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Risk analysis consists of checking those points of an organization’s internal processes which carry compliance risks during the execution of a particular project or activity. Risk assessment is often one of the first steps taken when structuring a compliance department, and can also be used specifically to analyze and strengthen a company’s existing processes and controls.

The practice of forensic auditing is intended to obtain material evidence of the occurrence of fraudulent acts. DDR Brasil’s team members have conducted numerous forensic audits for Brazilian companies, and for multinationals seeking to resolve fraud issues in their local subsidiaries.

Forensic auditing requires a multi-faceted approach which often involves computer forensics, given today’s volume of electronic business transactions and e-mail. Sensitive company information may be stored digitally, but is often available through employee e-mails or internal networks and servers. In these cases vulnerability can be high, resulting in security breaches such as the leaking of agreements, confidential information, and the development of new products or services, as well as hacking, denial of service, and data loss. Our experts can substantially mitigate the risks of having weak controls and inadequate systems. Additionally, DDR Brasil’s analysts can recover incriminating evidence by copying and analyzing data from hard drives, emails and servers.

The identification and recovery of impaired assets and credits, particularly with respect to litigation support, is an important practice area for DDR Brasil. We have developed an effective methodology which allows us to conduct comprehensive searches across the country, and worldwide through our international partner network.

DDR Brasil specializes in structuring and auditing internal and external compliance systems and controls. We work with compliance departments to implement control mechanisms and processes, codes of conduct, training, whistleblowing channels and other important tools for companies to comply with Brazilian and international anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws.

Many Brazilian companies try to obtain background data online, but in Brazil this information is difficult to access: it requires comprehensive knowledge of the data sources and a proper methodology in order to avoid generating duplicate, irrelevant and highly inaccurate information. DDR Brasil has developed its own business intelligence structure so that clients can avoid hiring risky employees, suppliers or business partners. To detect, prevent and mitigate these risks, we conduct legal risk mapping, process monitoring, and analysis of corporate documentation.

Security against white-collar crime is of fundamental importance for Brazilian companies, particularly due to the FCPA, the US federal law on foreign corruption, which is designed to curb the payment, offer or promise of payment of any amount by or to civil servants, candidates for overnment positions, orforeign political parties, in order to obtain undue advantage to obtain or retain business or any special treatment. The terms of the FCPA also apply to any individual, employee, manager, agent, representative or member acting on behalf of the company, even without the company’s knowledge.

The UK Bribery Act and Brazilian Law 12.846/13 are similar to the FCPA, and are both aimed at curbing acts of fraud and corruption. Our team specializes in helping companies to design and implement legally-required mechanisms such as corporate governance, compliance and controls to combat fraud, money laundering, corruption and bribery, codes of ethics and whistleblowing channels, as well as KYC, KYE, KYS and asset recovery.

Upon request or in special circumstances, DDR Brasil examines specific accounts or operating areas of an organization. The proper safeguarding of company assets requires constant monitoring and improvements to internal accounting and management controls. We help clients and their legal advisers to identify accounting, financial, and process irregularities by working with them to assess purchase and sale transactions, incorporations, creation of phony accounts, fraudulent invoices and other types of fraud that may go unnoticed internally.

The growing number of fraud occurrences directly or indirectly impacts every company in Brazil, regardless of size or sector. Some companies have well-developed anti-fraud processes and controls, while others choose to improperly disclose fraud-related losses in order to reduce reputational risk, an approach that can have serious financial consequences.

Accordingly, DDR Brasil provides essential services to help companies combat and prevent fraud. Losses caused by frauds can be significantly reduced through the implementation of effective measures to prevent, identify and combat these acts. We assist clients to identify and define occurrences of fraud through forensic auditing, a complex procedure which must be properly executed and disclosed in order to uphold the credibility of the organization. DDR Brasil shows clients how to identify, address, and resolve crisis situations by employing proven procedures which can enhance their credibility in the market.

Our work extends well beyond internal fraud investigations, because on a broader scale companies face a variety of risks caused by illegal activities such as unfair competition, counterfeiting of merchandise, theft of intellectual property, and leakage of confidential information, all of which can be detected, analyzed and mitigated by the DDR Brasil team. If problems like these are occurring in your business and can’t be resolved internally, look to DDR Brasil for help.

When our clients’ legal teams need critical information in order to strengthen and support their legal proceedings, we specialize in obtaining and analyzing the data they need. Our work is always conducted in strict compliance with all applicable legislation, and includes support for commercial litigation, corporate dissolutions, search and recovery of assets, and obtaining evidence to establish extent of liability in cases of fraudulent bankruptcies.