Background
Daniel heads up the Forensic Technology division, working with our highly qualified computer forensic experts to deliver solutions in the field of ESI (Electronically Stored Information) and digital evidence. He is also a Senior Associate in the Forensic division working on financial crime investigations, commercial litigation and valuation engagements. 

Daniel joined Vincents in 2002 after gaining considerable experience in business analysis. He brings a wealth of international experience to both the Forensic Accounting and Forensic Technology divisions, having worked with PKF Worldwide and later in various commercial roles as a Senior Accountant in the London head office of Tomkins plc.

Specialty  
Daniel has worked extensively on business valuations, valuations of superannuation interests and assessing losses for proceedings in the District and Supreme Courts of Queensland and the Family Court of Australia.

Since joining Vincents, he has undertaken many complex financial investigations within commercial litigation and family law contexts.

Publications & Papers
Daniel has presented at numerous seminars and workshops including:
“Dealing with Electronic Evidence” Hains, D., 14th Malaysian Law Conference, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia, 29-31 October 2007
“Financial Crime Course” McKinnon, I., Hains, D., Training delivered to Commonwealth Government’s Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), Centrelink, Department of Family & Community Services & Indigenous Affairs (FACSIA), Australian Federal Police, Department of Immigration & Citizenship, Medicare and for the Queensland State Government’s Office of Gaming Regulations, Crime and Misconduct Commission, Sydney / Brisbane / Melbourne August – October 2007
“Digging for Answers – Emerging Use of Data Mining Tools in the Lawyers’ Office” Hains, D. , McKinnon, I. College of Law 30 August 2007 and QLD Law Society, Seminar Series 12 July 2007

Memberships & Qualifications
Chartered Accountant - Member  ICAA, 1999 - current
Member ICAA's FASIG (Forensic Accounting Special Interest Group), Mar 2002 – current