What is the difference between completion accounts and locked box from a commercial perspective and which is best? Two of the most common methods for determining the purchase price in an M&A… Read more
When advising a client, how does working capital work, and why should you ensure a buyer assesses it during a transaction? What is Working Capital? Working capital represents the short-term liquidity of a business and… Read more
When advising a client, why is it important to recommend appointing sell-side advisors early, and what is the ideal timing for doing so? Why Appoint a Sell-Side Advisor Early? Appointing a sell-side advisor early is essential as… Read more
What services does the Forensic and Valuation Services team provide? We provide a full range of forensic accounting and valuation services, including but not… Read more
My Client requires Dispute Resolution Support – what services do you provide, and how can you help? Our experienced team provides comprehensive dispute resolution support across a range of civil and… Read more
My client needs to repay their creditors, what is the order of payment? When a company is insolvent, its assets are to be distributed (e.g., in liquidation).… Read more
What can my client (a director) do to protect themselves when their company is in financial distress? Protecting Directors When a Company is in Financial Distress When a company is financially… Read more
My client (a company) has received a winding-up petition, what are the options? Winding-Up Petition: Options for a Company A winding-up petition is a legal action initiated… Read more
My client (an individual) is in debt, what are the options? Options for Individuals in Debt Individuals in debt have several options available to them.… Read more
My client (a company) has cash flow difficulties, what are the options? Cash flow difficulties are often a warning sign that a company is under financial… Read more
Speaking as a forensic accountant, what are the different forms of ADR and how do you decide which form to use? What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)? ADR or alternative dispute resolution can include arbitration,… Read more
How can an independent valuation reduce the costs of a dispute? An independent valuation can reduce the costs associated with a dispute by providing an… Read more
How does an expert determination work? Expert determinations will follow a process and timetable. Sometimes, a specific process and timetable… Read more
What is an “expert determination”? An expert determination is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It is often used… Read more
What are the rules in arbitrations, especially in relation to experts? There are many different arbitral institutions, each with their own sets of rules for… Read more