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Alvarez & Marsal

Forensic Accountants

Litigation Support Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Alvarez & Marsal

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About

Provided by Alvarez & Marsal

A&M’s team conducts rigorous financial analysis to help resolve a range of disputes and investigations. We are adept at providing in-depth analyses of complex financial transactions, preparing comprehensive reports, and providing compelling expert testimony before courts and tribunals. A&M works closely with law firms, companies, and other stakeholders, providing forensic accounting services for a wide range of matters including:

  • Accounting expert witness (quantum and accounting issues)
  • Litigation and dispute valuation
  • Commercial and investor state arbitration
  • Litigation support
  • Regulatory and internal investigations
  • Compliance and monitoring
  • Asset tracing and recovery
  • Investigations after insolvency

Chambers Review

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Forensic Accountants - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Alvarez & Marsal has built a strong reputation in forensic accounting. The firm's global network also makes it adept at handling some of the most complex cross-border matters. It offers expertise in a wide array of forensic accounting investigations, including those concerning financial reporting, insolvency, white-collar crime, fraud, bribery, corruption and regulatory issues. A&M is often retained as an expert witness by Fortune 500 companies in arbitration proceedings.

Strengths

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  • A&M could not be more responsive, full stop. They are always ready to jump in and help with any problem or challenge that may arise. They provide an extremely high level of service and collaboration.

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  • We use Alvarez & Marsal frequently on investigative matters and in the forensic accounting space. They're a go-to partner and very cost effective.

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  • Alvarez & Marsal is our go-to firm for damages analysis. They are very responsive, even on quick-turnaround assignments.

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  • A&M has strong depth and breadth, with a well-balanced team of senior experts and hands-on professionals who can scale across large, complex matters.

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  • The matters on which we work with Alvarez & Marsal are large and complex. Nothing seems to be too much for them.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Steve Spiegelhalter
    Band 1Steve Spiegelhalter

    Steve Spiegelhalter

    Steve Spiegelhater is Alvarez & Marsal's managing director for North America as well as the firm's investigations practice leader. As a former federal fraud and corruption prosecutor, he has deep experience in the investigations space. He often leads forensic teams on independent monitorship processes.

    • The main reason I go to A&M is Steve Spiegelhalter. He is very efficient and sharp.

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    • Steve Spiegelhalter is one of the leaders in the space.

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    • Steve Spiegelhalter is very capable, smart and understanding of the needs in the anti-corruption space. He is exactly what we're looking for.

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