Forensic
Uncover Facts. Assess Risks. Support Critical Decisions.
Uncover Facts, Assess Risks
When organizations face financial irregularities, compliance concerns, disputes, regulatory scrutiny, or complex transactions, objective and independent analysis becomes essential. Establishing the facts, understanding root causes, and assessing financial and operational impacts are critical to protecting stakeholders and supporting informed decision-making.
At HACA Partners, we provide independent forensic services designed to investigate, analyse, and clarify complex situations involving financial, accounting, and compliance matters. Our experts combine deep technical expertise with practical industry experience to conduct thorough investigations, assess risks, and deliver fact-based conclusions that withstand scrutiny.
Whether supporting internal investigations, regulatory reviews, litigation processes, governance bodies, or strategic decision-making, we help clients navigate sensitive situations with professionalism, discretion, and analytical rigor.
Our objective is simple: to provide clarity, transparency, and actionable insights when organizations face uncertainty or heightened risk.
Services
AML Forensic Investigations
We support clients in identifying, analysing, and documenting Anti-Money Laundering (AML) related matters through:
• AML forensic investigations
• Transaction reviews and analysis
• Client and account activity assessments
• Identification of suspicious patterns and behaviours
• Compliance control reviews
• Regulatory remediation support
• Independent assessments of AML frameworks and processes
Our investigations provide a structured and fact-based understanding of events, helping organizations respond effectively to internal concerns, regulatory inquiries, and stakeholder requests.
Fund & Corporate Accounting Forensics
Our expertise includes:
• Review of accounting records and financial statements
• Analysis of accounting treatments and transactions
• Fund accounting and expenses reviews
• NAV and valuation-related assessments
• Financial reporting investigations
• Internal control assessments
• Reconstruction and verification of financial information
We help organizations understand the financial reality behind complex accounting situations and provide objective assessments to support decision-making and dispute resolution.
Corporate Finance Forensics
Our support includes:
• Transaction analysis and reconstruction
• Investment and financing reviews
• Valuation assessments
• Financial modelling review
• Cash flow and financial performance analysis
• Economic damage assessments
• Investigation of financial anomalies and irregularities
Our work provides stakeholders with clear and defensible financial analyses that support informed decisions and effective resolution of complex matters.
The Edge We Bring
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Independence
Our conclusions are based on facts, evidence, and professional judgment. We provide independent assessments designed to support transparency and credibility.
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Expertise
Our experience across corporate and financial services, investment funds, banking, fintech, and regulated environments enables us to quickly understand complex structures, transactions, and operational frameworks.
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Confidentiality
We understand the sensitivity of forensic assignments and conduct all engagements with the highest standards of discretion and integrity.
OUR TEAM
Geoffrey Barré
Geoffrey is Réviseur d’Entreprises in Luxembourg and gained extensive knowledge of the asset management industry through an experience of 10 years within PWC Luxembourg, performing external audit of UCITS, Alternative Funds and Management Companies.
During the last 5 years, Geoffrey completed his expertise of the Financial Sector within the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) by carrying on-site inspections and became specialized in ESG by leading the ESG Thematic On-Site Inspection of some of the largest asset managers in Luxembourg and in contributing to the CSSF ESG Task Force.
Geoffrey holds the CFA certificate in ESG Investing.
Dario Zambotti
Dario is Réviseur d’Entreprises in Luxembourg and approved auditor in UK and Ireland, he gained extensive knowledge of the asset management industry through an experience of 18 years within Deloitte Luxembourg and KPMG Ireland.
He has been performing external audit of UCITS, AIF, SPVs and Management Companies and has been developing the sustainability assurance practice.
Samuel Clerc
Member of the LVPA and ALRIM, Samuel brings nearly 20 years of professional experience, supporting financial services firms and corporations in Luxembourg and internationally. His focus spans investment funds, management companies, and SMEs, enabling robust client solutions in risk management and corporate finance.
Samuel has cultivated a strong track record in the financial services sector, expertly assisting clients with risk & operational risk management overview, valuation, M&A, and CFO advisory services. He has also successfully executed over 20 private equity transactions across direct investments and fund of funds structures.
François Barret
François has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry (Banks, PSFs, Asset Management).
He built a solid expertise in Cyber Security, Data Privacy by being the Chief Information Security Officer, Business Continuity Manager and Data Protection Officer for a Private Bank, Asset Management and Insurance Company, and its European branches for the last 5 years.
François also spent several years in a Big 4 Consulting firms by leading Cyber Security and Data privacy assignments in Luxembourg and abroad for prestigious well-known financial services clients (Banks, PSFs and Asset Management companies).
