Divorce & Business Valuation
Independent Business Valuation for Spouses
Valuation for Partners and Spouses of SME Owners
If your spouse or partner owns shares in a private company and you are going through divorce proceedings, the value of that business may form a significant part of the financial settlement. Understanding what the business is genuinely worth is essential. An independent business valuation provides clarity, ensuring that discussions and negotiations are based on financial evidence rather than assumptions.
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.
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In many divorce cases, a business is one of the largest and most complex matrimonial assets. Valuations prepared internally, by the company accountant, or by someone closely connected to the business can raise 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 solely on the available financial evidence.
How does it work?
What we 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
A Business Valuation in Divorce Typically Involves:
- Reviewing historical accounts and management information
- Checking for anomalies or unusual activity
- 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.
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.
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
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
When you instruct The Valuation Team:
- 1We agree the scope of the valuation.
- 2We carry out independent checks.
- 3We review financial information in detail.
- 4We prepare a structured written report explaining our professional opinion of value.
- 5We are available to answer reasonable follow-up questions from you or your solicitor.
Confidential Initial Discussion
If you are the spouse or partner of a business owner and require an independent company valuation as part of divorce proceedings, we are available for a confidential initial discussion to explain:
- What information will be required
- Likely methodology
- Timescales
- Fixed-fee pricing
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Experienced SME Valuation Specialists
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