NIFA is a Network of independent forensic accounting practices providing Solicitors, Barristers and Insurance Companies with forensic accounting and litigation support services.Martin was a founder member when it was formed in 1999 with the aim of providing an efficient and reliable quality service by experienced forensic accountants reporting to a common standard and consistent format.He was chairman for 14 years until standing down in February 2015.All members are qualified… Show more NIFA is a Network of independent forensic accounting practices providing Solicitors, Barristers and Insurance Companies with forensic accounting and litigation support services.Martin was a founder member when it was formed in 1999 with the aim of providing an efficient and reliable quality service by experienced forensic accountants reporting to a common standard and consistent format.He was chairman for 14 years until standing down in February 2015.All members are qualified Accountants as well as members of either the Academy of Experts or the Expert Witness Institute and are able to pool their considerable combined forensic accounting knowledge, expertise and resources.Search our Forensic Accounting expertise database of past cases to find out if we have previously dealt with a particular matter or industry sector. Show less

Experience & specialist fieldMartin has for the last 15 years, specialised in litigation support and forensic accountancyand has been instructed on numerous cases involving preparing reports for a wide variety of:● claims for loss of earnings, profits and pension (including loss of dependency) caused by personal injury arising from road traffic accidents, accidents at work or medical negligence.● matrimonial disputes including providing business and share… Show more Experience & specialist fieldMartin has for the last 15 years, specialised in litigation support and forensic accountancyand has been instructed on numerous cases involving preparing reports for a wide variety of:● claims for loss of earnings, profits and pension (including loss of dependency) caused by personal injury arising from road traffic accidents, accidents at work or medical negligence.● matrimonial disputes including providing business and share valuations,assessing liquidity and advising on extraction of funds from businesses in a tax efficient way● partnership and commercial disputes● commercial loss of profits● criminal defence and confiscation proceedingsHe has considerable experience in providing share and business valuations for matrimonial disputes and of acting as a Single Joint Expert and for both claimants and defendants.Court AttendancesMartin has given expert evidence in court on several occasions including the County and Crown Courts and the Royal Courts of Justice, High Court family and Queens Bench divisions. Matters where he has given evidence include share and business valuations for matrimonial cases, partnership disputes and theft and false accounting.Career history1973-1977 Price Waterhouse, Chartered Accountants, NottinghamTrained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant1977-1978 Spicer & Pegler, Chartered Accountants, NottinghamTaxation Senior1978-1992 Harold T. Hooley & Co. Chartered Accountants, NottinghamInitially as partner designate and then as a partner from 1st January 19801991-date Hobsons Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, NottinghamProfessional memberships and Qualifications: BA(Hons), FCA, MEWI.MAEBA (Hons) in Accounting and Financial Management, Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (Qualified in 1977), Member of the Expert Witness Institute and The Academy of Experts. Show less