Business
Commercial
Litigating business and commercial disputes can be expensive, time-consuming, and destructive of brand, relationships and goodwill. Moreover, the diversion of resources and management attention can dilute, rather than build, business value.
Mediation can offer the benefits of confidentiality, speed and cost-effectiveness. Perhaps most importantly, parties control the content and outcome rather than risking an unfavourable judgment after months or years in the court system.
Accord can support formal and informal ADR processes. Early, neutral, objective business-centric evaluations are available prior to entering mediation, or as an informed ‘second opinion’ if a legal process is already underway.
SaaS, Technology & Telecom
With its panel of mediators and senior executives from the global software, technology and telecommunications industries, Accord is uniquely positioned to understand the challenges and nuances of this rapidly evolving sector, the rise of technology ecosystems and the nuances of strategic partnerships and alliances.
Whether it is to evaluate an opportunity before committing; updating or refining a joint venture, or working through a contractual dispute, Accord should be your first choice.
Insolvency
Mediation/ADR is a superb complement to bankruptcy and insolvency processes and related litigation; whether it is a Chapter 11 or CCAA proposal/reorganization, or liquidation pursuant to Chapter 7 or the BIA & CCAA. Accord can provide expedient and cost-effective support to resolve disputes, including:
Asset valuation;
Distribution rights;
Claims adjudication
Restructuring
Accord’s panel of senior executives can help to unleash or preserve business value via our advisory services and interim executive placements. With an average of 30 years’ corporate experience, our panelists bring powerful knowledge from Fortune 500/Financial Post 500 enterprises through to nimble, emerging technology firms. In CCAA or Chapter 11 processes, Accord works closely with counsel, receivers, insolvency trustees, creditors and stakeholders to preserve business value and optimize outcomes.