Specialist business consultancy FRP has launched a new office in Belfast and appointed partner Alison Hollywood to its forensic services team.

The new Belfast office will offer the firm’s full range of forensic services, with a particular focus on dispute resolution and investigative work.

The company’s 50+ year strong forensic services team has expanded considerably in recent years to serve the disputes and investigations market.

FRP operates across a network of 32 locations in England, Scotland, Wales, Cyprus and the Isle of Man and this expansion is part of its ongoing strategy to improve its reach and deepen its expertise in key service areas .

Alison brings over 24 years of experience in forensic accounting, specializing in complex business interruption claims and quantum advice in a dispute situation.

She advises a wide range of clients, including law firms, corporations, government bodies, insurance firms and brokers, on matters such as commercial litigation, breach of contract, professional negligence and insurance claims.

She joins from PwC, where she was director and responsible for the litigation practice in Northern Ireland and Scotland, along with leading the insurance claims offering.

In her new role at FRP, Alison will lead the firm’s forensic services business in the same jurisdictions.

She joins FRP alongside new senior team members and a graduate trainee and is actively recruiting to support future expansion in Belfast. The team will be based at the city’s headquarters on Upper Queen Street.

Alison said: “In the current economic climate, we are seeing an increased demand for forensic services, particularly in disputes and investigations.

“FRP has built a strong reputation for advising on complex and high-profile cases, and the firm’s emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, combined with the ability to build our local team and client base, were particularly attractive.

“My focus will be on establishing FRP as the go-to firm for forensic services in Northern Ireland. Having lived and worked here my entire career, the prospect of re-engaging with the local market and supporting customers makes this an incredibly exciting opportunity.”