Owen M. Hawkes
General Counsel, Partner, Forensic, Advisory
KPMG in Singapore
Owen is a Partner in KPMG’s Forensic practice in Singapore, with 20 years of regulatory investigation and risk management experience. He has qualified and practised both as an accountant and a lawyer. Prior to joining KPMG, Owen practiced as a barrister for eight years, six of which were at the British Government’s Serious Fraud Office – the United Kingdom’s lead agency on financial crime and international corruption. After joining KPMG Forensic in 2007, Owen has undertaken a variety of fraud and regulatory risk management engagements assisting clients with assessing and upgrading their organizational readiness and fraud and regulatory risk controls. Owen is a leading expert in investigations, forensic accounting, and asset recovery.
Education and qualifications
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B.A. (Hons) Jurisprudence, M.A. (Oxon), University of Oxford
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Bar School, Inns of Court School of Law, London
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Master’s, Professional Accounting, Singapore Management University
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Chartered Accountant, Singapore
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CPA Australia
Accreditation
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Certified Fraud Examiner
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Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Professional Associations
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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
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Member, Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
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Fellow, CPA Australia
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Member of the Bar of England & Wales