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What Is a Forensic Accountant Expert Witness and How Do You Instruct One?
A CPR Part 35 forensic accountant expert witness owes their primary duty to the court, not the client. How to instruct one correctly and what courts require from their report in England and Wales.
When Should a Solicitor Instruct a Forensic Accountant? 7 Warning Signs
Solicitors should instruct a forensic accountant when 7 key warning signs appear: disputed business value, unexplained DLAs, lifestyle mismatch, turnover drops, complex structures, offshore assets, or pension gaps.
Is It Worth Hiring a Forensic Accountant? A Solicitor's Decision Guide
Hiring a forensic accountant is worth it when the gap between declared and true financial value exceeds the expert's cost. Learn when it pays, when it does not, and the risks of proceeding without one.
How Much Does a Forensic Accountant Cost in the UK?
Forensic accountant fees in the UK range from £200 to £500 per hour. A complete expert report costs £3,000 to £15,000. Learn what drives costs up, what is recoverable, and how to control your budget.
What Is a Forensic Accountant and When Do You Need One?
A forensic accountant is a qualified accountant who investigates and reports on financial matters for legal proceedings. Learn when solicitors need one, what they do, and what qualifications to look for.
Single Joint Expert vs Party-Appointed Forensic Accountant: What Solicitors Need to Know
A CPR Part 35 forensic accountant explains when courts appoint a single joint expert versus party-appointed experts in financial proceedings, with real-world patterns from 150+ instructions.
How AI Disclosures Are Now Affecting Forensic Accountant Expert Reports
A CPR Part 35 forensic accountant explains what AI disclosures are now required in expert witness reports, what the CJC guidance says, and how solicitors should address AI use when instructing.
What Happens at a Joint Meeting of Experts in Financial Proceedings?
A CPR Part 35 forensic accountant explains what happens at a joint meeting of experts in financial proceedings, including agenda preparation, the joint statement, and why meetings succeed or fail.
What Does a Forensic Accounting Expert Report Contain? A Solicitor's Checklist
A CPR Part 35 forensic accountant sets out the mandatory contents of a forensic accounting expert report, the five most common deficiencies, and how assumptions differ from opinions.