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Head of the Forensic Accounting and Valuation Services team

Mr. Roger Flaxman, ACII, MAE is a forensic accounting and valuation services expert specializing in insurance practice, duty of care, and insurance market procedure. With a career encompassing forensic accounting, business valuation, and litigation support, he brings a comprehensive framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating financial irregularities, assessing insurance market procedures, and evaluating the duty of care in complex disputes. Mr. Flaxman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving insurance practice, duty of care, and valuation services. His Diploma in Professional Expert Witness Programme from the University of Cardiff, along with Expert Witness Accreditation from the Academy of Experts and CA from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving forensic accounting and valuation services.

Expert Witness

Key Coleman, CPA, CFA, CPCU is an Economic Damages Expert Witness specializing in complex commercial disputes and insurance-related claims. With a career spanning forensic accounting, business damages analysis, and insurance claims evaluation, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating financial discrepancies, assessing economic damages, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Coleman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases such as business damages, insurance disputes, and employment-related claims. His MBA in Finance from Emory University, along with certifications as a CPA, CFA, and CPCU, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving economic and insurance damages.

Chartered Accountant and Taxation Expert

Mr. John McCaffery, Chartered Accountant, FCA is a forensic accounting and taxation expert specializing in shareholder disputes and matrimonial disputes. With a career encompassing tax planning, business acquisitions, and forensic investigations, he brings a strategic analytical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating financial discrepancies, assessing tax implications, and evaluating whether financial practices align with legal standards. Mr. McCaffery has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving cases related to shareholder disputes, matrimonial disputes, and business acquisitions. His LLB Hons in Law, along with his FCA certification from ICAEW, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of financial responsibility in disputes involving complex tax and accounting issues.

Chartered Accountant, Forensic Accountant, Audit, Accounting and Financial Reporting Expert

BEE-LEAN CHEW MSc BA(Hons) FCA MAE CFE is a forensic accounting expert specializing in commercial disputes, business valuations, and expert determinations. With a career spanning strategic accounting, valuation, tax, assurance, and corporate finance, she brings a multifaceted analytical perspective to litigation work. Her work centers on investigating fraud, assessing business valuations, and evaluating whether financial reporting standards have been met. Ms. Chew has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving sectors such as hospitality, retail, healthcare, and renewable energy. Her MSc in Finance, along with her FCA, MAE, and CFE certifications, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving complex financial matters.

Director

CHRISTOPHER G. LINSCOTT, CPA, CFE, CIRA is a forensic accounting expert specializing in litigation support and bankruptcy reorganization. With a career spanning forensic accounting, litigation support services, and corporate financial management, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating fraudulent activities, assessing financial viability in bankruptcy cases, and evaluating whether financial misrepresentations have occurred. Mr. Linscott has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Southern Arizona, involving commercial litigation, bankruptcy proceedings, and fraud investigations. His M.S. in Accounting from New York University GBA, along with his Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA) certifications, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving financial mismanagement and fraud.

Director – Forensic and Valuation Services

Mr Gary King FCA is a forensic accounting expert specializing in valuation services and expert witness testimony. With a career encompassing forensic accounting, valuation services, and commercial damages calculations, he brings a comprehensive analytical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating financial discrepancies, assessing commercial damages, and evaluating post-acquisition disputes. Mr. King has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving complex commercial disputes and fraud investigations. His degree in Law from King’s College London, along with his ICAEW Fellowship, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving forensic accounting and valuation matters.

CPA, CFE

Robert L. Bates, CPA, CFE is an accounting and financial expert specializing in fraud examination and financial analysis within business litigation contexts. With a career encompassing diverse roles in forensic accounting, fraud investigations, and litigation support, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating fraud, assessing financial damages, and evaluating whether accounting standards have been met. Mr. Bates has been retained in over 150 expert witness and consulting engagements across various industries, involving cases of fraud examination, financial analysis, and business litigation. His CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner credentials, along with his Esq., CFE, CVA, and CFO certifications, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving forensic accounting and financial misconduct.

Director in the Forensic and Valuation Services team

George Horley CA is a forensic accounting and business valuation expert specializing in shareholder disputes, commercial dispute resolution, and fraud investigation. With a career encompassing leadership roles in forensic services, he brings a strategic perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating financial irregularities, assessing business valuations, and evaluating whether misconduct has occurred. Mr. Horley has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving shareholder disputes, contractual disputes, and contentious valuations. His Chartered Accountant designation, along with membership in the Academy of Experts, reinforces his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving forensic accounting and valuation issues.

Chartered Accountant Expert Witness

Mr. Charles Lazarevic is a forensic accounting expert specializing in business valuation and commercial disputes. With a career encompassing leadership roles in forensic accounting services and founding his own consultancy, he brings a strategic perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating financial discrepancies, assessing business valuations, and evaluating whether professional negligence has occurred. Mr. Lazarevic has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving commercial disputes, insurance claims, and professional negligence cases. His Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration, along with his status as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and an Accredited Expert Witness with the Academy of Experts, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving financial investigations and expert determinations.

