Adams Forensics
We specialise in the prevention, detection and investigation of commercial crimes; as well as providing investigative and financial expertise in commercial disputes. We aim to objectively integrate the roles of accounting, legal and investigative skills in public and private sector settings. Our team comprises of highly qualified and experienced professionals, each carefully selected for their expert set of skills. By combining our team’s forensic and legal expertise, we help identify and manage the extent of commercial, regulatory and reputation risks in your organisation, while preserving legal professional privilege.
We have experience in multiple sectors, including Construction, Manufacturing, Agriculture & Forestry, Property Development, Fast moving consumer goods (incl. manufacturing, distributing and retail), Pharmaceutical and Healthcare, Investments Schemes, Banking and Local & Regional government sectors.
Our Team Includes
- Forensic Investigative Specialists
- Forensic Accounting Specialists
- Expert witnesses
Contractual Liability Exclusion Must Be Assessed Against Each Cause of Action Separately, Not Applied Wholesale Where Multiple Claims Are Pleaded in One Action
In Las Vegas Sands, LLC v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, reviewing the matter de novo, held that the lower court had erred ...
September 15 2026
Know your Fund Rules: when can a Pension Fund be held liable for investment loss?
Factual exposition: Mr Carl Francois Conradie (“Mr Conradie”) had been employed from 01 January 1993 until he retired on 31 January 2022. During his employment, he belonged to his employer’s pen...
September 09 2026
Liability Insurer Has No Duty to Defend or Indemnify Where Property Damage Results From Insured’s Deliberate Placement of Demolition Debris: The Requirement of an “Accident” for Coverage
In Great West Casualty Co. v. VanFleet, the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois held that a commercial general liability (“CGL”) insurer owed no duty to defend or ind...
September 08 2026
How can we help you?
We have offices in four major cities in South Africa: Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Additionally, we have 23 associate offices in the rest of Africa, the firm serves as a gateway into Africa for IP clients. Please contact your nearest office for any legal enquiry or assistance.