About

Provided by BRG

Corporate financial scandals and economic crises continue to challenge corporations and their boards, as the schemes to defraud them become more complex and insider threats grow. BRG professionals are well versed at reconstructing financial records; conducting information- and admission-seeking interviews; enterprise-wide complex data modeling and analysis; and designing, implementing, and remediating internal-control environments, computer forensics, and electronic data retrieval.

Composed of former Big Four partners, Certified Fraud Examiners, Certified Public Accountants, internal auditors, and former prosecutors, BRG’s forensic accounting teams translate complex financial transactions and numerical data into terms that laypersons can understand and interpret in a legal setting. Our experts use their understanding of industry, finance, accounting, economics, technology, and data management to review financial reporting information, information systems, and accounting and auditing standards and procedures. They leverage eDiscovery, data analysis and evidence gathering, vetted investigative techniques, and hypothesis testing to assist clients to determine the who, what, when, where, why, and how of an alleged illegal or fraudulent activity.

Our experts have experience in evaluating the financial and operational records of global organizations across industries and have worked with regulators and provided expert evidence and testimony in many jurisdictions.

Chambers Review

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Forensic Accountants - UK-wide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

BRG's forensic accountants are able to advise clients on complex criminal and civil cases, including multi-jurisdictional matters. The team's work includes fraud and financial investigations, accounting malpractice, sanctions and asset tracing matters. 

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ben Johnson
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Ben Johnson
Head of Forensic Accountants
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Band 1

Ben Johnson is a member of BRG's disputes and investigations practice. His forensic accounting work includes advising on asset tracing, bribery and corruption, and fraud and financial investigations.

Ben is truly excellent: extremely intelligent, personable and easy to work with. He can make complicated things really understandable for lay people, and he is respected and trusted in industry.

Ben did a great job of setting up the right people and making sure the brief was correct so they could do their work properly. I'd immediately go to Ben as a financial expert in accountancy matters.

Ben Johnson at Berkeley Research Group is switched on, responsive and commercial.

Phil Crooks
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Phil Crooks
Head of Forensic Accountants
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Band 2

Phil Crooks is a managing director in BRG's disputes and investigations practice. He regularly handles complex mandates, drawing from his experience as a chartered accountant.

A calm and measured expert.

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Forensic Accountants

Ben Johnson
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Ben Johnson
Head of Forensic Accountants
1
Band 1
Phil Crooks
2
Phil Crooks
Head of Forensic Accountants
2
Band 2

Members

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Amy McLaughlin

Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

Head of Department

Caroline Marley

Phil Crooks

Phil Crooks

Head of Department

Industries

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Construction and Infrastructure

Energy and Utilities

Financial Services

Healthcare and Phamaceuticals

Mining and Mineral Extraction

Technology

Telecommunications and Media