Martin Chapman

Martin Chapman

Partner, National Head of Forensic Services
Midlands

I am a forensic accounting partner specialising in forensic accountancy since 2005. 

I undertake expert witness and advisory forensic accounting work as well as delivering investigation responsive assignments. I am instructed on cases in civil, family and criminal proceedings acting for claimants and defendants as well as being appointed as a single joint expert, where I have given oral testimony in Court.

I provide training to clients, solicitors, insurers and other legal professionals on accounting and investigation related matters in the UK.

Prior to becoming a forensic accountant, I was involved in a range of assurance and advisory assignments, including external audit, compliance and internal controls reviews, internal audit and due diligence assignments.

What I do

  • Consequential loss calculations
  • Insured loss assessments
  • Shareholder, partnership and matrimonial disputes
  • Intellectual property disputes
  • Breach of warranty and contract claims
  • Business valuations
  • Fraud and insolvency investigations
  • Criminal and business defence cases
  • Professional negligence claims

My Clients

  • Law firms
  • Shareholders and individuals in dispute
  • Corporate entities
  • Not for profit organisations, including charities, education providers and social housing providers
  • Public sector organisations including NHS bodies, police forces and local government
  • Insurance firms and loss adjusters
  • Government and regulatory bodies

My insights

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Divorce expert witness
Aspects of divorce cases with an international element, where forensic accountants are well placed to provide accountancy support.
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How forensic teams are tackling the rising threat of match-fixing in football
Match-fixing costs sport over £100 million annually, and forensic teams are key to exposing the fraud behind the figures.
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Fraud and corruption in the construction sector
Our report shows how significant fraud is to the profitability and public trust in infrastructure projects.
Looking at graph coffee work desk
Divorce expert witness
Aspects of divorce cases with an international element, where forensic accountants are well placed to provide accountancy support.
Lady football scoring a goal
How forensic teams are tackling the rising threat of match-fixing in football
Match-fixing costs sport over £100 million annually, and forensic teams are key to exposing the fraud behind the figures.
Tunnel illuminated
Fraud and corruption in the construction sector
Our report shows how significant fraud is to the profitability and public trust in infrastructure projects.

Memberships

  • Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
  • Member of Academy of Experts
  • Accredited Counter Fraud Technician, from the Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board