Sapere is a leading expert advisory firm in the areas of economics, forensic accounting, valuations and public policy.

Our collaborative partner approach gives our clients access to a network of specialist firms in other fields including social research, IT design and architecture, and survey design.

Our Expertise

Our firm has a proud reputation for our client approach. We are passionate about the work we do and offer a robust combination of bold thought leadership and evidence-led expertise.
Our services include expert testimony, strategic advisory services, data analytics and other advice to Australasia’s private sector corporate clients, major law firms, government agencies, and regulatory bodies internationally.

Damage Calculations

Preparation of complex financial models to assess damages and valuation calculations.

Data Analytics

Analysis of major data sets and modelling to support a range of public policy and commercial disputes.

Economic & Market Analysis

Expert economic and market analysis across a range of public policy, competition and investment decision-making.

Evaluations

Independent evaluation of policies, programmes and services, from rapid “in flight” reviews to complex, large-scale and multi-year evaluations.

Financial Modelling

Financial modelling services with clear and accessible information that is tailored to our clients' needs.

Forensic

Independent forensic accounting, modelling and valuation services to companies and legal counsel in courts in Australia, New Zealand and around the world.

International Arbitration

Expert testimony and litigation support for large and complex international arbitrations.

Regulatory & Cost-Benefit Analysis

Sapere works with government departments, regulators and regulated entities to provide specialist support and advice, regulatory system and detailed modelling design.

Strategy & Business Cases

Economic analysis and advice to support complex strategy and business case development including financial modelling and economic impact assessment.

Valuations

Specialists in valuing businesses, shares, debt, derivative securities and intangible assets for financial reporting, taxation, unit pricing, disputes, acquisitions and group reconstruction.

Some of our recent articles of interest

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Large green fern leaves frame a dark, shadowy center, creating a tunnel-like effect in dense jungle foliage—much like the journey to seek support through a mental health helpline, where hope emerges from darkness.

Social Return on Investment (SROI) of a mental health helpline

  • Client: Whakarongorau Aotearoa / New Zealand Telehealth
Sapere was asked to undertake an SROI of a mental healthline, finding the service delivers a 9:1 return, demonstrating substantial societal and health system value across diverse user needs.
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Powering the future: Key challenges and insights for New Zealand’s energy market

The article highlights New Zealand’s energy challenges, emphasising the need for secure, reliable electricity amidst decarbonisation, market uncertainty, and regulatory reform to support long-term investment and energy security.
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A 3D-rendered human face made of scattered white letters and symbols, with parts dissolving into floating fragments against a blue background—symbolizing the decarbonisation of ideas into cleaner, lighter thoughts.

The economic impact of the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Australian finance industry

  • Client: Australian Finance Industry Association
This report explores how AI adoption in Australian finance could add $48.9B to GDP by 2035 through productivity gains.
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The statue of an indigenous man, reminiscent of an NZ economist in traditional attire and a feathered headdress, holds a raised arm. It stands majestically against a backdrop of a blue sky with clouds.

Staff spotlight – Dr Julius Ohrnberger

Spotlighting Managing Consultant Dr. Julius Ohrnberger, his passion for research, making a difference, and his dream to dine with Kupe, New Zealand’s first Māori explorer.
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Setting project and program governance up for success: Sapere’s expert governance guide

Sapere’s Good Governance Guide helps project leaders improve governance by ensuring clear objectives, realistic constraints, effective leadership, risk management, and proper decision-making structures.
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Staff spotlight – Sue Friend

This month we spotlight Sue Friend, a Managing Director in our Forensics team. Sue shares her love of the outdoors and hiking and finds this brings balance to her work at Sapere.
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Customer survey to monitor engagement

Thinking about utility customer engagement

In this article Dr Richard Tooth examines developments in how regulated utilities engage with their customers, the problem of uninformed respondent bias and other issues.
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Sunset review of the regulations for Victorian private health service establishments

  • Client: Victorian Department of Health
This report analyses proposed changes to Victoria's Health Service Establishment Regulations, focusing on improving clinical governance, safety, and quality. The RIS reviewed the impact of these changes and provided recommendations.
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