Independent Valuation for SME Owners
Business Valuation in Divorce
If you own shares in a private company and are going through divorce proceedings, the value of your business may form a significant part of the financial settlement. An independent business valuation provides clarity. It helps ensure that decisions are based on evidence rather than assumptions, and supports a fair and proportionate outcome.
The Valuation Team specialises in valuing SME businesses across the UK. We provide clear, structured valuation reports designed for use in divorce and financial remedy proceedings.
If you are a solicitor, please see our dedicated page here.
Why an Independent Valuation Matters
In many divorce cases, a business is one of the largest and most complex assets involved. Valuations prepared internally, by a company accountant, or by someone connected to the business can create concerns about bias or conflict of interest.
An independent valuation provides:
- A realistic assessment of what the business is worth
- Transparency around how that value has been calculated
- A clear explanation of the assumptions used
- A report that can be relied upon by solicitors and, if necessary, the Court
Our role is not to favour either party. Our role is to provide an objective opinion of value based on the available financial evidence.
What we value
- Owner-managed trading companies
- Family businesses
- Minority or majority shareholdings
- Partnerships and LLP interests
- Professional practices
- Holding companies and group structures
How we determine value
- Reviewing historical accounts and management information
- Assessing maintainable earnings
- Considering appropriate market multiples
- Reviewing balance sheet strength and working capital
- Applying suitable valuation methodologies (earnings-based, DCF, or asset-based)
All assumptions are clearly explained within the report.
750+
UK Companies Valued
From £1,950 + VAT
Fixed Fees
HMRC, Solicitors & Accountants
Reports Accepted By
7–10 Days
Typical Turnaround
Single Joint Expert or Independent Instruction
In some cases, both parties jointly instruct a Single Joint Expert. In others, one party may obtain an independent valuation through a Party Appointed Expert.
Clear, structured & proportionate
We understand that divorce proceedings can be financially and emotionally demanding. Our aim is to make the valuation process:
Straightforward
Transparent
Proportionate in cost
Completed within agreed timescales
We operate on a fixed-fee basis, agreed at the outset, so there is clarity around cost.
Confidential initial discussion
If you are a business owner involved in divorce proceedings and require an independent company valuation, we are available for a confidential initial discussion to explain:
- What information will be required
- Likely methodology
- Timescales
- Fixed-fee pricing
Send us a message
Over 750 SME valuations completed
Reports relied upon by solicitors and the Family Court
Independently reviewed by a UK firm of Chartered Accountants
Fully covered by professional indemnity insurance
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