Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Forensic Accounting Services in Mirfield
Chris Makin is a chartered forensic accountant, accredited mediator, and expert determiner with over 30 years of experience in resolving complex financial disputes. Our practice combines technical expertise with a client-centric approach, delivering clear, credible evidence for legal cases across civil, criminal, and family law domains. We specialise in forensic accounting, mediation, and expert determination, supporting clients with robust analysis and innovative solutions. Our services are underpinned by a commitment to transparency, ethical standards, and a deep understanding of litigation processes. With a settlement rate of 80% in mediation, we prioritise practical resolutions that align with clients' needs. Our team has worked on high-profile cases involving fraud investigations, business valuations, and professional negligence, ensuring clarity in complex financial matters.We maintain affiliations with leading professional bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants and The Academy of Experts. Our approach balances technical rigour with accessibility, making intricate financial evidence comprehensible for courts and stakeholders. We offer no-obligation case reviews to assess how we can add value to your specific situation. With offices in West Yorkshire and London, we serve clients nationally and internationally, providing tailored support for litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution.
Services
Forensic Accounting
Mediation
Expert Determination
Expert Witness
Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of experience in forensic accounting and dispute resolution
- Accredited by leading professional bodies including ICAEW and The Academy of Experts
- 80% settlement rate in mediation cases
- Transparent pricing with no-obligation case reviews
- Expertise in complex financial litigation and technical dispute resolution
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- The Academy of Experts
What people say
Reassuring approach
Innovative solutions
80% settlement rate
Clear financial analysis
Professional integrity
Services
Forensic Accounting
Forensic accounting services involve detailed financial analysis and expert reporting for legal cases. We investigate fraud, business valuations, and financial disputes, providing clear evidence for court proceedings. Our work supports solicitors, barristers, and individual clients in civil, criminal, and family law matters. With over 30 years of experience, we deliver technically rigorous yet accessible insights for complex financial cases.
Mediation
Mediation services facilitate practical resolutions for commercial and civil disputes. We act as neutral mediators to resolve conflicts in business sales, partnerships, and contractual disagreements. Our approach prioritises collaborative problem-solving while maintaining confidentiality. With a 80% settlement rate, we help parties avoid costly court proceedings through structured negotiation and impartial guidance.
Expert Determination
Expert determination provides binding resolutions for technical financial disputes. We specialise in valuations, earn-out agreements, and accounting conflicts under contractual dispute resolution clauses. This process offers faster, more cost-effective outcomes compared to litigation. As one of the first accredited expert determiners in the UK, we combine specialist knowledge with procedural efficiency for final dispute settlements.
People
Chris Makin
Chartered Forensic Accountant
Chris Makin is a chartered accountant with over 30 years of experience in forensic accounting, mediation, and expert determination. He has authored thousands of expert reports and mediated over 100 cases, combining technical expertise with practical dispute resolution skills.
Questions
What qualifications does Chris Makin hold?
Chris is a chartered accountant accredited by ICAEW and The Academy of Experts, with specialist certifications in forensic accounting, mediation, and expert determination.
How much does mediation cost?
Mediation fees start at £75 per party for small claims up to £5,000, with rates increasing based on dispute value. Detailed pricing appears in our fee schedule.
What types of cases do you handle?
We specialise in forensic accounting cases involving fraud, business valuations, partnership disputes, and expert determination for technical financial conflicts.
Can I get a free case review?
Yes, we offer no-obligation case reviews to assess how we can add value to your specific situation without charge.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Mirfield and London, we provide services nationwide with remote mediation options available via video conferencing.
