Dispute Advisory

Olvera provides organisations with expert advisory and guidance at all stages of their litigation.

Unparalleled support during times of financial disputes.

Organisations and their directors can be at risk from a number of litigations, from legal disputes with suppliers or contractors to tax disputes and family breakdowns. These legal altercations can come with significant damage to a business and its reputation.

When faced with these issues, businesses should have a clear understanding of what’s at stake, along with their contractual obligations and rights. This ensures that escalation is prevented, and complexities are managed smoothly.

Olvera is your trusted partner in any legal dispute, advocating on your behalf and ensuring you take the right step forward.

Our financial accounting experts advise at all stages of a litigation dispute, taking an independent view while gathering and reviewing evidence. We can help your business in all dispute stages, from its outset, where the possibility of a positive outcome is higher, through to court proceedings.

With a team of senior practitioners who have undergone the cross-examination process, we can leverage our experience to help your business with disputes.

WHERE IT MATTERS 

Does my business need Dispute Advisory?

Dispute Advisory is suited for businesses with one or more of the following concerns

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Contractual disputes with clients, vendors, or partners

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Dispute involving family businesses

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Shareholder or partnership conflicts related to financial matters

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Legal proceedings that require expert financial analysis or testimony

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Breach of contract with third parties

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Intellectual property disputes involving valuation or lost profits

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Employment disputes related to compensation or benefits

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Fraud allegations or mismanagement claims

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Disputes over mergers, acquisitions, or joint ventures
Our Approach

How we can help 

Olvera’s Dispute Advisory services include

Complex Loss Quantification Claims

Expert assessment of financial losses to support accurate and fair claims in complex legal cases.

Professional Negligence Disputes

Providing expertise in resolving negligence disputes, safeguarding reputation, and ensuring accountability in professional standards.

Family Court Testimony

Offering impartial financial testimony in family court to support equitable asset division and settlements.

Superannuation & Insurance Valuations

Delivering precise valuations for superannuation and insurance matters, helping secure fair and compliant outcomes.

Payroll Disputes

Resolving payroll disputes by ensuring accurate assessments, compliance, and fair compensation for all parties involved.

Class Action Litigations

Supporting class action cases with financial expertise, strengthening client claims through comprehensive data and analysis.

Out-of-Court Settlement Negotiations

Facilitating settlement negotiations to reach efficient, mutually beneficial resolutions without prolonged litigation.

Olvera Guides

Forensics Guide

Download Olvera’s forensics service guide for an informative overview of our offerings and industry experience.
Forensics Guide
Our Experts

Olvera’s Forensics Experts

Our team of specialist advisors are dedicated to providing expert guidance and personalised solutions for your business.

Tony Wright

Principal

Tony contributes 15 years of insolvency experience to Olvera Advisors, with diverse industry expertise and a unique background in ASIC’s Enforcement Division.

Robyn Karam

Principal

Robyn’s inclusion in the Olvera team brings an added 15 years of expertise in corporate reconstruction, insolvency, and forensics.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions 

Get answers to common questions about Dispute Advisory.

What is dispute advisory, and how does it benefit my business?

Dispute advisory provides objective financial analysis, expert opinions, and strategic guidance to help businesses resolve complex disputes. Olvera’s dispute advisory services can support you through contract disputes, shareholder issues, fraud investigations, and litigation, aiming to protect your interests and help reach a fair resolution.

Dispute advisory is beneficial in many cases of contractual conflicts. These can involve shareholder or partnership disagreements, commercial litigation, intellectual property issues, and financial or fraud disputes.

If your business is facing a disagreement that involves financial, contractual, or legal complexities, or if it requires someone to gather financial information, assess damages, and strengthen your case, then dispute advisory can help. Contact us for a consultation, and we’ll provide a tailored strategy for your unique case.

The process begins with a thorough review of your specific situation, followed by in-depth financial and data analysis. The advisor will then develop strategies based on factual insights, working closely with your legal team if necessary. Finally, they will provide expert reports or testimony to support your position.

Yes, dispute advisory can often help resolve conflicts outside the courtroom before they escalate to litigation. This is done by offering negotiation strategies, mediation support, and fact-based financial insights to reach a fair and cost-effective solution.

In partnership or shareholder disputes, our advisors will provide objective financial analysis to clarify valuation issues, profit distribution, ownership stakes, and financial responsibilities. This approach can help resolve disagreements and guide decision-making based on clear financial evidence.

Dispute advisory can be helpful in any type of contract dispute, be it with clients, employees, and even family members. Our services include reviewing contract terms, assessing the contractual party’s performance against expectations, and identifying financial or operational discrepancies. By analysing the financial aspects of contract disputes, we help you understand the impact and determine a fair resolution.

Our dispute advisory team includes experts in financial analysis, expert witnesses, forensic accounting, and court-specific knowledge. With a broad range of industry advisory experience under our belt, we’ll help you understand complex legal contexts and provide reports that strengthen your position in negotiations or litigation.

Yes, your confidentiality is a priority to our team. We handle all information with strict discretion, ensuring that sensitive data remains secure throughout the advisory process.

Yes. Our team provides expert witness services, prepares reports for court use, and can testify on financial matters. We will collaborate with your legal team to ensure our findings align with your legal objective and case strategy.

Yes, our team provides expert reports and expert opinions in commercial disputes. As expert witnesses, we are known for putting our expert opinions in simple language and terms, while preparing our viewpoint that ensures they withstand cross-examination in court.

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