Independent Business Valuation for Spouses

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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.

A business valuation in divorce typically involves:

• 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.

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.

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.

When you instruct The Valuation Team:

1. We agree the scope of the valuation.
2. We carry out independent checks.
3. We review financial information in detail.
4. We prepare a structured written report explaining our professional opinion of value.
    

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

f 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
   

Speak to a Valuation Specialist

• 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