Rakesh Kapila

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Rakesh is a principal at Sim Kapila, Chartered Accountants, a firm based in London WC2 which specialises in forensic and investigative accountancy (rkapila@simkapila.co.uk; www.simkapila.co.uk).

Principal

Rakesh is a principal at Sim Kapila, Chartered Accountants, a firm based in London WC2 which specialises in forensic and investigative accountancy (rkapila@simkapila.co.uk; www.simkapila.co.uk).

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Rakesh Kapila considers the expert accountant’s role in the assessment of lost pension rights in various types of litigation

Rakesh Kapila explains how forensic accountants can help when disputes arise from the administration of estates

Rakesh Kapila considers how forensic accountants can assist lawyers in actions arising from alleged breaches of directors’ responsibilities

Rakesh Kapila highlights key aspects underlying valuations of family businesses on divorce & outlines ways in which such businesses can help in funding financial settlements

Rakesh Kapila explains why profit & cash flow forecasts are important in litigation assignments on which forensic accountants are involved

Rakesh Kapila considers how forensic accountants can play a very useful role as shadow experts in many types of case

Rakesh Kapila considers possible shortcomings in the financial statements submitted by the parties in matrimonial proceedings

Security for costs: Rakesh Kapila reports on the forensic accountant's role

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Rakesh Kapila

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Thomson Hayton Winkley—Jordan Wallace

Ward Hadaway—Barnaby Rosenthall

Bird & Bird—Shahin Baghaei