Weng Yee

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London
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What our clients say

"Weng Yee is an exceptionally talented forensic auditor."

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Lexology Index

What our clients say

"Weng Yee is a supremely pleasant expert to work with” who is “tenacious” and “knows where to look and how far to dig.”

Client Reference

Lexology Index

What our clients say

"She is capable of distilling the key points clearly, concisely and promptly for the legal team."

Client Reference

Lexology Index

Weng Yee Ng has 20 years’ experience in forensic accounting, investigations, and compliance. She leads global matters involving the DOJ, SEC, and other authorities, including high-profile FCPA cases and monitorships. Known for her technical knowledge, global perspective, and responsiveness, she brings clarity to complex, cross-border issues. Clients praise her for being “responsive, clear and concise” with the “ability to get things done” (Chambers and Partners).

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Compliance monitorships and advisory

  • Cryptocurrency Exchange: Currently supporting a multi-year US compliance monitorship of a global cryptocurrency exchange.
  • ABB: Supported Swedish-Swiss multinational ABB in reviewing and enhancing its internal controls as part of remediation discussions with the DOJ.
  • Total SA: Supported oil and gas company Total with a compliance review to report to a DOJ-appointed monitor in the context of an FCPA settlement.
  • International Bank: Led a proactive ABAC review for an international bank.
  • Led compliance monitorships for a medical devices company and a financial systems manufacturer, both with global presence and reporting to the SEC and the DOJ.

Regulatory investigations and settlements

  • Gunvor SA: Supported the Switzerland-based commodities trading firm and its external counsel in a complex profit calculation that led to a USD 660m fine and profit forfeiture, agreed with the US DOJ and Swiss Office of the Attorney General.
  • Airbus: Supported the multi-year, multinational investigation, resulting in a EUR 3.6b settlement with four investigative authorities: the UK SFO, the US DOJ and DOS, and the French PNF.
  • Multinational IT Company: Conducted a profit disgorgement and settlement negotiation with the DOJ.
  • Global Telecommunications Company: Performed a gain calculation for the external counsel’s ongoing representation of a global telecommunications company in an FCPA investigation before the DOJ.
  • Other investigations: A Brazilian petrochemical company, a CAC 40 automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM), an energy construction project in Southeast Asia, and others.

Due diligence

  • Led multiple pre- and post-acquisition due diligence reviews for businesses in various industries.
  • Mining Company: Conducted a global third-party due diligence for a large mining equipment manufacturer.
2025 Consulting Experts - Forensic Accountants, Lexology Index
2024-2025 Investigations Forensic Accountants, Lexology Index
2020-2023 Global Leader - Experts - Forensic Accountants, Lexology Index
2019, 2022 and 2023 Global Leader - Investigations Forensic Accountants, Lexology Index
2018-2022 Global Leader - Consulting Experts, Lexology Index
2021 Forensic Accountants (UK) - Lexology Client Choice Awards
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Member of Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA)
News

FRA Experts Recognized in Lexology Index Consulting Experts 2025

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On Demand | Cross-border Crypto Compliance & Investigations: A Brazilian Perspective

Article

A Practical Discussion on Preparing for the UK Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence

Biography

Weng Yee Ng has 20 years’ experience in forensic accounting, investigations, and compliance. She leads global matters involving the DOJ, SEC, and other authorities, including high-profile FCPA cases and monitorships. Known for her technical knowledge, global perspective, and responsiveness, she brings clarity to complex, cross-border issues. Clients praise her for being “responsive, clear and concise” with the “ability to get things done” (Chambers and Partners).

Authority experience

US Department of Justice (DOJ)
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Serious Fraud Office (SFO)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Parquet National Financier (PNF)
Agence Française Anticorruption (AFA)
Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG)
Swedish Prosecution Authority (SPA)
New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS)
US Department of State (DOS)
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG)
Swedish Prosecution Authority

Awards & Recognition

2025 Consulting Experts - Forensic Accountants, Lexology Index

2024-2025 Investigations Forensic Accountants, Lexology Index

2020-2023 Global Leader - Experts - Forensic Accountants, Lexology Index

2019, 2022 and 2023 Global Leader - Investigations Forensic Accountants, Lexology Index

2018-2022 Global Leader - Consulting Experts, Lexology Index

2021 Forensic Accountants (UK) - Lexology Client Choice Awards

Accreditations

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Member of Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA)

Languages

Cantonese
Indonesian
Malay
Mandarin
Spanish
English

News and insights

News

FRA Experts Recognized in Lexology Index Consulting Experts 2025

Webinar

On Demand | Cross-border Crypto Compliance & Investigations: A Brazilian Perspective

Article

A Practical Discussion on Preparing for the UK Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence