S&W strengthens its forensic services team with Partner appointment

Chris joins S&W with more than 25 years of forensic accounting experience, having previously established and led FRP’s forensic services practice. His broad expertise spans quantum expert witness services in litigation and arbitration, fraud, bribery and corruption investigations, asset-tracing and recovery assignments, regulatory inquiries, and compliance and risk advisory work.

Chris Osborne, Partner & co-Head of Forensic Services, S&W, commented: "I am delighted to be joining S&W's highly regarded forensic services team and also to work alongside the full service offering of the wider firm. As well as co-leading a team of fantastic colleagues, I look forward to continuing to serve clients on investigations, litigation and arbitration matters.”

David Alexander, Partner & co-Head of Forensic Services, S&W, said: “We are delighted to welcome Chris to the forensic services leadership team. His reputation in the market, deep technical expertise and extensive expert witness experience make him an exceptional addition to our practice. Chris’s track record in complex disputes, investigations and regulatory matters aligns perfectly with the growing needs of our clients. His appointment strengthens our ability to deliver high quality, insight driven forensic support across the UK and internationally, and he will play a pivotal role in the continued growth of our service line.”

John Rugman, Head of Advisory, S&W, added: “I am really pleased Chris will be taking over leadership of the S&W forensics practice from David Alexander during the course of 2026. The practice has doubled in size under David’s leadership, and we are excited that Chris will continue this momentum. We have an exciting growth plan for the practice that builds on our strong capabilities and adds further resource and specialisation, and reinforces our reputation for quality and excellence.”