Other Professionals

Those participating in the collaborative law process may benefit not only from legal input but also from the expertise and assistance of professionals from other disciplines. Independent consultants may be jointly instructed to provide specialist advice. Such specialists may include the following:

Forensic Accountants
Forensic accountants are usually asked to assist in establishing the value of the parties' business interests, calculating relevant and associated tax issues and consideration of their liquidity and ability to raise a capital sum

Lesley Howe, Mall & Co Forensic Accountancy Services, 4 Queen Street, Leeds, LS1 2TW

Tel: 0161 7937075
lesley@mallandco.net
http://www.mallandco.net/

Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs)
IFAs work with separating couples to develop options for settlement and to explore the effect of these options having regard to the investments which the parties hold. Two Collaboratively trained IFAs are instructed during the process. The "neutral" suggests potential options for dealing with investments and pensions. The "implementer" puts into effect the choices agreed.

Caroline Keegan, Yorkshire Investment Group, 8 Lisbon Square, Leeds, LS1 4LY

Freephone: 0800 2987244
carolinekeegan@yig.co.uk
http://www.yig.co.uk

Robert Cresswell, Paramount Group, Woodhead House, Woodhead Road, Birstall, West Yorkshire WF17 9TD

Tel: 01924 351011
robert.cresswell@paramountifa.co.uk
www.paramountifa.co.uk

Elaine Gwinnett, Paramount Group, Woodhead House, Woodhead Road, Birstall, West Yorkshire WF17 9TD

Tel: 01924 351011
elaine.gwinnett@paramountifa.co.uk
www.paramountifa.co.uk

Paul Howard, Howton Financial Services Limited, Suite 7, Devonshire House, Devonshire Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1AY

Tel: 0113 2685501
paul.howard@howtonfs.com
http://www.howtonfs.com/