Introduction. Corporate Investigation & Litigation Support

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1 Introduction Established in 2014 two companies, Carratu and MLI came together to create CarratuMLI Risk Management. In the joining of these two companies, we have created one of the UK s premier providers of risk mitigation, corporate investigation and Pharmaceutical support services that together can boast over 50 years of experience. Our highly professional investigators and operators are experienced in the latest investigational practice, covering law, intelligence gathering, interviewing, security, surveillance and finance. We have between us established, over many years, a reputation for delivering high quality results in a discreet and timely fashion. Without exception, all our investigations are dealt with in the strictest confidence and we are proud of our heritage and reputation built on a record of success. Corporate Investigation & Litigation Support Due Diligence For company management to ensure excellent corporate governance and compliance with current legal requirements, such as anti-money laundering and bribery legislation, establishing reliable in-depth information and intelligence relating to other parties is vital. Conducting due diligence is an essential aspect of every transaction and business relationship, ensuring a high degree of risk mitigation and corporate reassurance. CarratuMLI provide efficient, accurate, and cost effective due diligence investigation with a view to establishing a range of objectives for individuals and companies. This can include proving identity for the purpose of anti-money laundering regulation, establishing integrity for the purpose of bribery legislation, identifying a trading history, assessing the reliability of a potential trading partner, and discovering financial irregularities. Corporate Intelligence Knowing your competitor is critical. CarratuMLI has the ability to provide an insight to your competition or market place that would otherwise be unknown. Being armed with a greater degree of information regarding your competitors can allow you to make more informed decisions, creating an environment where development can be cultivated and progress can be achieved. A lack of understanding can leave valuable commercial areas unexploited and your company operating at a disadvantage. Asset Tracing Engaging in litigation can be complex and enduring. Prior to embarking in litigation CarratuMLI can assist by gathering intelligence by establishing whether a party is in a position to compensate. (The identification of hidden asset)

2 Intellectual Property Investigation CarratuMLI offers a comprehensive range of intellectual property investigation services to rights holders, patent lawyers, and companies faced with infringement claims. With the evidence to support you, the cost and strategy associated with litigation can be reinforced, especially if the litigation gives the added bonus of market penetration or commercial advantage. We can establish evidence of infringement; whether it is a product, process, or system, we can assist in securing the evidence needed to litigate and pursue a number of commercially advantageous options: - claim monetary damages - secure royalties from technology licensing agreements - negotiate technology sharing agreements - increase market penetration. Where a client is faced with litigation, we can obtain prior art evidence to help fight off allegations. We are typically instructed to obtain copies of literature that provides dated evidence of the promotion and marketing of products or processes by the patent owner before submitting a patent application. Brand Protection CarratuMLI have been constantly developing a unique range of services to protect brands against infringement, including: counterfeiting, piracy, and passing-off. We continue with our pioneering intellectual property services, from trademark investigations, Internet related problems, large-scale anti-counterfeiting operations, including patent and copyright infringements. In-use / Prior Art Investigation It is a challenge to find and secure new and original trademarks. More often than not an identical or similar mark already exists. Perhaps you are already facing an opposition claim. Having reliable and substantiated information is the key in the decision process. CarratuMLI can investigate the use of a particular trade mark, whether registered or unregistered, you will know the exact status of a mark and be able to make informed decisions regarding revocation, invalidation or opposition or know that you can apply to the register a mark with added confidence. If a registered trade mark is yet to be vulnerable for revocation for non-use, then CarratuMLI can negotiate and seek to acquire the trade mark discreetly and anonymously, on your behalf, via a holding company. Parallel Trading Being discovered selling goods that are counterfeit or stolen, even if inadvertent, can severely damage a company s hard earned reputation. CarratuMLI offer assistance for companies to trade with confidence with our parallel trading investigation service, providing auditing of traders and their stock in order that companies reputations are protected.

3 Digital Investigations Computer Forensics Computer Forensics is a branch of forensic science pertaining to legal evidence found in computers and digital storage mediums. Computer forensics investigations are now at the centre of every investigation. Using highly qualified and ISFCE (International Society for Forensic Computer Examiners), certified personnel we are able to cover all areas of computer misuse including fraud, internet / abuse, data theft, and hacking. Our computer forensics experts, using forensically sound techniques, software and following the current industry guidelines, work closely with our investigation team to uncover any evidence present on all forms of storage media, including computer hard drives, mobile phones, PDAs, memory sticks etc. Any material recovered through our computer forensics service will be acceptable in any court. Online Investigations The Internet has led to a sharp increase in problems for companies. One of the biggest problems stems from the international and often anonymous nature of the internet. From this anonymous position one individual can trade off another's hard earned reputation, spread malicious rumours, and even hold a company to ransom. Online investigation is a specialist service offered by CarratuMLI to protect and enhance today's international business community on the Internet. The skills of the specialist online investigators are not limited to the Internet: newsgroups, chatrooms, and both message and bulletin boards have all been investigated to uncover evidence of a variety of infringements and misdemeanours. Covert Investigations Some investigations are required to be conducted in a manner that does not draw unwanted attention. CarratuMLI can ensure that such investigations are conducted in a manner that is reasonable and proportionate to the circumstances. Online research is occasionally insufficient in isolation to establish the necessary information and evidence in an intellectual property matter. A covert investigation greatly increases the probability of successfully obtaining crucial information. This will involve targeted research to identify the relevant point of contact at the Subject Company. A surreptitious approach will be made to the company, with a view to establishing the information you require. The approach will include a physical meeting if required, and a purchase of the product.

