Disputes and Investigations

Mercer & Hole’s forensic investigations accounting team delivers independent, rigorous, and evidence-based analysis where financial concerns arise. Whether responding to allegations of fraud, misconduct, or regulatory breaches, or proactively addressing internal concerns, we utilise our accounting expertise and investigative mindset to establish the relevant facts quickly, objectively, and discreetly.  

We work closely with private clients, legal advisers, and commercial stakeholders to identify irregularities across financial and non-financial information. Our financial investigations services team traces the full lifecycle of transactions, often across complex internal systems and structures. In collaboration with stakeholders, we develop a tailored methodology that ensures document review, interviews, and data analytics are focused on identifying relevant patterns, anomalies, and potential wrongdoing. 

Our team is experienced in a full spectrum of matters, including:

• employee fraud (including employee theft investigation);
• financial misstatement (including misreporting);
• invoice fraud investigation
• bribery and corruption;
• asset misappropriation;
• embezzlement investigation;
• cryptocurrency related fraud investigation (including cryptocurrency fraud recovery);

We understand the need for efficient and discreet investigations, maintaining strict confidentiality and minimising disruption to day-to-day operations. 

Clear communication is fundamental to our approach. Our findings are presented in a concise and defensible format, ensuring the conclusions drawn can be substantiated and supported, and providing key information to assist internal decision-making, regulatory engagement, or legal proceedings.  

From the first signs of concern through to litigation and remediation, we support our clients at every stage of a forensic investigation. Our objective is to provide clarity in complex situations, enabling informed decision-making, protecting reputation, and reducing exposure to further risk.