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FRP has announced that it has launched a new forensic services team in Manchester with the appointment of Michael Brian as a director.
The firm stated that the move bolsters its forensic services capabilities in the region and complements its already strong restructuring advisory and corporate finance practices in the city.
Brian who joins FRP from Deloitte, brings 20 years’ experience in forensic accounting, specialising in complex disputes and investigations.
He advises a broad range of clients, from legal teams to FTSE100 and FTSE250 corporates and financial institutions, on commercial disputes and contentious valuations.
He has also been appointed as an expert witness to UK Courts and has conducted UK corporate and major cross-border investigations in Germany and Saudi Arabia.
In his new role, he will work closely with FRP’s 50-plus strong forensic services team to support the delivery of its full range of forensic services.
Brian said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to not only deepen FRP’s forensic services coverage, but to draw on FRP’s closely integrated service lines to deliver complete solutions to clients’ needs. At FRP, the expertise to help is in-house and on-hand, and in Manchester we now have the full range of service lines all under one roof. I’m excited to get started.”
Chris Osborne, forensic services partner at FRP, added: “Michael’s arrival continues our expansion as we look to meet growing demand for forensic services across the UK and internationally. His deep experience, technical expertise and strong relationships make him a valuable addition to the team, and I look forward to working with him as we continue to build out and strengthen our offering.”
This appointment closely follows FRP’s expansion into Belfast with a four-strong forensic services team, led by partner Alison Hollywood and covering Northern Ireland and Scotland.
FRP now has an on-the-ground forensic services offering in London, East Anglia, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Manchester and Belfast.
