Situation
A software publisher conducted a license audit on our client, a
technology company, which resulted in the software publisher
claiming that they were owed over USD 60 million in licensing fees.
Our client, disputing the claim, engaged Ankura as experts to
establish the factual accuracy of the audit report.
The client's decision to engage Ankura was driven by the
significant financial and reputational implications of the software
publisher's claim. A gap of USD 60 million in licensing fees
could severely impact their finances and reputation, potentially
leading to legal action, financial penalties, and damage to its
business relationships.
Ankura was engaged to conduct a thorough review of the audit
report, analyzing the software usage data, licensing agreements,
and other relevant information to determine the accuracy of the
claimed gap. Our findings were crucial in determining the validity
of the software publisher's claim and in defending our
client's
