Where We Work

BRAZIL

ICC Arbitration Resolved
A $2.59b Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for a floating production storage and off-loading project in Brazil ran into substantial cost overruns and schedule delays. Navigant provided the cost and schedule analysis in preparation for the ICC arbitration hearing and, supported by analysis, the contractor claims were resolved prior to the hearing.

CANADA

Impacting Quebec Police Force for the 10th Consecutive Year
Navigant's Disputes & Investigations team was re-engaged by the Quebec Police Force for a three year contract to provide forensic accounting services. Navigant provides a wide range of forensic accounting services to the organized crime, economic crime and anti-corruption units of the Quebec Police Force.

Performing Due Diligence to Impact the Bottom Line
A large Canadian bank required a preliminary valuation and due diligence support surrounding the potential acquisition of a well recognized credit card operation. Navigant was engaged to provide insight into the income statement impact of the acquisition at different purchase prices, and thus, whether the transaction would be accretive or dilutive to earnings. Our valuation methodology and conclusions were accepted by the Bank's external auditors, regulators and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Aiding in a Fraud Investigation
The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) had initiated a widely publicized fraud investigation involving a mutual fund company. Navigant was retained to serve as the financial investigator and examined more than 10,000 transactions over a period of five years in 27 different bank accounts, cross-examined 75 witnesses, presented an expert report and provided expert testimony during the two month long trial.

Rio de Janerio

South America

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AUSTRALIA

Retail Development
Navigant was appointed to produce an independent expert report analyzing the delays to an extension and refurbishment by a large Australian property developer. While the commission is still ongoing, Navigant's analysis has provided the High Courts in Australia with practical, clearly demonstrated solutions needed to resolve this long running dispute.

Johannesburg

Africa

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Johannesburg

Africa

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Dallas

North America

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JORDAN

Experts Assists Government of Jordan in Energy Crisis
Navigant is currently advising the Government of Jordan on the development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at Aqaba. The initial study reviewed the technical requirements of the LNG port, possible LNG supply options and forecast pricing, the project contractual and commercial structure, legal and regulatory requirements, and the appropriate procurement strategy for the Government. Navigant is now assisting the Government with implementation of the LNG terminal and supply project.

DUBAI

Costly Arbitration Avoided
A multibillion dollar dispute around payment for delays and disruption arose between a Turkish contractor and joint venture between two Japanese companies who were engaged to construct a large transportation system in the Middle East. Navigant provided valuation and risk analysis enabling an early settlement and avoided costly arbitration.

NIGERIA

Valuation Guides Amicable Settlement
An oil major completing a $10bn subsea field development off the coast of Africa was experiencing difficulties in approving a significant number of change orders relating to scope changes and claims. Navigant was appointed to undertake an independent valuation of the change orders, which exceeded $130m in value. Through the valuation the client and contractor were able to reach an amicable settlement resulting in significant cost savings for both parties.

CHINA

Breakthrough Engineering Contract in Hong Kong
Navigant's Global Construction team worked with a school academy in Hong Kong to establish a collaborative construction contract for their new international 'green' facility school in Sai Kung. This is the first non-governmental use of the New Engineering Contract (NEC) in Hong Kong. The NEC forms of contract are perceived to be closely associated with leading edge, modern project management, procurement and delivery systems.

Damages Expert in Arbitration
A client was subject to a claim by a Chinese computer manufacturer for a deferred acquisition premium though the Chinese company was operating with negative material in the period before it was sold to the client. Navigant's team reviewed the documentation and constructed a damages calculation, delivering two expert reports and oral testimony. Although judgment is still pending, Navigant's work supported the client’s counterclaim.

UNITED STATES

Internal Investigation Uncovers Vendor Fraud
Navigant was appointed to help support an internal investigation of a Fortune 500 telecommunications company who faced allegations that an employee in one of their U.S. offices was engaged in potential vendor fraud. Navigant analyzed company records and documents to identify and quantify the potential misappropriated assets and unveiled approximately $2M of fraudulent payments were made by the company to a vendor.

Expert Analysis & Knowledge Wins in Court
Plaintiffs alleged that eBay violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act and put forth claims that eBay had a monopoly power in alleged markets for online auctions. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California relied upon Navigant Economics expert testimony questioning Plaintiffs' claim that they had offered methodologies capable of providing antitrust injury.

