Forensics Forum

Thursday, 26 February 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM AEDT

With 25,000 + followers on LinkedIn, Thomas Caldow has created a unique following profiling the latest court rulings about all things expert evidence. Hear Tom’s year in review for 2025 and his top judgements related to shareholder oppression & minority discounts and the Court’s view on speculative expert evidence.  

Presenters:

• Darryn Hockley - Partner, Forensic Consulting at Grant Thornton Australia
• Thomas Caldow - Partner, Forensic Consulting at Grant Thornton Australia

Thursday, 26 February 2026 | 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM AEDT

Discover how emerging AI tools are reshaping litigation and expert accounting work. Drawing on real-world use cases, this session will unpack how generative and analytical AI can streamline workflows, surface insights, and support stronger strategic outcomes for clients.

Attendees will gain a clear understanding of where AI delivers genuine value in commercial disputes today, what constraints courts have put on its use and how to apply these capabilities responsibly and effectively.

Presenters:

• Alex Bell - Partner & National Head of Forensic Consulting at Grant Thornton Australia

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM AEDT

When organisations navigate complex procurement processes, a key question arises: how can they effectively identify, investigate, and prevent procurement fraud? This session will unpack:

• Common Procurement Fraud Schemes: Conflicts of interest, kickbacks, bid rigging, shell companies and false billings.
• Red Flags & Case Examples: Unusual vendor behaviours, inflated invoices, irregular tender processes and how fraud can occur through collusion or control gaps.
• Investigation Essentials: Applying procedural fairness, securing evidence early, analysing records and conducting effective interviews.
• Practical Controls & Next Steps: Strengthening governance, responding to whistleblowers, and learning from recent investigations.

We’ll explore how these elements work in practice and outline clear steps organisations can take to improve detection, integrity, and resilience in procurement.

Presenters:

• Helen Murrell SC - Commissioner, NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)
• Kelly Rigby - Partner, Forensic Consulting at Grant Thornton Australia
• Paul Fontanot - Partner, Forensic Consulting at Grant Thornton Australia

This session is postponed and will be made available on-demand

Behind every dispute lies a question of value. Quantifying economic loss is critical in commercial litigation, and courts expect rigorous methodologies that withstand scrutiny. This discussion will delve into the practical and legal challenges of loss assessment, including counterfactual analysis in post-acquisition disputes, the treatment of hindsight evidence and the difficulties of forecasting future losses and discounting to present value. 

Presenters:

• Joseph Box - Partner, Forensic Consulting at Grant Thornton Australia
• Jessica Szeto - Director, Forensic Consulting at Grant Thornton Australia

Thursday 5 March 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM AEDT

AI is here and being embraced by corporate society to help us perform our jobs more efficiently, but what are the emerging global issues in the use of AI.  This session will explore the global AI trends, how are forensic experts utilising AI in investigations and what are the parameters when it comes to expert witness testimony and use in legal proceedings? 

Presenters:

• Darryn Hockley - Partner, Forensic Consulting at Grant Thornton Australia
• Vijay Rathour - Partner & Head of Cyber and Digital Investigations at Grant Thornton UK

Thursday, 5 March 2026 | 12.15 PM - 1:15 PM AEDT

When organisations need clarity on financial records, transactions or events, the question often arises: should they opt for an assurance engagement or a forensic audit? This session will unpack the different options available and how these engagements differ.

Presenters:

• Anne Dale - Partner, Forensic Consulting at Grant Thornton Australia
• Hannah Hiscox – Partner, Audit & Assurance at Grant Thornton Australia