In today’s digital age, successfully navigating complex legal cases, investigations, and regulatory challenges often depends on the ability to identify and analyze critical data effectively.
HKA’s Digital Forensics and Data Solutions professionals specialize in all aspects of digital data, including its collection, analysis, investigation, discovery, tracing, and governance.
How our Digital Forensics and Data Solutions experts can help you
Our team specializes in delivering expert insights into the expansive realm of digital evidence. We support organizations, law firms, and government agencies in navigating the complexities of digital investigations, including eDiscovery, advanced analytics, high-tech crime, blockchain forensics and cybersecurity. Our services also address data privacy, governance, and compliance, providing reliable, actionable findings to meet litigation, regulatory, and security challenges.
Our Digital Forensics and Data Solutions experts work independently and in conjunction with our construction delay and disruption, construction quantum, damages and valuation, economics, forensic engineering, architectural and technical, forensic accountants and investigations experts to present evidence, both written and oral, before courts, arbitration tribunals, and mediations.
Whether you need expert witness services for litigation, support for an internal investigation, or assistance with regulatory compliance, we provide reliable, actionable insights that empower your success. Our team of skilled experts are ready to help you navigate the digital landscape with precision and clarity.
Key Contacts:
Michael Bandemer
Partner, Head of Forensics Digital and Data Solutions
michaelbandemer@hka.com
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Geo Brown
Partner
geobrown@hka.com
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Decoding the complexity of digital evidence
Our team of experts specializes in preserving, uncovering, analyzing and reporting on digital evidence across a wide range of platforms and devices. With deep expertise in forensic investigations, cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance, we provide clients with the insights and solutions needed to tackle even the most complex digital challenges. Our core service offerings:
1. Digital Forensics and High-Tech Investigations
Our forensic data collection and analysis services are designed to uphold the highest standards of precision and thoroughness. We provide complete data extraction and analysis from mobile devices, whether conducted on-site or remotely, ensuring every detail is noticed. Our expertise extends across all devices and accounts, including Cloud platforms, Apple, and Mac, ensuring a seamless experience regardless of the system. With advanced metadata analytics, we deliver deeper insights to support comprehensive and effective investigations.
- Court-proven collection and chain-of-custody:
- Secured lab with a secured evidence room
- Maintains the integrity of the chain of custody
- Full data extraction from mobile devices:
- On-site and remote capabilities
- Supports Cloud, Apple, Mac, and virtually any device or account Metadata analytics:
- In-depth analysis of alleged falsified, altered or deleted emails, texts, and documents
- Timeline analysis for a chronological view of events
- Reporting on large volumes of digital artifacts:
- Reveals file access, transfer, use and deletion
- Discovery and remediation of third-party confidential data:
- Stored on servers and endpoints
- Identifies and addresses potential data breaches
- Highly qualified testifying experts
- Experienced in testifying on multiple occasions in deposition and trial
- Provides clear, credible and reliable testimony
2. eDiscovery and Advanced Analytics
Our eDiscovery services simplify the process of identifying, collecting, preserving, and analysing digital data for legal proceedings. We provide comprehensive eDiscovery support to ensure all relevant information is accessible, defensible, and ready for court presentations. For clients requiring expert witness support, our team is equipped to testify on complex data handling and analysis, helping to clarify technical details for judges, juries, and legal teams. Our eDiscovery services:
- End-to-end data management: From data identification to secure preservation, we ensure that all processes follow strict legal and compliance standards.
- AI-enhanced document review: By leveraging AI and machine learning, we streamline document analysis and review, enabling quick identification of relevant data and enhancing accuracy.
- Defensible collection and testimony: We collect and preserve data in a defensible manner and provide expert testimony to explain methodologies and findings in court.
Our eDiscovery experts provide actionable insights and expert witness support that strengthen clients’ legal cases, enhance clarity, and help build trust in data integrity. Our services include:
- Forensically sound and defensible collection.
- Top-tier processing and accelerated investigations of large document universes with experienced professionals utilizing AI tools.
- Processing and hosting documents.
- Advanced visual and conceptual analytics.
- AI-powered summarization and review.
- Experienced project managers.
- Expert and PMK (Pairwise Master Key) testimony experience
3. Blockchain Forensics and Cybersecurity Solutions
Cryptocurrency cases are uniquely challenging, often involving blockchain analysis, digital asset tracing, and transaction verification. Our team has extensive experience in cryptocurrency investigations, with the skills to explain blockchain technology, analyse transaction patterns, and assess digital asset legitimacy. Our cryptocurrency services:
- Blockchain analysis and digital asset tracing: We track transactions across blockchains to identify asset sources, recipients, and ownership trails, ensuring reliable tracing in fraud or asset recovery cases.
- Expert testimony on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology: Our experts clarify blockchain concepts and transaction mechanisms, making complex digital assets understandable for courts, judges, and juries.
- Digital wallet and essential verification: We verify the ownership and integrity of digital wallets and private keys, providing clarity in cases involving asset claims or disputes.
- Regulatory compliance and risk assessment: We assess compliance with cryptocurrency regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML) standards, helping clients navigate legal risks in crypto matters.
Our cryptocurrency experts provide clear, defensible insights critical in cases involving fraud, financial disputes, and blockchain technology, helping clients strengthen their legal arguments. Our services include digital asset tracing (crypto), Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams, blockchain investigations, litigation consulting and regulatory inquiries, and Info Security – penetration and vulnerability testing.
The value we provide in crypto and cyber services
Our combined expertise in cryptocurrency and cybersecurity enables us to offer a unique, specialized expert witness service. With a team of experienced analysts and forensic specialists, we provide clients with:
- Expert testimony: Our experts are prepared to testify on cryptocurrency transactions, blockchain evidence, cyber incidents, and digital forensics, ensuring our findings are defensible and easy to understand.
- Forensic reports: We deliver comprehensive, clear reports tailored for legal audiences, providing detailed documentation of evidence, investigative methods, and findings.
- Enhanced case credibility: We uphold the highest standards of data integrity and technical accuracy, ensuring that our analyses and testimony support our client’s cases with maximum credibility.
4. Data and Analytics
In today’s data-driven world, the ability to analyze large volumes of structured data is crucial for making informed business decisions. Our team of experts excels in this area, leveraging advanced SQL and Python capabilities to process and analyze vast datasets efficiently. By utilizing powerful visualization tools, we transform complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive strategic initiatives. We specialize in large-volume database analytics of structured data with SQL, Python, and visualization capabilities, as well as large commercial database analytics – sales, accounting, transactions, and call centers.
Our expertise extends to large commercial database analytics, where we handle diverse datasets from various domains such as sales, accounting, transactions, and call centers. This comprehensive approach allows us to uncover valuable patterns and trends, enabling businesses to optimize their operations and enhance customer engagement.
Why choose our Digital Forensic and Data Solutions services?
Expertise across disciplines: We provide end-to-end solutions across eDiscovery, cybersecurity, digital forensics, and data privacy, ensuring that all aspects of your case are supported with the latest technology and best practices.
- Defensible findings: Our forensic experts ensure that all findings are defensible and legally sound, offering expert testimony when needed to support your case.
- Comprehensive data solutions: From investigation to compliance, we provide comprehensive services designed to handle the most complex data challenges, including fraud detection, compliance audits, and security breach investigations.
- Cutting-edge technology: We use advanced digital tools, AI, and machine learning to extract, analyse, and interpret digital evidence, ensuring quick and accurate results.
