Fraud Recovery Services
KEY AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
Alternative Assets – Hedge Fund Operations - Litigation Financing – Fraud Recovery Securities Valuation – Litigation – Public Speaking – Trial Processes – Depositions Fund Formation/Administration – Investment Policy – Risk Management – Asset Allocation – Ethics & Stewardship – Fundraising – Portfolio Management
Fraud Recovery
SureFire is a 1-stop solution to actively maximize investment fraud recovery. We gather impacted investors, identify the best attorneys, finance the litigation if needed, oversee and execute strategy, review all filings and manage investor communications and distributions. Our entire focus is to return to investors, as much capital as possible.
Expert Witness
SureFire supplies Expert Witnesses for testimony, legal analysis, and expert opinions on highly complex cases in the area of investment fund diligence, financial crime, fraud and misrepresentation. Our experts have technical expertise, persuasive ability and remain calm in high pressure situations.
Fraud Recovery & Expert Witness Ariel Shlien
Fraud
Recovery
Arranged litigation financing, vetted and selected attorneys, forensic accountants, and other specialists to quarterback multiple, large-scale fraud recovery mandates and recoup millions of dollars in investor capital across asset classes. Managed investor and Receiver communications and served as the primary decision-maker and negotiator on complex accounting, cross-border banking/regulatory, and liquidation issues. Coordinated targeted processes to maximize recovery. Investors working with us recovered significantly more of their capital than all other investors impacted by the same frauds.
Expert
Testimony
Provided testimony, legal analysis, and expert opinions on highly complex hedge fund due diligence, financial crime, fraud and misrepresentation litigation cases while maintaining a high standard of tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. Recognized as one of the nation’s leading authorities on hedge fund due diligence processes, business practices, and investment governance.
Persuasive Communicator
Assertive, influential speaker and presenter with an innate ability to quickly build trust and rapport with audiences across varying backgrounds. Remains calm in high-pressure situations and able to simplify difficult concepts and present facts in a logical, easy-to-understand manner. Attained Advanced Toastmaster status and gained deep public speaking experience at conferences and in the media.​
What Clients Say
“In 30 years of practice, Ariel stands out as a poised, articulate witness with deep industry knowledge and the ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and straightforward manner. He is a great presenter who knows how to captivate and inform an audience in equal measure. I highly recommend Ariel and would gladly work with him again!”
- William C. Nystrom, Partner at Nystrom Bechman & Paris, LLP, Boston, MA
Investment Industry Achievements
Fundraising & Administration
Expert in custom fund formation with rigorous oversight, internal and capital controls, audit, reporting frameworks, and fund administration that has safeguarded multi-billion-dollar portfolios. Forged deep relationships with asset allocators and investment funds, most notably building a network of 4700+ members for an exclusive Investment Club and raising $100M of institutional/HNW capital over multiple platforms.
Global Alternative Investments
Originated, evaluated and executed alternative investment opportunities across multiple asset classes including real estate, private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds. Recognized for helping clients access highly niche, specialized opportunities across regional and global markets. Structured partnerships and alliances with 10+ organizations to open up diversification opportunities to differentiated strategies.
Governance &
Oversight
Provided fiduciary and ethical oversight of operations, overseeing conduct with internal and external stakeholders to enforce fair business practices. Served as the final sign-off for corporate matters including M&A, external audit, regulatory compliance, financial statement preparation, and executive compensation. Triaged and managed systemic and external risks to minimize exposure and protect assets/capital.​
