Dispute Resolution and Litigation Support

Providing forensic accounting, expert witness and litigation support for commercial disputes, damages, arbitration and court matters.

Broken contracts. Patent infringements. Shareholder disagreements. For better or worse, disputes among individuals, companies, consumers and even business partners are a reality in today’s business environment. And when these challenges arise, the right advisors are critical.

BDO provides a comprehensive array of forensic accounting and dispute advisory services to assist clients, legal counsel and other stakeholders with a wide range of civil and criminal matters. Our professionals support corporates, public sector entities and individuals in resolving complex disputes involving partnership disputes, contract breaches, auditor negligence claims, company valuations and other commercial matters.

We also provide experienced and credentialed expert witnesses and consultants whose accounting, auditing, economic, tax and other skills meet the qualifications sought by counsel. BDO professionals have presented their findings in national and international courts, domestic and international arbitration tribunals, regulatory bodies, government authorities and other triers of fact.

Our dispute resolution and litigation support services

  • Quantum of damages analysis and financial modelling
  • Expert witness services for DIFC Courts, ADGM Courts, Dubai and Abu Dhabi Courts
  • Earn-out and completion accounts disputes
  • Lost profits and business interruption claims
  • Post-acquisition and breach-of-contract disputes
  • Mediation and arbitration support
  • Technology-related review for evidence collection

Backed by one of the largest international accounting and consulting networks, our accessible, partner-led teams are uniquely poised to help clients navigate disputes efficiently – wherever they may be.

Your key contacts

Shivendra Jha

Shivendra Jha

Partner - Head of Advisory Services and International Liaison Partner (ILP)
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Rahul

Rahul Samdani

Director – Forensic, Risk & Compliance (FRC)
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Frequently asked questions

How can forensic accounting support UAE litigation and arbitration?

Forensic accounting can provide independent financial analysis where the value or financial consequences of a dispute need to be established. Depending on the matter, this may include quantifying damages, analysing lost profits, reviewing business interruption claims, assessing completion accounts or earn-out disputes and examining the financial consequences of alleged contractual breaches. The resulting analysis can support legal counsel, courts, arbitration tribunals and other stakeholders.

When should legal counsel engage a forensic accountant?

A forensic accountant can be valuable when a dispute involves complex financial records, disputed calculations, accounting issues or the need to quantify economic loss. Engaging forensic specialists early can help identify relevant financial evidence, clarify the issues affecting quantum and establish an appropriate analytical approach before positions become fixed. BDO UAE supports legal counsel and clients across commercial disputes, arbitration and litigation matters.

Does BDO UAE provide expert witness services?

Yes. BDO UAE provides experienced and credentialed expert witnesses and consultants for matters requiring specialist accounting, auditing, economic, tax or financial analysis. Its dispute support capabilities include expert witness services for matters involving the DIFC Courts, ADGM Courts, Dubai and Abu Dhabi Courts, as well as domestic and international arbitration proceedings where appropriate.

Your key contacts

Shivendra Jha

Shivendra Jha

Partner - Head of Advisory Services and International Liaison Partner (ILP)
View bio
Rahul

Rahul Samdani

Director – Forensic, Risk & Compliance (FRC)
View bio