Principal — John Blackburn-Hart
CPA | Forensic Accountant | Financial Investigations Specialist
John specialises in financial investigations in family law disputes involving complex financial structures, significant transaction volumes and contested disclosure.
Prior to establishing Hart & Lloyd, he held senior forensic accounting roles in the public sector investigating high-risk matters involving money-laundering, fraud and corruption litigated in the NSW Supreme Court. This work involved detailed examination, reconstruction, and analysis of records to assist the Court in understanding the financial position of the parties.
This experience informs his work in family law matters, including complex property settlement proceedings, where careful analysis of records is necessary to trace assets, reconstruct financial activity, and clarify the financial positions in dispute.
Qualifications and professional memberships
John Blackburn-Hart
• Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)
• 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
• Experienced in Federal Circuit and Family Court expert requirements
Practice focus
Engagements frequently involve matters where:
• financial disclosure appears incomplete or inconsistent
• trust or corporate structures obscure ownership or control
• significant volumes of financial transactions require analysis
• income declarations appear inconsistent with expenditure
• funds move between related entities or individuals
• independent financial analysis is required in proceedings
Professional approach
Family law proceedings often involve large volumes of financial 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 Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Contact
For a confidential discussion regarding a family law matter:
Hart & Lloyd Forensic Accounting
1800 920 302
enquiries@hartandlloyd.com.au