Forensic & Valuation Services

Detailed forensic accounting can provide compelling evidence and clarity in commercial disputes. We can advise at every stage of the process, from early case assessment to help barristers or solicitors to understand the client’s position, to expert witness services and alternative dispute resolution.

We work with businesses, legal and other professionals in disputes of all types, from commercial and contractual disputes to criminal and regulatory law and investigations, as well as individuals involved in matrimonial cases.

We provide valuations across a wide range of asset classes, including shareholdings, professional firms and intellectual property in both contentious matters and for advisory purposes.

Forensic and Valuation Team

David Houghton
Kate Beckett
Aaron Pegg
Marianne Sheeky
Feona Donnelly-Worthington

David Houghton

David is a Chartered Accountant who, having trained with Ernst and Young, followed a path into industry before returning to the Accountancy Profession in London and then subsequently Manchester and Liverpool. Prior to his appointment as the senior partner of DSW Bridge Houghton Forensic, David was one of the founding partners of Bridge Houghton LLP. … Continued

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Kate Beckett

Kate jointly heads DSW Bridge Houghton Forensic after joining Dow Schofield Watts Forensic LLP as a partner in September 2014. Kate previously trained at Deloitte, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2006 and transferring to the Forensic & Dispute Services team in the same year. In the past decade, Kate has developed a wide variety … Continued

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Aaron Pegg

Aaron joined DSW Bridge Houghton Forensic in April 2018, having previously worked in BDO’s forensic accounting department in London and Manchester. After graduating from the University of Cambridge with a master’s degree in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, Aaron joined BDO’s graduate scheme in 2010 where he spent four years working in audit before transferring … Continued

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Marianne Sheeky

Marianne joined DSW Bridge Houghton Forensic in 2021 and assists with business valuations, matrimonial disputes, fraud investigations, and commercial litigations. In 2021 Marianne graduated from Liverpool John Moores University with 1st class BSc (Hons) degree in Accounting and Finance. Forensic Services – Daresbury Office

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Feona Donnelly-Worthington

Feona joined DSW in 2022 as as a Graduate Forensic Accountant. Feona graduated from Queens University Belfast, has also worked in administration for a fire protection company during term breaks for the past four years. Forensic Services – Daresbury Office

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Forensic and Valuation Services

Commercial Litigation

Delivering commercially focused, expert evidence in litigation cases.

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Investigations

Investigating fraud, money laundering and bribery and corruption.

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Matrimonial

Providing clarity to financial matters surrounding marriage, divorce and family breakup.

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Corporate

Expert insight into corporate transactions and business/asset valuations.

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Latest news

The changing face of accountancy – and my predictions for the future

20th March 2023

The changing face of accountancy – and my predictions for the future James Dow co-founded challenger brand Dow Schofield Watts in 2002 – the same year that the collapse of accounting giant Arthur Andersen shook the profession to its core. Here he talks about the changes in the sector over the last two decades and … Continued