Episode 17 | Getting Ahead: The Case for Early-Stage Expert Analysis

In this episode, Pip Murphy speaks with Hugo Loneragan and Phil Hersey from RESOLVE Forensic about deploying forensic accounting experts strategically in complex damages claims, particularly in funded class action litigation. They explore what early-stage expert analysis involves, how it shapes the expert report process, and how to balance credible damages estimates against genuine uncertainty. The discussion also touches on cost and proportionality when commissioning early-stage work, the risks of overly complex damages models, and how the role of forensic accountants in funded litigation is set to evolve.