Forensic Accountants
Litigation Support Guide 2024 : UK-wide
Band 2
Contact number
+44 20 3725 8350About
Provided by Berkeley Research Group, LLC
Our professionals have extensive experience in accounting and financial reporting, including conducting forensic accounting analysis of financial records; reviewing technical accounting treatment under various accounting standards; and designing, evaluating and testing internal controls. We have led reviews and investigations into issues such as accounting manipulation, revenue recognition and the fair presentation of financial statements in the context of M&A transactions.
With experience as former corporate internal auditors, audit partners at international accounting firms and financial fraud investigators, our professionals have led internal and financial statement audits for multinational corporations and conducted forensic reviews throughout the EMEA region. This experience allows us to bring a deep understanding of business operations, processes, systems, internal controls and local business practices and risks to each assignment, enabling us to effectively analyse and evaluate accounting and financial information—and deliver robust opinions in disputes or regulatory enquiries.
Our experts have testified in judicial forums and jurisdictions in both criminal and civil matters, as well as in international arbitration. Our experience means we can quickly identify the core issues and build the evidence necessary to inform and support an investigation or dispute.
Chambers Review
Berkeley Research Group's forensic accountants are able to advise clients on complex criminal and civil cases, including multi-jurisdictional matters. The team's work includes fraud and financial investigations, accounting malpractice, sanctions and asset tracing matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BRG is a sophisticated organisation with many talented experts. Each BRG expert I have worked with thinks critically, writes well, and presents well at deposition/trial."
"Berkeley Research Group knew pretty quickly what we were after and got to the nub of it quickly. They had obviously thought about all the elements involved very thoroughly. They were very thoughtful."
"I rate the calibre of BRG's people and their ability to work with lawyers as part of a team. Their advice is always on point, they are extremely easy to get along with and technically excellent."
"BRG is a sophisticated organisation with many talented experts. Each BRG expert I have worked with thinks critically, writes well, and presents well at deposition/trial."
"Berkeley Research Group knew pretty quickly what we were after and got to the nub of it quickly. They had obviously thought about all the elements involved very thoroughly. They were very thoughtful."
"I rate the calibre of BRG's people and their ability to work with lawyers as part of a team. Their advice is always on point, they are extremely easy to get along with and technically excellent."
Notable Practitioners
Ben Johnson is a member of Berkeley Research Group's disputes and investigations practice. His forensic accounting work includes advising on asset tracing, bribery and corruption, and fraud and financial investigations.
"Ben is truly excellent: extremely intelligent, personable and easy to work with. He can make complicated things really understandable for lay people, and he is respected and trusted in industry."
"Ben did a great job of setting up the right people and making sure the brief was correct so they could do their work properly. I'd immediately go to Ben as a financial expert in accountancy matters."
"Ben Johnson at Berkeley Research Group is switched on, responsive and commercial."
Phil Crooks is a managing director in Berkeley Research Group's disputes and investigations practice. He regularly handles complex mandates, drawing from his experience as a chartered accountant.
" A calm and measured expert."
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Industries
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Construction and Infrastructure
Energy and Utilities
Financial Services
Healthcare and Phamaceuticals
Mining and Mineral Extraction
Technology
Telecommunications and Media