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I specialise in international investigations. The types of investigations I undertake include fraud (payroll and procurement), financial misstatement, financial irregularities, bribery and corruption, corporate intelligence, right of audit and contract review.

I have led multiple assignments overseas, working on large, accounting investigations alongside teams from GTI member firms. Recent projects include working in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, India, Thailand and Germany.

Since qualifying in 2004 I have worked on the full range of forensic matters, both disputes and investigations, and civil and criminal cases. Highlights include,

  • completing a two-year secondment, managing the whistleblowing framework of a large infrastructure project in the Middle East
  • investigating a systemic fraud perpetrated against a government-run pensions system, involving the misappropriation of millions of Euro
  • investigating a multifaceted accounting issue in Thailand
  • investigating allegations of fraud and financial manipulation for a large UK listed automotive company.

Our clients often face difficult issues in unchartered circumstances, and I enjoy the challenge of providing clear, factual reports on which they can make informed decisions.

Qualifications
  • BA (Hons), Economics
  • FCA (Fellow of the ICAEW)
  • NCA Special & Accredited Financial Intelligence Officer
  • CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
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