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Disputes and dispute resolution
Commercial disputes
Commercial disputes come in many forms, including breaches of contract, international arbitration and professional negligence claims. They are rarely straightforward and often take unexpected turns, making them time-consuming, costly and stressful.
Working with a quantum expert with specialist knowledge of commercial dispute resolution can help minimise the drain on your time and resources and relieve the stress. Their ability to break down the process and provide clear guidance is key.
As commercial disputes also typically involve tight deadlines, they must also have the skills and resources to hit the ground running and stay on top of every aspect of the case.
Private disputes
Most family lawyers will be familiar with how complex the valuation of a disputed business interest can be in divorce proceedings.
This is particularly the case where there is a disparity in the respective spouses’ understanding of the financial issues at stake. Navigating this sensitive area requires accurate and transparent valuations that can be relied on in court.
It’s important to work with a forensic accountant who understands pressures and deadlines – whether set by the court or the client’s circumstances – and is available when needed to answer any queries.
Our experts in private client disputes can help you.
How we can help
Our team has considerable experience supporting a wide range of clients with commercial and private dispute resolution. We can help with:
Claims for breach of contract
Post-acquisition disputes and valuations
International arbitration
Business and share valuations
Claims for consequential losses
Completion account disputes
Disputes between beneficiaries and trustees
Partnership disputes
Professional negligence claims
Intellectual property disputes and valuations
Business valuations
Court cases and arbitration as an expert witness
Shadow expert interpretations of valuations prepared by third parties
Preparation or rebuttal of expert witness valuation reports
Services
Expert determination
Where disputes are resolved through expert determination, the experience and judgement of those supporting you can have a material impact on the outcome.
Our specialist practices
We also operate a number of specialist practices as part of our disputes team:
Audit negligence and financial reporting disputes
Specialist advice for those facing the serious financial and reputational consequences of audit negligence and financial reporting disputes.
Maritime disputes and valuations
Specialist valuation advice and expert witness services for maritime disputes.
Get in touch
To find out more about our specialism in dispute resolution, get in contact with Nicholas Good, Head of Disputes, or Chris Osborne, Co-Head of Forensic Services today.
Frequently asked questions
Do I hire my own forensic accountant?
You can instruct your own forensic accountant directly. However, if you have engaged solicitors in connection with the matter, forensic accountants are typically engaged through the instructing solicitor.
What if I didn’t engage the forensic accountant to testify at the start of the case?
As a case progresses, for example if mediation fails, the role of an adviser may be changed to that of an expert.
How are quantum expert fees calculated?
Fees are specific to each case and may be agreed on a fixed or hourly basis depending on the nature and complexity of the case.