The appointment follows that of Andrew Palmer, who became Head of the Forensics Practice in the UK in July, and Andrew Gordon, appointed overall Head of Investigations in the UK recently.

Tony Parton returns to the UK from Hong Kong, where he has led the firm’s investigations and Forensic Services business in the Asia Pacific region for the past four years, invoved in investigations of corruption and bribery allegations, such as those investigated under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, asset misappropriation and financial misrepresentation.

Parton said he was delighted: 'More than ever, it is important that companies have the adequate measures in place to detect, prevent and react quickly to any kind of fraudulent misconduct, particularly those that have, or are contemplating, investment in the emerging markets.'