WHAT IS MARTELLO?

Martello provides independent expert witnesses and subject matter experts across financial services, construction, energy, insurance, trade finance, IT, and commodities markets.

Our Unique Proposition

Martello provides a service to our clients, distinctly set apart from our competitors.

We specialise in complex, multifaceted industries: from fund management to FX trading to banking regulation, from oil and gas to renewables to mining, from commodity trading to index-linked pricing to trade finance, from insurance underwriting to suitability assessments to risk management and from Artificial Intelligence to Forensic Accounting to Source Code and Construction. These sectors involve a wide array of niche products, distinct working practices, and a constantly evolving regulatory landscape. Our in-house expertise ensures that sourcing, and working with, the right professional is a seamless and efficient process.

We work hard to deliver quality,
court-ready expert reports and prepare for cross-examination.

With a focus on the relevant provisions for expert witnesses (such as CPR Part 35 or arbitration rules), we are able to best preserve the necessary independence of our experts

The combination of our deep sector knowledge, the quality of our independent experts and the strength of our in-house analyst team differentiate Martello in our market.

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Explore Our Industries

  • Financial Services

    Martello’s directors have a deep practical understanding of the financial services sector, from foreign exchange to investment fund management, fixed income trading to banking regulation, and M&A to lending.

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  • Construction

    The construction practice at Martello, founded by David Barry, and led internationally by Juan Sáez delivers independent delay and project management expertise.    

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  • Energy

    Martello’s team of seasoned energy professionals span the oil and gas value chain, LNG, contract negotiation, and renewables, helping to navigate the industry's complexities to deliver practical and effective solutions.

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  • Insurance

    Led by a team of industry professionals, our insurance experts have extensive knowledge in insurance claim disputes, policy interpretation, risk management, and underwriting practices.

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  • Trade Finance

    Trade finance plays a critical role in international trade, helping businesses mitigate risks and secure financing. Martello’s experts provide comprehensive guidance across the full range of trade finance instruments and products globally.

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  • Commodities

    Our team offers unparalleled expertise across global commodity markets, including energy, base and precious metals, and agricultural commodities.

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  • Information Technology

    Our information technology sector was established by leading IT industry professionals with expertise across cybersecurity, data management, artificial intelligence, blockchain and cloud computing.

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Case Studies

What Our Clients Say

"We have worked with Martello on several high-value and complex financial services disputes. They have sourced high-quality experts, in one case at short notice, and delivered strong, nuanced reports, as well as providing a collaborative and responsive service"

- Senior Associate - City Law Firm star star star star star

"We have very much appreciated the service from the whole Martello team: they have been responsive, diligent and adept at handling the complex issues they have been instructed on"

- Partner - City Law Firm star star star star star

"We found Martello to be very professional and its employees extremely friendly and easy to deal with."

- Director - Regional Litigation Law Firm star star star star star
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FAQs

Do you cover industries beyond those listed?

We currently specialise in the financial services, construction, energy, insurance, trade finance, commodities and IT sectors. We have an extensive network, and we have previously sourced extremely niche experts in industries not listed above. You can enquire if you have a specific requirement in mind, and we will very quickly let you know if Martello can help.

Why is your in-house independent support important?

Our experts are independent subject matter experts, usually with 30+ years experience in their industry. Often, they have not been an expert witness before, or may require a team to work on a specific data-heavy matter. Our in-house team helps the expert to deliver their objective and independent assessments, draft precise submissions, and testify with confidence, regardless of their prior experience.  

What does your onboarding process involve?

Our onboarding process allows us to ensure soundness of judgement as well as an ability to clearly and simply express complex concepts in spoken and written word. This thorough process includes an interview with one of our directors, comprehensive background checks, and reference verification of all candidates.