News | May 27, 2025
Secretariat Announces Newest Managing Directors
Congratulations to our recently promoted Managing Directors: Deven Bowles, Erica Greulich, Greg Johnson, Zack Kilgore, Gareth McDermott, Tony Nedinsky, Michael Pogue, and Ivy Tse.
With over twenty five years of experience in international investigations, Brian Stapleton is a seasoned expert in integrity due diligence, strategic intelligence, multijurisdictional asset tracing and recovery, disputes, and bribery and corruption investigations. Brian collaborates with a diverse network of advisors, including in-house and outside counsel, communications professionals, and litigation funders. His critical insights and strategic advice are sought after by multinational corporations, private equity and investment funds, and Ultra-High Net Worth families and individuals facing complex and high-profile challenges.
Having worked in the investigations industry for over 25 years, Mr. Stapleton has developed a profound understanding of due diligence, strategic intelligence, multi-jurisdictional asset tracing and recovery, and disputes, as well as bribery and corruption investigations.
Mr. Stapleton is a trusted advisor for Ultra-High Net Worth clients, offering guidance on intricate and multijurisdictional challenges. Known for his reliability and discretion, he is often called upon during the most critical and sensitive situations.
He has successfully led numerous high-profile investigations for multinational corporations, governments, and individuals. Brian’s extensive experience includes spearheading significant investigations into banks and financial institutions across Iceland, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
Based in London, he has operated extensively throughout Europe, the Gulf, Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Turkey, Russia and the former Soviet Union, Pakistan, India, China, Malaysia, and Indonesia. His broad international experience and exceptional skill set make him an invaluable asset in the field of investigations.
Secretariat Announces Newest Managing Directors
Congratulations to our recently promoted Managing Directors: Deven Bowles, Erica Greulich, Greg Johnson, Zack Kilgore, Gareth McDermott, Tony Nedinsky, Michael Pogue, and Ivy Tse.
Guardians of Finance Integrity
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY) has cemented its role as a global financial watchdog, using its influence to safeguard the integrity of the U.S. dollar and the broader international financial system. Recent regulatory actions related to Iraq and Libya demonstrate a proactive approach to combating illicit financial flows, setting a precedent for oversight in other high-risk jurisdictions, including Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, and Ukraine, which are likely to undergo major post-conflict reconstruction.
Jury Trial Victory for Marathon Oil Co. in Landmark $123.7M Force Majeure Case
Managing Director Bob Broxson provided expert reports, deposition, and trial testimony on behalf of Marathon Oil Co. in a high-stakes, precedent-setting contract dispute arising from a natural gas delivery impeded in 2021 by Winter Storm Uri.