Services
Operational support for critical situations
From acute crisis to systematic development — I support you with 40 years of experience from police, Big Four and Corporate Compliance.
Internal Investigations
When suspicion arises, you need clarity
I lead and conduct internal investigations in cases of compliance suspicion — from initial evidence preservation to a structured final report for executive management and supervisory bodies.
- Immediate measures in acute suspicion cases
- Structured investigation planning and execution
- Forensic preservation of digital and physical evidence
- Coordination with external specialists (IT forensics, lawyers)
- Court-admissible documentation of every investigative step
- Management-grade final reports with clear recommendations
Typical engagement scenarios
- 1Whistleblower report received
- 2Irregularities discovered in accounting
- 3Suspicion of corruption or antitrust violations
- 4Preparation for regulatory investigations
Forensic Interviews
500+ interviews worldwide — experience that counts
From planning through to court-admissible documentation: I conduct forensic interviews using investigative methodology and find out what really happened.
- Careful interview planning and preparation
- Application of established methods (Reid, PEACE, Cognitive Interview)
- Conduct also in difficult or confrontational situations
- Documentation to court-admissible standards
- Follow-up and analysis of statements
- Integration into ongoing investigations
Typical engagement scenarios
- 1Interviewing suspects and witnesses
- 2Due diligence interviews in M&A
- 3Resolution of internal conflicts
- 4Interviews on behalf of law firms
Preparation for Interrogations & Court
For private individuals — know what to expect
Are you facing court proceedings or questioning by law enforcement or internal investigators? I prepare you on a fact-based basis — not coaching, but knowledge from 40 years on both sides of the table.
- How interrogations work: process, tactics, psychological dynamics
- Your rights and obligations — what you must say and what you don't have to
- Avoiding typical mistakes that devalue or incriminate statements
- Conduct in court: language, body language, dealing with judges and lawyers
- Structured preparation of your statement — fact-based and verifiable
- Simulation of realistic questioning situations
Typical engagement scenarios
- 1Summons as witness or accused
- 2Upcoming court hearing as party or witness
- 3Internal investigation within the company
- 4Questioning by regulatory authorities or auditors
Compliance Management Systems
Structures that work
I support the development, review and further enhancement of Compliance Management Systems — practice-oriented and tailored to your organisation.
- CMS development to recognised standards (IDW PS 980)
- Health check of existing compliance structures
- Development of policies and processes
- Implementation of whistleblower systems (HinSchG)
- Risk analyses and compliance mapping
- Development and execution of compliance audits to cover the CMS "Detection" requirement
- Support during certifications
Typical engagement scenarios
- 1Initial CMS development
- 2Preparation for external audits
- 3Implementation of the Whistleblower Protection Act
- 4Interim assumption of compliance duties
Training & Seminars
Knowledge that lasts
Practical training for compliance teams, internal auditors and executives. No theoretical slides, but experience from 40 years of investigative practice.
- Anti-corruption training for all hierarchy levels
- Antitrust awareness for sales and procurement
- Interview training for internal auditors
- Forensic Awareness for executives
- Workshop formats and e-learning concepts
- Train-the-trainer programmes
Typical engagement scenarios
- 1Mandatory training for employees
- 2Specialist training for investigators
- 3Management briefings
- 4Onboarding for new compliance officers
Working together
How we work together
Clear structures, transparent communication, reliable results.
Initial conversation
Non-binding and confidential discussion of your situation. Joint assessment of what action is needed.
Proposal & planning
Concrete proposal with transparent cost structure. Detailed project planning and resource alignment.
Execution
Professional implementation with regular status reports. Flexible adjustment to new findings.
Closing & documentation
Structured final report with clear recommendations. Support during implementation.