Services
Litigation Support
Economic damages are about money – how much was lost as a result of an incident, either in a personal or commercial capacity. As seasoned litigation support practitioners, we focus on the relevant facts of the case, provide accurately quantified economic damages and support our conclusions in a manner that is easily understood. This calls for a balance between investigative accounting skills, industry knowledge and courtroom experience.
Thoroughly familiar with the litigation process, we can sift through complex financial records to locate crucial information. We can also assess key financial and accounting issues relevant to determining damages.
In addition to quantifying damages and acting as expert witnesses, we are frequently called upon to advise lawyers on the merits of a client’s case (as well as case strategy), prepare financial exhibits and questions for the discovery process and for cross examination at trial.
COMMERCIAL DISPUTES
Commercial disputes can be complex, and at times require the expertise of litigation support accountants with a diverse knowledge covering various industry sectors and business valuation skills.
We can provide assistance in numerous aspects of commercial litigation, including:
- Breach of Contract / Contract Disputes
- Product Liability Claims
- Expropriation Claims
- Intellectual Property Disputes
- Libel and Slander Actions
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Construction Claims
- Business Valuations
- Investigative / Forensic Accounting
- Shareholder Disputes
- Matrimonial Disputes
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS
We act in cases covering virtually all aspects of personal injury claims.
We have recent experience in personal injury claims arising from:
- Automobile accidents
- Slip and Falls
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Accident Benefits
- Present Value of Future Collateral Benefits
- Present Value of Future Care Costs
BUSINESS VALUATION SERVICES
Notional valuations can be a complex and complicated process. Our approach is to focus on the major and relevant variables impacting value to provide an accurate, objective and straightforward valuation conclusion.
Each valuation requires a unique assessment of the specific risk factors and variables impacting value. Accordingly, valuations often require the use of specialists having particular expertise and insight to an industry, technology or process. We have extensive contacts to address the most obscure requirements. We also work closely with experts in financial accounting, taxation and legal advisory services to provide a comprehensive and supported conclusion.
We provide valuation insight and conclusions for the following purposes:
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Claims
- Expropriation
- Mergers, Acquisition and Divestitures
- Due Diligence
- Shareholder Buyouts
- Corporate Reorganizations
- Succession Planning
- Shareholder Disputes (appraisal, oppression and dissent remedies)
- Tax and Estate Planning
- Matrimonial
- Fairness Opinions
- Limited Critiques
FORENSICS
Forensic accounting is a generic term to describe engagements that result from actual or anticipated disputes or litigation. Accordingly, our work and product is prepared to the highest standards in anticipation of use in court.
Forensic accounting engagements may fall into several categories, including the following:
- Economic damages (litigation support)
- Business valuation
- Shareholder/post-acquisition disputes
- Fraud
- Bankruptcy, insolvency, and reorganization
We often assist in the review of opposing expert reports, assisting in the assessment of the merits of a case and the areas of exposure and risk. As experienced forensic accountants, we are able to utilize and understand economic theories, business information, financial reporting systems, accounting and auditing standards and procedures, data management & electronic discovery, evidence gathering and investigative techniques, and litigation processes and procedures to provide value-added service.