Post-Acquisition Disputes and Related Damages
It is not uncommon for parties to an otherwise smooth transaction to find themselves mired in disagreements post-closing. Disputes commonly arise related to...
Our team has served as both experts and neutrals for sellers and strategic and financial buyers related to post-closing adjustments, indemnity or fraud claims, material adverse change claims, earn-out disputes, claims (including information security and other cyber-related matters) under representations and warranties insurance policies, as well as damages experts in litigation. We are frequently asked to analyze the technical accounting and contractual complexities associated with M&A disputes, including assessing the proper accounting treatment for transactions in accordance with GAAP and purchase agreements, assisting in fraud investigations, and performing benefit of the bargain and other damages calculations.
Engagements
- 01Post-acquisitional dispute on behalf of private equity firmCRA was engaged on behalf of a leading private equity firm to test the financial statements that had been relied upon to support an investment in a physical...View engagement
- 02Post-acquisition dispute on behalf of private equity firmCRA was engaged by a private equity firm with billions under management to investigate allegations of fraud related to the $1.2 billion acquisition of a...View engagement
- 03Post-acquisition due diligence and analysis on behalf of an inventory and consumer finance companyCRA was engaged to conducted post-acquisition due diligence and analysis on an inventory and consumer finance company, identifying adjustments to the purchase...View engagement