FRA Experts Recognized in Lexology Index Investigations Guide 2026

The latest Lexology Index Investigations Guide highlights “the most prominent forensic accountants and digital forensic experts for their work spanning e-discovery, asset tracing and corporate investigations.” We are thrilled to see the continued recognition of numerous senior leaders across FRA’s US and European offices in the 2026 listing.

2026 Investigations – Forensic Accountants

Toby Duthie – “Praised for his thoughtful professional approach and ability to identify critical issues and provide insightful solutions has solidified Toby’s status as ‘a superstar’ in forensic accounting.”

Frances McLeod – “Frances is recognised for her experience leading global forensic accounting investigations across the U.S., Europe and Asia for over three decades, supporting multinational clients navigating cross-border compliance and asset tracing challenges.”

Yousr Khalil – “Yousr is a highly regarded name in France, standing out for her expertise advising multinational corporations on complex fraud investigations. Market sources say: ‘With her extensive experience and incredible strategic insights, she provides extremely valuable advice.’”

Charlie Patrick – “Charlie Patrick commands a distinctive position in forensic accounting, where his ability to distil out the priority themes and findings from enormous datasets has earned him acclaim in anti-bribery and corruption investigations.”

Derek Patterson – “Derek excels in interpreting complex financial records and conducting thorough financial analyses in high-stakes international investigations and dispute resolution proceedings.”

Gerben Schreurs – “Gerben Schreurs is considered a key name in the investigations space, with market sources describing him as "a knowledgeable digital forensic expert".”

Trevor Wiles – “Trevor advises on complex fraud and misconduct matters across multiple jurisdictions, with peers and clients praising his calm, authoritative approach, attention to detail and thorough industry knowledge.”

Weng Yee Ng – “Weng Yee enjoys a fantastic reputation in the market as a leading forensic accountant. Her global industry knowledge allows her to expertly assist international clients in a variety of industries, including fintech, oil and gas, and telecommunications, on high-stakes investigations.”

Jenna Voss – “Jenna’s ability to expertly handle anti-corruption and money laundering cases makes her a go-to practitioner in the market.”

Neil Keenan – “Neil commands a spectacular reputation as a forensic accountant, advising multinational clients and regulators on high-stakes financial investigations, where he has significant experience in corruption, fraud and asset misappropriation matters.”

Stacy Fresch – “With nearly three decades of experience across both the public and private sectors, Stacy Fresch is well-versed in conducting high-stakes financial and accounting investigations and proceedings involving SEC enforcement actions.”

Rik Workman – “Backed by 30 years of experience as a forensic accountant, Rik is a favourite among market sources for high-profile investigations matters, including anti-bribery claims, sanctions and global monitorships.”

Rob Mason – “Rob is a leading forensic accountant who is singled out by market sources for his excellent technical knowledge of securities trading.”

Ash Klass – “Ash receives particular praise for his technical expertise and adaptability which enable him to identify crucial avenues for advancing the defence strategy.”

Masako Asaka – “Masako garners widespread praise among peers and clients alike for her excellent forensic accounting work in the investigations space. She is singled out by market sources for her ‘responsiveness, understanding of key issues and ability to synthesise large data sets.’”

2026 Investigations – Digital Forensic Experts  

Gerben Schreurs – “Gerben commands a spectacular reputation for his forensic accounting and digital forensics expertise in complex global investigations and compliance matters, where he excels in uncovering issues relating to financial misconduct within extensive datasets, with one source describing him having ‘a rare ability to seamlessly connect the dots across compliance, data, technology, and forensic domains.”

Trevor Wiles – “Trevor advises on complex fraud and misconduct matters across multiple jurisdictions, with peers and clients praising his calm, authoritative approach, attention to detail and thorough industry knowledge.”

Alejandro Gomez-Igbo – “Alejandro is a highly regarded digital forensic expert, consistently recognised for his ability to think outside of the box.”

Anurag Spatzenegger – “Peers and clients praise Anurag for his technical expertise paired with good communication skills and client service.”