Situation
Facing a dispute that needs forensic evidence?
Commercial disputes are won on evidence. We support law firms and their clients with forensic accounting, loss quantification, document and data review, and independent expert reports and testimony, from early case assessment through to cross-examination.
Warning signs
Signs you need an independent investigation
- A claim that turns on financial records or damages
- Large volumes of documents and electronic data to review
- Allegations of fraud or misrepresentation in a commercial relationship
- A need for an independent expert opinion
Act quickly, act carefully
What to do in the first 48 hours
- Step 01
Preserve data
Issue legal holds and preserve relevant electronic records.
- Step 02
Engage experts early
Early expert input shapes pleadings, discovery and strategy.
- Step 03
Agree scope with counsel
Define the questions the expert must answer.
Our approach
How we investigate
- 01
Early case assessment
Understand the facts and evidence available.
- 02
Forensic analysis
Financial analysis, loss quantification and damages theories.
- 03
eDiscovery and review
Collect, process and review documents and data.
- 04
Expert reports and testimony
Independent, clearly reasoned opinions for the tribunal.
What you receive
- Expert report
- Loss and damages quantification
- Document review findings
- Testimony and cross-examination support
Frequently asked questions
What does a forensic accountant do in litigation?
A forensic accountant analyses financial evidence, quantifies losses or damages and provides an independent expert opinion to the court or tribunal, explaining complex financial matters clearly.
Proof
Relevant case files
Trail rebuiltpayment and title record documented for litigation
Years Later
Years after selling industrial land, and once it had been resold at a much higher price, the seller claimed the sale was unauthorised. We rebuilt the payment trail.
- Corporate filings review
- Third-party records
- Litigation and regulatory searches
- Market intelligence
~18%of contract value added through questionable variations
The Variation Orders Paid the Kickback
A large civil sub-contract was won on a low bid and made profitable later, through variation orders approved by the project director whose relative's firm was paid 'consultancy'.
- Bid and variation analytics
- Engineering review
- Approval trail reconstruction
- Counterparty due diligence
US$8–12Mannual export revenue protected
The Process That Walked Out
Departing R&D scientists took a specialty chemical process with them. Months later a new competitor filed for approval on an almost identical route.
- Digital forensics
- Technical comparison
- Corporate records and OSINT
- Litigation support
Client names and identifying details are withheld to protect confidentiality. Specific references and client experiences can be shared on request, with the client’s consent.
Other situations
Facing something different?
- Received a whistleblower complaint?Investigate allegations independently, protect the whistleblower and give your board a defensible answer.
- Suspect fraud, embezzlement or financial misconduct?Establish what happened, who was involved and how much was lost, with evidence that stands up.
- Suspect vendor kickbacks or procurement fraud?Find collusion, kickbacks, inflated invoices and fictitious vendors in your purchasing and supply chain.
- Vetting a partner, vendor or acquisition target?Know who you are dealing with before you sign, invest or onboard: promoters, related parties and reputation.
- Need to trace hidden or diverted assets?Find assets that have been concealed, moved or held through others, and support their recovery.
- Digital evidence at risk, or data leaked?Preserve, recover and analyse emails, devices and cloud data so the evidence holds up when it is challenged.