Integrated expert witness and expert advisory support for audit and accounting professional negligence
Providing expert witness and advisory services in professional negligence actions against auditors and accountants requires the highest standard of technical expertise, judgement and experience. At Moore Kingston Smith, our experts are trusted by leading litigation teams for precisely these reasons.
We provide expert opinion on cases involving allegations of negligence against auditors and accountants across a wide range of corporate contexts. Our experience spans instructions for both defendant firms and their insurers, as well as claimant parties, including shareholders, liquidators and administrators.
A fully integrated expert team
A key challenge for lawyers in this area is sourcing experts who combine active audit expertise with ability to operate confidently in a litigation environment. While these skillsets can be found independently, they are rarely combined, as they are here at Moore Kingston Smith.
Our approach integrates:
- Hands-on audit expertise from an active responsible individual (RI);
- Deep experience of professional negligence disputes, including expert evidence; and
- Proven capability in producing clear, robust and evidence-based expert witness/advisory reports.
This combination is delivered through senior specialists including Will McMullan, an active RI with an FRC background, and Ben Leandro, who brings extensive professional negligence litigation and expert witness experience.
This integrated model offers audit expertise that is attuned to the expert process, enabling a smoother, more efficient engagement and high-quality output. Professional negligence claims commonly require consideration of breach, causation and loss, and we advise seamlessly across all three elements or on individual aspects as required.
Independence, quality and technical expertise
Our technical expertise is underpinned by representation on the FRC’s Advisory Panel, ensuring we remain aligned with the latest developments in auditing and accounting standards. This perspective is complemented by active involvement in the firm’s audit quality and control procedures, ensuring our advice reflects both current regulatory expectations and best practice.
We act as independent advisers, providing objective and unbiased opinions that legal teams can rely on. Our focus is firmly on quality, credibility and technical rigour.
Who we support
We regularly assist:
- Litigation lawyers and insurers specialising in professional negligence.
- Insolvency practitioners and liquidators.
- Audit firms and their legal advisers.
Contact our lead partners, Ben Leandro and Will McMullan, to discuss how we can help you.
