Services for Organisations
Trusted partners in securing forensic talent across disputes, investigations, financial crime & forensic technology.
Hamilton Mackenzie supports global advisory firms, forensic boutiques, law firms, regulators, corporates and financial institutions in securing forensic accounting talent across disputes and international arbitration, investigations, financial crime and forensic technology.
Our unrivalled network, long-term market presence and real-time understanding of market dynamics allow organisations to make informed, confident hiring decisions in an evolving and competitive market.
800+
mandates
completed
6
continents
covered
20+
years specialist
experience
150+
partner & director
appointments
Contingent Recruitment
We have a market-leading track record of hiring at all levels — from newly qualified forensic accountants to senior specialists with niche technical expertise.
We provide objective guidance on market feasibility, role positioning, talent availability and competitive dynamics to help organisations attract and retain talent and plan effectively for the future.
We introduce individuals aligned both professionally and culturally. Our long-standing relationships enable us to identify candidates who strengthen and stabilise practices and add long-term value.
Case Studies
- We have supported an American consulting firm for more than 20 years, delivering over 90% of their London forensic hires. Our work includes salary benchmarking, workforce planning and long-term advisory support. Our understanding of their culture has contributed to strong retention and sustained growth.
- We supported one of the early independent forensic accounting boutiques in growing its team, with a particular focus on technical excellence and cultural fit. The business grew significantly and ultimately achieved a trade sale.
Executive Search & Selection
Hamilton Mackenzie is a leading specialist in forensic accounting executive search and has been trusted with high-profile Partner, Managing Director and senior specialist appointments globally for over two decades.
We build new practices from inception and support existing teams with strategic hires that address succession, growth, capability development and long-term organisational objectives.
Our long-standing presence and decades-long relationships allow us to complete mandates more efficiently, effectively and discreetly than traditional search channels.
Case Studies
- We sourced six Partners and three Directors for a mid-tier firm over seven years, supporting revenue growth from ~£15m to ~£50m and securing long-term succession.
- We completed a critical Partner hire for a European consulting firm within three months after another recruiter had been unsuccessful for two years, and later supported a team build-out across multiple jurisdictions.
- We supported the long-term succession of a mid-tier accounting firm’s forensic accounting practice by sourcing two successive practice leaders and working closely with the partner group over an extended period, supporting revenue growth from single- to double-digit £m.
Interim & Contract Resourcing
We are a leading provider of interim and contract forensic specialists, enabling organisations to access flexibility, respond to urgent matters or secure niche expertise.
We provide vetted professionals via a range of compliant engagement models.
Case Studies
- We supplied a specialist forensic team at short notice to a Swiss client, navigating complex international tax compliance.
- We provided experienced disputes, arbitration and valuation specialists to assist a client with the management and delivery of a multi-billion-pound case.
- We supported a client in delivering a multi-jurisdictional investigation by providing multilingual forensic accountants to analyse documents and conduct interviews across multiple geographies.
Special Projects & Campaigns
We design and deliver bespoke talent solutions for organisations with ambitious, complex or sensitive objectives, including:
- Significant growth or scaling
- Establishing new forensic practices
- Market entry succession planning
- Launching new services
- Geographic expansion
- Private equity advisory
Case Studies
- We facilitated the launch of the EMEA forensic practice for a major US consulting firm — recruiting the founding Managing Director, three subsequent Managing Directors and building an initial team of ten across multiple jurisdictions.
- We secured a founding Partner for a specialist forensic practice entering the UK market after multiple previous attempts.
- We delivered a Big Four expert witness Partner hire to secure succession for a leading US consultancy.
- We facilitated the move of a 20+ person forensic team, including three Partners, from a Big Four firm to a competitor.
Intelligence & Advisory
We offer accurate, relationship-driven market intelligence — informed by ongoing, direct engagement with professionals and leadership across major forensic practices.
This intelligence enables organisations to plan growth and resourcing effectively, make informed strategic decisions and position themselves competitively.
Case Studies
- We were asked to benchmark compensation and benefits across a client's forensic accounting team against the wider market, identifying where they sat relative to competitors. We provided ongoing support and recommendations as to how best to motivate and retain their team.
- We have advised private equity and venture capital investors on potential acquisitions in the forensic accounting and technology space, providing independent intelligence on target teams, retention risk and market conditions to support their investment decisions.