Article | June 12, 2025
In this GIR article, Stephen Millington and Dominique Dondelinger examine the growing fraud risks facing the Gulf region amid rapid economic expansion and transformative Vision 2030 strategies.
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.
In this GIR article, Stephen Millington and Dominique Dondelinger examine the growing fraud risks facing the Gulf region amid rapid economic expansion and transformative Vision 2030 strategies.
Public Cos. Must Heed Disclosure Risks Amid Trade Chaos
Ongoing uncertainties caused by the trade war and President Donald Trump’s evolving stance on tariffs and trade restrictions, including sanctions and export controls, have exponentially escalated financial reporting pressures on public companies. In this article, we discuss the key financial reporting and disclosure risks, as well as takeaways, for public companies as they navigate significant market instability in international trade.
Tanner Weil and Marc Pichon will present their paper, “Leveraging Business Intelligence Platforms for Data Analytics in Forensic Schedule Analysis & Quantification of Damages for Construction Projects” at the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) 2025 Conference & Expo, taking place June 15-17 in Anaheim, California.