TURNING INTELLIGENCEINTO INSIGHT
What We Do
We deliver comprehensive investigative solutions on matters ranging from due diligence to corporate intelligence and cross-border litigation support.
Wherever you need us, we leverage open source intelligence (OSINT), public records analysis, and human source intelligence (HUMINT) to uncover critical information, find facts, and turn them into insights. We work in accordance with an understanding of your strategic and legal goals. We work ethically, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable laws, always.
With expertise and a network of vetted contacts across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and volatile regions like MENA and Africa, we leverage deep knowledge of local markets, investigative expertise, and an extensive network of contacts to empower our clients with actionable insights and safeguard their interests.
Who We Are
Israel Armada
Managing Partner
Israel is a risk advisory and strategic consulting expert with over a decade of experience in corporate intelligence and investigations. Over the course of his career, he has conducted investigations and led engagements including due diligence, asset tracing, litigation/arbitration support investigations, white collar criminal defense investigations, proxy battle investigations, internal investigations, geopolitical risk, and strategic intelligence across the world.
He began his career conducting national security background investigations on behalf of the US government. He later joined an international corporate investigations firm where he managed engagements globally--including, M&A and pre-acquisition due diligence, strategic and competitive intelligence, white collar criminal defense, and anti-corruption investigations--for Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and international law firms. Israel later founded ARC with an initial focus on consulting in Latin America & the Caribbean successfully managing countless complex engagements across every country in the region. After nearly a decade in consulting, he joined a global pharmaceutical firm active in 60 markets where he led design and implementation of risk management initiatives for the global procurement function. He now leads ARC with a renewed focus on global, cross-border projects.
Israel holds a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from Florida International University, an MSc. Forensic Accounting from the University of Portsmouth (UK), and an MBA in Risk Management from Catholic University of Murcia (Spain). He is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Hebrew.
Eduardo Lamphrey
Managing Director
Eduardo is a qualified attorney admitted to the bar in Panama. A seasoned investigator, litigator and counselor, he has represented companies and individuals in countless civil, criminal, administrative and labor matters before Panamanian tribunals and advised clients on matters ranging from company formation and real estate transactions to trust/estate law and commercial/criminal disputes. Before beginning his legal career, Eduardo served in the Colombian Army in Military Police and Anti-Guerrilla units.
Eduardo manages various aspects of field investigations for Armada Risk Consulting in Latin America. He has published two books as well as a number of articles on legal topics in major newspapers in Panama. He holds an LLB from the University of Panama, a Bachelor's in Religious Studies from the Catholic University of Santa María la Antigua (Panama) and diplomas in: forensics and expert witnessing as well as mediation and dispute resolution from the University of Panama where he is also completing an LLM in Procedural Law. He is a native Spanish speaker and has intermediate knowledge of English.
How We Work
At Armada Risk Consulting, we believe there are no "shortcuts" or "one-size-fits-all" approaches that substitute for thorough investigative work. We believe understanding our clients' strategic and legal interests is the key to effective investigative strategy. We believe in leaving no stone unturned, because unturned stones can become future liabilities. Whether conducting public records research, collecting open source intelligence, or interviewing potential witnesses, we believe in providing real value in the form of actionable intelligence, vetted facts, and analysis that provides context, as opposed to a mere “laundry list” of issues.
We roll up our sleeves and get things done. We think creatively and work ethically, in compliance with the law. We connect the dots for our clients to give them both critical insights and a thorough understanding of how to achieve their goals and protect their interests. We ask questions so our clients don’t have to. We add value, always. We turn intelligence into insight.
Where We Work
Our in-house experts and extended network of contacts allow us to leverage global reach on behalf of our clients.
Note: Given the varied scope of potential assignments, coverage will always be confirmed on a case-by-case basis.
OUR SERVICES
Geopolitical Risk Advisory
What are the country and sector risks in your target market? What do recent political changes on the ground mean for your operations? What do election results mean for you? Combining analysis and insights from our trusted source network, our tailor-made geopolitical risk advisory services help you understand the risks on a macro and micro level.
Strategic Intelligence
What are the risks and opportunities in your target market and sector? How will key stakeholders (e.g. competitors, regulators, etc.) react to your moves and those of others? Our strategic intelligence offerings provide actionable insights into strategic risk factors and opportunities.
Due Diligence
What risks do your potential partners or agents pose? How can you mitigate risks to your operations and even leverage them into opportunities? Our due diligence products typically combine open source and human intelligence with strategic analysis to help you contextualize findings and mitigate reputational, anti-corruption, and other risks.
Asset Tracing and Litigation Support Investigations
How can you obtain evidence in challenging jurisdictions? What is the best way to build your case ahead of upcoming litigation or arbitration? Whether tracing assets or combing through public records, our experts are experienced at gathering evidence ethically and legally for complex, international litigation and arbitration.
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