Valuations may be about numbers, but number crunching is just part of the equation. The real challenge is bringing together the business, legal and technical understanding to arrive at a valuation that all parties agree is fair (or, at worst, can be defended confidently should a dispute arise).

Whether you need independent valuations due to new accounting standards, litigation or for commercial or tax purposes, we can help.

A team of valuations specialists
Our team works solely on valuations and has built an impressive depth of expertise, with several team members published authors in the field. We often work closely with our forensic accounting specialists, to provide expert valuations for Section 459, matrimonial, solicitors’ negligence, assessment of loss and disputed transactions.

We are well versed in valuing shares in unquoted companies, unincorporated businesses, intangible assets and intellectual property.

Comprehensive service
Our valuation service includes:

• valuations for International and US accounting standards such as IFRS2, IFRS3, IAS36, FRS25, IAS38, SFAS141 and SFAS142.
• ‘fair value’ requirements under articles of association and/or shareholder agreements
• expert witness reports
• valuations under Companies Act
• valuation of options
• tax valuations for various requirements including Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) schemes; Capital Gains Tax (CGT); Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Income Tax.