Disputes
Our disputes team specializes in advising clients on the resolution of post-close purchase price adjustments and serving as experts in accounting, valuation or other mergers and acquisitions-related matters.
Dispute Advisory Services Supported by Deep Accounting and Valuation Expertise
Leveraging Lincoln’s core competencies in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and valuations, our disputes team specializes in advising clients on the resolution of post-close purchase price adjustments (e.g., working capital and earnouts) and serving as experts in accounting, valuation or other M&A-related matters.
As part of the broader Valuations & Opinions Group, Lincoln’s disputes team leverages extensive accounting and valuation expertise to deliver comprehensive dispute advisory services. Our team of professionals, including CPAs, accountants and industry subject matter experts (SMEs), specializes in resolving M&A disputes including those involving representations and warranties insurance claims. Together with our valuation and industry SMEs, we also offer expert witness services in arbitration and court settings.
We differentiate ourselves through an integrated advisory approach that combines specialized knowledge from Lincoln’s M&A and Capital Advisory Groups. This multi-disciplinary perspective enables us to provide robust, market-informed solutions tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and resolution needs.
Areas of Focus
Supporting Sellers and Buyers Throughout the Purchase Price Adjustment Process
- Prepare and / or review closing statements and earnout calculations
- Analyze the strength of client positions
- Advise clients on potential settlement negotiations
- Draft dispute notices on behalf of sellers
- Prepare position papers for submission to neutral accounting arbitrators
We also serve as neutral accounting arbitrators for both buyers and sellers
Litigation and Expert Testimony
- Provide litigation and expert testimony in accounting and valuation matters
- Leverage our accounting, valuation and M&A expertise and experience testifying in both arbitration and court settings
Additional Services
- Representations and warranties claim support
- Forensic accounting analyses and investigations
