In response to increased demands by European and US regulatory authorities, MEC Investigations Division has stepped up its investigations capability in the Middle East, Russia, Eastern Europe, USA and Asia. Specifically it offers:

• Litigation enquiries: obtaining all the background information associated with a plaintiff or a defendant which is essential for developing preventive strategies and pursuing legal solutions to your problems.
  
• Due Diligence: checking the detailed backgrounds and credit worthiness of individuals and companies.
  
• Asset Searches: the asset search establishes whether there are hidden assets, and these can be identified and listed.
  
• Anti-Piracy Research: research into fraudulent labeling and intellectual property violations in such sectors as textiles and garments; toiletries and pharmaceuticals; software, video and on-line products. Investigations Division was originally focused on the Middle East where MEC has 20 years of experience in the fields of business, finance, market surveys and news analysis. This activity and exposure has produced a fund of knowledge on individuals, companies, and Government practice which is probably unrivalled, as well as an international network of high grade and trusted associates. This service focuses on companies and individuals and is offered to investment managers, brokerage houses, and banks as well as to monetary authorities. MEC additionally offers a complete due diligence review of asset management companies operating in foreign jurisdictions. This process is conducted with total discretion and no exposure of the process to the public domain.