Profile
Steve Cornmell (Partner)
Steve is the Managing Partner our Forensic and
Investigation Services practice. He is responsible for fraud
investigation work across the firm, has a wide range of experience
of commercial litigation and disputes and been cross-examined on a
number of occasions.
Experience
Steve joined us at Grant Thornton in 1997.
With 20 years' experience in fraud investigation and forensic
accountancy, Steve has provided evidence in Court in both civil and
criminal cases, in international arbitrations and in disciplinary
hearings brought by professional bodies. Steve is a specialist in
fraud investigation having assisted the SFO over the last ten years
on a wide range of enquiries involving fraudulent trading, theft,
share ramping and conspiracy to defraud regulatory
authorities. He has also been appointed as an inspector by
the DTI in respect of Companies Act and Financial Services Act
(Insider Dealing) enquiries. Steve is also responsible for leading
our Digital Forensic department, which is used extensively in fraud
related enquiries.
Steve's expertise covers:
- investigation and prosecution of serious and complex
frauds
- provision of expert accounting evidence in relation to
commercial litigation and disputes
- investigation of accounting irregularity and breakdown
- investigation of corruption and money laundering
- investigation and defence of professional negligence
allegations against auditors and other professionals
- tracing and identification of misappropriated funds
- defence of individuals charged with financial crime and
disciplinary offences.
Qualifications
- Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and
Wales
- BA.