Business Valuation & Litigation Support

“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.”

Henry Ford

Peace of Mind

Valuation is both an art and a science, and you need peace of mind that your advisor is providing credible, reliable advice and protecting your financial interests in any transaction.

RLB’s Business Valuation and Litigation Support practice has the experience and expertise to help you make an informed decision; whether you’re purchasing or selling a business, involved in a dispute, or are planning for the transfer of your business. We can help.

Industry Expertise

Value drivers and other subtleties vary among industries. With our size and depth of talent, we have a lot of expertise in a wide range of industries. You can rest assured that our valuations will stand up in the courtroom and the boardroom.

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Through information gathering, analysis, research, and client meetings, our accredited valuation team will determine the appropriate value of a business. Our team is dedicated and works exclusively in this area.

Reasons you may need a valuation:

• Purchase or sale of a business
• Damage quantification
• Shareholder Planning
• Corporate reorganizations
• Estate planning
• Succession planning
• Litigation support and dispute resolution

Determining Value, Preparing for Growth

Not only do we help you determine the value of your assets – we help you protect and grow those assets. When we serve as advisors on a transaction, our goal is to help you maximize the after-tax dollars of your purchase price, estate, award or settlement.

Litigation Support & Dispute Resolution

In any business environment, there may come a time when you need an independent report as part of a dispute regarding damages, breach of contract, matrimonial dissolution or calculations of income pursuant to federal support guidelines.  These issues can cause anyone to search for help, and we want to be the first place you look.

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As independent expert witnesses, we always support what is right and fair. In the long run, that position serves the best interests of all parties by ensuring the report will be found credible and defendable in court.  We will work closely with you, and your lawyer, to ensure any independent report is completed with honesty and integrity.

Succession & Estate Planning

It can be a difficult challenge to find the right strategy for transitioning or selling your business to someone else, whether it be staff, family, friend or entrepreneur.  For most owners, their business interests represent an essential part of their lives. The prospect of transferring ownership can be an emotional and stressful ordeal, filled with uncertainty and worry over the financial and personal outcome.

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Succession planning is about finding the best strategy for you personally. It is important to find a plan which fits both your personal and professional goals. RLB LLP understands this, and is devoted to ensuring these goals are met.  Our Valuations Team will work closely with you to uncover the right plan and to ensure you feel confident and in control through out the transition.

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Purchase or Sale of a Business

“As a small business person, you have no greater leverage than the truth.”

John Greenleaf Whittier

Your business thrives on tough decisions. Whether it is the simple daily agenda, or the big picture on your mind, we can help.  In every business there is a time when the question “to buy or not to buy” will cross your mind.  There may also be a time when you ask yourself “to sell, or not to sell”. These questions can be a lot tougher to answer than you think, and that’s where we can help.

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The RLB LLP Valuation team wants to take away the guess work from any purchase or sale transaction. We want to ensure you have all the pieces of the puzzle to make an informed decision beneficial to your company.  Through a valuation report, we can help you identify the risks and benefits from any purchase or sale of a business.  We also want to make sure you plan for the future, and whatever your decision is, you will have the comfort and satisfaction knowing a strong and informed decision was made.

To learn more about how you can benefit from a business valuation or independent expert witness, contact Jason Gibbons at jgibbons@rlb.ca.