Expert dispute advisory and forensic services
FRP provides experienced, independent and credible dispute advisory services for clients involved in litigation, arbitration or mediation. With extensive expertise across a wide range of industries, we are engaged on disputes of all sizes, delivering forensic accounting and technology services customised to each case. In addition to our role of providing expert witness services, we also help clients assess potential outcomes in an advisory capacity, for example during the pre‑litigation stage or during disclosure processes.
Independent expertise and global capabilities
Our ability to evaluate the merits of a case helps clients make informed decisions. Our dispute advisory team serves in various expert witness roles, including party‑appointed expert, expert determiner and adviser. We ensure an independent, conflict‑free approach, allowing us to work for both claimants and defendants. When international expertise or a physical presence is required, we leverage the Eight International network, offering country‑specific insights and expanding our capabilities globally.
Expert witness and determination
Impartial financial expertise is essential in evaluating the value of a claim in litigation, arbitration or mediation. As independent dispute resolution experts, we offer unbiased advice for both claimants and defendants across various industries, from breach of contract to fraudulent misrepresentation. Our expert determinations deliver legally binding, evidence‑based resolutions.
Contentious valuations
Disagreements over business valuations arise in disputes such as shareholder conflicts, divorces and expropriation cases. FRP brings broad‑based experience to these situations, handling both straightforward and complex cases. Whether as an independent expert, adviser or expert determiner, we provide accurate, fair and defensible valuations with support from our global network and corporate finance team.
Professional negligence
Expert assessment is key in professional negligence claims, particularly in financial accounting, tax, audit and legal matters. With experience in GAAP, IAS and taxation issues, we provide informed opinions on the standard of care expected and any resulting consequential loss. Our dispute advisory team has advised both claimants and defendants in complex negligence cases.
Matrimonial proceedings
With extensive experience in matrimonial disputes, our team brings valuable expertise in business valuation, tax, and financial analysis. Having worked on over 1,000 Family Court cases, we offer clear, credible opinions as Single Joint Experts, Party Experts, or Advisers. Our dispute advisory services include business valuations, income assessments, and tax liability evaluations.
Disputes and claims advisory
We provide expert forensic accounting for a wide range of disputes, including business interruption claims, tax disputes and sale and purchase agreement (SPA) disputes. Whether supporting companies, individuals, litigation funders or solicitors, we assist with assessing damages, mediation and security for costs applications, delivering independent and clear, case‑specific guidance.
Financial analysis and valuations
We provide independent financial analysis and valuations to support a wide range of disputes. Our work includes assessing business value, reviewing income and evaluating tax implications, helping parties understand the financial position at issue. By delivering clear, evidence‑based assessments, we support informed negotiations and the resolution of complex matters.