Forensic Accounting

At Hewlett + Murray, we combine deep accounting expertise with investigative skill to deliver practical, evidence-based insights in financial disputes and regulatory matters. Out team provides tailored forensic accounting services to lawyers, corporates, and regulatory agencies, with a focus on clarity, independence, and reliability.

Forensic accounting is a specialised discipline that applies accounting, financial, and investigative techniques to analyse financial information for use in legal and regulatory contexts. Our team of highly skilled forensic accountants brings together a wealth of experience and a meticulous approach to help you navigate complex financial matters with confidence.

Areas of Expertise

  • We quantify economic loss in matters involving breach of contract, intellectual property infringement, business interruption, and other commercial disputes. Our work supports negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings.

  • We assist in resolving financial disputes through expert analysis, valuation, and damage quantification. Our expert reports are frequently relied upon to help resolve legal proceedings or in alternative dispute resolution.

  • We conduct investigations into fraud, misconduct, and financial irregularities, including asset misappropriation, accounting manipulation, and breaches of internal controls or corporate policies.

  • We assess financial loss arising from insured events, including business interruption, loss of profits, and asset damage, providing support for claims brought by or against insurers.

  • We analyse and quantify financial positions in disputes between shareholders or partners, including matters involving profit share, capital entitlements, or exit events.

  • We assist in disputes following business sales, mergers, or restructures, including completion account disputes, warranty claims, and valuation disagreements.

  • Where records are incomplete, disputed, or lost, we reconstruct accounts to establish an accurate financial position and trace transactions.

  • We offer bespoke training programs for legal and corporate teams, covering key forensic accounting concepts, risks, and practical applications.

What sets us apart?

Uncovering the Truth: We go beyond the surface to identify and interpret the financial evidence that matters. Using established forensic techniques, we uncover irregularities, reconstruct financial activity, and deliver insights that support informed decision-making and legal strategy. 

 

Reliable, Detailed Analysis: We take a meticulous approach to reviewing records, transactions, and supporting documentation. Whether the issue is fraud, financial misstatement, or loss quantification, our work is thorough, well-documented, and ready to stand in court. 

 

Litigation Support: We support all stages of the dispute process, from early investigations to discovery, expert reports, and court testimony. We present complex financial issues clearly and concisely, helping legal teams build strong, evidence-based cases. 

 

Tailored Solutions: Every case is different. We work closely with clients to understand the commercial and legal context and deliver focused, practical solutions. Our flexibility and responsiveness ensure our work remains aligned with your goals throughout the engagement. 

 

Confidentiality and Integrity: We handle sensitive financial information with discretion and care. Our work is conducted to the highest ethical standards, with a focus on professionalism, objectivity, and independence.

Whether you require support with economic loss assessment, fraud investigations, or complex financial disputes,
Hewlett + Murray is here to help.