Legal and Accounting Support

Appraisal

There are times when you need an accurate appraisal of a property for legal or accounting purposes. Ryan regularly works with lawyers and accountants on the following:

• Expropriation
• Estate planning
• Arbitration
• Appraisal review and auditing
• Bankruptcy
• Foreclosure
• Contaminated site claims
• Family law division of assets
• Lending and contract law

Our specialists understand different property types and the unique ecosystems of different regions. Our reputation as valuation and advisory services professionals is built on strong relationships in the market and real-time market data. This assures an accurate and well-reasoned appraisal specifically designed to stand up to the most rigid accounting or legal scrutiny. Our reputation in one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the world ensures that your client receives a professional, well researched, and clear rationale for the values provided in any report.

Consulting and Expert Witness

We assist in offering real estate expertise relative to the situation at hand and, more importantly, with the preparation and development of relevant strategies for proven case preparation. Our senior real estate experts’ credibility is unmatched when testifying in arbitration hearings, property tax proceedings (see Ryan Property Tax Services), and local and provincial courts. Our senior professionals are experienced with the following:

• Providing expert background for trial preparation (both civil and tax)
• Expert testimony
• Expert witness reports
• Litigation matters/representation in arbitration
• GST self-assessed support/rebuttal and negotiations
• Detailed background for notes to financial statements
• Developing strategies to ease the burden of tax