Djamel Amara Associate Director, Client Services Continental Europe

Djamel Amara is an Associate Director in Epiq’s Forensics & Investigations team, based in Zurich.

With deep expertise in eDiscovery, digital forensics, and IT infrastructure, Djamel and his team leads complex, cross-border investigations for global clients across financial services, legal, and regulatory sectors. With deep expertise in eDiscovery, digital forensics, and IT infrastructure, Djamel is a trusted partner to law enforcement and regulatory bodies across Europe.
 
Djamel's work includes high-stakes forensic assignments with organizations such as the French National Financial Prosecutor's Office and the Office of the Attorney General of the Swiss Confederation. He works closely with major private banks and financial institutions in Switzerland and Europe, supporting critical compliance initiatives including anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) programs. He is known for his precision, discretion, and results-driven approach, delivering actionable insights through advanced data analysis and forensic review.
 
Fluent in five languages—English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese—Djamel brings a multicultural lens to every engagement. He is highly proficient in industry-standard tools such as EnCase, Nuix, Relativity, and FTK, and is recognised for his ability to lead diverse teams through complex legal and technical challenges.

Prior to joining Epiq, Djamel held senior roles at EY and Swiss FTS, where he specialised in fraud detection, digital forensics, and financial crime prevention. His combination of technical depth, investigative rigour, and client-first mindset makes him a key asset to clients navigating sensitive legal and regulatory matters.