Loss & Damages Quantification
Loss and damages, loss of profits, and consequential loss quantification for UK commercial disputes.
Loss & Damages Quantification
Sterling Forensic quantifies loss and damages in commercial and contractual disputes across England and Wales, including loss of profits, loss of opportunity, consequential loss, and business interruption. Our analysis establishes a robust but-for baseline and applies appropriate methodology to the specific facts.
We provide CPR Part 35 expert witness reports for breach of contract claims, warranty disputes, supply agreement breaches, shareholder disputes, and franchise termination claims.
Loss and Damages in Disputes
Loss and damages quantification sits at the heart of most commercial disputes. Sterling Forensic establishes what the claimant's financial position would have been but for the breach, applies appropriate loss of profits or consequential loss methodology, and prepares expert evidence suitable for trial.
Our loss quantification work supports breach of contract claims, warranty and indemnity disputes, supply agreement breaches, shareholder claims, franchise termination, business interruption, and construction quantum proceedings across England and Wales.
What We Cover
- Loss of profits quantification
- Consequential and indirect loss assessment
- Business interruption loss analysis
- Damages quantification in commercial and contractual disputes
- Shareholder dispute loss and fair value analysis
- Earnings normalisation (including pandemic adjustments)
- Discounted cash flow and multiple-based loss models
Frequently Asked Questions
How is loss and damages quantified in a commercial dispute?
Loss and damages are typically quantified as the difference between actual financial performance and the position that would have existed but for the breach, using historical financial records to establish a maintainable earnings baseline. Loss of profits, consequential loss, and business interruption are assessed using methodology appropriate to the facts.
Does Sterling Forensic handle COVID-era loss calculations?
Yes. For disputes involving the pandemic period, we normalise earnings to establish a but-for baseline untainted by forced closures, furlough distortions, and subsequent recovery effects.
What financial records are required for loss quantification?
We typically require audited accounts, management accounts, tax returns, and transaction-level data for the pre-breach and loss periods. The specific requirements depend on the nature of the claim.
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