Helping you make your case

The increasing complexity of financial disputes within commercial and civil action cases has led to accountants becoming vital members of the litigation team.

By working closely with instructing solicitors, barristers, insurers, loss adjusters and clients, an experienced forensic accountant can help build a case or obtain a settlement by -

• Presenting financial information in an clear and intelligible way
  
• Offering an independent, impartial and objective viewpoint
  
• Preparing comprehensive reports clearly setting out the financial aspects of a case
  
• Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition's case
  
• Providing financial advice before a case reaches the courtroom
  
• Advising instructing solicitors and counsel during trial
  
• Acting as an expert witness.

Failure to provide expert financial evidence can seriously weaken or jeopardise a case, while a well prepared expert report may often result in an early settlement, or even withdrawal of the action.

For more information on how we can help you make a case, please view Litigation Support (Helping you make your case) in our on-line publication Specialised Services, or contact Mike Startup, Forensic Partner, on 01622 213707 (email mike.startup@dsh.co.uk.)