Data Recovery and Acquisition: We employ advanced techniques to recover and acquire digital evidence from a wide range of devices and storage media, including computers, mobile phones, tablets, servers, and cloud platforms. Our specialists ensure the preservation of evidence integrity throughout the acquisition process.

Digital Evidence Analysis: Our forensic analysts conduct in-depth analysis of digital evidence to uncover insights, patterns, and artifacts relevant to investigations. We use specialized tools and techniques to examine file systems, metadata, internet activity, communications, and other digital traces to reconstruct events and establish timelines.

Incident Response and Cyber Investigations: In the event of cybersecurity incidents, data breaches, or digital crimes, we provide rapid incident response services to contain threats, preserve evidence, and investigate the root cause of the incident. Our specialists collaborate closely with clients to mitigate risks, minimize impact, and prevent future incidents.

Forensic Data Analysis and Reconstruction: Using advanced forensic software and analytical tools, we conduct data analysis and reconstruction to piece together digital evidence and reconstruct events. Whether it is uncovering financial fraud, intellectual property theft, or employee misconduct, our specialists provide actionable insights to support investigations.

Mobile Device Forensics: With the proliferation of mobile devices, we specialize in mobile device forensics to extract, analyze, and interpret data from smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. Our specialists are proficient in recovering text messages, call logs, emails, social media activity, GPS data, and other valuable evidence from mobile devices.

Background Checks: We conduct comprehensive background checks on individuals and entities, including corporate executives, business owners, and key stakeholders, to uncover any adverse information, litigation history, regulatory sanctions, or reputational risks.

Financial Integrity Analysis: Our forensic accountants analyze financial records, transactions, and business affiliations to assess financial integrity, identify potential conflicts of interest, and uncover any irregularities or discrepancies that may pose risks to our clients.

Regulatory Compliance Review: Our team conducts thorough reviews of regulatory compliance history, including sanctions lists, regulatory filings, and enforcement actions, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and identify any potential legal or compliance risks.

Ethical Due Diligence: We assess the ethical conduct, integrity, and corporate governance practices of target entities or business partners to ensure alignment with our client's values, ethics, and corporate culture.

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence: We conduct thorough risk assessments and due diligence reviews to identify and assess bribery and corruption risks specific to our client's business activities, industry sectors, geographic locations, and third-party relationships.

Policy Development and Implementation: We assist organizations in developing and implementing effective ABC policies, procedures, and controls aligned with international standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements, such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, Prevention and Combatting of Corrupt Activities Act, and other anti-corruption laws.

Training and Awareness Programs: We offer customized training and awareness programs to educate employees, executives, and third parties on the risks of bribery and corruption, their legal obligations, and the importance of ethical conduct in business dealings.

Third-Party Risk Management: We help organizations establish robust due diligence processes and monitoring mechanisms for managing third-party relationships, including suppliers, distributors, agents, and business partners, to mitigate the risks of bribery and corruption in the supply chain.

Compliance Monitoring and Testing: We conduct regular compliance monitoring and testing activities to assess the effectiveness of ABC controls, identify potential gaps or weaknesses, and recommend remedial actions to strengthen compliance programs and mitigate risks.

Investigations and Remediation: In the event of suspected or alleged bribery or corruption incidents, we conduct independent investigations to gather evidence, assess the extent of potential violations, and recommend remedial actions and corrective measures to address compliance failures and mitigate legal and reputational risks.

Our Forensic Service team works closely with our LMW Inc. Legal Team when assisting clients with forensic investigations, legal and regulatory compliance, disciplinary matters, labor dispute matters, legal dispute matters, and more while preserving legal privilege.

The LMW Inc Forensic Services team has extensive experience, among others, in assisting clients with collating and assessing evidence, liaising with law enforcement agencies both in South Africa and abroad, and testifying in court and disciplinary proceedings.