Evelyn Partners appoints partner as head of fraud

Evelyn Partners has announced the appointment of Annabel Kerley, a partner specialising in investigations, as the firm’s new head of fraud and financial crime in a step to “strengthen” its forensic services team. 

It is reported that she is a fellow of the ICAEW and a former senior investigator at the SFO and FCA. Kerly also johns from boutique forensic firm StoneTurn where she founded the London investigations practise. 

In addition, hse has led  investigations into asset misappropriation, employee misconduct, financial misstatement, sanctions breaches, market abuse and misleading statements in civil, regulatory and criminal contexts. 

In her new role, Kerley will be responsible for building and growing the firm’s forensic services practices, working closely with David Alexander, the head of forensic services, and John Holden, the head of forensic technology. 

Alexander said: “With financial crime on the rise, organisations operating today increasingly require specialist forensic support to protect value in their business. Annabel offers unique expertise gained across a wide range of geographies, industries and regulators to help clients mitigate the impact of fraud and misconduct. 

“Annabel’s ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deploy the latest forensic technology and forensic accounting techniques make her a valuable addition to the Evelyn Partners team.”  

Kerley added: “I am thrilled to be joining Evelyn Partners at this exciting time in the firm’s growth journey. It is a full-service accounting firm with a highly-regarded forensics practice and an extensive international footprint as a founding member of the CLA Global network. 

“Its agile, partner-led and conflict-free service sets it apart in the market. I look forward to working with the forensic team and wider firm to support clients navigating high-stakes economic crime issues.”