Forensic Accounting

Expert determination

Expert determination, whereby an independent expert, with specialised knowledge, is appointed to determine a specific issue(s), is becoming an increasingly popular method of alternative dispute resolution.

Working together

From small to larger, more complex matters, we have significant experience of acting in a wide range of disputes either jointly instructed by the parties to act as expert determiner or as a party appointed adviser to one party throughout the determination process. We have helped parties determines disputes in relation to sale and purchase agreements (such as completion accounts or earnout disputes), valuations and accounting treatment.

In disputes arising from the sale and purchase of a business or shares, we use our extensive knowledge of advising pre-deal to assist in resolving any post-deal disputes.

Key advantages of expert determination

Confidential process – resolution in private protecting a company’s reputation and sensitive information
Flexibility – the parties can agree the process with the expert and tailor the procedure and timetable to their specific needs
Quicker and more cost-effective compared to litigation or arbitration
Outcome determined by an independent expert with specialist knowledge (which you can choose)
Determination report provides the reasons for the decision of each dispute item (if required)
Final and binding on the parties, and therefore provides certainty of the outcome