Javier Alvarez

Javier Alvarez has over two decades of experience providing forensic accounting, litigation support, compliance, expert witness services, and data analytics work, with a focus on digital assets and blockchain. His work includes in-depth investigations of financial fraud, experience in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, risk assessments, due diligence, anti-money laundering, and regulatory support stemming from BSA/AML/OFAC. He also specializes in asset tracing, specifically the flow of funds within digital assets and traditional fiat currencies.

Javier’s industry knowledge spans across fintech, media and entertainment, professional services, and financial services companies, including significant international experience. His leadership has been instrumental in several high-profile cases across the United States and numerous countries in Latin America, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Over the years, he has developed a deep understanding of digital asset transactions, markets, and processes, including blockchain technology and decentralized finance protocols. His hands-on experience includes leading blockchain analytics, asset tracing, open-source intelligence (OSINT), as well as compliance and transaction monitoring tools, all of which enhance his analytical and forensic capabilities. In addition, by leveraging strong collaborations with leading custodians, investment advisors, and accounting and tax software providers, he delivers comprehensive and informed solutions tailored to the dynamic landscape of digital finance.

Javier advised SEC registrants and privately owned companies on detailed analyses involving asset tracing and the reconstruction of complex financial transactions. He has led matters involving financial and securities fraud, embezzlement, Ponzi schemes, circumvention of internal controls, purchase price disputes, misappropriation of corporate assets, bankruptcy matters, and other accounting-related disputes.

Javier collaborates closely with external legal counsel, in-house counsel, audit committees, court-appointed receivers, and monitors. He effectively presents findings to regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and FinCEN.