Crowe expands Midlands forensic services practice

Crowe has appointed Martin Chapman as a partner in the firm’s forensic services practice.

Chapman has upwards of 17 years’ experience providing forensic accounting and investigation services, and has worked in the broader audit, accountancy and corporate services space for more than two decades.

Crowe is developing its forensic accounting offering and reinforcing its commitment to the Midlands region by establishing a new presence in Birmingham’s city centre. Chapman will be based in Birmingham’s Colmore Building, working with clients both regionally and nationally. He will be joined by Neil Rudd, who has been appointed as senior manager.

Chapman said: “I am absolutely delighted to join Crowe and take a lead role in developing Crowe’s forensic offering in the Midlands. The demand for forensic accounting services is rising in tandem with legal disputes resulting from the heightened financial pressure on entities and individuals.

“With the increased number of firms offering legal funding and the rise of class actions, forensic services will be a vital tool in litigation proceedings. Furthermore, as fraud continues to dominate the criminal landscape amidst economic downturn and a cost-of-living crisis, the requirement for forensic services will be even more prevalent.”

Nigel Bostock, chief executive of Crowe, added: “I am very pleased to welcome Martin to the Crowe partnership. His appointment is an important step in our ongoing growth journey and is testament to our commitment to building market-leading teams to offer our clients practical, pragmatic advice in these challenging times.”