Litigation and negotiation of disputes are often time consuming and costly, especially when it involves accounting and financial complexities which may threaten the viability of a business.

 

How we can help

KPMG's global network of professionals provides dispute advisory services across a range of business areas, including economics, intellectual property, pensions and actuarial, information technology, insurance, project finance, travel and tourism, restructuring, energy, mining and retail banking.

We provide credible, well-researched and objective reports and opinions concerning accounting matters that are in dispute. This allows our clients and their advisors to have an independent, authoritative and objective analysis on the facts when it comes to bringing or defending claims and negotiating settlements.

Our services include:

• Expert witness services - preparation and presentation of expert witness evidence.
• International dispute resolution - assessing risks to determine the value of claims and evidence collation.
• Business and share valuations - share and business valuations in the context of litigation.
• Forensic transaction services - drafting/reviewing financial sections of Sale and Purchase Agreements.
• Alternative dispute resolution - acting as an expert to assist in accounting related disputes.
• Competition - providing advice and guidance on competition issues.
• Evidence and disclosure management - capturing, processing and reviewing large volumes of data and evidence.

Our international network of member firms has significant experience of giving specialist evidence and acting as witnesses in litigation and arbitration proceedings. We also act as arbitrators and as independent specialists in accounting disputes.