With the continued rise of multinational corporations straddling the world, the increase in global compliance requirements, and the continued backdrop of multi-jurisdictional oversight, it is no surprise that there have been a number of high profile cross-border investigations hitting the headlines, including the Wirecard, Tuna Bond and Alstom matters. This article will look at some of the largest and most complex global matters and discuss whether some of the most difficult barriers preventing a successful outcome centre around the demands involved with accessing, preserving and transmitting the evidential data across borders. The article examines some of the issues and suggests how they are best addressed and managed.