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Forensic accounting

Experienced, independent expert witness services

As a solicitor or counsel, your time is precious.

It’s vital your accountancy partner has the experience to communicate clearly, understand your needs, and tailor their report accordingly – at the first time of asking.

Our dedicated forensic accountancy team has a long, successful track record in both the civil and family courts. Creating party reports or acting as a single joint expert (SJE), we understand court requirements and processes – delivering advice and expertise in a concise, timely, and effective way.

With experience from hundreds of forensic cases, we’ll combine data analytics with traditional techniques to cut through complex data and scenarios, and produce a clear, balanced, and authoritative report.

Highly experienced expert witness

Our forensic accountancy and valuations team is led by Nick Woodmansey – a highly experienced expert witness. Comfortable under cross-examination, and supported by a specialist team, Nick has enjoyed particular success in:

Commercial disputes
Matrimonial cases
Land tribunals
Professional negligence claims
Insolvency assessments
Personal injury quantifications
Professional body conduct investigations

20 years’ forensic and valuations experience

100+

100+ forensic accountancy cases

£20m

Case quanta to £20m

£350m

Corporate valuations up to £350m

Expert witnesses, trained and experienced in cross examination. Member of the Academy of Experts.

Global connections as part of PKF lnternational. The world’s 15th largest accountancy group.

Recommended by counsels and instructing solicitors

“Counsel was very pleased with the way you presented your evidence.” Instructing Solicitor

“PKF Francis Clark are excellent forensic accountants who are able to cut through to the important issues and produce a valuable report which will help decide whether this case is worthy of further pursuit.” Counsel

“Thank you very much indeed for the final version of your report which, if I may say so, is quite excellent.” Instructing Solicitor

“This is exactly what we were needing. I am particularly impressed with the methodology explanations which help frame what we are trying to achieve.” Shareholder Director

“We instructed Nick Woodmansey on a complex international contractual dispute. His report was clear and concise, his manner was calm and authoritative, and he helped us achieve an excellent outcome.” Instructing Solicitor

Specialist co-operation for a realistic, effective report

Complex cases can require more than one kind of expertise. That’s why we combine accountancy and tax knowledge with practical transaction and forensic experience.

But that’s just the beginning. We work closely alongside colleagues in cyber security, corporate finance, and more, to provide a truly flexible and comprehensive approach.

For example, we can help you with:

Commercial disputes, arbitration, and litigation

Whether you’re aiming for a resolution in or out of court, a robust and reliable valuation can help to bring an efficient and effective outcome.

Quantifying financial and share value losses

Where your case involves a loss of earnings or share value, we can review past finances, model potential scenarios, and determine the likely impact of an action, decision or event.

Issues with financial reporting

If there are unexplained discrepancies in your financial data, we have the experience and analytics to track down the cause, giving you peace of mind.

Divorce settlements and shareholder exits

As an established and experienced firm, we’re often employed as a credible SJE or shadow expert, acceptable to all parties. We also provide Form E assessments and can calculate capital gains tax and other tax liabilities to resolve disagreements over property or net wealth.

Transaction disputes

Completion accounts, earnouts or warranty claims. Nick has personal experience of more than 100 successful deals – giving us insights into the interpretation of these legal clauses and accounting expertise to assess their application.

Claims against accountants

If you suspect an accountant has been negligent, or provided incorrect advice about legislation, we can help. We’ve significant experience providing assessments and reports for professional negligence and disciplinary cases.

Business valuations – a fair and credible approach

Supporting more than 100 business acquisitions and investments a year, our corporate valuations specialists have the experience to give you an appropriate and realistic figure.

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