A) Confidential Greek and South-East Europe Enquiries
MS International’s Investigation Unit uses experienced ex police/intelligence officers and public servants lead by our specialized in-house associates, building our unique force in the investigation of fraud and financial crime in Greece and South-East Europe.
Michalopoulos Sarri International Law Offices experienced lawyers also conduct research in all public archives to trace hidden assets or fraudulent transactions.
We organize and case-manage both Greece/South-East Europe- centric and international investigations in the strictest of confidence.
This region is, quite rightly, notably challenging to work in while remaining undetected. However, with focused risk assessments, the right choice of personnel and clear ideas of the desired objectives, we have been able to overcome these challenges.
We strive to carefully manage our clients’ expectations and offer realistic solutions in the face of the challenges presented. With ready access to some of the finest international investigative resources, as well as leading international litigation teams, the firm is well placed to assist you in your search for positive solutions.
The initial stages of a fraud investigation includes the early assessment of any supporting transactional detail, in preparation of any forensic accountancy.
The investigations team has access to numerous proprietary databases that can provide important insight into the background and history of suspects.
We specialize in the production of complex reports that form the foundation of prospective litigation processes, for the use of asset recovery lawyers across the globe.
Our team has extensive experience of utilizing various surveillance techniques to supplement the evidence gathering process.
B) Open source investigation
Our team is experienced in the use of Open Source Investigation (OSI), which is fundamental to our overall investigatory process.
OSI can also be an important tool in the undertaking of enhanced due-diligence tasks. We are regularly tasked with utilising OSI as a tool to identify a suspect’s lifestyle from news and social media outlets.
The same process can be used to identify a suspect’s assets; conversely it can also be used to reverse-trace from an asset to the suspect.
In addition, we may be able ‘connect’ individuals thereby proving association previously denied or that they have sought to hide. We have connections to a network of trusted and reliable investigators across the globe, all of whom can be tasked on behalf of our clients.
C) International Investigations
Our team is familiar with the world of offshore service providers, including banking, company formation and management firms. This enables them to identify aspects of an investigation that they know will be of use to the asset recovery lawyers.
Our network of highly professional law firms and investigators worldwide supports us successfully in our worldwide investigations.