Merger and acquisition (M&A) disputes often hinge on complex financial and contractual issues that require specialist expertise to resolve. By combining forensic accounting analysis with deep corporate finance experience, we provide independent, evidence-based insights that help buyers and sellers navigate disputes confidently and achieve commercially sound outcomes.
What we offer
Disputes following mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are often centred around financial complexities, such as completion accounts, earn-outs and warranties. Our team of forensic accountants work in close collaboration with our Corporate Finance team to provide end-to-end support in the resolution of such issues.
Our forensic specialists reconstruct the transaction in detail; applying equally rigorous analysis to transaction documentation and financial data to assess the validity of claims against the contractual provisions. We assess the accounting treatments, working capital calculations, and performance metrics to provide an independent assessment as to whether the targets have been met.
Mercer & Hole’s Corporate Finance team, in support of our forensic accountants, utilise their vast experience to provide invaluable insight and context, enabling us to deliver actionable understandings and findings that are both technically robust and commercially relevant.
Working together, we assist our buyers and sellers in disputes related to a number of issues, including post-completion adjustments, breaches of warranty, and misrepresentation. Our tailored approach is focused on being driven by detailed analysis and evidence, ensuring conclusions are supported by clear, digestible financial analysis.
Our goal for you is to help reduce uncertainty, protect value, and support successful outcomes in complex transaction disputes. Whether supporting negotiation, arbitration, or litigation, we provide clear and defensible analysis for the efficient resolution of disputes.
M&A Disputes Specialists
Restructuring and Insolvency Partner
Insolvency Investigations and Forensics Manager
Why work with us?
Our forensic accountants provide comprehensive end-to-end forensic services, from proactive fraud prevention and investigations through to litigation support, independent expert witness reports, and remediation. We deliver practical, tailored advice and place our clients at the centre of everything we do.
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Industry RecognitionExperienced forensic accounting professionals with expertise across disputes, investigations, fraud, and expert witness matters.
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Cross-Team ExpertiseCollaborative support and access to specialist knowledge across Corporate Restructuring, Corporate Finance, Tax, Private Client, and Financial Planning.
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International ReachAs a founder member of The International Accounting Group (TIAG), we can access specialist expertise across multiple jurisdictions.
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AccessibilityFour offices in London, St Albans, Rickmansworth, and Milton Keynes