Dr Rasmussen is an experienced investigator who has spent over 20 years conducting in-depth research and analysis in the Asia Pacific region, including from Melbourne, Beijing and Hong Kong. She is a member of Secretariat’s global investigations team. Dr Rasmussen is regularly engaged to conduct global asset tracing assignments, pre-transaction due diligence, and business intelligence investigations to understand allegations of misconduct involving potential fraud, misappropriation of assets, intermingling of personal and business interests, IP infringement, and cyber fraud.
Dr Rasmussen’s primary expertise is gathering and analyzing information and intelligence through sophisticated open-source tools and methodologies, semi-public databases and a global network of well-placed experts. Alongside colleagues from across the firm’s global network, she works with external legal counsel, regulators, legal and compliance officers in financial institutions and multinational corporates as well as high-net worth individuals and their families to solve cross border challenges.
Dr. Rasmussen has a long-standing interest in the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (“GBA”), and is Chair of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong’s GBA Committee. She is passionate about building diverse and inclusive cultures and providing pro bono support for justice and equity programs. Dr Rasmussen is actively involved in the Hong Kong chapters of the Women’s White Collar Defence Association and Risky Women, and supports Women in Law Hong Kong events and projects.
Dr. Rasmussen has managed numerous complex asset tracing assignments to identify the unencumbered holdings of companies, individuals and their close family members in onshore and offshore jurisdictions, assess potential dissipation of assets, and help shape legal strategies for asset recovery.
She conducts enhanced due diligence engagements to assess the background, reputation and track record of a potential partner, acquisition or investment target. These exercises often include visually mapping relationships with other individuals and businesses to show distribution and supply networks, alongside other relevant connections.
She is regularly engaged to support with business intelligence investigations into allegations of fraud and/or misconduct that include preparing a timeline of events, understanding the role and interconnections of the parties involved, and contextualizing the nature and circumstances of the allegations.
Her career has given her a profound knowledge of the biographies, asset profiles and litigation histories of many Asian conglomerates, prominent families, and high net worth individuals.
In addition to her native English, she speaks and reads Mandarin Chinese.
Secretariat Experts Contribute to “2024 Annual Review of Antitrust Law Developments”
Secretariat team members Stuart Gurrea, Jéssica Dutra, Wei Tan, Pablo Varas, and Noah Case have contributed to “Chapter I — Restraints of Trade” in the recently published “2024 Annual Review of Antitrust Law Developments” from the ABA Antitrust Law Section. Michael Koenig contributed to “Chapter VIII — Civil Government Enforcement”.
Norman Harrison Named as 2025 Top Consultant by Consulting Magazine
Secretariat is proud to celebrate Norman Harrison’s recognition as a 2025 Top Consultant for Excellence in Regulation and Compliance by Consulting Magazine. This prestigious honor highlights his exceptional contributions to the consulting profession, particularly in helping clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes and ensuing investigations and disputes, as well as resolve compliance issues in highly regulated industries.
Paris Arbitration Week 2025 Recap
Secretariat was a proud supporting partner of Paris Arbitration Week (PAW) 2025. The event, which took place from April 7 to 11, brought together more than 10,000 arbitration practitioners from 135 countries. We were thrilled to participate in dynamic discussions, host insightful panels, and share our passion and expertise with the international arbitration community.