Fraud Forensic Accountant Fees

Investigation Fees

• Standard investigation: £150-£350/hour (regional)
• Senior/London specialist: £300-£600/hour
• Big 4/Kroll/FTI equivalent level: £500-£1,000+/hour

Expert Witness Report Fees

• Standard civil fraud report: £5,000-£20,000
• Complex POCA or SFO case: £20,000-£75,000+
• International arbitration: £50,000-£250,000+
• DPA financial quantification: £30,000-£200,000+
• Rebuttal report: £5,000-£20,000

Emergency Response

Civil fraud cases are often urgent. Same-day freezing injunction support is available at premium emergency rates for preliminary quantum and asset tracing within 24-48 hours.

Fee Structures

• Hourly (standard for open-ended investigations)
• Fixed fee (defined scope engagements)
• Retainer (ongoing regulatory matters)
• No contingency fees (not permitted for expert witnesses)

Legal Aid

Legal Aid may be available for criminal defence work. Rates are subject to Legal Aid Agency limits. Expert fees in legally aided cases require prior authority where applicable.