Sébastien Demade
Sébastien brings over 12 years of professional experience in corporate finance, private equity, and investment analysis, supporting SMEs and growth companies in France and internationally. His expertise spans deal sourcing, financial due diligence, legal structuring, and governance across the investment lifecycle.
He has cultivated a strong track record in private equity and venture capital, expertly assisting clients with opportunity assessment, financial modeling, valuation, and negotiation. He has also successfully executed and monitored numerous investment transactions across private equity, private debt, real estate, and venture capital.
Clarisse Ivañez-Biessy
Clarisse has more than 5 years of experience in the audit and consultancy services. She gained experience on internal and external audits working mostly on Investment Funds (UCITS and AIFs) and other financial market participants.
In addition, she obtained ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) expertise through her curriculum at the EFFAS alongside with the INDR CSR training. Hence, she is certified ESG analyst (CESGA®) and CSR expert.
She is an active member PRO RSE association (Luxembourg Association for CSR Professionals), Luxembourg Private Equity Association (LPEA) and Société Française des Analystes Financiers (SFAF).
Meryl Mettoudi
Meryl has 4 years of professional experience serving financial services firms in Luxembourg, mainly alternatives funds.
Meryl built a robust experience in auditing and supporting valuation service for a “Big Four” firm in Luxembourg.
Meryl is a Senior Consultant at HACA Partners and is mainly involved in valuation and modelling service.
Aïda Wifaq
Aïda has 9 years of professional experience serving banks and insurance services firms in Paris.
Aïda built a robust experience in GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) for major insurance companies and banks in France. She also had the opportunity to implement a cybersecurity framework in private banking and wealth management in France.
Nadane Chanemougame
Project Manager, Nadane has 7 years of professional experience serving financial services firms in Luxembourg, mainly banks, management companies and insurance companies.
Nadane built a robust experience in consulting and handling transversal projects in various fields (digital, compliance, TOM, process optimisation, change management…) in Luxembourg. He also had the opportunity to practice business development for the different consulting companies he worked for in Luxembourg.
Nadane is Manager at HACA Partners and is mainly involved in Consulting engagements.
Dario is Réviseur d’Entreprises in Luxembourg and approved auditor in UK and Ireland, he gained extensive knowledge of the asset management industry through an experience of 18 years within Deloitte Luxembourg and KPMG Ireland. He has been performing external audit of UCITS, AIF, SPVs and Management Companies and has been developing the sustainability assurance practice.
Dario Zambotti
Dario is Réviseur d’Entreprises in Luxembourg and approved auditor in UK and Ireland, he gained extensive knowledge of the asset management industry through an experience of 18 years within Deloitte Luxembourg and KPMG Ireland.
He has been performing external audit of UCITS, AIF, SPVs and Management Companies and has been developing the sustainability assurance practice.
Member of the LVPA and ALRIM, Samuel brings nearly 20 years of professional experience, supporting financial services firms and corporations in Luxembourg and internationally. His focus spans investment funds, management companies, and SMEs, enabling robust client solutions in risk management and corporate finance. Samuel has cultivated a strong track record in the financial services sector, expertly assisting clients with risk & operational risk management overview, valuation, M&A, and ...More
Samuel Clerc
Member of the LVPA and ALRIM, Samuel brings nearly 20 years of professional experience, supporting financial services firms and corporations in Luxembourg and internationally. His focus spans investment funds, management companies, and SMEs, enabling robust client solutions in risk management and corporate finance.
Samuel has cultivated a strong track record in the financial services sector, expertly assisting clients with risk & operational risk management overview, valuation, M&A, and CFO advisory services. He has also successfully executed over 20 private equity transactions across direct investments and fund of funds structures.
Aïda has 9 years of professional experience serving banks and insurance services firms in Paris. Aïda built a robust experience in GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) for major insurance companies and banks in France. She also had the opportunity to implement a cybersecurity framework in private banking and wealth management in France.
Aïda Wifaq
Aïda has 9 years of professional experience serving banks and insurance services firms in Paris.
Aïda built a robust experience in GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) for major insurance companies and banks in France. She also had the opportunity to implement a cybersecurity framework in private banking and wealth management in France.
Meryl has 4 years of professional experience serving financial services firms in Luxembourg, mainly alternatives funds. Meryl built a robust experience in auditing and supporting valuation service for a “Big Four” firm in Luxembourg. Meryl is a Senior Consultant at HACA Partners and is mainly involved in valuation and modelling service.
Meryl Mettoudi
Meryl has 4 years of professional experience serving financial services firms in Luxembourg, mainly alternatives funds.
Meryl built a robust experience in auditing and supporting valuation service for a “Big Four” firm in Luxembourg.
