Spotlight | United States
Battle of forensic investigators between Silicon Valley flying car makers

Saudi Arabia, UAE, United States
Makers of US government-backed rapid take off plane dip toes in Gulf markets

Electra, the start-up behind a hybrid-electric plane which achieves lift on 50m of runway, has been backed by Washington for its potential to solve logistics problems in contested environments. Now the firm is trying to persuade Gulf monarchies to see its potential in civilian contexts.

United Kingdom
FTI Consulting's stratcom team keeps an eye on beleaguered Boeing door panel supplier

FTI's strategic communications team in London generally promotes its clients' projects in the British space and defence industries. Among these clients is Spirit Aerosystems, which is currently under the spotlight in the United States.

United States
Cyber investigator Naxo stands up to US government in first NFT insider trading case

Accused by the Department of Justice of NFT fraud, the first case of its kind in the world of virtual assets, Nathaniel Chastain turned to cyber specialist Matt Edman for help with his defence. The trial could change the way US prosecutors handle crypto cases in the future.

United States
FTI and Orrick roll out sanctions and export control platforms in Europe and Asia

Branches of the Sanctions and Export Control Society are poised to spring up in European and Asian capitals under an initiative led by the law firm Orrick and the consulting and private investigation outfit FTI Consulting, which plan to team with local firms in this booming business.

United Kingdom, United States
JS Held streamlining with guidance from shareholder Kelso

Company executives promise further acquisitions are on the cards in London and the US, but some believe JS Held's current round of cuts may be the prelude to a sale by shareholder Kelso.

Saudi Arabia, United States
Robert Stryk steps in between MBS and his nemesis Saad Al Jabri

The former Saudi intelligence officer Saad Al Jabri is doing everything he can to have his two children released by the Saudi authorities. He has hired a company experienced in dealing with Saudi cases to urge the US to call for their repatriation.

Saudi Arabia, United States
MBS's hound hired by FTI Consulting

The PR and investigation firm FTI Consulting has recently hired Madji Al Madani, a key figure in Mohammed bin Salman's anti-corruption purge.

Spotlight | United States
Kroll, JS Held, Ankura, Big Four: corporate intelligence giants battle for market supremacy

Faced with a booming and rapidly consolidating investigations market, corporate intelligence companies are trying to steer a course through uncharted waters.

The Corporate Intelligence Village Voice
Raedas, FTI, Montrose, Casale, 5 Stones

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: each week, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community. This week we go to London, Paris, New York and Miami.

LondonRaedas passes the Covid test.

ParisFTI brings in Karl Payeur to turn round its investigations business.

LondonMontrose germinates in Germany thanks to super-diplomat Michael Schaefer.

New YorkCasale moves from FBI anti-corruption unit into pharmaceuticals.

Miami-ParisFormer DEA Paris bureau chief joins 5 Stones.

Israel
Defence veteran Yair Ramati helps launch Israeli-built "flying cars"

After being sidelined from the agency responsible for Israel's anti-missile programme in 2015, Yair Ramati has resurfaced as a promoter of innovative private sector defence projects.