COMMERCIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION EXPERTISE

At Inquesta Forensic, we specialise in commercial dispute resolution, providing businesses with the support they need to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively. Whatever led to your commercial disputes, our team of experienced forensic accountants are ideally placed to help you navigate commercial litigation, ensuring that your best interests are protected at all times.

What Is Commercial Dispute Resolution? (and How Forensic Accountants Help)

Commercial dispute resolution refers to the process of settling disputes between two parties. These conflicts often involve breaches of contracts, disagreements on the interpretation of terms, and discord regarding payment/services. Effective resolution of such commercial disputes is vital to maintaining the status-quo and avoiding prolonged legal battles that can drain resources and harm long-term company continuity. 

From casting a subjective eye over the merits of a claim, to calculating and quantifying damages, our approach is grounded in providing clear and actionable insights into the financial aspects of your case. The Inquesta Forensic commercial dispute resolution service is designed to take the worry out of what can be an extremely stressful and complex situation — to help you to secure a fair outcome without any unnecessary delays. 

Why Choose Inquesta Forensic

Commercial disputes are often highly complex, delicate situations — usually requiring both a robust approach as well as commercial know-how in order to get to the crux of the matter. Our expert forensic accountants can provide just that, while doing everything possible to deliver a positive outcome for you. 

With years of experience in commercial dispute resolution, we utilise a comprehensive range of tools and skills to trace, identify, and assess the compensations/benefits owed, helping us to support parties involved in a legal conflict. Our expertise covers:

Financial Investigations

Thorough forensic analysis can be utilised to uncover financial discrepancies or fraudulent behaviour.

Expert Witness Services

Providing clear and credible financial testimony in court or arbitration settings to help strengthen your case.

Damage Quantification

Precise calculations, citing accurate sources and data, on the financial impact of a dispute.

Contractual Disputes

Support any parties navigating contractual conflicts, ensuring all implications are understood and accounted for.

Facing a Commercial Dispute? Let’s Resolve It Together

If you’re facing a commercial dispute, don’t wait for the situation to escalate. Contact Inquesta Forensic today for expert commercial dispute resolution advice and support — our experienced team is here to help you achieve a swift and favourable resolution.

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Common Commercial Dispute Examples

Commercial disputes come in all shapes and sizes, with some being more difficult to resolve than others. From breach of contract and share valuation, to calculating lost profit claims and profit variance, the expertise of a forensic accountant can be instrumental in securing a positive outcome, no matter where your issue stems from. 

Serious disputes can arise in various aspects of a business, often involving financial, contractual, or partnership issues. Here is a selection of common commercial dispute examples:

If a contract hasn’t been adhered to, and one party suffers a financial loss as a result, a forensic accountant can quantify the losses incurred. Their expertise can be sought in cases such as dereliction of duties, instances of defective work, failure to deliver agreed services in time or at all, and not paying for a specified service within the agreed timeframe.

A forensic accountant can analyse the proposed variation of a contract to quantify any losses that may occur should the changes go ahead. If a variation has already happened, they can also provide an assessment of damages that have been inflicted. Due to the potential impact a contract variation can have on a business, it is essential to seek assistance at the earliest opportunity.

Should a shareholder or business partner decide to step away from the organisation, disputes can arise surrounding the true valuation of shares. A forensic accountant will carry out an in-depth review of the company’s finances and quantify how much a person’s stake in the company is actually worth. They can also assist if a party believes they aren’t being paid the full value of their shares.

Loss of profit claims can arise from a variety of different reasons, and a forensic accountant can help the claimant prove the losses they’ve incurred. They do this by carrying out a ‘but for’ assessment of the situation, which involves deducing how the company would have performed if the event had not taken place. A forensic accountant can also act as an expert witness in court if necessary.

A profit variance is the difference between actual profit, and the forecasted profit in a set period. Should a variance occur and a business has suffered severe financial loss as a result, a forensic accountant can be brought in to quantify any damages.

Inquesta Forensic: Efficient Commercial Dispute Resolution

Commercial disputes can result in significant disruption to your business, leading to lost profits, strained relationships with clients and partners, while damaging your reputation. For this reason, effective and timely resolution of such commercial disputes is vital to minimise its lasting impact, while safeguarding your company’s future. 

Inquesta Forensic is proud to offer an all-encompassing commercial dispute resolution service backed by decades of combined experience. Our team understands the nuanced financial complexities involved in these cases, and will work diligently to resolve disputes with minimal disruption to your operations. 

Comfortable acting on behalf of both claimants and defendants, we are able to provide an independent, trustworthy view on the merits of a claim. Our aim is to assist in quantifying any damages that may have occurred, while reducing unnecessary stress to you and your business. 

Frequently Asked Questions

The Inquesta team are specialists in assisting with all areas of commercial dispute resolution, including cases involving:

  • Contractual disputes
  • Transactional disputes
  • Compulsory purchase orders
  • Shareholder/partnership disputes
  • Professional negligence

Our director and forensic accounting experts have vast amounts of experience in representing both defendants and claimants.

We offer a free initial consultation service that will assess the merits of your case to determine whether it has a good chance of success, and outline how we can help. Contact us today for more details.

The commercial dispute definition is a disagreement between two parties, often involving issues such as breach of contract, unpaid debts, or intellectual property. Such conflicts can arise from misunderstandings, unmet obligations, or differing interpretations of agreements. Settling such matters will likely require legal input or financial resolution and compensation. 

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Business Interruption

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