The greatest value we provide is helping our clients understand, in simple terms, exactly how electronic evidence is valuable to their matters. Every piece of electronic information poses a range of questions:

• Is it relevant?
• What does it mean?
• Where did it come from?
• Who created it?
• Has it changed over time?
• Who knows about it?
• Does it relate to other evidence?
• Can it be trusted?
• What can it prove, or not prove?
• How should it be collected, managed and presented?

All of our matters are led by Nick Klein, a recognised expert in computer forensics and electronic evidence. Nick has over fifteen years of experience, the majority specialising in computer forensic analysis, technology investigations, computer systems interrogation and the presentation of expert evidence in legal and other proceedings.

Prior to founding Klein & Co. Nick was a senior member of the largest corporate forensic practice in Australia, where he led teams on investigations and electronic discovery engagements in Australia and internationally.

Nick was also previously a Team Leader in the High Tech Crime team of the Australian Federal Police, where he provided technical expertise to local and international police investigations and intelligence operations.  

He has presented expert evidence in both civil and criminal matters in Australia and overseas, including leading the computer forensic evidence for the AFP in the Bali bombing trials in Indonesia and providing expert testimony for the prosecution in Australia's first hearing under Commonwealth cybercrime legislation.

Nick has been engaged as an expert in criminal matters for both the prosecution and defence, worked with international law enforcement agencies in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific, provided evidence to both Australian State and Commonwealth Parliamentary Committees, participated in Government working groups on technology crime issues and is a regular speaker at university and industry events.

Nick is a computer forensic instructors for the SANS Institute, one of a small group internationally. He also holds several certifications including:

• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
• GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
• Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)
• SANS Advisory Board member
• Australian Commonwealth Government Security Clearance.

Vincent joined Klein & Co. in 2011 from the forensic division of a major professional services firm and has undertaken hundreds of computer forensic and electronic discovery engagements.

His expertise includes a wide range of cases including corporate litigation, financial fraud, computer hacking, employee investigations, system intrusion and data recovery.

In addition to analysing computer systems, Vincent's experience includes less common data storage including mobile devices and CCTV systems.

He has assisted cases before Federal, Supreme and Family courts in Australia, as well as several regulatory matters involving the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and has provided expert evidence and reports on numerous occasions.

Vincent holds a Masters in Information Technology from the Queensland University of Technology and the following current industry certifications:

• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• Computer Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)
• Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)
• Australian Commonwealth Government Security Clearance.

Vincent is also a skilled developer in Java, ASP, VB and .NET, allowing him to build customised computer forensic tools as required on unique client engagements.

Jason joined Klein & Co. in 2010, also from a major professional services firm, where he worked on computer forensic engagements across Australia, Europe and Asia.

His experience includes computer forensic investigations, electronic discovery and data recovery, including working on one of the largest international computer forensic investigations involving allegations of public bribery and corruption at a European communications and technology conglomerate.

Jason has identified, extracted and analysed electronic evidence from hundreds of items of digital media including workstations, servers, backup tapes and mobile phones. He has also provided expert reports and testimony in court proceedings.

Jason currently holds the following accreditation:

• Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours from the University of Western Sydney
• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
• Computer forensics Mentor for the SANS Institute.
• Australian Commonwealth Government Security Clearance.

Ardy joined Klein & Co. in 2012, having previously led the computer forensic team of an international risk consulting firm based in London.

His experience includes ten years of computer forensic investigations, commencing in the UK Kent Police, then followed by management positions in the London, Sydney and San Francisco offices of a major professional services firm, including managing their largest computer forensic lab on the US West Coast.

Ardy has managed computer forensic investigations and electronic discovery matters in cases of fraud, insider trading, corruption, ASIC and SEC investigations, unfair dismissal, theft of intellectual property, sexual harassment, employee misconduct and IT policy violations.

His technical expertise includes the seizure and analysis of evidence from a wide range of computer systems and IT environments, obtaining witness statements, execution of search warrants and court order and the provision of expert evidence in legal proceedings.

He has managed and trained technology specialists across EMEA and Russia in data collection and preservation techniques and managed a team of computer forensic examiners on one of the largest worldwide FCPA matters, in which electronic evidence was collected from over 200 individuals under strict data privacy conditions.

Simon joined Klein & Co. in 2013 from a major professional services firm where he delivered computer forensic engagements across Australia, Europe, Asia and the United States.

His experience includes six years of computer forensic investigations on a wide range of engagements for law firms, government departments and corporations, including one of the largest international computer forensic investigations involving allegations of public bribery and corruption at a European communications and technology conglomerate.

Simon also has extensive experience in electronic discovery, working on some of the largest matters in Australia including being part of the team that designed and implemented the electronic discovery practice and procedures for a major international client in a highly litigious industry.

His technical expertise includes the collection and analysis of evidence from a wide range of computer systems, IT environments and backup technologies, execution of search warrants and the processing, legal review and production phases of electronic discovery.

Simon currently holds the following certifications:

• Certificate III in Investigative Services
• Relativity Certified Administrator
• Access Data Certified Examiner