Commercial Disputes
Loss quantification, business valuation, and financial analysis for commercial litigation and arbitration.
Commercial Litigation Forensic Accounting
Sterling Forensic provides expert witness and advisory forensic accounting services in commercial disputes across England and Wales. Our work covers breach of contract claims, shareholder disputes under s994 Companies Act, warranty and indemnity claims following M&A transactions, and general contractual loss quantification.
Every instruction is led by a senior forensic accountant with direct experience of commercial court proceedings. Our reports are written for judges and arbitrators, with clear methodology and transparent assumptions that withstand scrutiny under cross-examination.
Commercial Disputes and Loss Quantification
Commercial disputes frequently turn on financial quantification: what loss was caused by the breach, what is the fair value of a shareholding, and whether the financial records support the claim. Sterling Forensic provides expert witness and advisory forensic accounting across the full range of commercial litigation in England and Wales.
Our dispute work covers breach of contract claims, loss of profits and consequential loss, business interruption, M&A warranty and indemnity claims, supply agreement breaches, franchise termination, and general contractual damages quantification. Every instruction is led by a senior forensic accountant with direct experience of commercial court proceedings.
What We Cover
- Breach of contract loss quantification
- Loss of profits and consequential loss
- Business interruption damages
- M&A warranty and indemnity claims
- Supply agreement and franchise disputes
- Joint expert and SJE appointments
Frequently Asked Questions
When should a solicitor instruct a forensic accountant in a commercial dispute?
A forensic accountant should be considered whenever the dispute involves quantification of financial loss, business valuation, or analysis of financial records that requires specialist accounting expertise. Early instruction allows preliminary assessment of whether expert evidence is warranted and can identify the financial issues that will determine the outcome.
What is the difference between a forensic accountant and an auditor?
An auditor provides an opinion on whether financial statements present a true and fair view. A forensic accountant applies accounting expertise to specific disputed financial issues, quantifies loss, values businesses, and provides expert witness evidence designed for court proceedings under CPR Part 35.
Does Sterling Forensic quantify loss and damages in commercial disputes?
Yes. Loss and damages quantification is a core part of our commercial disputes practice. We establish a but-for baseline, apply loss of profits or consequential loss methodology, and prepare CPR Part 35 expert reports for breach of contract and related claims.
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