Litigation Support

The primary role of expert forensic witnesses is to effectively communicate the findings of financial investigations in a courtroom in such a way as it will withstand legal scrutiny. It is in effect Litigation Support.

In formulating our Expert Witness reports we follow the guidance set out in the Rules of the Superior Courts. Click on the following link for the relevant rules.

Because of the cross-examination an expert witness is likely to come under, it is vital that he or she is knowledgeable, articulate and capable of thinking quickly.

As Experts in forensic accountancy and litigation support we awork closely with many other parties – not only to establish and present the facts concisely and competently, but also to identify weaknesses in opposing arguments.

Some of the parties we would expect to work with when acting as an expert witness include:

• Solicitors and barristers
• Quantity Surveyors
• Regulatory agencies
• Government agencies
• Insurance companies
• Financial institutions
• Receivers and liquidators
• Companies
• Private individuals

For further information on the important role of Forensic Accountants or Expert Witnesses please click on the following link: High Court Judgment Confirms Expert Witness needs to Demonstrate to the Court that he/she is an Expert.

The High Court case referred to in the above link may be accessed by clicking here: Havbell v Hillard

For further information please contact Jim Stafford or Tom Murray on 01 661 4066 or jim.stafford@frielstafford.ie  tom.murray@frielstafford.ie or andrew.hendrick@frielstafford.ie