Forensic

Forensic

Business Protection Through Investigation

When financial losses cease to be accidental, auditors are no longer enough — investigators are required.

The Forensic Investigations Department of PSK-Solutions identifies corporate fraud, uncovers asset diversion schemes, and builds an evidentiary framework to protect the interests of business owners both in pre-trial proceedings and in court.

About the Practice

PSK-Solutions expands its professional services portfolio with the launch of a Forensic practice focused on financial investigations and expert analysis.

This practice addresses situations businesses face at critical moments:
suspected misappropriation of funds, non-transparent settlement schemes, shareholder conflicts, and risks arising from dishonest counterparties or employees.

We do not perform formal audits.
We conduct targeted investigations — from an initial hypothesis to a fully documented body of evidence and quantified financial damages.

Our approach combines international methodologies with a deep understanding of Russian legal enforcement practice and industry-specific realities.

When an Investigation Is Required

  • Business owners lose visibility over the company’s financial flows
  • Suspicions of fraud involving management or employees
  • Signs of asset diversion or financial reporting manipulation
  • Counterparties demonstrate signs of bad faith conduct
  • A company is preparing for an M&A transaction and requires deep verification of the target asset
  • Evidence is required for litigation or arbitration
  • Assessment of the effectiveness of internal control and compliance systems is needed

If you suspect that your business is suffering losses as a result of deliberate actions, it is critical to involve independent experts.
The earlier an investigation begins, the higher the probability of recovering assets and identifying responsible parties.

Practice Areas

Financial Investigations

  • Investigation of corporate fraud and embezzlement
  • Identification of schemes for diversion of funds and assets
  • Investigation of financial incidents and management abuse
  • Calculation of direct and indirect financial damages

Comprehensive Business Security

  • Due diligence of counterparties and business partners
  • Competitive intelligence and market monitoring
  • Anti-corruption compliance reviews
  • Compliance and risk management system development

Digital Forensics and Evidence

  • Computer forensic examinations (IT-forensics)
  • Collection, preservation and documentation of digital evidence
  • Analysis of email correspondence, databases and corporate systems
  • Recovery of deleted data and reconstruction of event timelines

Dispute Support and Crisis Management

  • Pre-trial dispute resolution and mediation
  • Preparation of evidentiary materials for litigation
  • Expert support in arbitration and criminal proceedings
  • Crisis and incident management

Client Deliverables

Upon completion of a forensic project, the client receives:

  • Expert Report — a comprehensive description of identified violations, legal qualification of actions and calculation of economic damage
  • Evidentiary Package — a structured set of documents suitable for court and arbitration proceedings, as well as submission to law enforcement authorities
  • Actionable Recommendations — practical measures for asset recovery, liability enforcement and prevention of similar incidents
  • Enhanced Protection Framework — recommendations for improving internal control, compliance and corporate security procedures

Key advantages of PSK‑Solutions:

  1. Independence
    An unaffiliated advisory firm ensuring objective findings free from conflicts of interest.
  2. Integrated Approach
    Financial investigation, legal assessment, digital forensics and litigation support delivered within a single project.
  3. Industry Expertise
    Experience across industrial sectors including manufacturing, construction, energy, retail, logistics and real estate development.
  4. International Standards
    Methodologies based on ACFE, COSO and FATF frameworks, adapted to Russian legal practice.
  5. Strict Confidentiality
    Robust information protection protocols at every stage of the investigation.
  6. End-to-End Results
    From initial hypothesis to a structured evidentiary base and quantified damages.

Management Commentary

“The launch of the Forensic practice is a natural step in the development of PSK-Solutions. Our clients expect from their advisors not only transaction support and capital raising, but also protection of their investments.

Financial investigations help determine whether corporate resources are being diverted, identify the mechanisms involved and establish responsibility. We address these challenges systematically — from diagnosis to resolution — applying proven international methodologies supported by deep industry expertise of our team.”

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