El Bouaabidi Boularas is a Manager in the Forensic Investigations, Corporate Intelligence & Litigation Support practice at Arendt Regulatory & Consulting, which he joined in 2024.
El Bouaabidi specialises in conducting and managing complex investigations and providing litigation support for a diverse client base. His expertise spans fraud, corruption, misconduct, and AML investigations, delivering critical insights that help clients navigate challenging situations.
He has a proven track record of handling high-stakes cases, and supporting clients across various industries. By gathering and analysing information from a wide range of sources, he provides high-value support and helps clients make well-informed decisions in their investigative, legal, and strategic challenges.
- Director of Private Investigations Professional Licence (Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas, 2020)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE, 2019)
- Master’s 2 in Business Criminal Law (Université Paris-Saclay, 2013)
- Master’s 1 in Business Law (Université Cergy-Pontoise, 2012)
- Master’s 2 in Geo-economics, Strategic Intelligence & Risk Management (The French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs (IRIS) – Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM), 2009)
- Master’s 1 in International Relations (Université Cergy-Pontoise & Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, 2008)
- Bachelor’s in law (Université Cergy-Pontoise, 2007)
- Before joining ARC, he served as a Manager at a Big Four firm, where he advised clients, primarily large corporations, on regulatory compliance and anti-corruption measures.
- Before this, he operated as an independent Senior Investigator, conducting corporate intelligence, fraud investigations, asset searches and litigation support for a diverse clientele, including corporates, law firms, and NGOs.
- Earlier, he spent 8 years as a Manager of Investigations & Corporate Intelligence at a leading risk advisory and strategic intelligence firm, overseeing high-stakes investigations, asset searches, competitive intelligence, and compliance projects (ABC, AML, ESG) for clients ranging from CAC40 companies to public authorities, NGOs and individuals.
- Throughout his career, he has developed significant expertise in complex investigative environments, advising both private and public sector clients. His deep experience across industries and geographies enables him to effectively manage risks and address intricate investigative challenges.