Paul Croft

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Paul joined MDD Forensic Accountants in 2025 and currently serves as Managing Director for Disputes and Litigation, based in the firm’s Sydney office.

Paul is a Chartered Accountant and forensic accounting expert specialising in dispute and litigation support services (including independent and consulting expert witness and expert determination).

He is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) as a specialist in forensic accounting and accredited by the Resolution Institute of Australia as an expert determiner.

With over 15 years dedicated forensic accounting and investigative experience, Paul advises parties involved in the areas of Business Interruption, Commercial Disputes, Fraud and Investigations, Fidelity Claims, Personal Injury & Wrongful Death, Post-Acquisition Disputes and Lost Profits. Paul draws on his deep experience in accounting, finance, financial modelling and business strategy to deliver precise, practical and reliable expert advice, tailored to the specifics of each matter.

A highly respect specialist, Paul has advised clients in high-profile and contentious litigation matters in Australia across a range of industries. He has prepared litigation reports for, and has appeared as expert witness in, the District Court of New South Wales, the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the Supreme Court of Victoria. Paul has prepared expert reports for litigation for the Federal Court of Australia, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (Inquiry into the collapse of Earle Haven), the District Court of Queensland, the Supreme Court of Queensland and the County Court of Victoria.

Now leading MDD’s Disputes & Litigation practice in Australia, he is committed to expanding MDD’s capabilities in delivering trusted, high-quality expert advice. Paul’s approach blends analytical rigour with commercial acumen, helping clients navigate disputes with confidence and make informed decisions.

Paul presents seminars and workshops to industry professionals on a wide range of topics, including demystifying financial statements, quantifying economic loss, business interruption losses with intervening events (COVID-19), avoiding costly shareholder disputes and alternative approaches for resolving financial disputes.

Paul holds a Master of Commerce with a major in Finance from the University of New South Wales, and Master of Business Administration at AGSM @ UNSW Business School, graduating with Excellence.