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Business Valuation in Divorce

Independent Valuation for SME Owners

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.

How does it work?

What we value

How we determine value

We regularly value:

Owner-managed trading companies 

Family businesses 

Minority or majority shareholdings 

Partnerships and LLP interests

Professional practices 

Holding companies and group structures
 

Each case is different. The approach depends on the nature of the business and the quality of financial information available.

How we determine value

How we determine value

Our business valuations in divorce typically involve:

Reviewing historical accounts and management information 

Assessing maintainable earnings 

Considering appropriate market multiples 

Reviewing balance sheet strength and working capital 

Applying suitable valuation methodologies 

Where appropriate, we may use earnings-based valuation, discounted cash flow analysis or asset-based approaches.

All assumptions are clearly explained within the report.

Single Joint Expert or Independent Instruction

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.

We are experienced in both arrangements. Where appointed jointly, our overriding duty is to the Court. Where instructed by one party, our opinion remains independent and evidence-based.

Clear, structured & proportionate

Clear, structured & proportionate

Single Joint Expert or Independent Instruction

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.

What you can expect

Clear, structured & proportionate

Confidential initial discussion

When you instruct The Valuation Team:

  1. We agree the scope of the valuation.
  2. We review the relevant financial information.
  3. We carry out detailed financial analysis.
  4. We prepare a structured written report explaining our opinion of value.
     

We are available to answer reasonable follow-up questions from you or your solicitor.

Confidential initial discussion

Clear, structured & proportionate

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
     

Speak to a Valuation Specialist

Experienced SME Valuation Specialists

Experienced SME Valuation Specialists

Experienced SME Valuation Specialists

  • 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

Contact us for more information

Let us know how we can help

Please email, write or call us for more information or a personalised quotation.   


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