experiências, networking qualificado e discussão de desafios reais enfrentados no dia a dia da profissão.
Mais do que uma palestra tradicional, este encontro será construído em formato colaborativo, promovendo uma mesa redonda aberta para reflexões práticas, compartilhamento de experiências e debates sobre temas que impactam diretamente a eficiência e a independência do investigador corporativo.
Ao longo da sessão, discutiremos:

Como identificar sinais ocultos antes que se tornem consequências relevantes;
Os principais desafios relacionados à independência nas investigações corporativas;
Obstáculos que comprometem a eficiência do trabalho investigativo;
Tendências, experiências práticas e percepções do mercado;
Espaço aberto para outras discussões e questões amplas trazidas pelos participantes.

Nosso objetivo é criar um ambiente seguro e estratégico para fortalecer conexões, ampliar perspectivas e gerar insights aplicáveis à realidade dos profissionais da área.
Informações do Evento
Data: 09/06/2026Horário: 8h30 às 11h30
Local: StoneTurnR. Leopoldo Couto Magalhães Júnior, 1098 – 7º andarItaim Bibi – São Paulo/SPCEP: 04542-001
Evento presencial gratuitoVagas limitadas
Participe desta conversa e contribua para o fortalecimento da investigação corporativa no Brasil.
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