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FRA experts recognized in Lexology Index Thought Leaders: GIR 2026

August 25, 2026

Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA) is pleased to announce that Co-founding Partners Frances McLeod and Toby Duthie, and Partners Charlie Patrick, Jon Fowler and Gerben Schreurs have been recognized in the 2026 Lexology Index Thought Leaders: GIR guide, including inaugural Thought Leader recognition for Gerben Schreurs.

The publication brings together "the insight, expertise and wisdom of some of the world's foremost asset recovery, business crime defence and investigations lawyers and experts." This year's guide features interviews with recognized practitioners, exploring the trends and challenges shaping the investigations profession.

Alongside their recognition, each expert shares their perspective in a dedicated Q&A, discussing topics including cross-border investigations, AI and analytics, digital evidence, and the future of forensic accounting and forensic technology.

A selection of insights from this year's interviews includes:

"Human intuition will always be fundamental to forensic investigations." – Frances McLeod

"Making your data speak persuasively to stakeholders and authorities is crucial." – Toby Duthie

"My approach is rooted in the principle that facts and evidence must drive every investigation." – Charlie Patrick

"Ultimately, the best experts are those who can bridge the gap between technology and the wider objectives of the matter." – Jon Fowler

"Technology should always support the investigative objective rather than become the objective itself." – Gerben Schreurs

Read their Lexology Index profiles and full Q&As below:

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