Australia, UAE
Dubai money laundering trial explores nexus of Western financiers and lawyers in UAE

UAE
Sharjah graft probe hits dozens of consultants with travel bans and asset freezes

A criminal enquiry launched in July in the emirate led to the naming of as many as 80 potential suspects in the matter, Intelligence Online has learned. The case is the latest to emerge from the spectacular collapse of the UAE-based private equity titan Abraaj.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
No pay from Al-Ula, Ankura's asset tracing reboot, Litigation Capital Management verdict

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

RiyadhThe Royal Commission for Al-Ula doesn't pay

Sydney/DubaiDispute funder Litigation Capital Management to discover its fate in Dubai money laundering trail

LondonAnkura restarts asset tracing practice

France
Shock at Société Générale after massive raids

A massive 24 June raid by investigators on Société Générale's head office at La Défense in Paris and at the bank's premises in Luxembourg left many stunned, several sources told Intelligence Online.

Australia, UAE
Dubai Public Prosecutor confirms money laundering probe against litigation funder LCM

Following revelations in Intelligence Online, a spokesperson for the Dubai Public Prosecutor has confirmed its office is investigating LCM and its chief executive Patrick Moloney for money laundering offences. The DPP began a court-assisted probe in early 2025.

Australia, UAE
Dubai authorities launch money laundering probe against litigation funder LCM

The Dubai Public Prosecutor's office commenced a court-assisted investigation into LCM and its chief executive Patrick Moloney in March, Intelligence Online has learned. The DPP is examining details from a complaint made in late 2022.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
French-style litigation support, Ankura hiring in Asia, Competition in Dubai

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

ParisPrisme Intelligence opens litigation support practice

Hong KongAnkura adds muscle to financial investigations team

DubaiBoutique teams struggling to compete in investigations market