Commercial disputes and regulatory
scrutiny are an every-day part of today’s highly competitive business
environment. These events are often
complex, disruptive, costly and the outcome can
potentially impact the organisation’s business reputation.
Whatever the complexity or urgency
of the situation your organisation faces, our Dispute Advisory specialists can
provide expert support, advice and solutions. We combine forensic accounting, finance,
investigation and forensic technology skills to assist our clients, and their
legal advisors, address issues with financial or legal implications. We deliver specialised, impartial and
independent findings clearly and concisely to our clients, the Courts and
regulatory bodies.
McGrathNicol Forensic provides a
comprehensive range of dispute advisory services including:
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economic
loss and damage assessments;
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business
interruption disputes;
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shareholder
and valuation disputes;
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class
action disputes;
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competition
and pricing disputes;
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contractual
disputes;
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post-acquisition
disputes;
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intellectual
property and royalty disputes;
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international
arbitration;
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personal
injury claims; and
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expert witness services.
Dispute
Advisory Services Brochure
Our team also offers expertise in
complex data analysis, early case assessment, critiquing expert reports,
assisting with preparation for cross examination and “shadow
expert” advice.
Some examples of our recent dispute advisory experience
include:
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Nature of Work
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Industry & Outline
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Loss of Profits
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Entertainment and Leisure - preparation of Independent
Expert Report quantifying the losses allegedly suffered by more than 300
investors in a film financing scheme.
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Account For Profits
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Automotive parts - estimated the quantum of damages suffered
by the owner of a globally renowned trademark following its unauthorised use
by an unrelated third party.
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Valuation
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Energy and Natural Resources - independent Expert
Valuation of an energy distribution business arising from a dispute in the value
of a non-controlling interest.
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Post Acquisition Dispute
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Industrial Services - preparation of accounting
submissions to an independent expert for determination following a completion
accounts dispute.
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International Arbitration
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Financial Services - valuation of a life insurance entity
following its acquisition by a large financial services business.
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Security for Costs
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Entertainment and Leisure - financial viability assessment
of a large business focusing on its ability to continue to fund protracted litigation.
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Valuation
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Agribusiness - valuation of an agribusiness for private
equity investors.
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Reasonable Royalty
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Entertainment and Leisure - estimate of a reasonable royalty
payable by an Australian tourist attraction to a state government
organisation.
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Loss of Profits
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Industrial Services - preparation of Independent Expert
Report estimating the loss of profits suffered by an industrial services
business arising from a breach of contract.
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Valuation
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Entertainment and Leisure -
preparation of an Independent Expert Report and evidence in the Federal Court
regarding the valuation of a non-controlling interest in an entertainment
business.
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