Blackpeak

Blackpeak is an investigative research and advisory service offered by Blackpeak (Holdings) Limited, a part of ION Analytics. According to the vendor, this solution is designed to assist large multinational corporations, financial institutions, private equity firms, hedge funds, law firms, and other organizations in conducting complex investigations, managing internal risks, providing litigation support, protecting intellectual property, performing digital forensics and e-discovery, conducting asset searches, combating counterfeiting, investigating whistleblower allegations, and more. Blackpeak caters to a wide range of professions and industries, including legal professionals, financial professionals, compliance officers, risk managers, corporate executives, financial services, legal services, private equity, hedge funds, and corporate entities.

Key Features

Investigations & Security: According to the vendor, Blackpeak specializes in conducting complex investigations for law firms, investment banks, hedge funds, private equity firms, and multinational corporations. They claim to have the expertise to identify evidence of fraud, conflict of interest, corruption, and employee misconduct. Additionally, they gather information on undisclosed financial, reputational, and political liabilities and can locate and trace assets of individuals or entities.

Internal Investigation: Blackpeak claims to assist organizations in responding to complex internal risks such as fraud, conflict of interest, corruption, IP and trade secret theft, and employee misconduct. They work closely with in-house security teams and legal counsel, providing quick and targeted fact-finding in crisis situations. According to the vendor, their strategic input helps organizations make informed decisions.

Litigation & Dispute Support: Blackpeak offers targeted investigations to help organizations understand the background of counterparties. They gather information of interest within legal constraints and work closely with legal counsel to maximize gains, minimize losses, or take counter action. The vendor states that Blackpeak provides ongoing support throughout the litigation process, ensuring organizations have the necessary information to make informed decisions.

Intellectual Property: According to the vendor, Blackpeak offers end-to-end intellectual property protection on a global basis. They claim to help prevent and monitor counterfeiting activities, collecting evidence for enforcement actions. Blackpeak claims to tackle the root of the problem from prevention to enforcement, safeguarding organizations' intellectual property rights.

Digital Forensics and e-Discovery: Blackpeak handles, transports, and analyzes digital evidence in a secure and forensically sound manner, according to the vendor. They claim to understand local legal, regulatory, and political climates, allowing them to conduct imaging and triage forensics on-site or in a secure lab. The vendor states that their in-depth analysis and expert testimony provide valuable insights in legal proceedings.

Asset Search: Blackpeak conducts international asset searches for clients in financial distress, according to the vendor. They claim to identify the public records footprint and litigation records of individuals or entities, determining undisclosed properties, holding companies, and luxury vehicles. The vendor states that their comprehensive reports on assets and liabilities help organizations make informed decisions.

Counterfeiting: According to the vendor, Blackpeak designs and implements comprehensive intellectual property protection programs. They monitor and investigate counterfeiting activities, collecting evidence for enforcement actions. Blackpeak claims to collaborate with local authorities and law enforcement agencies to effectively combat counterfeiting.

Whistleblower: Blackpeak conducts investigations into whistleblower allegations, collecting evidence and interviewing relevant parties. According to the vendor, their objective and unbiased findings assist organizations in implementing corrective measures and maintaining transparency.

Fraud Investigations: Blackpeak conducts investigations into suspected fraud cases, identifying evidence and gathering information. According to the vendor, they analyze financial records and transactional data to provide comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations.

Conflict-of-Interest Investigations: Blackpeak investigates potential conflicts of interest within organizations, identifying undisclosed relationships and financial interests. According to the vendor, they analyze financial records and transactional data to provide comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations.