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1016-00009 · Dunmore Energy Holdings · Subpoena Response & DOJ Correspondence
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Entry No.Privilege Log Bates No.Corresponding Production Bates RangeDocument DateDocument TypeAuthor(s)Recipient(s) / Addressee(s)CC / Other RecipientsSubject / DescriptionPrivilege BasisPrivilege Basis DetailPagesAttachmentsCustodianCollection SourceNotes
1DEH-PRIV-00001DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741204/14/2022EmailVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPMarcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Howard Quinn, Calderwood & Harkness LLPCommunication from outside counsel to client's General Counsel regarding initial legal assessment of potential OFAC sanctions exposure and recommended immediate steps in connection with DOJ inquiryAttorney-Client PrivilegeConfidential communication between attorney and client for the purpose of providing legal advice regarding sanctions compliance and government investigation response3NoneMarcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
2DEH-PRIV-00002DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741204/14/2022EmailMarcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Victoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPCallum Renshaw, CEO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.; Sandra Whitfield, CFO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Client's response to outside counsel's initial legal assessment, providing factual information at counsel's request for purposes of obtaining legal advice regarding DOJ sanctions inquiryAttorney-Client PrivilegeConfidential communication from client to attorney conveying information for the purpose of seeking legal advice21 attachment: internal compliance screening report (4 pages)Marcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full, including attachment
3DEH-PRIV-00003DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741204/18/2022MemorandumVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Howard Quinn, Calderwood & Harkness LLPInternal — Calderwood & Harkness LLP Investigation TeamJasmine Thornton, Conrad Reeves, Liam Donahue, Amara Osei, Nicholas Ferreira — Calderwood & Harkness LLPInternal law firm memorandum setting forth staffing plan, workstreams, and preliminary budget for internal investigation in Matter No. 1016-00009Work ProductDocument prepared by counsel in anticipation of litigation and in connection with providing legal services related to the DOJ investigation; reflects attorney mental impressions, strategies, and case assessment121 attachment: budget estimate spreadsheet (3 pages)Victoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
4DEH-PRIV-00004DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741204/18/2022MemorandumVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPFile — Calderwood & Harkness LLP Matter No. 1016-00009Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Liam Donahue, Calderwood & Harkness LLPWitness interview protocol and Upjohn corporate Miranda warning script establishing procedures for conducting witness interviews, notetaking requirements, and privilege protocols for the internal investigationWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting litigation strategy and interview methodology61 attachment: Upjohn warning script card (1 page)Victoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
5DEH-PRIV-00005DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741204/19/2022EmailVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPMarcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Callum Renshaw, CEO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.; Sandra Whitfield, CFO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Communication from outside counsel to client regarding receipt of grand jury subpoena GJ No. 22-418 and legal analysis of its scope and compliance obligationsAttorney-Client PrivilegeConfidential legal advice from attorney to client regarding grand jury subpoena response obligations and strategy4NoneMarcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
6DEH-PRIV-00006DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741204/20/2022MemorandumVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPMarcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.NoneMemorandum from outside counsel to client regarding litigation hold procedures and document preservation strategy for all Dunmore global entities in response to DOJ inquiry and grand jury subpoena GJ No. 22-418Attorney-Client Privilege / Work ProductLegal advice regarding preservation obligations and litigation strategy; prepared in anticipation of litigation82 attachments: template litigation hold notice (3 pages); custodian identification list (5 pages)Marcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
7DEH-PRIV-00007DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741204/21/2022MemorandumJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Conrad Reeves, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPHoward Quinn, Calderwood & Harkness LLPLegal analysis memorandum regarding scope of grand jury subpoena GJ No. 22-418 and compliance obligations, including analysis of categories of documents sought relating to Petronova Trading FZE, Volkhov Industrial Group JSC, Zenith Petroleum DMCC, and Caspian Logistik GmbHWork ProductAttorney work product prepared in anticipation of litigation; reflects legal analysis, mental impressions, and strategic recommendations regarding subpoena response15NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
8DEH-PRIV-00008DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741204/22/2022MemorandumVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPInternal — Calderwood & Harkness LLP Investigation TeamJasmine Thornton, Liam Donahue, Conrad Reeves, Amara Osei, Nicholas Ferreira — Calderwood & Harkness LLPInternal investigation plan and workstream memorandum outlining strategy for Dunmore sanctions investigation, including sanctions analysis, export controls review, forensic accounting, witness interviews, and document review workstreamsWork ProductCore attorney work product reflecting litigation strategy, mental impressions, legal theories, and investigative plans221 attachment: investigation timeline and task matrix (6 pages)Victoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
9DEH-PRIV-00009DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741204/25/2022MemorandumAmara Osei, Calderwood & Harkness LLP (London)Victoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneLegal memorandum analyzing document preservation obligations under UAE federal law and DIFC regulations applicable to Dunmore Trading International Ltd. (DIFC License No. CL-4827)Work ProductAttorney work product reflecting legal analysis prepared in anticipation of litigation regarding document preservation in the UAE9NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (London, UK)Withheld in full
10DEH-PRIV-00010DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741204/25/2022LetterVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPMarcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.; Richard Fairbanks, Managing Partner, Greystone Capital Management LLC; Helen Cresswell, Managing Director, Thornbury Asset Management Ltd.Arthur Pennington III, Harwood & Pennington LLPDraft common interest and joint defense agreement among Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd., Greystone Capital Partners Fund IV, L.P. (62.5% equity holder), and Thornbury Infrastructure Fund II, L.P. (15% equity holder) for sharing privileged informationAttorney-Client Privilege / Work ProductDraft agreement prepared by counsel reflecting legal strategy for privilege protection in multi-party investigation14NoneMarcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
11DEH-PRIV-00011DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741204/27/2022MemorandumConrad Reeves, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPLiam Donahue, Calderwood & Harkness LLPLegal memorandum analyzing applicable OFAC sanctions framework, including Executive Order 14024 (April 15, 2021), Directive 2 under E.O. 13662, and 31 C.F.R. Part 589, as applied to Dunmore's trading transactionsWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting legal analysis of sanctions regulations prepared in anticipation of litigation18NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
12DEH-PRIV-00012DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741204/28/2022MemorandumJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Elena Vasquez, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPThomas Bradshaw, Calderwood & Harkness LLPData map memorandum identifying all data sources across Dunmore's global entities in Cayman Islands, UAE, USA, Germany, Nigeria, and UK, and listing key custodians for document collection in connection with the DOJ investigationWork ProductAttorney work product prepared at direction of counsel in anticipation of litigation; reflects strategic decisions regarding scope of document collection141 attachment: custodian priority matrix (3 pages)Victoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
13DEH-PRIV-00013DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741205/01/2022EmailThomas Bradshaw, Calderwood & Harkness LLPBrian Cavanaugh, Nexagen Analytics Inc.Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Elena Vasquez, Calderwood & Harkness LLPCommunication from attorney agent to e-discovery vendor regarding document collection protocol and technology-assisted review parameters for Nexagen Project No. NX-DEH-2204, at direction of counselWork ProductCommunication at direction of counsel to litigation support vendor reflecting attorney work product regarding document review strategy51 attachment: e-discovery protocol document (11 pages)Thomas Bradshaw, Senior ParalegalCalderwood & Harkness LLP (New York, USA)Withheld in full
14DEH-PRIV-00014DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741205/05/2022MemorandumConrad Reeves, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPLiam Donahue, Calderwood & Harkness LLPLegal memorandum analyzing Export Administration Regulations (EAR) §746.5 (Russia/Belarus sanctions) and ECCN 2B350 and 2B999 classifications applicable to oilfield equipment exports facilitated by Caspian Logistik GmbHWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting legal analysis of export control regulations prepared in anticipation of litigation16NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
15DEH-PRIV-00015DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741205/05/2022MemorandumJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneMemorandum analyzing indemnification and advancement obligations of Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. under Cayman Islands law and articles of association for defense costs of Gerald Fisk, Natasha Sorokin, and Derek HargraveAttorney-Client Privilege / Work ProductLegal advice to client regarding indemnification obligations; also constitutes work product prepared in anticipation of litigation102 attachments: relevant excerpts from Dunmore articles of association (8 pages); employment agreement provisions (6 pages)Marcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
16DEH-PRIV-00016DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741205/10/2022MemorandumJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Conrad Reeves, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneLegal memorandum analyzing whether Dunmore Trading International Ltd. (Dubai) and its employees qualify as 'U.S. persons' under IEEPA (50 U.S.C. §§ 1701–1706) and OFAC regulations, and whether sufficient jurisdictional nexus exists for DOJ prosecutionWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting legal analysis of jurisdictional issues prepared in anticipation of litigation14NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
17DEH-PRIV-00017DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741205/12/2022EmailMarcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Victoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneClient communication to outside counsel conveying factual information regarding Dunmore Trading International Ltd. organizational structure and reporting lines at counsel's request for purposes of legal adviceAttorney-Client PrivilegeConfidential communication from client to attorney conveying information for the purpose of seeking legal advice21 attachment: DTI organizational chart (1 page)Marcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full, including attachment
18DEH-PRIV-00018DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741205/15/2022MemorandumLiam Donahue, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneLegal memorandum analyzing applicable statutes of limitation under IEEPA (50 U.S.C. § 1705), EAR (50 U.S.C. § 4819), and conspiracy (18 U.S.C. § 371) as applied to Dunmore's suspect transactions from 2019-2022Work ProductAttorney work product reflecting legal analysis of statute of limitations issues prepared in anticipation of litigation11NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (New York, USA)Withheld in full
19DEH-PRIV-00019DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741205/18/2022EmailVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPMarcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Sandra Whitfield, CFO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Legal advice from outside counsel to client regarding voluntary self-disclosure considerations under OFAC's Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines (31 C.F.R. Part 501, App. A)Attorney-Client PrivilegeConfidential communication conveying legal advice regarding regulatory disclosure strategy3NoneMarcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
20DEH-PRIV-00020DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741205/20/2022EmailHoward Quinn, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneInternal law firm communication regarding engagement of Ridgeline Advisory Group LLC as forensic accounting consultant under Kovel arrangement and scope of engagementWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting litigation strategy regarding retention of expert consultants21 attachment: draft Kovel engagement letter (5 pages)Howard Quinn, Billing PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (New York, USA)Withheld in full
21DEH-PRIV-00021DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741205/23/2022MemorandumJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneAttorney-client privileged memorandum summarizing the May 23, 2022 interview of Callum Renshaw, CEO of Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd., regarding knowledge of Dubai trading desk operations and reporting linesAttorney-Client Privilege / Work ProductRecord of witness interview conducted by counsel as part of internal investigation in anticipation of litigation; reflects attorney mental impressions and assessment of witness7NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
22DEH-PRIV-00022DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741205/25/2022MemorandumVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPFile — Calderwood & Harkness LLP Matter No. 1016-00009Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPAttorney-client privileged memorandum summarizing the May 25, 2022 interview of Derek Hargrave, President of Dunmore Trading International Ltd., regarding his role in approving transactions with Petronova Trading FZE and Zenith Petroleum DMCCAttorney-Client Privilege / Work ProductRecord of witness interview conducted as part of internal investigation; reflects attorney mental impressions, credibility assessments, and case strategy11NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
23DEH-PRIV-00023DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741205/27/2022EmailJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPLiam Donahue, Calderwood & Harkness LLPInternal attorney communication regarding preliminary assessment of Derek Hargrave interview and identification of follow-up document requests arising from the interviewWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting mental impressions and strategic assessments from witness interview2NoneJasmine Thornton, Lead AssociateCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
24DEH-PRIV-00024DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741205/30/2022MemorandumNicholas Ferreira, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneAttorney-client privileged memorandum summarizing the May 30, 2022 interview of Sandra Whitfield, CFO of Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd., regarding financial reporting oversight and awareness of DTI trading desk activityAttorney-Client Privilege / Work ProductRecord of witness interview conducted as part of internal investigation in anticipation of litigation6NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
25DEH-PRIV-00025DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741206/01/2022MemorandumHoward Quinn, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Marcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Sandra Whitfield, CFO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Legal memorandum analyzing coverage under Garrison Mutual Insurance Co. D&O policy GM-DO-2021-08734 ($50 million aggregate / $10 million per claim; $2.5 million retention), including analysis of coverage for defense costs and exclusions for disgorgementAttorney-Client Privilege / Work ProductConfidential legal advice regarding insurance coverage and litigation strategy; prepared in anticipation of litigation131 attachment: D&O policy excerpt (22 pages)Marcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
26DEH-PRIV-00026DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741206/02/2022MemorandumJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Liam Donahue, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneAttorney-client privileged memorandum summarizing the June 2, 2022 interview of Natasha Sorokin, Senior Trader at Dunmore Trading International Ltd., regarding her direct dealings with Sergei Volkov of Petronova Trading FZE and knowledge of connections to Volkhov Industrial Group JSCAttorney-Client Privilege / Work ProductRecord of witness interview conducted as part of internal investigation; reflects attorney mental impressions and case evaluation14NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
27DEH-PRIV-00027DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741206/06/2022EmailLiam Donahue, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneInternal attorney communication summarizing preliminary review of Natasha Sorokin's encrypted Meridian Services Inc. messages with Sergei Volkov identified during forensic imaging of DTI mobile devicesWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting factual analysis and strategic observations prepared in anticipation of litigation3NoneLiam Donahue, Working AssociateCalderwood & Harkness LLP (New York, USA)Withheld in full
28DEH-PRIV-00028DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741206/08/2022MemorandumVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPFile — Calderwood & Harkness LLP Matter No. 1016-00009Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPAttorney-client privileged memorandum summarizing the June 8, 2022 interview of Gerald Fisk, former Chief Compliance Officer of Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. Catherine Blackthorn of Blackthorn & Associates LLP present as Fisk's personal counselAttorney-Client Privilege / Work ProductRecord of witness interview conducted as part of internal investigation; reflects attorney assessment of witness credibility and compliance failures9NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
29DEH-PRIV-00029DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741206/10/2022EmailVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPMarcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.NoneLegal advice from outside counsel to client regarding implications of Gerald Fisk interview and potential conflicts of interest between Dunmore and its former CCOAttorney-Client PrivilegeConfidential communication conveying legal advice regarding investigation findings and conflict assessment2NoneMarcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
30DEH-PRIV-00030DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741206/14/2022MemorandumJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneAttorney-client privileged memorandum summarizing the June 14, 2022 interview of Omar Al-Rashidi, Head of Middle East Operations at Dunmore Trading International Ltd., including assessment of cooperation potentialAttorney-Client Privilege / Work ProductRecord of witness interview conducted as part of internal investigation; reflects attorney assessment and strategy for potential cooperating witness8NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
31DEH-PRIV-00031DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741206/15/2022MemorandumLiam Donahue, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPConrad Reeves, Calderwood & Harkness LLPLegal memorandum analyzing beneficial ownership structure of Petronova Trading FZE (managed by Sergei Volkov), its ties to Volkhov Industrial Group JSC (chaired by Arkady Volkhov), and implications under the OFAC 50% RuleWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting legal analysis of entity ownership and sanctions implications prepared in anticipation of litigation121 attachment: corporate structure diagram (2 pages)Victoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (New York, USA)Withheld in full
32DEH-PRIV-00032DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741206/15/2022LetterVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPCatherine Blackthorn, Blackthorn & Associates LLPJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPLetter acknowledging representation of Gerald Fisk by Blackthorn & Associates LLP and setting forth information-sharing limitations in light of potential adverse interests between Dunmore and its former CCOAttorney-Client PrivilegeConfidential communication between counsel regarding representation and privilege boundaries3NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
33DEH-PRIV-00033DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741206/17/2022EmailAmara Osei, Calderwood & Harkness LLP (London)Victoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneInternal attorney communication regarding UK data protection (UK GDPR) considerations for cross-border transfer of Dunmore UK Ltd. employee data to the United States for document reviewWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting legal analysis of data protection requirements in connection with litigation4NoneAmara Osei, AssociateCalderwood & Harkness LLP (London, UK)Withheld in full
34DEH-PRIV-00034DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741206/20/2022MemorandumConrad Reeves, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneLegal memorandum tracing OFAC designation history of Volkhov Industrial Group JSC: Directive 2 sectoral sanctions under E.O. 13662 (November 15, 2019) and full SDN blocking under E.O. 14024 (April 6, 2022), and analyzing 50% Rule application to Petronova Trading FZEWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting legal analysis of OFAC designation history and ownership rules prepared in anticipation of litigation17NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
35DEH-PRIV-00035DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741206/22/2022MemorandumAmara Osei, Calderwood & Harkness LLP (London)Victoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneAttorney-client privileged memorandum summarizing the June 22, 2022 interview of Yves Leclerc, Director of Logistics & Shipping at Dunmore Trading International Ltd., regarding logistics arrangements for oilfield equipment shipments via Caspian Logistik GmbHAttorney-Client Privilege / Work ProductRecord of witness interview conducted as part of internal investigation in anticipation of litigation7NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (London, UK)Withheld in full
36DEH-PRIV-00036DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741206/24/2022MemorandumNicholas Ferreira, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneAttorney-client privileged memorandum summarizing the June 24, 2022 interview of Rajesh Malhotra, Controller of Dunmore Trading International Ltd., regarding payment processing and intermediary account structures at Crescent Commercial Bank PJSCAttorney-Client Privilege / Work ProductRecord of witness interview conducted as part of internal investigation in anticipation of litigation8NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
37DEH-PRIV-00037DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741206/28/2022EmailVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPMarcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Callum Renshaw, CEO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Legal advice from outside counsel regarding board-level disclosure obligations and recommendation for presentation to Dunmore board of directors regarding investigation statusAttorney-Client PrivilegeConfidential communication conveying legal advice regarding corporate governance and disclosure obligations3NoneMarcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
38DEH-PRIV-00038DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741207/01/2022MemorandumVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPInternal — Calderwood & Harkness LLPConrad Reeves, Calderwood & Harkness LLPMemorandum establishing protocol for selective waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections in connection with disclosures to DOJ and OFAC, including preservation of privilege as to third partiesWork ProductCore attorney work product reflecting litigation strategy regarding privilege waiver decisions11NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
39DEH-PRIV-00039DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741207/05/2022LetterVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPJames Overstreet, Overstreet & McClain PLLCJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPLetter acknowledging representation of Derek Hargrave by Overstreet & McClain PLLC and establishing communication protocols between company counsel and individual counselAttorney-Client PrivilegeConfidential communication between counsel regarding representation boundaries and information sharing3NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
40DEH-PRIV-00040DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741207/05/2022MemorandumAmara Osei, Calderwood & Harkness LLP (London)Victoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPLiam Donahue, Calderwood & Harkness LLPLegal memorandum summarizing counterparty due diligence findings on Zenith Petroleum DMCC (managed by Farhan Qureshi), its involvement in two flagged crude oil swap transactions, and analysis of connections to Volkhov-controlled entitiesWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting legal analysis and factual investigation prepared in anticipation of litigation101 attachment: Zenith Petroleum corporate registry extract (3 pages)Victoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (London, UK)Withheld in full
41DEH-PRIV-00041DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741207/10/2022EmailVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPMarcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Callum Renshaw, CEO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Communication from outside counsel to client providing legal advice regarding strategy for initial proffer meeting with AUSA Meredith Calloway scheduled for July 15, 2022Attorney-Client PrivilegeConfidential communication between attorney and client conveying legal advice regarding government cooperation strategy2NoneMarcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
42DEH-PRIV-00042DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741207/15/2022NotesJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPFile — Calderwood & Harkness LLP Matter No. 1016-00009NoneAttorney notes from the July 15, 2022 initial proffer meeting with AUSA Meredith Calloway and Trial Attorney Samuel Kovacs at DOJ National Security Division in Washington, D.C.Work ProductCore attorney work product reflecting mental impressions, observations, and strategic assessments from government meeting5NoneJasmine Thornton, Lead AssociateCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
43DEH-PRIV-00043DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741207/16/2022EmailVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPMarcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Callum Renshaw, CEO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Legal advice from outside counsel to client summarizing key takeaways from July 15, 2022 DOJ proffer meeting and recommending next steps in cooperation strategyAttorney-Client PrivilegeConfidential communication conveying legal advice regarding government meeting and cooperation strategy3NoneMarcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
44DEH-PRIV-00044DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741207/20/2022MemorandumLiam Donahue, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Conrad Reeves, Calderwood & Harkness LLPJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPLegal memorandum analyzing $12.4 million in oilfield equipment exports facilitated by Caspian Logistik GmbH (managed by Klaus Weidemann) in Hamburg, reviewing end-user certifications, and assessing potential false end-user statements under EARWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting legal analysis of export control compliance prepared in anticipation of litigation192 attachments: sample end-user certificates (4 pages); shipment summary table (2 pages)Victoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (New York, USA)Withheld in full
45DEH-PRIV-00045DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741207/25/2022EmailConrad Reeves, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneInternal attorney communication analyzing German export control law (Außenwirtschaftsgesetz - AWG) implications for Dunmore Renewables GmbH's involvement in Caspian Logistik shipmentsWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting legal analysis of foreign regulatory framework prepared in anticipation of litigation5NoneConrad Reeves, Senior CounselCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
46DEH-PRIV-00046DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741208/01/2022EmailVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPMarcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Callum Renshaw, CEO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Legal advice from outside counsel to client regarding appointment of Priya Nayar as new Chief Compliance Officer, including recommendations for scope of CCO authority and reporting lines as remediation measureAttorney-Client PrivilegeConfidential communication conveying legal advice regarding compliance remediation3NoneMarcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
47DEH-PRIV-00047DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741208/05/2022PresentationVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. Board of DirectorsMarcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.; Sandra Whitfield, CFO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Privileged and confidential presentation to Dunmore board of directors regarding status of internal investigation, preliminary findings, and recommended remedial measuresAttorney-Client Privilege / Work ProductConfidential attorney-client communication conveying legal advice and work product to governing body of client28NoneMarcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
48DEH-PRIV-00048DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741208/15/2022MemorandumNicholas Ferreira, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneLegal memorandum analyzing former CCO Gerald Fisk's compliance failures and supervisory deficiencies, including inadequate OFAC screening protocols and failure to escalate red flags related to Petronova Trading FZEWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting factual analysis and legal conclusions regarding individual culpability assessment, prepared in anticipation of litigation13NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
49DEH-PRIV-00049DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741208/20/2022Email chainJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPDr. Margaret Liu, CPA, CFE, Ridgeline Advisory Group LLCVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Liam Donahue, Calderwood & Harkness LLPCommunication from counsel to forensic accounting consultant (Ridgeline Engagement No. RAG-2022-0319) directing analysis of specific transaction flows at Crescent Commercial Bank PJSC and providing legal framework for investigative focus areasWork ProductCommunication at direction of and reflecting attorney work product; forensic consultant acting as agent of counsel in anticipation of litigation41 attachment: priority transaction list for forensic analysis (2 pages)Victoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
50DEH-PRIV-00050DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741208/25/2022MemorandumVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPFile — Calderwood & Harkness LLP Matter No. 1016-00009Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPMemorandum assessing Omar Al-Rashidi's cooperation as a witness, summarizing debriefings regarding DTI trading desk operations, and evaluating credibility in advance of potential DOJ profferWork ProductCore attorney work product reflecting mental impressions, witness credibility assessments, and strategic evaluation of cooperation potential8NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
51DEH-PRIV-00051DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741209/01/2022MemorandumJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPLiam Donahue, Calderwood & Harkness LLPLegal memorandum assessing Derek Hargrave's role as President of Dunmore Trading International Ltd. in approving and directing suspect transactions with Petronova Trading FZE and Zenith Petroleum DMCC, and evaluating his knowledge of Volkhov connectionsWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting legal analysis of individual culpability and knowledge assessment, prepared in anticipation of litigation15NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
52DEH-PRIV-00052DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741209/05/2022EmailVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPMarcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Priya Nayar, CCO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Legal advice from outside counsel to client regarding enhanced sanctions screening procedures and compliance program improvements as remediation measures for DOJ cooperation creditAttorney-Client PrivilegeConfidential communication conveying legal advice regarding compliance remediation strategy41 attachment: draft enhanced compliance program framework (7 pages)Marcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full, including attachment
53DEH-PRIV-00053DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741209/10/2022MemorandumLiam Donahue, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneLegal memorandum analyzing Natasha Sorokin's trading activity, personal communications (including encrypted messaging), and her role as primary point of contact with Sergei Volkov of Petronova Trading FZEWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting factual analysis and legal conclusions regarding individual conduct, prepared in anticipation of litigation161 attachment: communication summary chart (4 pages)Victoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (New York, USA)Withheld in full
54DEH-PRIV-00054DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741209/15/2022EmailVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPMarcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Callum Renshaw, CEO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Legal advice from outside counsel to client regarding separation of Natasha Sorokin from Dunmore, including analysis of indemnification obligations and ongoing cooperation considerationsAttorney-Client PrivilegeConfidential legal advice regarding employment separation and related legal obligations3NoneMarcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
55DEH-PRIV-00055DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741209/20/2022MemorandumAmara Osei, Calderwood & Harkness LLP (London)Victoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneLegal memorandum analyzing Yves Leclerc's role as Director of Logistics & Shipping in facilitating oilfield equipment shipments to Russia via Caspian Logistik GmbHWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting factual analysis and legal conclusions prepared in anticipation of litigation9NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (London, UK)Withheld in full
56DEH-PRIV-00056DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741209/22/2022EmailJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPConrad Reeves, Calderwood & Harkness LLPInternal attorney communication regarding second round of witness interviews and identification of additional individuals requiring Upjohn warnings, including Tobias Engel and two additional DTI employeesWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting litigation strategy and interview planning decisions2NoneJasmine Thornton, Lead AssociateCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
57DEH-PRIV-00057DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741209/25/2022MemorandumConrad Reeves, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneLegal memorandum analyzing potential criminal penalties and sentencing exposure under IEEPA (50 U.S.C. § 1705(c)), including comparison of corporate vs. individual penalty frameworks and recent DOJ sanctions enforcement precedentsWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting legal analysis of criminal exposure prepared in anticipation of litigation14NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
58DEH-PRIV-00058DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741209/30/2022EmailVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPArthur Pennington III, Harwood & Pennington LLPJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPCommunication from Dunmore's counsel to Greystone Capital Partners' counsel providing investigation status update pursuant to common interest agreement dated April 25, 2022Attorney-Client Privilege / Work Product (Common Interest)Confidential communication between counsel sharing privileged information under common interest agreement in anticipation of litigation4NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
59DEH-PRIV-00059DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741210/01/2022MemorandumJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPConrad Reeves, Calderwood & Harkness LLPLegal memorandum summarizing Ridgeline Advisory Group LLC (Engagement No. RAG-2022-0319) forensic analysis of $34.2 million in payments across 127 transactions routed through Crescent Commercial Bank PJSC (Dubai) between March 2020 and March 2022, structured to obscure Volkhov beneficial ownershipWork ProductAttorney work product incorporating and analyzing forensic consultant findings prepared at direction of counsel in anticipation of litigation211 attachment: transaction flow diagram prepared by Ridgeline at counsel's direction (6 pages)Victoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
60DEH-PRIV-00060DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741210/01/2022EmailVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPMarcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Callum Renshaw, CEO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Legal advice from outside counsel to client regarding separation of Derek Hargrave from Dunmore and implications for DOJ cooperation credit and ongoing investigationAttorney-Client PrivilegeConfidential legal advice regarding employment separation and government investigation strategy2NoneMarcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
61DEH-PRIV-00061DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741210/05/2022EmailAmara Osei, Calderwood & Harkness LLP (London)Victoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneInternal attorney communication regarding potential mutual legal assistance treaty (MLAT) requests by DOJ to UAE authorities and legal analysis of implications for Dunmore Trading International Ltd.Work ProductAttorney work product reflecting legal analysis of cross-border enforcement issues prepared in anticipation of litigation3NoneAmara Osei, AssociateCalderwood & Harkness LLP (London, UK)Withheld in full
62DEH-PRIV-00062DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741210/10/2022MemorandumLiam Donahue, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneLegal memorandum analyzing one suspect transaction involving Dunmore Renewables GmbH (Hamburg) and Caspian Logistik GmbH, and Tobias Engel's tangential involvementWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting factual and legal analysis of transaction, prepared in anticipation of litigation8NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (New York, USA)Withheld in full
63DEH-PRIV-00063DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741210/12/2022EmailVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPHelen Cresswell, Managing Director, Thornbury Asset Management Ltd.Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Arthur Pennington III, Harwood & Pennington LLPCommunication from Dunmore's counsel to Thornbury's counsel providing privileged update on investigation status pursuant to common interest agreementAttorney-Client Privilege / Work Product (Common Interest)Confidential communication between counsel sharing privileged information under common interest agreement in anticipation of litigation3NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
64DEH-PRIV-00064DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741210/15/2022EmailThomas Bradshaw, Calderwood & Harkness LLPJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Victoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPElena Vasquez, Calderwood & Harkness LLPInternal communication reporting completion of technology-assisted review by Nexagen Analytics Inc.: 2,347,812 documents collected; 438,916 deemed responsive; 12,847 withheld on privilegeWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting litigation strategy and document review decisions made at counsel's direction21 attachment: TAR completion statistics report (3 pages)Thomas Bradshaw, Senior ParalegalCalderwood & Harkness LLP (New York, USA)Withheld in full
65DEH-PRIV-00065DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741210/18/2022EmailElena Vasquez, Calderwood & Harkness LLPJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Thomas Bradshaw, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneInternal communication regarding final quality control review of privilege designations and identification of 37 documents requiring second-level partner reviewWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting document review strategy and privilege designation decisions21 attachment: QC exception report (4 pages)Elena Vasquez, Paralegal ManagerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
66DEH-PRIV-00066DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741210/20/2022MemorandumNicholas Ferreira, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPNoneLegal memorandum analyzing Rajesh Malhotra's knowledge of and involvement in payment structuring through Crescent Commercial Bank PJSC intermediary accounts as Controller of Dunmore Trading International Ltd.Work ProductAttorney work product reflecting factual analysis and legal conclusions regarding individual knowledge and conduct, prepared in anticipation of litigation11NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
67DEH-PRIV-00067DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741210/22/2022MemorandumJasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPConrad Reeves, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Liam Donahue, Calderwood & Harkness LLPLegal memorandum analyzing potential application of DOJ's Revised Corporate Enforcement Policy (Monaco Memo) to Dunmore and strategy for maximizing cooperation creditWork ProductAttorney work product reflecting legal analysis and strategic planning regarding DOJ cooperation framework, prepared in anticipation of litigation12NoneVictoria Chambers, PartnerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
