IBA Anti-Corruption Committee Asia Conference
9 Feb - 10 Feb 2026
Session information
Session seven: Internal investigations in corruption cases, including the use of AI and legal tech
Tuesday 10 February (1615 - 1730)
Description
Internal investigations are a cornerstone of effective anticorruption compliance, yet they present unique challenges due to varying legal systems, cultural considerations and cross-border data issues. This session will explore best practices for planning and conducting corruption-related investigations, from initial fact-finding to evidence preservation and reporting. Panellists will also examine how emerging tools – including generative AI, advanced analytics and other legal technology – are transforming investigative processes, enhancing data review and improving the detection of misconduct. Practical insights will be shared on leveraging these technologies while managing confidentiality, privacy and admissibility concerns in multi-jurisdictional contexts.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Professor Takeyoshi Imai JP | Hosei University, Tokyo, Japan |
Speakers
| Katharine Bostick | Novartis, Singapore |
| Gary Chen | Lee and Li, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Steve Holt | Grant Thornton, London, England; Forensic Expert Officer, Compliance Subcommittee |
| Naoko Matsuzaki | KPMG, Tokyo, Japan |
| Edward Rippey | Covington & Burling, Washington, District of Columbia, USA |