Luke Steadman
Litigation Support Guide 2023
Band 1 : Forensic Accountants
Band 1
About
Provided by Luke Steadman
Practice Areas
Mr. Steadman is a Partner in Alvarez & Marsal’s Disputes and Investigations practice with more than 25 years of experience as a forensic accountant and expert witness across Europe, Asia and the United States. His evidence has included considerations of quantum and damage; valuation of assets and businesses; the accounting treatment of complex transactions under International, US and UK Accounting Standards and Principles; and the application of International Auditing Standards. He has worked on matters across a wide range of industries.
Career
Mr. Steadman is co-chair of the firm’s International Arbitration practice and has acted as both party-appointed and tribunal-appointed expert on numerous complex and other matters and has provided both solo and concurrent oral evidence in hearings under ICC, LCIA, HKIAC, Dubai, Stockholm and other rules.
As an expert in accounting and valuation, Mr Steadman continues to receive instruction in High Court matters and has also appeared in the First-tier Tax Tribunal.
He has led forensic accounting investigations in on both sides of the Atlantic and has carried out wide-ranging investigations of accounting irregularities on behalf of UK companies, insurers, and investors.
He has led forensic accounting investigations in on both sides of the Atlantic and has carried out wide-ranging investigations of accounting irregularities on behalf of UK companies, insurers, and investors.
Professional Memberships
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Member, International Bar Association