Supporting Market Growth & Investment
Diamond Castle Holdings retained Navigant to provide a detailed market analysis of the New Jersey Solar Renewable Energy Credits. Navigant used its proprietary REC Price Estimator Tool® and Solar Market Penetration model to complete the due diligence. Diamond Castle Holdings announced its investment in KDC Solar and allocated up to $225 million in equity capital to fund the growth of KDC Solar.

Maximizing Payer Services
The state of Wyoming engaged Navigant's healthcare team for more than six years to provide services to every state agency that pays for health services. Navigant has been instrumental in implementing programs to maximize federal revenue streams to hospitals; developing a strategic plan for reimbursement that provides the legislature with information to support annual increases; and developing cost-effective programs.

RUSSIA

Valuation of Russian Businesses
Navigant was appointed to evaluate damages in an arbitration involving alleged misappropriation of business and assets between Russian companies. After receiving Navigant's expert report, the parties settled the disputes for a sum of approximately US$100 million.

GERMANY

Transfer Pricing
Navigant developed a detailed transfer pricing report for a German manufacturer in connection with a tax audit conducted by the German Federal Ministry of Finance (Tax Authority), taking account of both OECD and US transfer pricing guidelines. Navigant played an integral role in assisting the client in developing a strategy for the audit review process.

SOUTH AFRICA

Expert Analysis Leads to Favorable Settlement
A major international contractor working on a rapid rail link project in Africa was experiencing significant delays, disruption and cost overrun issues and appointed Navigant as program and quantum experts to analyze these issues. Through Navigant's high level audit, the contractor was able to negotiate a favorable settlement without incurring the substantial costs of a disputes resolution process.

Punta Arenas

South America

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Buxoro

Middle East

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UNITED KINGDOM

UK Building Society Moves into Business Banking
Navigant's Global Financial Services team was engaged by one of the largest building societies in the world to help facilitate the provision of banking services to small firms. As the UK's "Big 5" retail banks come under increasing scrutiny from Competition Regulators, there is demand from existing customers of the Building Societies – as well as governmental encouragement – for challenger organizations such as the Building Society sector to enter into business banking.

Making an Impact on New O2 Wallet
Navigant's Global Financial Services team was engaged by one of the largest building societies in the world to help facilitate the provision of banking services to small firms. As the UK's "Big 5" retail banks come under increasing scrutiny from Competition Regulators, there is demand from existing customers of the Building Societies – as well as governmental encouragement – for challenger organizations such as the Building Society sector to enter into business banking.

Positioned for Long Term Success
Navigant's Financial Services team worked with Skandia to undertake a strategic review of their sales function in order to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the sales operation. The client now has a sales force and distribution structure that is better positioned to support the current regulatory requirements and changing needs of the market.

Delivering a Community on the Edge of the Olympic Park
Navigant's Public Services team led the commercial and financial aspects of developing a Master plan and strategy for £4bn of in¬vestment in this area, with a vision to delivering 10,000 homes, a new town centre with 50,000sqm of retail and 30,000sqm of offices, and over £200m of infrastructure. Navigant has developed a detailed financial model to appraise different development and delivery options, liaising throughout with the client team, stakeholders, cost and value specialists and the design team.

Al Bahr

Middle East

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JAPAN

Credit Card Fraud Investigation
Navigant was called upon to investigate a credit card skimming operation involving Japan's largest clothing retailer. Navigant professionals augmented the retailer's Asset Protection and Information Technology teams to conduct interviews and research to understand the range and depth of employee involvement; creating a list of the at-risk transactions; and examining the store's payment card infrastructure for evidence of a hacker intrusion or other compromise.

Reducing a Derivative Claim through State of the Art Analytics
Navigant's Financial Services team was asked to analyze $200m of a claim made on our client from major Japanese bank. Using a statistical technique applied by leading banks, Navigant advised the client on how banks would hedge interested rate risk and charge bid-offer spreads on this type of trading instrument, reducing the derivative claim by 80 percent.

MEXICO

International Arbitration Sets New Precedent
Cargill initiated arbitration proceedings against Mexico claiming its investments in the high fructose corn syrup industry were harmed by a tax imposed on imports. Navigant was retained to serve as damages expert in a NAFTA investor-state arbitration and conducted a comprehensive analysis leading to an award in the amount of $77.3 million plus interest for Cargill.