Roger Isaacs

Forensic Partner


Roger Isaacs

Forensic Partner


Roger Isaacs is an award-winning, highly experienced and widely respected Forensic Accountant, expert witness and licensed insolvency practitioner in the UK. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

In 2010, he became one of the first accountants in the country to be accredited by the ICAEW as both a forensic accountant and expert witness, recognition that reflected his expertise across divorce, shareholder disputes, fraud investigations and loss of earnings claims.

He is accredited by the Academy of Experts to provide Expert Determinations and sits on the appointment panel of the President of the ICAEW as an expert determinator, underlining his standing in complex financial disputes.

As National Technical Director of the Network of Independent Forensic Accountants (NIFA), Roger has given evidence in several hundred cases, providing expert testimony in written reports and under cross-examination before the High Court as well as in more unusual tribunals such as the International Court of Arbitration, the Lands Tribunal, the County Court and Employment Tribunals. He has provided concurrent evidence several times in what is known as “hot-tubbing”.

He led a team of forensic experts that helped to secure millions of pounds for subpostmasters and subpostmistresses, following the Post Office Horizon IT Scandal, for which he was named Practice Leader of the Year at the 2025 Accounting Excellence Awards.

Beyond the realm of forensic accounting, Roger was appointed to be the Global Chair of MGI Worldwide, an international accountancy network, then ranked amongst the Top Twenty in the World. In that role he oversaw MGI’s merger with the CPA Associates network and introduced an International Youth Shadow Board to help harvest the talent and perspectives of the next generation of accountants.

Roger has particular expertise in the following matters:

  • Valuing shares and businesses in matrimonial, partnership and shareholder disputes
  • Insolvency-related litigation
  • Commercial agency disputes
  • Commercial and contractual disputes
  • Fraud and criminal cases
  • Expert determinations
  • Asset tracing
  • Complex numerical analysis
  • International and cross-border disputes
  • Advising on liability and quantum in accountancy professional negligence cases for both claimant and defendant
  • Quantifying the loss of earnings resulting from personal injury, medical negligence and other cases
  • Assisting in the calculation of dependency claims in fatal accident cases
  • Damages claims and claims for business interruption

Alongside his forensic practice, Roger has extensive experience as a licensed insolvency practitioner, having advised businesses in financial difficulty and acted as liquidator in both solvent and tax-driven reorganisations.
He also lectures widely on topics including business valuation, directors’ duties and strategic planning, and is a prolific writer whose articles appear in the technical press and national media. He sits on the editorial board of the Family Remedies Journal.

Regularly called upon by the BBC and national newspapers, he has also appeared on national TV and radio and lectured at the Shrivenham Defence Academy.

In addition to these roles, Roger is a CEDR-accredited civil and commercial mediator and Fellow of the Civil Mediation Council, combining his financial and valuation expertise with impartial facilitation skills to help parties resolve disputes more efficiently and cost-effectively.

Appointments

  • Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (1992)
  • Fellow of the Association of Business Recovery Professionals (1996)
  • Former Chair of the ICAEW Forensic Advisory Committee
  • Licensed insolvency practitioner (1996)
  • CEDR Accredited Mediator (2000)
  • Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (2002)
  • National Technical Director of the Network of Independent Forensic Accountants
  • Chair of MGI Worldwide, a global network of independent accountancy firms
  • Member of the Academy of Experts (2004)
  • ICAEW Accredited Forensic Accountant and Expert Witness (2010)
  • Accredited to issue Expert Determinations by the Academy of Experts (2013)
  • Committee member of the Association of South West Mediators
  • Member of the Expert Witness Institute (2016)
  • Member of Resolution (2017)
  • Editorial Board Member – Family Remedies Journal (2021)
  • Fellow of the Civil Mediation Council (2024)

