Internal Investigations

"It was a complex and difficult case to prove, but BKL found all the relevant facts, analysed the matter and argued persuasively for us in court."

- Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific

Overview Key Services Practices Representative Cases Key Contacts Related Content

Overview

We represent and advise Korean and multinational corporate clients and individuals in connection with sensitive internal investigations and audits.

In order to more effectively assist clients facing compliance concerns, we have a dedicated team of professionals with requisite forensic technology background and experience. Our in-house forensic capabilities, combined with requisite manpower, data recovery know-how and latest technology, enable us to conduct a more speedy and efficient fact-finding from digital data while minimizing the risks of unintended leakage of sensitive company information.

We have the resources and capabilities to conduct investigations in diverse fields, including anti-corruption, antitrust, customs, tax and capital markets, in close collaboration with professionals specializing in relevant practice areas. We also have extensive experience in cooperating with foreign law firms on multijurisdictional investigations and enforcement actions by regulatory authorities in the United States and other nations.

Key Services

Internal Investigations

Uncovering embezzlement, malpractice and misconducts by digital forensics

Advising on civil and criminal litigation arising from misconduct such as trade secret leakage

Advising on the internal investigation in response to the enforcement actions by regulatory authorities

Counseling on trade secret and privacy laws

Audits

Conduct audits using digital forensics

Conducting preliminary review on accounting issues frequently raised by the financial regulatory authorities

Advising on the accounting and related laws in preparation of the financial statements

Practice Areas

Representative Cases

Conducted a multi-jurisdictional investigation regarding customs issue in cooperation with an international law firm.

Conducted an internal investigation in cooperation with a US law firm in connection with a review by a US regulatory agency overseeing integrity of audit processes.

Conducted select reviews regarding suspected trade secret leakage.

Conducted a multi-jurisdictional investigation regarding customs issue in cooperation with an international law firm.

Conducted an internal investigation in cooperation with a US law firm in connection with a review by a US regulatory agency overseeing integrity of audit processes.

Conducted select reviews regarding suspected trade secret leakage.

Conducted investigations regarding breach of laws and corporate compliance regulations.

Advised financial institution and professional service clients regarding investigations by US regulatory authorities.