It is important for a defendant to consider the ability of a claimant company to fund litigation in which they are involved. It is useful in these circumstances for a defendant to consider asking the court to order a claimant to pay funds into court by way of security for the defendant’s costs, primarily as
The early consideration of issues in accountants’ negligence actions can help to identify the major points of contention and keep professional costs under control. We are able to advise on liability and quantum issues relating to the conduct of accountants in a range of situations. Our forensic accounting advice to claimants and their advisers includes
Claims arising from employment disputes include those relating to unfair dismissal and discrimination, i.e. on the grounds of sex, disability, race, age, religion or sexual orientation. In addition to loss of basic salary, allowances and overtime, claims in employment disputes may include loss of benefits-in-kind such as rights accrued under share option schemes and loss
Disputes between shareholders in private companies arise for many reasons. Shareholders may feel, for example, that they have insufficient influence over the company’s management. There may be breaches of shareholders’ agreements or shareholder-directors may be forced off the company’s board and their shares acquired under the terms of its Articles of Association. In addition to
Business valuations are needed in connection with various types of litigation such as divorce cases, disputes between shareholders or partners and cases involving the loss of a business opportunity. Valuations may also be required in personal injury or loss of profits cases in which a business has ceased trading or has been sold. We consider
A business may suffer a loss of profits through breach of contract or tort (e.g. negligent installation or maintenance of machinery) or other events such as floods for which adequate compensation cannot be recovered from insurers. In estimating quantum in loss of profits claims and in carrying out a review of such claims, we look