Reported cases

  • Seekings & Ors v Moores & Ors [2019] EWHC 1476 (Comm) – Valuation of an aggregates trading business and quantification of losses arising from alleged diversion of profits
  • George v McCarthy & Anor [2019] EWHC 2939 (Ch) – Valuation of a software as a service company in the context of unfair prejudice proceedings
  • Damian Evans & other v Jeremy James & others – Valuation of a group of trampoline parks in the context of unfair prejudice proceedings
  • Dawson v Bell [2016] EWCA Civ 96 – Valuation of an adult online website in the context of a shareholder dispute
  • Evans & Anor v Jones & Anor [2016] EWCA Civ 660 – Assessment of the solvency of a property development company in the context of allegedly unlawful dividends
  • David Beeny v Ghersie & MG Associates Limited – Opinion to support the successful defence of a former accountant against a claim for £1million for alleged misrepresentation
  • Swain & others v Swain Plc & others [2015] EWHC 660 (Ch) – Valuation of a telecommunications company for professional indemnity insurers in the context of allegations of conspiracy to procure the sale of shares at an undervalue
  • Parkingeye Ltd v Somerfield Stores Ltd [2011] EWHC 4023 (QB) – Quantification of damages aris

Finally, Roger volunteer for  and sits on the boards of various charities.  Notably for many years he was the Treasurer of St Peter’s Hospice and is now a community mediator and treasurer of Resolve West.

Listen to my latest podcast: Spotting the signs of cybercrime

In this episode, Roger Isaacs, our Forensic Partner, joins Ross Jones, Marketing Director, to discuss fraud, with a particular focus on cybercrime.

With a rise in cybercrime cases in recent years, Roger gives us an insight into how it can affect individuals and businesses.


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Testimonials

This is what the judiciary and Roger’s professional contacts have to say about his expert evidence and expertise:

Business Computer Projects

Initially we were fairly sceptical about the value of mediation, but were pleasantly surprised by Roger’s pragmatic and commercially-minded approach to the proceedings.

Melanie Davy

Mr Isaacs worked hard to help the court. I found his report to be impressive.

Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers

A straightforward witness with obvious expertise.

Brendan Barry, Senior Counsel

Mr Isaacs, was a very impressive expert witness of share valuation… His answers were precise and clear. His knowledge and experience were very evident. Realistically, neither counsel could challenge his evidence.

Mr Justice Leech

Mr Isaacs, the single joint expert accountant, was an impressive witness. His written reports are a model of clarity… In his oral evidence he was measured and able to support his conclusions in a logical manner.

ICC Judge Jones

A ‘highly professional’ expert witness ‘fully in command of the figures’ whose opinions were expressed ‘both in writing and orally, fluently and convincingly’.

Judge Rowland

Mr Isaacs, the single joint expert accountant, was an impressive witness. His written reports are a model of clarity… In his oral evidence he was measured and able to support his conclusions in a logical manner.”

Mr Justice Mostyn

Roger Isaacs’ forensic accounting advice was instrumental in quashing a vexatious claim brought against us and we cannot thank him enough. We highly recommend Roger for his phenomenal accounting expertise, his ability to provide clarity to complex situations and provide clear, well evidenced reports, and on top of that he is a really lovely person.

Mr and Mrs Gibbs

Roger takes a no nonsense, practical approach to expert valuation work and I have always regarded him as a safe pair of hands.

Jos Moule
Veale Wasbrough Vizards

I found Roger to be extremely responsive and helpful in dealing with a matter for me at short notice.

Haema Sundram
CG Family Law

I have worked with Roger Isaacs for many years and value enormously his professional expertise on commercial issues.

Jon Toogood
Royds Withy King

Roger Isaacs’ expert forensic accounting advice and reporting is absolutely first class … clear, trenchant and comprehensive.

Andrew Marsden
Barrister

Roger Isaacs is without doubt the go to person for swift expert and sound guidance and advice in matrimonial matters.

John Brownrigg
Stone King

Roger Isaacs is my first port of call for no nonsense, commercial accountancy evidence.

Richard Gore
Gregg Latchams Limited

Roger’s expert input is always appreciated.

Giles Hindle
DAC Beachcroft LLP

Roger and his team were extremely professional but friendly and approachable throughout.

Ceri-Ann Taylor
Foot Anstey LLP

Roger is extremely knowledgeable and is fantastic with clients.

Lucy Mills
Gregg Latchams Limited

Roger Isaacs is a highly competent expert forensic accountant.

Jeremy Newman
Plexus Law

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