Valuation For Dispute Resolution
Disputes over the value of a business or other ownership interests are sometimes unavoidable. The accurate assessment of economic impact and value and damages in these legal matters often depends on sophisticated analytic, economic, financial and quantitative analysis.Estimation of business value or the quantum of damages is often a key element in the process of conducting an effective and fair dispute resolution. A reliable expert opinion enables effective and quick litigation.Our team of experts provide defensible research backed valuation opinions and reports to support our clients’ viewpoints and positions in disputes, arbitration and litigation proceedings.
We have experience in providing expert witness, independent expert and dispute advisory services – in cases where valuation of shares, business or assets, or damage quantification is at the heart of the dispute. We also assist our clients in reviewing and responding to expert opinions provided by the conflicting party or by the independent expert.We help to resolve disputes between shareholders and joint venture partners which may arise due to differences of opinion concerning shareholder agreements, settlements, minority shareholder claims, suspected fraud or negligence etc. We offer reliable valuation assessments in a fair and independent manner.
- Family settlements
- Joint Venture & Shareholder Disputes
- Intellectual property infringement
- Breach/ Wrongful Termination of Contracts
- Abuse/ Misuse of dominant positions
- Assessing the value of disputed businesses
For dispute & litigation valuation, we give special emphasis on –
- Valuation Date
- Legal v. Commercial Ownership and Control
- Acceptability of Data by all Parties
- Understanding regarding Use of Brand(s) (Individually / Jointly), Non Compete Considerations (Control / Synergy Premiums), Lock in conditions/Restrictions on Share Transfer etc.
- Normalization of Financials /Earnings
- Valuation of Businesses and Assets