Forensic

ECLIPSE offers legal forensic and internal corporate investigation services. We support companies in detecting, investigating, and managing fraud and irregularities with tailored legal solutions.

Internal corporate investigations have become crucial to ensuring integrity, compliance, and transparency within organizations. When fraud, financial irregularities, or unethical behavior are suspected, an internal investigation conducted by specialized attorneys is essential to identify the source of the problem, protect the company’s interests, and meet legal requirements.

Why conduct an internal corporate investigation?

Internal investigations can be triggered in many situations: fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, or even violations of internal policies. These investigations not only detect illegal behavior, but also ensure an appropriate legal response that protects the company’s assets and reputation.

Using a lawyer specializing in legal forensics provides a legally robust approach that complies with confidentiality and integrity standards. These internal investigations are often the key to avoiding legal proceedings, criminal penalties, or significant financial losses.

ECLIPSE’s approach to legal forensics

ECLIPSE has recognized expertise in legal forensics to assist companies in managing internal investigations. We offer dedicated services for the analysis of financial fraud, accounting irregularities, and any other suspicious activity. Our approach includes several key steps:

• Identification of signs of fraud: we assist companies in the early detection of suspicious behavior, in particular through the analysis of financial documents, cash flows, and commercial practices.
• In-depth investigation and legal analysis: as specialized attorneys, we ensure that the investigation is conducted in accordance with legal and ethical standards, with legal rigor aimed at preserving the integrity of the evidence.
• Management of legal consequences: after the investigation, we advise you on the legal actions to be taken, whether to prosecute those responsible, rectify irregularities, or ensure compliance with legislation.

Confidentiality and data protection in internal investigations

Internal investigations must be conducted with the strictest respect for confidentiality and personal data protection. The use of specialized lawyers guarantees the confidentiality of the information collected and its management in accordance with data protection regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We also ensure that investigations do not compromise the rights of employees or stakeholders, while protecting the interests of the company.

Why use lawyers for internal investigations?

Internal investigations conducted solely by a specialized IT department or by external auditors, without the support of legal assistance, can lead to procedural errors, failure to respect the rights of the defense, violations of employee rights, or the collection of evidence that is inadmissible or inadmissible in court. Calling on lawyers specializing in legal forensics allows you to benefit from several advantages:

• Legal expertise: our lawyers are trained to conduct investigations in compliance with legal standards while ensuring the integrity of the evidence.
• Risk reduction: a poorly conducted internal investigation can have serious consequences. As lawyers, we take care to limit the legal risks for the company.
• Support in legal proceedings: if the investigation reveals fraud or irregularities, we use our expertise in criminal law, particularly financial criminal law and business criminal law, to support you in legal proceedings and dispute management.

ECLIPSE thus supports a diverse clientele, including:

• Banks, financial sector professionals, insurance companies, management companies, and investment funds
• Business leaders or regulated professionals who suspect fraud in the course of their activities
• Public institutions or local authorities
• Associations or public bodies
• The firm adapts its approach to each situation, depending on the client’s profile and the urgency of the issues at stake.

Corporate fraud cases subsequently involve supporting professionals in criminal proceedings, by filing a complaint or taking appropriate internal remedial measures to prevent the same type of fraud from recurring in the future.

ECLIPSE ensures strategic dialogue with senior management, the management board, and compliance.

Need a lawyer specializing in internal corporate investigations and forensic law in Luxembourg?

ECLIPSE provides confidential support in the most sensitive cases.