4 Executive Protection Ensuring someone's safety and working in a secure environment is always the top priority of any organisation. That s why at CarratuMLI we only use the best trained operators from various specialist units including RMP, Special Forces and the Metropolitan Police. CarratuMLI provides outstanding executive protection for individuals, groups or events. We operate both within the United Kingdom and abroad, if the threat is specific or more general in nature, we provide the highest standards regardless the level of threat. CarratuMLI has experience in providing such a service for high profile individuals, including journalists, actors, professional sportsmen and women and business executives. CarratuMLI provides protection discreetly or openly, to suit our client. The close protection personnel are carefully recruited from the military community, police service or specialist security backgrounds. Extensive experience in operating in a range of environments with the ability and skills to deal with the diplomatic nature of an embassy, or the business arena of the city financial districts or the ever changing and challenging nature of conflict zones, our staff excel. Whatever service you need CarratuMLI has the expertise, to advise and provide the service our clients require. Security Assurance At CarratuMLI we understand the need to ensure your property or assets are properly protected, that s why you employ contracted security. To help give you that peace of mind that your contracted Security are fit for role and understand their roles and responsibilities we can carry out a Security Assurance program on your behalf that is designed to identify any weaknesses in either their training or understanding of their roles and respoinsibilities and to ensure they are compliant with current legislative and regulatory demands - SIA trained and licensed along with permission to reside and work in UK. The assurance program is conducted in two phases, firstly the interviews then the observations of the staff carrying out their actual duties at sites, in order to develop a clear understanding of weaknesses and vulnerabilities in current practices, areas of underperformance against contracted KPIs, and areas of best practice for wider application. We have already identfied instances of security companies employing unlicenced staff, which is contrary to current security legislation and illegal immigrants. Through our program we can help ensure you have the right people for the job. All of our investigators are fully licenced and come from a various specilist roles within the Military or Governement so you can be assured of both quality and descretion.

5 Manned Guarding Services CMLI only supply professional Security Industry Authority licenced officers available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Each Security officer has an extensive background check conducted and references sought prior to employment with CMLI. As Ex Military personnel ourselves, we know and understand the excellent training that HM Forces provide their staff which is why the majority of our staff are ex HM Forces that are already trained to exceptionally high standards, above and beyond industry regulated standards. We then enhance this training with relevant sector or site specific training whether that is for the rail industry or front of house security. We understand that effective and influential communications is key in any security role that is why ALL of our staff have excellent English language skills and are able to communicate concisely and effectively during any incident or during general day to day duties. We believe that our staff are key to our success which is why we ensure all of our staff are regularly briefed and attend regular update training to ensure we have the most effective security capabilities at all times. We have an independent audit team that test our officers to ensure peak performances at all time, so that you can be sure our staff remain vigilant and alert during their duty on site with you. To have CMLI has your security provider is to have peace of mind and confidence that you have very best service provider capable at deterring even the most determined criminal and making them choose a softer option. Clinical Research Fraud Investigation Services A CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE FOR THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY AND HEALTH SECTORS A confidential, cost-effective and reliable service is now available for professional organisations requiring special investigative expertise from experienced, qualified personnel with health sector/pharmaceutical industry experience. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FOR SUBSCRIBING PHARMACEUTICAL CLIENTS An initial free consultation providing recommendations related to suspected research misconduct Reduced rate training courses Free attendance at for-cause audits to assist in identifying fraud A telephone advisory service to address immediate problems A guarantee of availability of service for in-depth investigation for specific fraud cases up to the disciplinary hearing of the GMC proceedings

6 Advice on Standard Operating Procedures in relation to suspect data A substantial discount on the normal hourly rates where the in-depth services of CarratuMLI are used INVESTIGATION SERVICE FOR THE HEALTH SECTOR In-house investigation service for NHS trusts, health authorities and universities in disciplinary matters, particularly where serious professional misconduct may have occurred Witness (including patient) interviews without affecting data protection laws or confidentiality Preparation of case papers for GMC submission Confidential advice and investigation services where only 'reasonable suspicion' exists Independent 'whistle-blower' service to support internal system as appropriate Contact Please visit our website for a more detailed description of our services. We are always available to answer any questions you may have concerning the services we can provide, and would be delighted to take your call or . Telephone: +44 (0) Contact Us