What our clients say
“When help is needed, whether for rigorous investigation of suspected unethical behaviour or building in-depth preventative measures, Pathfinders will deliver.
Having experienced several serious corrupt activities by employees in different geographies in a multi-national corporation, I can vouch for the capabilities of Darren. On two occasions multi-million dollar frauds - previously missed by big brand firms - were quickly resolved, and within more than reasonable costs.
Darren’s determination to find the truth and enable a rapid response to troubling circumstances is his hallmark. This is coupled with excellent foresight and strategic thinking backed up by an approach based on many years of experience. The communication style with sophisticated reporting tools, as well as proactive education, can greatly assist assimilating the details whilst empowering managers to enhance protection for the organisation.
I most enthusiastically recommend Pathfinders.”
Group General Manager Operations - Listed multinational manufacturing company
Services performed: Fraud investigations, Fraud Awareness Training, Internal Control Reviews
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“I am a commercial lawyer of some 35 years’ experience. Over recent years I have engaged Pathfinders to assist my clients in difficult litigious disputes involving complex financial issues.
Pathfinders’ skills are well beyond the skills of an experienced commercial lawyer and Pathfinders’ involvement has given my clients distinct advantages in those litigious matters and has resulted in successful financial outcomes for them. When a client, and his or her advisers, are faced with a hotchpotch of confusing accounts and multi-year financial transactions, specific forensic and analytic skills are required to depict those complexities in a clear and understandable format. These findings can then be presented during the course of the dispute and perhaps before a court.
I unqualifiedly recommend Pathfinders in any matter where forensic expertise is required.
I would hate to be involved in a complex financial dispute when Pathfinders was advising the other side.”
Special Counsel - Commercial Law & Litigation
Services performed: Forensic reviews, Expert witness reports, Litigation support (Breach of contract, Wills & deceased estates, Family law, Business partnership disputes)
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“I was involved in a very large and complex not for profit organisation for over 10 years. The organisation has employed the services of Pathfinders for over 15 years, across multiple states. The situations in which Pathfinders assisted were always complex; at times they involved fraud and the misuse of funds, in addition to staffing and organisational matters.
Darren is always diligent, forensic in his approach, fully understanding the environment and tenaciously getting to the bottom of the problem. The conclusions that he offers are insightful and he prepares well founded and incredibly useful reports.
I highly recommend Pathfinders in these fields of investigation.”
President - Not For Profit organisation
Services performed: Fraud investigations, Forensic reviews, Strategic advice
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“Upon commencing a new role with a global leader within the engineering industry, I discovered a diseased culture at a crucial site servicing a major client. The workplace concerned was highly unionised and commercially fragile.
The team at Pathfinders rapidly grasped the brief and proceeded to investigate, and untangle, an extremely complex matter involving senior management which had the potential to cost the organisation a multi-million dollar national contract.
Pathfinders’ depth of expertise and ability to connect with our values enabled them to deliver an outstanding outcome for our organisation.”
General Manager People and Performance - Multinational engineering company
Services performed: Workplace investigation - bullying / harassment
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“As a family lawyer with over 20 years’ experience, I regularly require forensic analysis of people’s businesses and personal finances.
Darren is a highly accomplished forensic accountant with an extraordinary ability to simplify and unravel the most complicated financial dealings. Darren’s legal training allows him to communicate his findings effectively, so they can be easily understood and used as evidence in Court.
I have no hesitation in recommending Pathfinders.”
Special Counsel - Family Law
Services performed: Forensic reviews of financial records, Asset tracing, Corporate intelligence
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“I have acted as a committee member of large hospitality venues for over 30 years. Although elected committees are usually comprised of well-intentioned volunteers, the good faith placed in managers can sometimes be betrayed. On rare occasions, managers or staff may manipulate the system for their personal benefit and deliberately mislead the committee.
Pathfinders has the ability to go deeper into issues and find items that the auditors and accountants do not address. It is the information that they are able to locate that empowered our committee to be confident when confronting management. Their reports have proved to be invaluable by analysing the business’ true operations.
I have used Darren’s expertise on three occasions and have found his work beyond reproach and meticulous. He has given our committee detailed authoritative advice on the way forward and helped us to clearly define the responsibilities of the committee and management. Darren is a person of enormous integrity and is held in the greatest respect by numerous committees who have sought his services.
It is amazing what we don’t know. I would never hesitate to use Pathfinders’ services in the future.”
President - Leisure and Hospitality venue
Services performed: Fraud investigations, Corporate intelligence
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“I was referred to Darren as someone who can help work through complicated legal situations and offer advice based on your best interests.
I am currently going through a very acrimonious divorce, where the other party has employed a legal team that is using every dirty trick possible to draw out legal proceedings, disrupt access to our children and is attempting to significantly deplete the asset pool.
The support, advice and guidance I received from Darren has been nothing short of amazing. He has helped to significantly reduce my stress levels throughout this drawn out legal process. Darren was able to look at my situation from both the forensic and legal viewpoints and find solutions to bring these matters to a close. It provided a real sense of comfort in being able to better understand the advice provided by my legal team.
Furthermore, Darren has a real gift in being able to think of options and different lines of enquiry that are invaluable for use in the legal process.
I found Darren amazing to work with, very discreet and I can’t recommend his services enough.”
Family law client
Services performed: Forensic review of financial records, Strategic advice, Corporate intelligence
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“Darren’s extensive legal, accounting and IT knowledge was critical to achieving a successful outcome to my business dispute. Darren has an ability to explain complex legal matters in simple terms. By communicating in a manner that conveys meaning effectively and precisely, Darren was a very valuable part of my team: he was able to help me understand the mechanics of various legal documents and their purpose.
Darren always acted with integrity and reliability. I felt reassured to know that he was working hard with me to achieve the best outcome. Darren worked very well with other legal practitioners and provided many financial insights and corporate intelligence that enhanced our overall strategy.”
Client - Sale of business dispute
Services performed: Forensic review of financial records, Strategic advice, Corporate intelligence
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“When I was faced with a process that appeared foreign and daunting, Darren’s understanding and calming nature put me at ease. His expert knowledge and attention to detail allowed for a smooth, stress free process.
I highly recommend Darren for his extremely professional and personable service.”
Family law client
Services performed: Forensic review of financial records, Strategic advice, Corporate intelligence
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“I recently found myself in need of professional advice re. a workplace relations matter. I can’t thank Darren enough for the support and direction during, what for me, was a most distressing time.
Darren’s honest appraisal, knowledge of due diligence processes and articulate communication style delivered a highly successful result.
I make an unreserved recommendation of Darren’s service and professionalism.”
Employment Law client - Hospital / Aged Care facility
Services performed: Workplace investigation - Bullying / Harassment, Strategic advice