D Chakrabarti& Co Limited

Forensic Accounting Services

Independent Financial Analysis for Complex Matters

The firm's forensic capability is built on decades of accounting practice — applying deep technical knowledge to financial disputes, regulatory investigations, and evidential reporting.

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Accounting & Legal Expertise

From Compliance to Investigation

Forensic accounting demands a combination of technical precision and investigative rigour. Our founder's decades of compliance work — preparing accounts, managing tax positions, and advising on regulatory matters — provide the foundational expertise required to identify financial irregularities and construct evidential findings.

Working alongside legal expertise in fraud and financial crime, the firm is positioned to address both the accounting analysis and the regulatory context of complex financial investigations.

Forensic Services

Areas of Forensic Practice

Shareholder & Director Disputes

Independent financial analysis for shareholder disagreements, minority interest valuations, and director conflict resolution. Detailed examination of company accounts, profit extraction, and related-party transactions.

Financial Irregularity Investigations

Systematic investigation of suspected financial irregularities within corporate entities. Tracing of funds, identification of undisclosed transactions, and preparation of evidential findings for legal proceedings.

Asset Tracing Support

Forensic analysis to identify, categorise, and document assets across complex ownership structures. Support for legal teams in matrimonial, commercial, and insolvency proceedings.

Expert Witness Reporting

Preparation of CPR Part 35 compliant expert reports for use in court proceedings. Clear, evidenced financial opinions presented to the required standard for judicial consideration.

Independent Financial Review

Objective review of financial records, management accounts, and tax filings for parties requiring independent verification — whether for transaction due diligence, dispute preparation, or regulatory response.

Forensic Methodology

Evidential Precision at Every Stage

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Scope & Instruction

Clear definition of the forensic instruction, relevant time period, and documentation requirements. Agreement on reporting format and timeline.

02

Document Acquisition & Review

Systematic collection and review of financial records, bank statements, company filings, and supporting documentation. Chain of custody maintained throughout.

03

Analysis & Findings

Detailed forensic analysis to identify irregularities, trace funds, quantify losses, or verify financial positions. All findings are cross-referenced and evidentially supported.

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Reporting & Testimony

Preparation of formal reports to the standard required for legal proceedings. Availability for oral testimony and cross-examination where instructed.

Confidential Enquiries

Discreet Financial Investigation for Sensitive Matters

All forensic instructions are handled with the highest degree of confidentiality. Initial consultations are without obligation.

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