Forensic Services

Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence

At Bennett Brooks we have experience of giving evidence in Court and acting for Claimant, Defendant or as a single joint expert.

Our Services

• Loss of earnings reports
• Consideration of loss of benefits-in-kind
• Reporting on loss of capital, including goodwill
• Loss of pension reports
• Fatal accident claims
• Clinical and professional negligence claims
• Assistance with preparation of Schedules and Counter Schedules
• Criminal Injuries Compensation claims
• Industrial diseases Compensation claims
• Shadow expert reports/advice.

Matrimonial Disputes

The landmark decision by the House of Lords in White v White in 2001 has changed the basis on which financial settlements in many matrimonial proceedings are reached, particularly where those assets include shares in private companies.

At Bennett Brooks we can explain clearly the financial issues to aid the cost effective settlement of disputes and can provide independent and objective advice on the financial aspects of matrimonial dispute.

Our Services

• Assessing the value of shares in private companies
• Evaluating the ability of the parties to raise funds on the strength of their ownership of shares and other assets
• Unearthing hidden assets
• Advising on tax implications on the division or disposal of assets
• Reviewing pension assets
• Handling mortgage and loan disputes.

We act for Applicants and Respondents and as a jointly appointed expert.

Commercial Disputes

The commercial world continues to be increasingly litigious. At Bennett Brooks we can explain clearly the financial issues to aid the cost effective settlement of disputes by offering our extensive experience to provide independent and objective advice at all stages of disputes.

Our Services

• Breach of contract
• Business interruption
• Financial investigations
• Share and Business Valuations
• Partnership dissolution and profit share disputes
• Loss of profits
• Fraudulent/negligent misrepresentation

Fraud Investigation

A few high profile fraud cases hit the headlines where hundreds of millions are involved; however, many cases go unreported and indeed undiscovered. Recent surveys have shown that businesses continue to underestimate the risk of fraud - fewer than one in five businesses expect to be affected by economic crime however half have suffered. It is important to respond rapidly to a suspicion of fraud. At Bennett Brooks we can guide you from suspicion of fraud through to the recovery of assets.

Our Services

• The evaluation of the suspicion
• Planning an investigation
• Protecting evidence
• Fact finding
• Reporting to the relevant authorities
• Beginning the process for the recovery of assets.