Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted Forensic Accounting Services in Northbridge
Trevor Vella & Co has established itself as a trusted provider of forensic accounting and valuation services, specialising in Family Law matters. With over 30 years of professional experience, including 14 years as a partner at Horwath Sydney Partnership and 8 years directing valuation services at Horwath Investment Services, we deliver independent expert financial reports. Our team combines deep technical expertise with practical insights to address complex asset valuations and forensic investigations. We maintain a strong reputation for accuracy and reliability in assessing business valuations, superannuation schemes, and financial assets. Our services are particularly tailored to property division cases involving family businesses, trusts, and professional service enterprises.Trevor Vella, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and Law Society member, leads our commitment to professional excellence. While we no longer accept new general assignments, our focus remains on delivering high-quality collaborative law services. Our small team brings complementary skills to ensure comprehensive support for every client engagement. We maintain strict independence and impartiality as expert witnesses in legal proceedings. Our office in Northbridge provides convenient access for clients across Sydney and beyond.
Services
Forensic Accounting
Business Valuations
Expert Reports
Asset Pool Assessments
Collaborative Law Practice
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of forensic accounting experience in Family Law cases
- Led by a Chartered Accountant with specialist legal qualifications
- Proven track record in complex business valuations and investigations
- Maintain strict independence as expert witnesses in legal proceedings
- Specialise in uncovering hidden asset depletion strategies
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
- Law Society of New South Wales
Services
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic accounting services specialise in family law matters, tracing financial transactions and uncovering asset depletion strategies. We analyse complex financial records to provide clear evidence for legal proceedings. Our team reconstructs financial statements and assesses account profits to support property division cases.
Business Valuations
We provide expert valuations for family businesses, professional service enterprises, and minority interests. Our assessments cover business valuations, share valuations, and superannuation schemes. We specialise in identifying undervalued assets and hidden financial transactions affecting property settlements.
Expert Reports
Our independent expert reports meet court requirements for family law proceedings. We prepare detailed financial analyses and critique opposing expert reports. The reports cover asset pool valuations, damage assessments, and restitutionary claims with strict impartiality.
Collaborative Law Practice
We offer specialist collaborative law services for property division cases. Our approach focuses on transparent financial disclosure and joint expert assessments. We help parties reach agreements through accurate valuations and impartial financial analysis.
Asset Pool Assessments
Our asset pool assessments examine all financial resources in family law cases. We investigate complex ownership structures, trust arrangements, and business interests. Our reports identify attempts to deplete marital assets and provide fair valuation frameworks for court proceedings.
People
Trevor Vella
Principal Forensic Accountant
Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia with 30+ years' experience in forensic accounting and family law valuations. Holds law and finance degrees from Sydney universities.
Questions
What areas of accounting does Trevor Vella & Co specialise in?
We specialise in forensic accounting and business valuations for Family Law matters, including asset pool assessments and financial investigations.
Can you explain your experience with Family Law valuations?
With over 30 years' experience, we've conducted thousands of valuations for property division cases involving family businesses, trusts, and professional enterprises.
What qualifications does Trevor Vella hold?
Trevor is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, member of the Law Society of NSW, and holds law and finance degrees from Sydney universities.
Are you currently accepting new clients?
We're winding down general practice but still accept collaborative law assignments. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
How do you handle complex financial investigations?
Our team employs advanced forensic techniques to trace assets, analyse financial statements, and identify transactions affecting property division.
What locations do you serve?
Based in Northbridge, we serve clients across Sydney and regional NSW with specialist forensic accounting and valuation services.
