Forensic Accounting Services: Expert Witnesses and Litigation Support in Ireland
In the complex world of commercial disputes, expert witnesses can play a crucial role in providing impartial opinions on technical matters. At Azets, our team of experienced forensic accountants offers litigation support and expert witness services to help businesses navigate the complexities of commercial disputes.
What is Forensic Accounting?
Forensic accounting involves the use of accounting skills to investigate financial crimes or other irregularities. Our experts can assist in a range of areas, including:
Key Areas of Expertise
- Fraud investigations
- Asset tracing
- Loss of earnings calculations
Litigation Support Services
Our litigation support services are designed to help businesses strengthen their cases for economic loss or defend against liability claims. We offer the following services:
Pre-Trial Support
- Expert reporting and discovery
- Analysis of testimony from opposing parties
- Preparation for trial
Trial Support
- Acting as expert witnesses
- Providing analysis and opinion on technical matters
- Assisting in the presentation of evidence
Settlement Support
- Quantification of losses
- Structuring settlements in a tax-efficient manner
- Negotiating with opposing parties
Fraud Investigation and Asset Tracing
Our team has extensive experience in investigating fraudulent activities, including:
- Misappropriation of assets
- Computer crime
- Revenue manipulation
- Asset tracing: identifying property that may have been taken involuntarily.
Dispute Advisory Services
We offer a range of dispute advisory services, including:
- Resolving deadlock at board level
- Patent infringement disputes
- Loss of profits claims
- Consequential loss
- Warranty claims
Our goal is to provide commercial solutions in the most tax-efficient manner possible.
Loss of Earnings Calculations
In cases where businesses have suffered economic losses, we can assist with calculations to quantify these losses. This involves:
- Gathering financial information
- Calculating losses
- Projecting future earnings
- Mitigating any losses that have occurred
- Preparing a report for submission
Corporate Intelligence and Asset Tracing
We also offer corporate intelligence services, which involve obtaining information from trusted sources to better understand business partners, suppliers, customers, or employees. Our asset tracing service helps identify property in the ownership of targets or taken involuntarily.
At Azets, our team of expert forensic accountants is committed to providing high-quality litigation support and expert witness services to businesses in Ireland. We have extensive experience in a range of areas, including fraud investigations, asset tracing, loss of earnings calculations, dispute advisory services, corporate intelligence, and more. Contact us today to learn how we can assist with your commercial disputes.