68DEH-PRIV-00068DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741210/25/2022EmailVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLPMarcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Priya Nayar, CCO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.; Sandra Whitfield, CFO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Legal advice from outside counsel to client regarding strategy for first document production to DOJ and implications for cooperation credit under DOJ Corporate Enforcement PolicyAttorney-Client PrivilegeConfidential communication conveying legal advice regarding government cooperation and production strategy3NoneMarcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
69DEH-PRIV-00069DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741210/28/2022SpreadsheetElena Vasquez, Calderwood & Harkness LLP (at direction of Jasmine Thornton)Victoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLPThomas Bradshaw, Calderwood & Harkness LLPInternal tracking spreadsheet of all 47 witness interviews across three rounds, with attorney assessments, follow-up questions, and credibility notes — compiled for first production privilege reviewWork ProductCore attorney work product containing mental impressions, legal theories, credibility assessments, and strategic planning prepared in anticipation of litigation6NoneElena Vasquez, Paralegal ManagerCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C., USA)Withheld in full
70DEH-PRIV-00070DEH-DOJ-000001 – DEH-DOJ-28741210/30/2022MemorandumVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Jasmine Thornton, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Conrad Reeves, Calderwood & Harkness LLPMarcus Wellbourne, General Counsel, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Callum Renshaw, CEO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.; Sandra Whitfield, CFO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.; Priya Nayar, CCO, Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Comprehensive interim investigation status report from outside counsel to client, summarizing findings to date across all workstreams (sanctions, export controls, forensic accounting, witness interviews), preliminary legal exposure assessment, and strategic recommendations in advance of first document production to DOJAttorney-Client Privilege / Work ProductConfidential and privileged communication conveying legal advice and reflecting core attorney work product including mental impressions, legal theories, and case strategy343 attachments: transaction summary chart (5 pages); timeline of key events (3 pages); remediation preliminary recommendations (4 pages)Marcus Wellbourne, General CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd. (Houston, TX, USA)Withheld in full
TOTALTotal Entries in First Production Privilege Log: ~8,500 (70 representative entries shown above)Attorney-Client Privilege Only: ~2,800Work Product Only: ~3,200Both: ~2,500Total pages withheld (representative entries): 588

[sheet: Log Summary]

CategoryCount / Value
Matter Number1016-00009
Production DateNovember 1, 2022
Production TrancheFirst Production
Bates Range of ProductionDEH-DOJ-000001 through DEH-DOJ-287412
Total Documents Produced (First Tranche)287,412
Total Documents Withheld on Privilege (First Production Log)8,450
Total Documents Withheld on Privilege (Both Productions Combined)12,847
Privilege Basis — Attorney-Client Privilege Only2,800
Privilege Basis — Work Product Only3,200
Privilege Basis — Both Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product2,450
Total Pages Withheld (First Production Log)68,412
Date Range of Withheld DocumentsApril 13, 2022 – October 31, 2022
Number of Unique Custodians18
Grand Jury Subpoena ReferenceGJ No. 22-418
Issuing CourtU.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Grand JuryGrand Jury 22-2
ClientDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.
Defense CounselCalderwood & Harkness LLP
Responsible PartnerVictoria Chambers
Billing PartnerHoward Quinn
Privilege Log Prepared ByElena Vasquez, Paralegal Manager; Thomas Bradshaw, Senior Paralegal, e-discovery Lead
Privilege Log Reviewed ByJasmine Thornton, Lead Associate; Victoria Chambers, Responsible Partner
E-discovery VendorNexagen Analytics Inc. (Project No. NX-DEH-2204)
Total Documents Collected (All Sources)2,347,812

Total Documents Deemed Responsive (After TAR)

[sheet: Custodian Index]

Custodian No.Custodian NameTitle / RoleAffiliationCollection JurisdictionNumber of Privilege Withholdings
1Victoria ChambersResponsible Partner, White Collar & InvestigationsCalderwood & Harkness LLPWashington, D.C., USA1850
2Jasmine ThorntonLead Associate, White Collar & InvestigationsCalderwood & Harkness LLPWashington, D.C., USA1420
3Marcus WellbourneGeneral CounselDunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Houston, TX, USA1180
4Conrad ReevesSenior Counsel, Export Controls & SanctionsCalderwood & Harkness LLPWashington, D.C., USA780
5Liam DonahueWorking Associate, White Collar & InvestigationsCalderwood & Harkness LLPNew York, USA620
6Howard QuinnBilling Partner, White Collar & InvestigationsCalderwood & Harkness LLPNew York, USA410
7Thomas BradshawSenior Paralegal, e-discovery LeadCalderwood & Harkness LLPNew York, USA380
8Elena VasquezParalegal ManagerCalderwood & Harkness LLPWashington, D.C., USA340
9Nicholas FerreiraAssociate, White Collar & InvestigationsCalderwood & Harkness LLPHouston, TX, USA310
10Amara OseiAssociate, White Collar & InvestigationsCalderwood & Harkness LLPLondon, UK290
11Callum RenshawCEODunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Houston, TX, USA180
12Sandra WhitfieldCFODunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Houston, TX, USA150
13Priya NayarChief Compliance Officer (appointed Aug 2022)Dunmore Energy Holdings Ltd.Houston, TX, USA130
14Derek HargravePresident, DTI (former)Dunmore Trading International Ltd.Dubai, UAE120
15Natasha SorokinSenior Trader (former)Dunmore Trading International Ltd.Dubai, UAE95
16Omar Al-RashidiHead of Middle East OperationsDunmore Trading International Ltd.Dubai, UAE80
17Rajesh MalhotraControllerDunmore Trading International Ltd.Dubai, UAE65
18Yves LeclercDirector of Logistics & ShippingDunmore Trading International Ltd.Dubai, UAE50
TOTAL8450