POCA and Criminal Defence Forensic Accountant

Independent forensic expertise for solicitors, barristers, and defendants in Proceeds of Crime and financial crime cases

Led by Mark Holdsworth, a forensic accountant specialising in criminal defence and POCA cases, Beyond Forensic provides clear, evidence-based financial analysis for complex legal matters. We assist solicitors, barristers, and defendants by producing expert reports that stand up in court and challenge unsupported financial assumptions.

Forensic Accounting Services for Criminal Defence

We specialise in supporting legal professionals with:
✔ POCA and Confiscation Proceedings – Reviewing benefit calculations, identifying hidden assets, and preparing expert witness reports.
✔ Fraud and Financial Crime – Analysing transactions, bank statements, and accounting records to uncover the true financial picture.
✔ Money Laundering Allegations – Tracing funds, verifying legitimate income sources, and rebutting claims of illicit activity.
✔ Business and Corporate Offences – Investigating trading irregularities, assessing records, and presenting clear financial findings.

Supporting Criminal Defence with Clear and Credible Financial Analysis

When the financial evidence is complex or disputed, you need an expert who can translate numbers into a narrative the court understands. We challenge flawed Crown analyses, prepare independent schedules, and deliver concise explanations that support the defence case.

Why Choose Beyond Forensic?

✅ Specialists in POCA and Criminal Defence – Deep experience in confiscation, benefit calculations, and financial crime.
✅ Independent and Objective – Fully impartial analysis focused on evidence, not assumptions.
✅ Court-Ready Reports – Clear, structured expert witness reports accepted across UK courts.
✅ Collaborative Support for Legal Teams – Helping solicitors and counsel build effective, evidence-based defences.

Beyond Forensic Accounting Ltd provides forensic accountancy and expert witness services throughout England and Wales. Based in Wakefield with a London registered office, we work on Legal Aid and privately funded cases.