UK
Ireland
Experience:
John Robinson has 20 years’ experience in forensic investigations and financial disputes, including testifying as a witness on fraud and bribery matters. Cases covered by John include insider dealing, asset tracing, money laundering, fraud, corruption, and banking misappropriation. John provides consulting services to law firms, law enforcement, government departments and corporate clients. John has managed large-scale investigations in the UK, continental Europe, and Asia.
John is a Chartered Accountant, a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and a Certified Fraud Examiner, having held senior forensic accounting positions in the Serious Fraud Office and Financial Conduct Authority as well as acting in multiple high profile civil investigations.
Notable client work and achievements
John has testified at the Crown Court on behalf of the Serious Fraud Office three times and received a Judicial Certification of Commendation for his hard work in a complex, high profile fraud case that resulted in the defendant being found guilty of multiple counts of conspiracy to defraud.
Professional qualifications and memberships
- Qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2009 (Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales)
- Certified Fraud Examiner since August 2012
- Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments since June 2012
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