Forensic Insolvency
Our Forensic Insolvency team has extensive expertise in all aspects of litigation and disputes relating to insolvent and financially troubled businesses. Whilst there are relatively few UK-based specialists in this field, we already have a formidable track record and have developed strong relationships with a network of UK-based solicitors who rely on us for our opinions and input.Our services include:
- Acting as expert witnesses in disputes relating to failed businesses – including quantifying losses caused by business cessation, and withholding funds from businesses.
- Acting as expert witness in insolvency litigation – including the provision of expert opinion on solvency and viability as part of proceedings to overturn transactions; directors’ defence relating to disqualification or claims; insolvency practitioner negligence.
- Alternative dispute resolution – including acting as mediator in insolvency-related actions, and providing expert determinations in a range of ancillary matters
- Acting as expert accountant and/or valuer in restructurings – including valuation of troubled and insolvent businesses; solvency opinions for transactions; pension fund deficit review; advising trustees on the viability of sponsoring firms in particular cases
