Clive is an experienced chartered accountant in public practice, with a career spanning over three decades in forensic accounting, business advisory, trust advisory, and insolvency.

Clive is widely respected for his expertise in complex financial matters and regularly acts as an independent expert in high-value financial disputes. He brings a rare blend of commercial judgment, technical depth, and dispute resolution experience.

Clive is trusted by legal advisors, the Courts, and clients when independence and credibility are paramount.

His recent highlights include:
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  • Appointed by the High Court in a $40 million charitable trust dispute to advise on governance and solvency issues.
  • Trust expert in cases involving negligent trustees, family trust disputes, and complex multi-generational structures (including a $1 billion equity trust).
  • Forensic expert in a $200 million class action, analysing solvency, contingent liabilities, and financial impacts.
  • Former Forensic Investigator at New Zealand’s Serious Fraud Office, where he provided expert evidence in the Equiticorp case and others.

Area of Expertise

  • Independent Expert Reports in commercial, trusts, and relationship property disputes
  • Trust Disputes and Governance including High Court appointments and complex fiduciary issues
  • Forensic Accounting and financial investigations
  • Business Advisory and Tax Structuring
  • Insolvency and Liquidation Services
  • Professional Trustee and Director Appointments

Specialist Sectors

  • Broadcasting related services
  • Medical
  • Legal and litigation funding
  • Motor vehicle dealerships
  • Information technology
  • Investment

Qualifications

  • Chartered Accountant (CAANZ)
  • Licensed Insolvency Practitioner
  • Holds specialist accreditations including TEP (Trusts and Estates Practitioner) and CAFAS (Accredited Forensic Accounting Specialist)
  • Member of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand