Pete Davies
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Pete Davies

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Areas of expertise

Pete is Head of Forensic Data Analytics. Pete has over 18 years of experience in technology, analysis, and transformation, advising clients and executing large-scale programmes to detect fraud, combat corruption, and identify early signals of financial, legal, and regulatory challenges. 

Experience

At S&W, he leads the Analytics team to apply the rapidly expanding data science discipline to deliver efficient and high quality forensic investigations, proactively detect fraud, build forensic solutions to data issues in disputes and unpick complex client system issues.

Notable client work and achievements

He has developed advanced fraud detection solutions for some of the largest enterprises in the UK and has successfully implemented regulatory remediation solutions affecting millions of customers for well-known brands. Additionally, Pete has served as the technical lead for structured data disclosures in significant international professional practice disputes and has developed forensic data solutions for sustainability-focused customer due diligence. 

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ISA 240 and Failure To Prevent Fraud: What organisations need to do now

The UK’s Failure to Prevent Fraud offence, in force since 1 September 2025, has sharpened the focus on how organisations identify, assess and manage fraud risk. At the same time, auditors’ responsibilities under ISA 240 have continued to evolve, increasing scrutiny. Is your organisation prepared?

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More than just the numbers: S&W builds its forensic services practice

Technology may be changing forensic services, but it remains a deeply human discipline, explains the new co-Head of S&W’s forensic services. For better or worse, it’s people who make the difference.

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