Business case

An aborted acquisition in the telecommunications sector leads to a dispute over the impact on the target

Situation: Disputes
Litigation

Context

A prospective buyer decided to withdraw from a planned acquisition during the due diligence phase. Following this decision, the seller initiated legal proceedings, alleging that the buyer had breached its duty to negotiate in good faith.

Key Takeaway

Our combined expertise in valuation, finance, and litigation enabled us to deliver a rigorous assessment of the opposing party’s claims and underlying assumptions. By bringing clarity, analytical depth, and credibility to the matter, our analysis played a decisive role in securing the complete dismissal of the lawsuit.

Accuracy Role

We prepared a technical report for the buyer addressing and rebutting the claims advanced by the opposing party. In particular, our analysis demonstrated the absence of a causal link between the alleged conduct and the damages claimed. We also critically assessed the financial models developed by the seller’s technical consultants and identified significant methodological flaws affecting the reliability of the estimated quantum of damages.

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