Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Forensic Accounting & Mediation Services
With over three decades of dedicated service in forensic accounting, mediation, and expert determination, we provide specialist support to legal professionals and clients navigating complex financial disputes. Our founder, Chris Makin, has built a reputation for delivering technically rigorous analysis and credible expert testimony across civil, criminal, and family law cases. As an accredited forensic accountant, mediator, and one of the first five expert determiners in the UK, we combine deep technical expertise with practical problem-solving to resolve disputes efficiently. Our track record includes thousands of expert reports, over 100 mediations, and high-profile cases involving fraud investigations, business valuations, and professional negligence.We prioritise client needs through transparent communication, offering no-obligation case reviews to assess how our services can add value. Our commitment to industry standards is reflected in our fellowships with the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW) and The Academy of Experts, alongside active roles in shaping forensic accounting regulation. We maintain offices in West Yorkshire and London to serve clients nationally, combining local accessibility with international expertise.
Services
Forensic Accounting
Mediation Services
Expert Determination
Expert Witness
Commercial Litigation
Family Disputes
Personal Injury Claims
Case Preparation
Valuation Services
Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- 30+ years' experience in forensic accounting and expert witness testimony
- Accredited mediator with 80% settlement rate in dispute resolution
- Pioneer in expert determination with The Academy of Experts
- Fellow of ICAEW and former committee member shaping industry regulation
- Proven track record in high-profile cases across multiple jurisdictions
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
- The Academy of Experts
What people say
Benefit of his experience
Prompt settlement
Credibility
Expertise
High standards
Services
Forensic Accounting
We conduct detailed financial investigations and produce expert reports for legal proceedings. Our services cover fraud detection, asset tracing, and quantification of financial losses. With over 30 years' experience, we provide court-ready analysis in civil, criminal, and family law cases, including business valuations and matrimonial disputes. Our work supports litigation in areas such as professional negligence and personal injury claims.
Mediation Services
We facilitate commercial and civil mediation to resolve disputes efficiently. Our approach focuses on parties' interests rather than positions, achieving settlements in approximately 80% of cases. Services include pre-mediation preparation, joint sessions, and confidential negotiations. We handle complex cases involving business sales, professional negligence, and partnership disputes, with flexible scheduling and venue options across the UK.
Expert Determination
We provide binding expert determinations for technical financial disputes. As one of the first five accredited expert determiners in the UK, we resolve matters such as business valuations, earn-out agreements, and royalty calculations. The process offers faster, more cost-effective outcomes compared to court proceedings, with decisions typically finalised within weeks rather than months.
Expert Witness
We prepare expert witness reports and provide courtroom testimony for legal cases. Our services include analysis of financial evidence, preparation of joint expert statements, and cross-examination support. With experience in over 100 court appearances, we deliver clear, impartial evidence on matters including fraud investigations, business losses, and professional negligence claims.
Commercial Litigation
We support commercial litigation with forensic accounting expertise. Services include quantifying business losses, analysing contractual breaches, and valuing companies for shareholder disputes. Our work covers construction contracts, professional negligence claims, and intellectual property cases. We provide detailed reports and testimony to help legal teams build robust cases.
People
Chris Makin
Chartered Forensic Accountant
With over 30 years' experience, Chris Makin is an accredited forensic accountant, mediator, and expert determiner. He has authored thousands of expert reports, mediated over 100 disputes, and served on ICAEW's forensic committee. His expertise spans civil, criminal, and family law cases, with a focus on complex financial evidence and dispute resolution.
Questions
What is forensic accounting?
Forensic accounting involves investigating financial records to detect fraud, quantify losses, and provide expert evidence for legal cases. Our work supports court proceedings through detailed analysis and clear reporting.
How can mediation help my legal case?
Mediation offers a confidential, cost-effective way to resolve disputes with an 80% success rate. We help parties reach mutually acceptable agreements without court proceedings, preserving business relationships.
What qualifications do you hold?
We are a chartered accountant with ICAEW, accredited mediator, and one of the first five expert determiners in the UK. Fellowships with professional bodies ensure adherence to industry standards.
How are fees structured?
Mediation fees depend on dispute value, ranging from £75–£575 per party. Forensic accounting and expert determination fees are agreed upfront, with no-obligation reviews available.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationally from offices in Mirfield (West Yorkshire) and London. Services include remote mediations via Zoom and expert determination for clients across the UK and internationally.