Forensic Accounting Expert Witness

Michael G. Kaplan, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, MAFF is a forensic accounting expert specializing in business valuation and litigation consulting. With a career encompassing forensic accounting, business valuation, and intellectual property valuation, he brings a multifaceted analytical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating fraud and embezzlement, assessing business damages, and evaluating whether professional standards have been met. Mr. Kaplan has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various industries, involving cases of business damages, intellectual property disputes, and matrimonial litigation. His Certified Public Accountant designation, along with certifications such as Accredited in Business Valuation and Certified in Financial Forensics, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving lost profits and business interruption.

Superannuation Consultant

Mr Peter Skinner is a superannuation valuation expert specializing in forensic accounting and cost investigation. With a career encompassing roles in superannuation oversight and financial analysis, he brings a strategic perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating superannuation discrepancies, assessing financial risks, and evaluating whether fraud has occurred. Mr. Skinner has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Australia, involving superannuation valuation and forensic accounting cases. His Bachelor of Economics and Master of Commerce, along with his Fellow CPA membership, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving superannuation and financial misconduct.

Partner – Forensic services, Business valuations, Corporate finance & transactions support

Mr. Adam Stronach, MA(Cantab) FCA is a forensic services expert specializing in expert witness service, business valuations, and quantum of damages. With a career spanning forensic services, business valuations, corporate finance, and transactions support, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating professional negligence, assessing corporate finance matters, and evaluating whether accounting standards have been met. Mr. Stronach has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving cases of professional negligence and corporate finance disputes. His MA from Cambridge University, along with his Fellow status at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving business valuations and quantum of damages.

Forensic Accountant & Fraud Expert

Allepichian B Aldrich, CFE, MAFF is a forensic accounting expert specializing in fraud investigation and litigation support. With a career spanning forensic accounting, fraud detection, and financial statement analysis, he brings a meticulous analytical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating embezzlement, assessing asset misappropriation, and evaluating whether internal controls have been breached. Mr. Aldrich has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various industries, involving business disputes, divorce cases, and bankruptcy matters. His Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Financial Accounting, along with certifications as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving financial crimes and asset tracing.

EJ Janik, CPA, CFF, CFE is a forensic accounting expert specializing in fraud investigation and business valuation. With a career encompassing extensive experience in accounting, financial, economic, construction, and business dispute consulting, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating fraud, assessing financial discrepancies, and evaluating whether business valuations align with industry standards. Mr. Janik has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across eight states, involving complex business disputes, construction claims, and bankruptcy analyses. His M.S. in Accounting from Louisiana State University, along with certifications as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified in Financial Forensics, and Certified Fraud Examiner, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving forensic accounting and fraud investigations.

David Winch is a forensic accounting expert specializing in criminal litigation and fraud investigation. With extensive experience in forensic accounting, fraud analysis, and financial crime, he brings a comprehensive investigative framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating financial discrepancies, assessing accounting malpractice, and evaluating whether fraudulent activities have occurred. Mr. Winch has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving criminal and commercial fraud investigations, accounting malpractice, and money laundering cases. His background in forensic accounting, along with his expertise in financial crime analysis, reinforces his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving forensic accounting and fraud investigation.

Forensic Accountant

Barry Thomas Minnery MA FCMA CGMA FCMI CMgr MAE MEWI MCICM is a forensic accounting expert specializing in financial investigations and litigation support. With a career encompassing multinational corporations, SMEs, and family-owned businesses, he brings a strategic financial perspective to his forensic accounting work. His work centers on investigating financial discrepancies, assessing business valuations, and evaluating whether financial misconduct has occurred. Mr. Minnery has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving cases of fraud, business interruption, and financial remedy in divorce proceedings. His MA in Management Accounting, along with certifications such as the AICPA & CIMA Blockchain & Digital Assets Certificate, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of financial responsibility in disputes involving forensic accounting and business valuation.

Chartered Accountant, Accredited Forensic Accountant, Accredited Mediator and Accredited Expert Determiner

Mr Chris Makin, FCA FCMI FAE QDR MCIArb is a forensic accounting expert specializing in litigation support, business valuation, and professional negligence. With a career encompassing forensic accounting, commercial mediation, and asset tracing, he brings a multifaceted perspective to complex financial disputes. His work centers on investigating loss of profit and consequential loss, assessing business and share valuations, and evaluating whether professional negligence has occurred. Mr. Makin has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving cases of criminal and commercial fraud, partnership disputes, and asset tracing. His Chartered Accountant designation, along with his Accredited Forensic Accountant and Accredited Mediator certifications, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving professional negligence and asset confiscation.

Forensic Accounting, Fraud Expert - Former IRS-CI

Matthew Line is a forensic accounting and fraud expert specializing in economic damages and white-collar crime litigation. With a career spanning forensic accounting, tax analysis, and business valuation, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating financial discrepancies, assessing fraudulent activities, and evaluating whether economic damages have occurred. Mr. Line has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various industries, involving cases of fraud, bankruptcy, and family law. His Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting reinforces his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving financial misconduct and economic damages.