Trading, Financial and Investment Disputes Expert

Colin Knight

CF30-Qualified Trader • BSc (Hons) Cybernetics Science

A financial markets specialist and expert witness with over 20 years of experience across equities, derivatives, structured products and risk management. Combines financial investigation, litigation support and valuation expertise with senior leadership experience in pricing, structuring and trading across major global financial institutions and complex market conditions.

20+ yrs

Financial markets experience

10+ yrs

Senior trading & structuring roles

4

Core financial specialisms

6

Programming & data capabilities

Overview

Colin Knight is a distinguished expert witness in trading and finance, with over 30 years of experience in financial markets. His career spans expertise in equity and fund derivatives, FX trading, structured products, and emerging markets. Renowned for his ability to uncover hidden financial transactions and detect patterns of financial fraud, Colin has been called upon for both civil and criminal cases, including market abuse, spoofing, and insider trading. He has provided expert testimony in jurisdictions such as London, New York, and Hong Kong, addressing cases involving tax, fraud, and complex trading strategies. Colin’s exceptional skill in explaining technical concepts clearly has earned him high regard among attorneys and clients alike. Beyond his courtroom expertise, Colin actively manages his own portfolio and consults on a range of financial matters. His specialties include quantitative investment strategies, alternative investments, algorithmic trading, ESG deals, and crypto trading.

Qualifications

BsC(Hons) Cybernetics Science from Reading University, Securities Institute Diploma Examinations – Financial Futures and Options from London City University (1995), Bonds and Fixed Interest markets from Bond Solon (2014)
CF30-Qualified Trader, Expert Witness Training, Expert Witness Report Writing Certification and Civil Procedure Rule Training

Expertise & Experience

Technical

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