We list below certain of our previous Newsletters which have not been uploaded to this website. Please contact us if you are interested in any of the subject matters covered by the listed Newsletters. Mis-Sold Interest Rate Products – February 2015 Personal Injury – Claims and Issues – March 2014 When Shareholders Fall Out – August 2011
September 2016 Pensions are essentially earnings receivable in the future rather than now. They are a perennial “hot topic” as the cost of providing pension benefits has caused concern to many businesses. Expert Accountants’ Role Assessments of lost pension rights are needed in personal injury cases in which they may be an important part of
August 2016 Joint statements of experts are not mandatory unless ordered by the Court. Paragraph 9.1 of Practice Direction 35, which supplements Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules, notes that “parties must consider, with their experts, at an early stage, whether there is likely to be any useful purpose in holding an experts’ discussion
June 2015 Established for over 21 years as a niche practice specialising in forensic accountancy and investigative services. Partners jointly with over 40 years of dedicated experience in forensic accountancy work. One of the longest-established forensic accountancy firms in Central London. Wide-ranging expertise in civil matters including cases involving loss of profits, family law, personal
April 2016 The financial aspects of substantial personal injury and fatal accident cases require expert critical appraisal. This newsletter highlights issues arising from recent cases on which we have been involved which solicitors acting for both claimants and defendants may need to consider when addressing quantum. Issues Arising from Recent Cases Issues Relating to how
March 2016 It is important that input from experts is cost-effective and timely given that their costs can be a significant element in complex litigation. Forensic accountants who approach their work in a professional manner aim to provide an efficient service. However, accountancy evidence can be complicated and/or voluminous so that analysing it is time-consuming
November 2015 One of the key aspects underlying the work undertaken by forensic accountants in relation to disputes involving businesses is the availability of evidence that is reliable. Expert accountants therefore need to ensure that any conclusions reached for the purposes of negotiation and Court or other proceedings are not undermined by information which has
June 2015 There has been increasing interest in pre-nuptial agreements in recent years as it is believed that they may reduce the emotional and financial costs of divorce. This article considers the financial aspects of such agreements. Pre-nuptial agreements are not automatically enforceable in England and Wales. However, in a landmark ruling in Radmacher -v-
May 2014 It is now just over a year since the “Jackson reforms” changed the way in which much civil litigation is conducted. From an expert’s perspective, two of the most important aspects of the reforms are the requirement to prepare cost budgets at an early stage, for cases in which the claim is valued
November 2013 Employee fraud represents an important component of white-collar crime, has increased in recent years and is likely to continue to be significant in the current economic climate. Types of Fraud Examples of the main types of employee fraud are as follows: Examples Loss to Employer Misappropriation of assets Theft of cash, stock