Valuation & Litigation Consulting
In the dynamic landscape of corporate recovery, litigation consulting stands as a crucial pillar supporting companies through complex legal and financial challenges.
At Gavin/Solmonese, we offer comprehensive valuation consulting services designed to assist businesses in navigating the intricacies of valuation disputes that often emerge during times of financial distress.
Clients come to us for valuation consulting because we are credible; we have the experience needed; we have the business expertise needed; and we have a reliable, consistent methodology. Most importantly, we understand and can convey how valuations apply in the real world of each client’s specific case.
The Role of Litigation Consulting in Corporate Recovery
Legal disputes can significantly hamper the recovery efforts of a distressed company. Whether these disputes involve breach of contract, issues with creditors, or shareholder disagreements, the stakes are high, and swift action is imperative. Our litigation consulting team at Gavin/Solmonese brings a wealth of experience and specialized knowledge to address these challenges head-on.
Expert Guidance Through Complex Legal Matters
When a company faces litigation, the complexity of legal proceedings can be overwhelming. Gavin/Solmonese provides invaluable support by conducting detailed analyses, developing robust case strategies, and presenting compelling evidence in court. We can assist in every aspect of the litigation process, ensuring our clients are well-prepared and positioned for success.
Forensic Accounting and Financial Analysis
A core component of our litigation consulting services is forensic accounting and financial analysis. Our team meticulously examines financial records to uncover critical insights that can influence the direction of a case. Whether identifying fraudulent activities, assessing damages, or valuing assets, our forensic expertise ensures that all financial issues are thoroughly evaluated and effectively communicated.
Collaborative Approach for Optimal Results
Gavin/Solmonese believes in a collaborative approach bringing legal and financial professionals together to work in unison. This interdisciplinary strategy enhances our ability to address multifaceted issues, providing our clients with a cohesive plan of action that incorporates legal, financial, and operational perspectives.
The Gavin/Solmonese Difference
What sets Gavin/Solmonese apart in the realm of litigation consulting is our commitment to excellence and our focus on delivering tailored solutions. Our in-depth understanding of both the legal and financial aspects of corporate recovery allows us to offer unparalleled support to our clients. We are dedicated to protecting our clients’ interests and guiding them through the complexities of litigation with confidence and clarity.
Why Choose Gavin/Solmonese?
What differentiates Gavin/Solmonese’s mediation and ADR services is our holistic understanding of both the legal and financial landscapes. Our team comprises experts in forensic accounting, legal strategy, and corporate restructuring, which allows us to view dispute resolution from multiple angles and provide solutions that are both legally sound and financially prudent.
- Cost-Effective Solutions: Mediation and ADR typically involve fewer costs compared to litigation, conserving valuable resources that can be better used in recovery efforts.
- Timely Resolutions: The structured yet flexible nature of mediation and ADR often results in faster settlements, helping companies return their focus to core operations sooner.
- Confidentiality: These processes are private, protecting the parties’ reputations and sensitive business information.
- Preservation of Relationships: By fostering a collaborative rather than combative atmosphere, mediation and ADR help maintain professional relationships that can be crucial for future business recovery and growth.
Tailored Strategies for Diverse Needs
Every dispute is unique, and successful resolution requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. With decades of experience in complex litigation and high-stakes negotiations, Gavin/Solmonese brings deep expertise and strategic nuance to every engagement. Whether facilitating resolution between warring shareholders, navigating multi-party commercial disputes, or bridging divides in regulatory or contractual conflicts, we craft tailored mediation and ADR strategies that reflect the distinct dynamics of each case. Our goal is to deliver outcomes that are not only amicable, but durable—and always aligned with our clients’ long-term business objectives.
Industries Served
- Security and personal protection services
- Oil and gas servicing companies
- Financial services firms
- Transportation providers
- Advertising agencies
- Restaurants
- Auto parts distributors
- Food distributors
- Insurance providers
- Defense contractors
- Government entities
- Pharmaceuticals
- Real estate firms
- Consumer goods manufacturers
- Non-government organizations
- Professional services
- Broker dealers
Engagement Types
- Investigations—fraud, FCPA violations, and Ponzi schemes
- Valuations
- Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Liquidations
- Internal controls assessments
- Marketability analyses—minority interest discounts
- Litigation support services
- Capacity-building initiatives
- White-collar defenses
- Bankruptcies and restructurings
- Minority shareholder disputes—business valuations
- Damage calculation
- Commercial litigation/economic loss
- Intellectual property infringement and valuation
- Insolvency and fraudulent conveyance
- Marital dissolution
Case Study
Punch Bowl Social
Facing a liquidity crisis and fraught relationship with its secured lender, Punch Bowl Social engaged Gavin/Solmonese as Chief Restructuring Officer the day it filed Chapter 11. Gavin/Solmonese quickly established its credibility and independence with the secured lender, creditors and management, ran a marketing process for debtor-in-possession financing, and led the Chapter 11 case through retention of an investment banker and running a fulsome sale process that resulted in satisfaction of the secured lender’s debt, rejection of unprofitable retail location leases, a streamlined balance sheet and profitable operations and the preservation of jobs—all with an exit from bankruptcy in four months.