Principal — John Blackburn-Hart
Forensic Accountant | Financial Investigations Specialist
John specialises in financial investigations arising from complex or contested financial affairs, including matters involving intricate ownership and entity structures, high transaction volumes, incomplete or disputed disclosure, and questions of control, influence, and benefit. His work extends to tracing assets and quantifying financial benefit, and to matters spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Prior to establishing Hart & Lloyd, John held senior forensic accounting roles in the public sector, investigating high-risk matters involving money laundering, fraud and corruption litigated in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. This work involved detailed examination, analysis, and reconstruction of records to assist the Court in understanding the financial position of the parties.
John also worked for a major bank to evaluate financial crime vulnerabilities and mitigate risk. Whilst there, he worked with data scientists and government agencies to develop algorithms and investigate significant money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions evasion, and bribery and corruption.
John regularly presents to legal and accounting professional bodies and to government agencies on topics ranging from technical forensic accounting methodologies, investigating complex financial structures, cryptocurrency investigations and financial crime.
This experience informs our approach across all practice areas.
Qualifications and professional standards
John Blackburn-Hart
• Certified Practising Accountant
• Master of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Graduate Certificate in Data Science
Professional standards
• Services provided in accordance with APES 215 Forensic Accounting Services
• Bound by the APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants
Our approach
Financial investigations often involve large volumes of material and competing interpretations of financial activity. Effective forensic accounting requires both careful analysis and clear communication. Our work is guided by four principles.
Clarity
Complex financial records and transactions are analysed and the results presented in a clear and usable form.
Proportionality
Analysis scoped appropriately to the asset pool, issues to be examined and the stage of proceedings.
Objectivity
Professional judgment exercised independently and in accordance with applicable professional standards.
Court readiness
Where expert evidence is required, reports are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the relevant court or tribunal.
Contact
Hart & Lloyd Forensic Accounting
1800 920 302
enquiries@hartandlloyd.com.au
Suite 22/Mezzanine 39 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 Australia