Expert Opinion — forensic valuation, damages & litigation support

Independent, auditable expert reports and testimony that withstand legal and regulatory scrutiny. Financial models, valuation opinion, and expert testimony for disputes, M&A litigation, 409A challenges, IP damages, and shareholder disputes.

When a transaction, dispute or regulatory event requires defensible financial analysis, QuantPillar provides senior-level expert opinion services. We combine forensic accounting, valuation science, and AI-augmented economic modelling to produce clear, defensible reports, sworn statements, and courtroom-ready testimony.

Typical matters we support

Commercial damages & lost profits analysis

IP valuation & patent damages

M&A disputes and purchase price adjustments

Contract breaches & business interruption

409A and ASC/GAAP valuation challenges

Shareholder oppression & buyout valuations

Forensic accounting: tracing, fraud quantification

Expert witness services for arbitration & trial

Core deliverables

Engagement letter & scope statement

Independent expert report (sworn/verified)

Financial model with assumptions & scenarios

Data appendix and source provenance

Methodology & limitations section

Rebuttal & reply opinions

Deposition & trial preparation support

Redacted sample report (on request)

How we work

1
24–72 hrs

Intake & conflict check

Narrow scope, confirm independence

2
1–3 days

Scoping & agreement

Sign engagement letter, specify deliverables

3
3–10 days

Data collection

Secure transfer, timestamp every file

4
7–21 days

Analysis & model

Valuation, damages, sensitivity analysis

5
3–7 days

Draft & review

Client review, privilege handling

6
Variable

Final report & prep

Deliver report, prepare witness

Emergency express opinions available (48–72 hours) for triage or settlement windows.

Evidence controls & auditability

Chain-of-custody

Every document timestamped and logged

Reproducible models

Full formulas retained, version history preserved

Source provenance

Source links and document snapshots included

Independent methodology

Documented choices, literature, and precedent

Privilege guidance

Preserve privilege and minimize waiver risk

Who will work on your case

Lead Expert

Senior Financial Expert / CFA / ex-CFO

Responsible for opinion and testimony

Forensic Accountant

Data reconciliation, tracing, and source validation

Valuation Engineer

Builds and documents the model and scenarios

Legal Liaison

Coordinates privilege, deliverables and court logistics

Research Analyst

Market comps, precedent searches and citation assembly

Pricing guidance

Initial consultationComplimentary
Hourly expert rates$500–$1,500/hr
Fixed-fee engagements$8,000–$25,000
Medium complexity$25,000–$75,000
Large/complex matters$75,000+
Express/emergencyPremium (quoted)

Detailed fee estimates after initial intake; retainers commonly required.

Confidentiality & independence

• Written confidentiality agreements and secure file handling

• Conflict checks and independence confirmation in writing

• Independence declarations and CVs provided as required

Example outcomes

• Defensible expert report meeting admissibility standards

• Reproducible financial model ready for cross-examination

• Deposition and trial-ready witness preparation

• Clear narrative for pleadings, settlement or trial strategy

We follow applicable forensic accounting, valuation and expert witness standards in each jurisdiction. We document all assumptions and reliance on third-party facts. We do not provide legal advice; we provide financial and technical expert analysis to counsel and parties.

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