b'Practice Area Investigations MattersLargest U.S. State Public Power Utility and State Public Services DepartmentInvestigationThe StoneTurn team was retained by counsel to conduct an investigation into widespread power failures that occurred during the summer of 2019. Acting on behalf of the largest state public power utility in the U.S. and the state public services department, our professionals hosted a secure data site for the exchange of highly sensitive infrastructure information and interfaced directly with energy industry and technical experts in order to assess vulnerabilities. StoneTurn investigators drafted interrogatories, conducted site visits to a control center and power sub-stations, reviewed maintenance schedules and response/reaction times, as well as observed cable and breaker testing in order to draft two expert reports. The teams findings and recommendations will be shared with the public services department, as well as the local utility, and outline enhancements to equipment, technology, policies and protocols that will help prevent future power failures.Private Equity FirmPre-acquisition Due DiligenceInvestigations StoneTurn was retained by outside counsel for a large private equity firm that was considering aninvestmentinawell-knownsportsclub.Priortotheinvestment,StoneTurnprofessionals conducted investigative due diligence on key persons and entities involved in the transaction. InquiriesspannedEurope,theMiddleEastandAsiaandrequiredStoneTurnprofessionalsto manage a series of commercial, political and regulatory sensitivities. Our work gave the client the necessary reputational comfort to proceed with the transaction, which was a game-changing investment in the sector.StoneTurns experienced investigators look beyond the numbers to help clients gather relevant facts and manage anyInternational Holding Companysubsequent financial, legal and organizational implications. FCPA InvestigationStoneTurn was engaged by counsel on behalf of the Audit Committee to investigate allegations of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations at an international holding company. StoneTurns forensic investigators utilized data analytics to review company records and conducted interviews with employeesincluding members of senior managementto identify potential compliance 12 At Every Turn 2020 At Every Turn 2020 13'