Our clients are NOT fraudsters! We’re giving them the benefit of the doubt

Associate Molly: You won't believe the new case we'll be working on! Our clients are facing some serious allegations!

Associate Mihail: Indeed! They’ve been called out by a short seller for fraud and market manipulations.

Molly: Wait! There’s more; they’ve also being accused of being involved in an elaborate bribery scheme!

Trainee Solicitor Olha: What does Short Selling means?

Mihail: Betting against stocks; basically.

Olha: Sounds intense and risky! How do we establish that our client is right?

Molly: Somewhat risky, indeed! We have to prove there's no merit to these claims.

Mihail: We need solid evidence. Incidentally, welcome to the Anti-Financial Crime team Olha.

Molly: To collect evidence, let us, first of all, look at trading patterns to ascertain whether there was an actual spike in shorts before the accusation.

Mihail: Secondly, we'll also enlist Expert Witnesses to explain market dynamics. Context is important.

Molly: It's also important to get some insights into the short seller's motives...

Olha: (nods in agreement) For all we know, he/she could have his/her own agenda! Time to investigate! Investigate!

Molly: Pretty much! Let’s solve this mystery and clear our client's name once and for all.

[The team sift through spreadsheets filled with numbers and trends]

Mihail: Let’s analyze these trading patterns; did someone know something?

Molly: Was our clients set up or did traders just got spooked?

Olha: OMG! So many graphs! Undoubtedly, they will provide some key clues

Molly: Unearthing the truth is our primary goal.

[In the boardroom, the Expert Witnesses utilize visuals to explain key concepts]

Expert Witness Raffaela: Market manipulation distorts prices. Unscrupulous business. On the other hand, fraud undermines trust.

Expert Witness Antonio: Market manipulation can occur with such subtlety; understanding the psychology behind trading is key

Olha: Risky business!

[To collect evidence, the team engages in further research]

Mihail: Our clients insist they’re innocent of the bribery allegations.

Molly: They denied any involvement in any bribery scheme whatsoever!

Olha: The evidence appears to be very strong since it made the headlines

Molly: We will not be deterred by that fact.

Mihail: Besides, appearance can be deceiving

Olha: To prove innocence, we need strong evidence!

Mihail: Yes, indeed! We will examine every single email and transaction…

Molly: …Audit trail works!

Olha: What if the emails don't reinforce our strategy?

Molly: We’ll resort to Social Media. Maybe there’s a post out there that can clear our clients’ names.

Olha: Brilliance! What about witnesses?

Mihail: We’ll also interview everyone involved. If no one recall seeing anything suspicious…

Molly: ….That could bolster our clients’ case!

[The team huddles around a laptop and start scrutinizing piles of files]

Olha: Our clients denied everything! How can we uncover evidence in these communications?

Molly: Look for the following key words; bribe, bribery, money…

[Olha types]

Mihail: …in fact, anything that looks suspicious

Olha: Discovered one from last week; it mentions a 'payment’

Molly: (leans closer) Great discovery Olha, but what’s the context? It’s advisable not to jump to conclusions.

Olha: (reads aloud) Payment for services performed

Mihail: … completely normal!

[They all breathe a sigh of relief]

Molly: We need to sift through every transaction.

Mihail: Our clients’ reputation depends on it!

Olha: InnocentUntilProvenGuiltyVibes! Every email is now a clue in our mission