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Our Disputes Resolution Services

Expert Dispute Resolution for Global Challenges

In today's global economy, businesses face increased vulnerability to complex disputes arising from breaches of contract, mergers, class actions, and Intellectual Property infringements. Our experienced team assists at every stage of the dispute lifecycle, offering forensic accounting, expert witness testimony, and damage quantification. By forming multi-disciplinary teams, we ensure our clients have the right skills to resolve disputes effectively and protect their business interests.

In today's interconnected global economy, organisations are increasingly vulnerable to the risks associated with complex business disputes. Such disputes may originate from a breach of contract, mergers and acquisitions, the rapid rise in class action suits, Intellectual Property (IP) infringements and other disruptive claims and litigation. Successful resolution of commercial disputes is of critical importance to a business given their economic implications, business disruption and impact on commercial relationships.

How we can help

Our team of experienced disputes professionals assist organisations at all stages of the dispute lifecycle, whether advising on the commercial merits of continuing a dispute, acting as an expert witness providing testimony at a hearing or tribunal, or acting as an independent accountant in an expert determination forum.

Our team combines deep forensic accounting skills, expert witness experience, financial analysis, damage quantification, eDiscovery and data analytics capabilities with industry and technical expertise from our extensive global network. We form multi-disciplinary, and if necessary international, teams to deliver the right mix of skills to assist our clients as they seek to resolve their disputes.

Our expert team comprises skilled and experienced professionals drawn from disciplines including forensic accounting, forensic technology and data analytics.

Our experts excel in uncovering facts through an independent, objective, and comprehensive analysis of evidence. When necessary, they leverage specialised knowledge and geographic insights from the extensive global Deloitte network. Whether delivering findings in written reports or verbal presentations, our experts are adept at articulating complex matters clearly and concisely, and they stand ready to defend them with confidence and rigor.

Our role typically starts at an early stage whereby we explore with our client the potential areas of dispute and the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments and underlying evidence. Where a dispute subsequently ensues, we advise our client throughout the process and assist with relevant input to the pleadings as required.

We offer dispute advisory services to our clients, aiding in the protection of their value and reputation by proactively tackling serious issues before they escalate into crises.

By collaborating closely with our clients' legal counsel, we provide not only technical advice but also valuable insights into relevant data for quantum claims, possible scenarios, and assessments of realistic quantum. This approach ensures our clients are well-prepared to understand the matters in dispute and the potential quantum of any claims, often serving as a precursor to formal litigation or arbitration proceedings.

Additionally, we contribute to mediation and negotiated settlements. This enables us to support clients in reaching resolution efficiently and effectively.

Share purchase agreement disputes frequently arise within the M&A landscape. Early preparation for the process and timely actions can make all the difference in achieving a favourable outcome.

We consistently support both buyers and sellers during the post-closing stages of transactions, integrating our services into Deloitte’s comprehensive suite of end-to-end M&A offerings. In addition, our team has significant experience supporting clients in M&A-related disputes.

Our industry expertise

Deloitte’s global reach and client base enables our dispute resolution specialists to draw on an extensive depth and breadth of sector expertise from leading industry experts across the globe. As a result, we are able to deploy deep experience and subject matter expertise across a wide range of industries.

Our people

To succeed in this environment, we bring together disputes professionals, with relevant industry experience, who deploy sophisticated analytical tools and capability, and provide powerful financial analysis and persuasive evidence.