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Divorce Settlements from Family Companies
June 2022
Where one or both parties in a matrimonial dispute control a family company, funding settlements can be complex. Read more
Directors in the Frame
May 2022
Shareholder dissatisfaction at company performance in the UK often focuses on directors’ responsibilities. Read more
When Shareholders fall out …
March 2022
Disputes between shareholders in private companies arise for many reasons. Shareholders may feel, for example, that… Read more
Security for Costs
September 2021
It is important for defendants to consider the ability of claimant companies to fund litigation… Read more
Anatomy of a Business
June 2021
Information on the financial affairs of a business is important in many types of legal action. Read more
Loss of Profits Cases
May 2021
Businesses may suffer a loss of profits through breach of contract or tort… Read more
Asset Tracing – Following the Trail
March 2021
Interest in the use of asset tracing procedures often focuses on actions connected with fraud and other criminal activities. Read more
Valuations in a Covid-19 Landscape
February 2021
Many businesses have suffered severe disruption during the pandemic… Read more
The Value of Pension Rights on Divorce
October 2020
Pension benefits in divorce or dissolution settlements often represent the largest capital asset after the family home. Read more
Do you want a Single Joint Expert?
September 2020
The use of Single Joint Experts (SJEs) is encouraged under the Civil Procedure Rules… Read more
Wills, Estates and Forensics …
July 2020
In addition to “mainstream” work such as loss of profits cases, matrimonial disputes and fraud investigations, forensic accountants assist in the administration of estates. Read more
Form E– Getting it Right …
April 2020
Form E is the financial statement on each party’s position prepared in financial proceedings arising out of divorce or judicial separation. Read more
Managing Client Expectations
June 2019
Businesses’ future prospects are an important factor in various types of litigation including…. Read more
Getting Behind the Figures
February 2019
Reviewing the financial statements of businesses and the underlying information is an integral part…. Read more
When Joint Ventures Fall Apart …
November 2018
Joint business ventures are common between parties who combine resources to carry out a…. Read more
A Taxing Divorce
June 2018
This newsletter aims to give an overview of issues relating to the main UK taxes which may arise from a…. Read more
Unravelling Partnership Disputes
March 2018
The extent to which partnerships codify the relations between partners varies considerably…. Read more
Forensic Forecasts
September 2017
Information on the financial affairs of a business is important in many types of legal action…. Read more
Financial Statements – an Overview
July 2017
Financial statements summarise the performance of a business over an accounting period…. Read more
Choosing a Forensic Accountant
May 2017
Forensic accountants examine and report on the financial aspects of legal claims and disputes…. Read more
Valuations in Litigation
April 2017
Business valuations are often needed in connection with various types of litigation, such as disputes…. Read more
Shadow Forensic Accountants
March 2017
A “shadow expert” advises one of the parties in a case as part of the legal team…. Read more
Team Efforts
February 2017
Expert accountants are not always instructed in isolation. We often play an important role…. Read more
Digging up the Facts
January 2017
The forensic accountant’s primary task is to review and report on…. Read more
Expert Accountants’ Reports
November 2016
The Civil Justice Council’s “Guidance for the instruction of experts in civil claims” …. Read more
Sharing Pensions – the Ins and Outs
October 2016
Pension rights in divorce or dissolution settlements…. Read more
Joint Statements – Useful or Not?
August 2016
Joint statements of experts are not mandatory unless ordered by the Court…. Read more
Personal Injury Claims – Be Prepared
April 2016
Personal injury and fatal accident cases require expert critical appraisal… Read more
Obtaining Value for Money – Hot Tips
March 2016
It is important that input from experts is cost-effective and timely… Read more
Checks and Balances
November 2015
One of the key aspects underlying the work undertaken by forensic accountants in relation to disputes involving businesses… Read more
Sim Kapila at 21
June 2015
Over 21 years as a niche practice specialising in forensic accountancy and investigative services… Read more
Pre-Nuptial Agreements in the News
June 2015
There has been increasing interest in pre-nuptial agreements in recent years… Read more
Putting Jackson into Practice
May 2014
It is now just over a year since the “Jackson reforms” changed the way in which much civil litigation is conducted…. Read more
Counting the Cost of Employee Fraud
November 2013
Employee fraud represents an important component of white-collar crime, has increased in recent years… Read more
Putting a Price on Employee Rights
October 2013
According to figures released by the Ministry of Justice, employment tribunals accepted over 190,000 claims by employees… Read more
Tough on the Proceeds of Crime
September 2013
The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) consolidated earlier legislation and extended the confiscation powers of the Court. Read more
Follow the Money
May 2013
Much of our work on fraud cases centres on examining financial evidence… Read more
Accountants’ Negligence Actions – First Steps
October 2012
The early consideration of issues in accountants’ negligence actions can help to identify the major… Read more
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