Loss of Profits & Quantum
Loss of profits and broader quantum issues often decide the value of commercial claims. We build transparent damages models that withstand scrutiny from opponents, tribunals and courts - explaining not only the headline figure but the assumptions behind it.
When solicitors instruct us
- Breach of contract claims alleging lost revenue or margin
- Tortious interference or unlawful competition affecting trading results
- Wasted expenditure and reliance loss alongside profit claims
- Contested but-for scenarios and mitigation arguments
Deliverables
- Lost profits / loss of earnings quantification with documented methodology
- Sensitivity analysis on key assumptions
- Critique of opposing quantum schedules
- Expert report and testimony on quantum issues
Our process
- Step 1
Issue framing
Align quantum questions with legal cause of action and pleaded case.
- Step 2
Data gathering
Management accounts, forecasts, industry data and comparator analysis.
- Step 3
Modelling
But-for reconstruction, mitigation adjustments and present value where applicable.
- Step 4
Reporting
Expert conclusions with clear linkage between evidence and figures.
Frequently asked questions
Management accounts, audited financials, budgets/forecasts, contracts, correspondence on mitigation, and industry benchmarks where relevant. We advise on proportionate requests at instruction.
Yes, where the case requires assessment of broader financial consequences beyond direct profit loss, subject to legal scope.
Yes - critique and rebuttal of opposing schedules is a core part of many instructions.
We document assumptions explicitly and, where appropriate, apply recognised approaches to contingencies and lost chance.