Martin Chapman

Martin Chapman

Partner, National Head of Forensic Services

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

Memberships

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

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