Forensic Accounting & Expert Witness Services

Financial disputes, fraud investigations and litigation matters often require detailed financial analysis and clear, independent expert evidence. RBK’s forensic accounting team provides specialist financial investigation, dispute advisory and expert witness services to businesses, individuals and legal professionals.

We act for both claimants and defendants, assisting solicitors, barristers and corporate clients in understanding complex financial matters, quantifying losses and presenting financial evidence in a clear and defensible manner.

Our work frequently involves analysing large volumes of financial information and data, reconstructing accounts, assessing economic losses and preparing independent expert reports for use in court proceedings, arbitration and mediation.

Our forensic services include:

  • Forensic Accounting: Engagements arising from corporate and personal disputes, financial losses, suspected fraud or financial irregularities within a business environment. Our work often involves the quantification and assessment of economic loss, analysis of financial records and identifying suspected irregular or fraudulent activity.
  • Litigation Support & Financial Investigation Services: Preparation of independent reports, financial analysis, business valuations and assessment of economic damages to support litigation cases as they progress through the court process.
  • Independent Expert Witness: Provision of independent expert opinion and testimony based on our qualifications and experience. This includes preparation of expert witness reports and giving evidence in Court, either orally or by written report.
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution: Supporting parties in resolving disputes through arbitration, mediation or expert determination, helping opposing parties reach a practical and commercially workable agreement.

Our Forensic Accounting Approach

RBK’s forensic accounting team combines the expertise of investigative accountants, auditors and financial analysts to interpret financial evidence, establish the facts and to quantify financial loss in complex disputes.

Our team represents a diverse range of professional backgrounds and sector experience, supported by the wider RBK advisory practice. This enables us to provide a full-service approach to forensic assignments across a wide range of industries.

When engaged, we work closely with clients and their advisors to deliver independent, confidential and practical advice, ensuring that financial evidence is clearly understood and effectively presented.

Examples of recent assignments undertaken by RBK include:

  • Shareholder / Partnership disputes
  • Assessment and quantification of economic loss in commercial disputes
  • Loss of profits / Business interruption claims
  • Loss of earnings assessments
  • Matrimonial and family law disputes
  • Fraud / Financial crime investigations
  • False accounting and financial misreporting investigations
  • Internal systems & controls reviews
  • Governance and financial reporting reviews
  • Fraud risk assessments
  • Assessment of directors’ conduct and financial decision-making
  • Professional negligence claims
  • Termination of employment and workplace disputes
  • Asset and funds tracing
  • Insolvency-related investigations
  • Discovery and document review in litigation matters
  • Due diligence and financial investigations
  • Independent expert witness and expert opinion reports

Integrated Forensic Expertise

Our forensic accounting team is partner-led and experienced in court processes and expert witness procedures. We also draw on RBK’s in-house expertise in taxation, corporate compliance, HR, insolvency and technology, allowing us to address complex financial matters from multiple perspectives.

In addition to dispute-related work, we also assist organisations with fraud prevention, systems and controls assessments and internal control reviews, helping businesses strengthen governance and reduce the risk of financial misconduct.

Our services include detailed financial analysis, document review and discovery support, and the preparation of expert reports for use in Court proceedings, arbitration and mediation.

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Business Advisory With strong technical knowledge and expertise accumulated over many years’ supporting clients in a broad range of businesses, RBK’s advisory team is ideally placed to help your business succeed. We identify opportunities for improvement and provide practical solutions with hands-on support to help you implement them effectively. HR Solutions Our professional HR and Recruitment experts are dedicated to staying ahead of the curve, offering innovative strategies and best-in-class practices that align seamlessly with your organisation’s goals and values.
Corporate Compliance & Governance In today’s rapidly evolving legislative environment, businesses need strong, reliable corporate compliance and governance frameworks. RBK’s highly qualified Corporate Compliance team provides expert guidance and support to help companies navigate their statutory obligations with confidence and certainty. Value Acceleration & Exit Planning At RBK, we believe a business transition plan is not merely an “exit plan” or a “sales strategy”. A business transition plan is an effective business strategy that drives the acceleration of value in a business.
Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency At RBK, our Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency team engage with company directors, lenders, and professional advisers to stabilise businesses, restructure debt and deliver practical solutions in times of financial distress. Wealth Management At RBK, our Wealth Management team aim to ensure that all of our clients are financially independent.
Business Advisory With strong technical knowledge and expertise accumulated over many years’ supporting clients in a broad range of businesses, RBK’s advisory team is ideally placed to help your business succeed. We identify opportunities for improvement and provide practical solutions with hands-on support to help you implement them effectively. HR Solutions Our professional HR and Recruitment experts are dedicated to staying ahead of the curve, offering innovative strategies and best-in-class practices that align seamlessly with your organisation’s goals and values.
Corporate Compliance & Governance In today’s rapidly evolving legislative environment, businesses need strong, reliable corporate compliance and governance frameworks. RBK’s highly qualified Corporate Compliance team provides expert guidance and support to help companies navigate their statutory obligations with confidence and certainty. Value Acceleration & Exit Planning At RBK, we believe a business transition plan is not merely an “exit plan” or a “sales strategy”. A business transition plan is an effective business strategy that drives the acceleration of value in a business.
Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency At RBK, our Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency team engage with company directors, lenders, and professional advisers to stabilise businesses, restructure debt and deliver practical solutions in times of financial distress. Wealth Management At RBK, our Wealth Management team aim to ensure that all of our clients are financially independent.

Team members

A middle-aged man with a bald head and light complexion, wearing a navy blue suit jacket and white dress shirt, smiles at the camera. The background is softly blurred with natural light coming through windows. Brendan O’Donoghue

Head of Corporate Services, Restructuring & Insolvency Partner

Tel: +353 1 6440100
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Corporate Finance Associate Partner

Tel: +353 90 6480600

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