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Identifying a gap in the market, Pinsent Masons created a dedicated forensic investigative capability, offering a unique multi-disciplinary offering. This drives significant efficiencies and collaboration, enabling Pinsent Masons to conduct internal investigations that are efficient, proportionate, reliable and, where appropriate, privileged. Below we discuss the forensic accountant’s role and how Pinsent Masons has brought this […]
Jennifer Vanderhart has been recognised for her work in damage analysis and speaks to us about how this impacts legal cases she works on. Can you briefly share the process you undergo to valuate economic damages in a legal case? The process will vary greatly depending on the case, but I typically start by reading […]
With his cross-border experience, he briefly touches on the differences between personal injury law in the UK and Portugal, and the complications clients may face when claiming an accident that has occurred whilst on holiday. Back to the basics: When can a foreign person bring up a personal injury claim? As a simple observer, I […]
How is corrupt behaviour usually detected? Corrupt behaviour is usually revealed as a result of the obligations placed on financial services businesses and professional services firms to report suspicious activity. This is encouraging because the increasing frequency of revelations of suspicions of bribery and corruption suggests that the legislation designed to combat money laundering is […]
Of all the areas of law that you provide services for, which is the most commonly sought after? Why do you think that is? Our main areas of expertise are Corporate and Commercial, M&A, Aviation, Employment, Banking and Finance, Litigation & Arbitration and Real Estate and Construction. We also provide valuable legal advice and assistance […]
Why should businesses be valued and what is the basic criteria when doing so? There could be a number of reasons why an Expert Accountant would be asked to value a business. This includes acting for a client either purchasing or selling a business and whilst the methodology of valuing a business for sale may […]
Can you summarise a monetized installment sale in one sentence? A monetized installment sale is a sales transaction that is converted into immediate cash (i.e. monetized) although deferring income taxes for decades by use of the Installment Sale tax reporting. Who are the appropriate people to utilize a “monetized installment sale”? Any farmer, rancher, tree […]
What has been your biggest challenge that you overcame in this sector? The legal requirements which include approvals from the appropriate regulators, procedural challenges, lack of clarity in certain laws and the various compliances, are the biggest challenges that I have faced in the realm of M&A. Even though, the legal challenges are sector specific, […]
When should a lawyer consider appointing an expert? In an ideal world, a lawyer should consider instructing a collision investigator in any road traffic case. However, such considerations are often driven by financial constraints. It is impossible to provide a set of rules to allow a lawyer to determine when they should and shouldn’t instruct […]
Speaking to Helen Hart, we learn about how forensic psychologists help in the courts and how she is trying to demystify psychological services so that they are useful and accessible to the public and professionals alike.
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