Our approach
Our forensic accounting team are highly experienced in dealing with a variety of legal claims, both civil and criminal for corporates or individuals. Whatever the size of your dispute, we can provide cost effective and independent analysis and expert advice.
We can draw on our vast in-house experience to provide a swift response, often in the most complex and demanding of circumstances. We have worked with lawyers and law enforcement agencies extensively throughout the UK and globally.
We are often asked to provide ad-hoc advice at any stage of proceedings, and will apply our common-sense approach, drawing on decades of experience of accountancy, valuation, investigations and disputes.
Our team comprises people from a diverse range of accounting and professional backgrounds, with a wealth of experience. It is this practical knowledge of business life, combined with keeping abreast of the litigation landscape, that enables our team to tackle the most complex of problems.
Our Forensic Accounting services
We provide skilled and specialist assistance in legal disputes and financial investigations, offering expert witness support in both civil and criminal courts, arbitration, expert determination, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution forums. Our matters typically involve assessment of quantum of losses and valuation, opinions on accounting and financial reporting matters, and reporting on findings from investigations into frauds or other irregularities.
Our experts regularly appear in court, before tribunals, and are well-versed in the complex legal procedures leading up to trial, having dealt with hundreds of court cases during their careers. We are highly respected by both barristers and solicitors, due to our ability to simplify and explain financial and accounting evidence in ways that are accessible to courts and legal teams, but remaining robust to withstand the highest level of scrutiny during cross-examination.
Our team have significant expertise in leading financial investigations and have worked globally with many agencies including the SFO, FCA, FRC and multiple foreign police forces. Our highly skilled staff conduct discreet investigations, using the latest forensic methods.
Meet our Forensic & Valuations Team
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