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Solutions for Litigation Lawyers

Are you searching for a competent, independent, objective and experienced expert to support you in all aspects of a litigation process? Are you in need of a high-quality report produced in timely fashion and in compliance with the standards of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators?

For case preparation, expert testimony in court or sound advice on matters of litigation, I have the expertise you are looking for.

I am a FCPA, FCA and CBV with over 20 years of experience in business valuation. Since 1999, I have appraised over 1,000 SMEs, many of which were prepared for cases of litigation.

Most frequent reasons lawyers request my services

My services are typically sought by law firms in cases of separation or divorce involving a business owner or self-employed individual (hired either by one of the parties, via joint mandate or via a collaborative law joint mandate) or in cases of dispute among shareholders and/or business owners.

With over 20 years of experience, I offer the following services:

  • Determine the fair market value or fair value of a business;
  • Calculate the available income of a business owner or self-employed worker for support payment purposes;
  • Calculate economic loss caused by a breach of contract, a fire, etc.;
  • Produce reports determining personal injury losses;
  • Determine contingent liabilities stemming from business shares or other investments;
  • Help with preparation of Net Family Property Statements;
  • Carry out asset and debt valuation or referring to an appropriate expert resource;
  • Provide a verbal second opinion on valuation reports prepared by other experts and exploring potential next steps;
  • Prepare a critique of a report or of the comments of another expert;
  • Conduct discussions with the opposing party’s expert to come to an agreement on the value of a business or on the disposable income for support payment purposes;
  • Help you understand complex organizational structures;
  • Advise you in preparation for the interrogation of a witness or expert, for a settlement conference, or for the negotiation of an agreement;
  • Provide testimony as an expert witness in court.
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. It will be my pleasure to discuss your requirements with you at no charge!

My valuation report of a business

When I perform a valuation engagement, the results of the valuation process will meet the standards of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CICBV) in one of the following four reports:

Summary valuation reportCalculation of value$3,500 and more

  • A summary calculation of value report (3 pages)
  • Valuation spreadsheets (7-12 pages) with explanation of the determination of the value of the appraised business
  • Scope of the review: limited

Valuation reportCalculation of value$5,500 and more

  • A calculation of value report (7-9 pages)
  • Valuation spreadsheets (10-15 pages) with a more detailed explanation of the determination of the value of the appraised business
  • One hour of consultation
  • Scope of the review: includes a summary financial analysis

Valuation reportEstimate of value$15,000 and more

  • An estimate of value report (12-15 pages)
  • Valuation spreadsheets (15-30 pages) with a more detailed explanation of the determination of the value of the appraised business
  • Comments from an expert on remuneration at fair market value
  • Appraisal of equipment and real estate assets by an expert, if applicable

* I can also prepare a Comprehensive valuation report at a cost of $30,000 and more, which includes an in-depth analysis of the business.

Why choose Jean-Claude Desnoyers?

Jean-Claude Desnoyers is a Fellow of the Order of Chartered Professional Accountants (FCPA) and a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV). He is a Member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CICBV), the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (CPA) and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA). Since 1999, he has appraised over 2,000 SMEs. Perfectly bilingual, he serves clients in the language of their choice.

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