Forensic Accounting

Matthew and Caroline provided key evidence in helping the Defendant to establish evidential discrepancies and forgeries that led to the Claimant abandoning his £2.7m claim in full. Their detailed analysis of the Claimant’s bank statements across several accounts was crucial to achieving this excellent result for the insurer client.

Aled Morris of Horwich Farrelly

Matthew was a critical part of the Defence team and his comprehensive report, which followed detailed research into the Renewable Heating Initiative and forensic analysis of the available business accounts, lent considerable weight to the argument that the Claimant and his business had in fact suffered no loss whatsoever as a result of the accident in respect of which compensation was claimed.

Anthony Bushell, Plexus

I can be quite honest in saying that the joint statement between Matthew and Kate Hart was the most persuasive piece of evidence we had, and it certainly tipped the balance in our favour – so thanks to you and Matthew for your hard work on this case, it really paid off.

Michelle Gallagher

I recently instructed Matthew Geale and Lindsay Tarrant as expert witness in a hard fought High Court case where my client was on the receiving end of an £11 million loss of profit counterclaim. By the time the date of trial arrived, Matthew and Lindsay had successfully persuaded the opponent’s expert witness that his client’s claim was, at best, worth less than a tenth of that amount and in fact the opponents caved in on the first day. Matthew and Lindsay presented as a highly skilled and experienced team. They worked very hard indeed on the case, were responsive and available and, above all, injection a good deal of fun into the litigation. I’d not hesitate to instruct them again.

Geraint Pinches, Gunnercooke

Of Matthew, “…you managed to make a dry subject and what followed in court quite entertaining whilst remaining measured and professional throughout, which is more than I can say for some experts I have used in the past. I will not hesitate instructing Matthew and Lindsay in the future”.

Richard Payne, Irwin Mitchell

The Operation name is Operation Pironi and is concerned with allegations of theft and misuse of funds in a children’s cancer charity based in Chesterfield, by those who ran it. Liesel Annible of Armstrong Watson, Leeds, was appointed following your [NCA’s] recommendation. She had previous experience of a similar investigation with Hampshire Police and that experience shone through during our meetings with her and in her advice. The location of her office was also considered appropriate.

Liesel made herself and her staff available to the investigating officers from the moment of her appointment. She makes use of Altia software and has examined and analysed charity accounting records over a period of several years from 2012 to 2017. The records are poor quality with a large number of items missing. We have now received a draft report of 68 pages which is crammed with information extracted from the various records she has examined. In my view it is extremely well put together in a sensible, readable format, although its contents will clearly need some checking before a final version is presented. This lady knows her stuff. It has been a delight to work with her and I have no hesitation in recommending her to other investigations.

Investigating officer, Derbyshire Police

Matthew and team helped us with an urgent commercial dispute that required a turnaround in a matter of days.  They leapt to work immediately, debated issues with us in real time, responded positively as new information arose, and thereby delivered a good expert report, on schedule.

Paul Widger, Clyde & Co

I'm pleased to say that your report directly led to the successful settlement of this case, and that we were very pleased with the quality and delivery of your report – thanks to you and Lindsay!

Victoria Wilson, Mischcon de Reya LLP