Derek Patterson is a Partner at FRA’s London Office. He leads FRA’s UK and EMEA Disputes team. ​Derek has been recognized in Who’s Who Legal Investigations, Consulting Experts, Thought Leaders and Global Elite. Sources describe him as a “highly sought after forensic expert” among peers, with “standout experience advising clients on large and complex fraud and bribery investigations”. He is recommended for his “excellent analysis and superb delivery of expert witness testimony” and “quick grasp of a business’s issues”. ​Derek brings over 25 years of experience earned across commercial and consulting roles. He draws on his combined experience to understand the requirements of clients and their counsel, so as to provide pragmatic and clear advice. Prior to joining FRA he worked in a variety of finance roles in international aviation and automotive businesses. At FRA, he has deepened his experience supporting forensic accounting, financial investigations, litigation and international arbitration matters across a wide range of sectors and jurisdictions, often with a cross-border element. ​Derek’s engagements have covered sectors such as telecoms, extractive industries, manufacturing, pharma and life sciences, aviation, marketing and advertising, and software, among others. His work has covered countries in Europe, Latin America, Africa and the CIS. Prior to joining FRA, Derek was the Group Treasurer for easyJet plc, and raised over $3billion in aircraft finance including operating leases and secured loans, and managed and accounted for end-lease and maintenance obligations. He was a senior finance member of the MBO team, which bought and sold the low cost airline “go fly” at British Airways plc, and worked in Ford Motor Co in financial control and internal audit roles. ​Derek completed his training as an accountant and auditor with PricewaterhouseCoopers and holds a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the University of Glasgow.​