Meryl is a Senior Consultant at HACA Partners and is mainly involved in valuation and modelling service.
Project Manager, Nadane has 7 years of professional experience serving financial services firms in Luxembourg, mainly banks, management companies and insurance companies. Nadane built a robust experience in consulting and handling transversal projects in various fields (digital, compliance, TOM, process optimisation, change management…) in Luxembourg. He also had the opportunity to practice business development for the different consulting companies he worked for in Luxembourg. Nadane is Manager...More
Nadane Chanemougame
Project Manager, Nadane has 7 years of professional experience serving financial services firms in Luxembourg, mainly banks, management companies and insurance companies.
Nadane built a robust experience in consulting and handling transversal projects in various fields (digital, compliance, TOM, process optimisation, change management…) in Luxembourg. He also had the opportunity to practice business development for the different consulting companies he worked for in Luxembourg.
Nadane is Manager at HACA Partners and is mainly involved in Consulting engagements.
Clarisse has more than 5 years of experience in the audit and consultancy services. She gained experience on internal and external audits working mostly on Investment Funds (UCITS and AIFs) and other financial market participants. In addition, she obtained ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) expertise through her curriculum at the EFFAS alongside with the INDR CSR training. Hence, she is certified ESG analyst (CESGA®) and CSR expert. She is an active member PRO RSE association (Luxembourg Asso...More
Clarisse Ivañez-Biessy
Clarisse has more than 5 years of experience in the audit and consultancy services. She gained experience on internal and external audits working mostly on Investment Funds (UCITS and AIFs) and other financial market participants.
In addition, she obtained ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) expertise through her curriculum at the EFFAS alongside with the INDR CSR training. Hence, she is certified ESG analyst (CESGA®) and CSR expert.
She is an active member PRO RSE association (Luxembourg Association for CSR Professionals), Luxembourg Private Equity Association (LPEA) and Société Française des Analystes Financiers (SFAF).
Sébastien brings over 12 years of professional experience in corporate finance, private equity, and investment analysis, supporting SMEs and growth companies in France and internationally. His expertise spans deal sourcing, financial due diligence, legal structuring, and governance across the investment lifecycle. He has cultivated a strong track record in private equity and venture capital, expertly assisting clients with opportunity assessment, financial modeling, valuation, and negotiation. H...More
Sébastien Demade
Sébastien brings over 12 years of professional experience in corporate finance, private equity, and investment analysis, supporting SMEs and growth companies in France and internationally. His expertise spans deal sourcing, financial due diligence, legal structuring, and governance across the investment lifecycle.
He has cultivated a strong track record in private equity and venture capital, expertly assisting clients with opportunity assessment, financial modeling, valuation, and negotiation. He has also successfully executed and monitored numerous investment transactions across private equity, private debt, real estate, and venture capital.
François has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry (Banks, PSFs, Asset Management). He built a solid expertise in Cyber Security, Data Privacy by being the Chief Information Security Officer, Business Continuity Manager and Data Protection Officer for a Private Bank, Asset Management and Insurance Company, and its European branches for the last 5 years. François also spent several years in a Big 4 Consulting firms by leading Cyber Security and Data privacy assignmen...More
François Barret
François has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry (Banks, PSFs, Asset Management).
He built a solid expertise in Cyber Security, Data Privacy by being the Chief Information Security Officer, Business Continuity Manager and Data Protection Officer for a Private Bank, Asset Management and Insurance Company, and its European branches for the last 5 years.
François also spent several years in a Big 4 Consulting firms by leading Cyber Security and Data privacy assignments in Luxembourg and abroad for prestigious well-known financial services clients (Banks, PSFs and Asset Management companies).
Geoffrey is Réviseur d’Entreprises in Luxembourg and gained extensive knowledge of the asset management industry through an experience of 10 years within PWC Luxembourg, performing external audit of UCITS, Alternative Funds and Management Companies. During the last 5 years, Geoffrey completed his expertise of the Financial Sector within the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) by carrying on-site inspections and became specialized in ESG by leading the ESG Thematic On-Site Insp...More
Geoffrey Barré
Geoffrey is Réviseur d’Entreprises in Luxembourg and gained extensive knowledge of the asset management industry through an experience of 10 years within PWC Luxembourg, performing external audit of UCITS, Alternative Funds and Management Companies.
During the last 5 years, Geoffrey completed his expertise of the Financial Sector within the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) by carrying on-site inspections and became specialized in ESG by leading the ESG Thematic On-Site Inspection of some of the largest asset managers in Luxembourg and in contributing to the CSSF ESG Task Force.
Geoffrey holds the CFA certificate in ESG Investing.


