Sports defamation disputes: A forensic accountant’s guide to assessing monetary damages
This article examines from an accountant’s perspective the key methodologies forensic accountants apply to quantify damages in sports-related defamation cases. It breaks down the valuation approaches used, explains the reasoning behind them and shows how they are applied in real-world disputes.
Article Overview
- The Value of Reputation in Modern Sports
- The Different Types of Damages for Defamation
- Monetary Damages
- Establishing the Baseline (the “But-For” Scenario)
- Simplified Example Scenario - Player X:
- Additional Considerations in Damages Quantification
- Documentation and the Expert Report
- Key Points for Lawyers on Assessing Monetary Damages
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- Tags: Damages | Defamation | Dispute Resolution | Football | United Kingdom (UK)
Written by
Rachael Clarke
Rachael is a Senior Manager within Alvarez & Marsal’s Disputes and Investigations practice in London, specialising in forensic accounting and financial analysis in contentious and high‑pressure environments. She brings over eight years of professional experience, supported by a strong technical foundation from an audit background, and has worked on contractual disputes, fraud investigations, complex accounting issues and audit negligence, working with clients across a range of countries and industries including sport.
Juan Valderas
Juan Valderas is Managing Director and Leader of Alvarez & Marsal’s Disputes and Investigations practice in Madrid. He brings close to 30 years of accounting experience and more than 24 years of specialist experience in financial investigations and disputes, serving in both advisory and expert witness-related roles.
