Arbitration and mediation
An arbitrator and mediator who is both an advocate and a CPA. One process, one person who understands the contract and the accounts.
Resolve a business dispute without years in court. In most business disputes the question is how much money, whose, and when. An arbitrator who can read a balance sheet, a profit-and-loss statement and the accounts between partners gets to the root of the dispute faster, without waiting for an outside expert.
How the process runs
- Enquiry and first meeting. The parties set out the dispute and consider together whether arbitration or mediation suits it.
- Arbitration or mediation agreement. Framework, timetable and a cost known in advance.
- Hearings and review of the material. Including the financial statements, with no outside expert.
- Award or settlement. A binding decision, or an agreement the parties sign.
What we handle
- Disputes between shareholders
- Business disputes between companies and between individuals
- Dissolution of partnerships and division of assets
- Disputes over contracts and real estate
- Employment disputes
Why an accountant who is also a lawyer
A business dispute is almost always a dispute about numbers. An arbitrator who reads the statements first-hand shortens the process, and the cost is known in advance.
Shefing draft text. The description of the process as the firm runs it, and the identity and accreditation of the arbitrator, will be completed by the firm.
Would you like to talk it through in practical terms? A short call is enough.