Tristan Yelland

I'm a partner in our forensic and investigations practice. I specialise in high-profile and complex investigations, including fraud, asset misappropriation, false accounting, bribery and corruption. My experience also includes whistleblowing investigations — helping boards, audit committees and general counsel respond to concerns raised within their organisations by establishing the facts independently and proportionately. 

I work with a wide range of clients, ranging from public sector bodies to financial institutions and large corporates. Much of my work is international in nature, having recently worked with clients in Europe, North America, Latin America and the Middle East. Two years working in the Cayman Islands has also given me a strong grounding in offshore jurisdictions. 

I also lead our forensic audit support practice, and I'm regularly appointed as an independent investigator where fraud or misconduct is identified during an audit. 

Some of my recent experience includes: 

• Leading a multi-phase investigation into possible breaches of anti-corruption laws at the Turkish subsidiary of a US-listed pharmaceutical company 
• Investigating high-profile allegations of fraudulent accounting at a FTSE-listed company in the automotive sector 
• Leading investigations into allegations of procurement fraud at one of the UK's largest trade unions 
• Leading investigations into a USD 1 billion securities-fraud-and-Ponzi scheme at a New York-based hedge fund, and a USD 300 million money-laundering scheme operated out of Miami 
• Investigating bribery and corruption allegations at a UK subsidiary of a US-listed real estate group, with reporting to the SFO, FCA, SEC and the Competition and Markets Authority 
• Conducting investigations for the liquidators of Saad Investments Company Limited, a Saudi Arabian conglomerate subject to multibillion-dollar fraud allegations 
• Investigating director misconduct at an insolvent company, leading to a successful USD 2.2 billion claim for breach of fiduciary duty 

Throughout my career, I've built a reputation for rigorous work and exceptional client service, particularly when clients face business-critical challenges. 

Outside of work I enjoy most sport, particularly tennis, golf and cricket. And I'm a big foodie. I've also recently taken up surfing, my enthusiasm for which makes up for a notable lack of ability.