Independent expert services

In circumstances where there are unresolved questions or disagreement over value, we provide independent, expert advice and formal opinions on value.  Our dedicated team of valuation specialists has extensive experience in providing expert witness services and oral testimony in courts and arbitration tribunals and expert determinations of value (for example, in accordance with shareholder agreements and articles of association).

We provide valuation advice that is robust and capable of withstanding scrutiny (for example from opposing experts or the Court), by applying industry specific insights, understanding the risks around valuing an asset when economic conditions are uncertain and market data is limited, and drawing upon a wide range of specialists from the PwC network. 

We understand the legal process and have extensive experience in working with legal teams, and pride ourselves in delivering valuations that are commercial and credible and reflect ‘real world’ circumstances whilst still operating within any appropriate legal framework. 

We provide truly independent valuation services and are recognised for our non-partisan approach to expert witness engagements, and our experience and expertise has resulted in a number of high profile valuation appointments.

Contact us if you are a party to

• a disagreement over the value of the shares of a departing employee or shareholder
• international arbitration following a breach of contract or expropriation of assets
• corporate litigation following a transaction related breach of contract or warranty
• a s459 claim (relating to minority oppression)
• a loss of agency claim under the Commercial Agents Regulations 1993
• a private or matrimonial dispute relating to the value of business interests
• a CPO (Compulsory Purchase Order) claim relating to the value of a business
• Or if you require a share price to be set for an internal market in shares or long term management incentive scheme.

How we can support you

Valuations under Shareholder Agreements or Articles of Association 

In circumstances where the parties are unable to agree on a price at which to transact, we will provide an independent expert determination of value reflecting the requirements of the relevant agreement, including the necessary process and the appropriate approach to valuation.

Valuations for international arbitration or commercial litigation (including s459 and agency claims)

We will provide independent, expert witness services, including the preparation of expert reports, appearing as an expert witness and providing litigation support.  Alternatively, we can advise you on alternative courses of action, such as 'letters before action' or provide an "honest broker" role.

Expert valuation, tax and liquidity services in connection with matrimonial disputes 

We work alongside instructing solicitors throughout the divorce process, from completion of the Form E to providing both single party and single joint expert reports and expert testimony to the court in accordance with CPR 35.  We work closely with experts in tax and forensic accounting/investigations to address any tax issues or asset identification concerns arising on separation or divorce.

Valuations for CPOs 

We work alongside experts in forensic accounting/investigations to provide independent expert services in connection with CPOs that arise when the level of the value of the compensation to be awarded under the Lands Tribunal Act is in dispute.

Valuations for internal share markets 

We provide private company clients with regular, periodic valuations to determine the price at which their shareholders transact during internal trading windows, either in accordance with the company's Articles or on a basis agreed with management.  These periodic valuations can also be used by for long term management incentive schemes.