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Business Valuation Expert Witness Services for UK Solicitors & Law Firms
BusinessValuationExperts.co.uk helps solicitors and law firms in England and Wales instruct qualified business valuation expert witnesses for shareholder disputes, divorce financial remedy, insolvency, and commercial litigation. Reports are CPR Part 35 and FPR Part 25 compliant and prepared for English and Welsh courts. We do not provide expert witness matching outside the United Kingdom.
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How a report states value
Illustrative example, not a real case
- Discounted cash flow£2.6m to £3.4m
- Maintainable earnings£2.3m to £3.0m
- Net asset value£1.9m to £2.4m
CPR Part 35FPR Part 25SJE available
What Our Business Valuation Expert Witnesses Cover
- 01Share & Equity ValuationMinority and majority shareholding valuations for litigation, tax, and corporate disputes.
- 02Matrimonial & Divorce Valuations (FPR Part 25)Business assets in financial remedy proceedings with FPR Part 25 compliant reporting.
- 03Shareholder Dispute Valuations (S994)Fair value valuations for Companies Act 2006 unfair prejudice petitions.
- 04Goodwill & Intangible Asset ValuationPersonal and business goodwill, brands, and customer relationship valuations.
- 05Intellectual Property ValuationPatents, trade marks, copyright, and brand valuations for UK litigation.
- 06Insolvency & Administration ValuationsGoing concern vs break-up value, wrongful trading, and transaction avoidance.
- 07Partnership & LLP ValuationsGoodwill on retirement, LLP interests, and professional practice multiples.
- 08Expert DeterminationNon-litigated valuations under shareholders' agreements and ICAEW schemes.
Business Valuation Expert Witness: Key UK Statistics
- Typical expert rate
- £250–£600per hour
- Industry average
- Typical report time
- 15–25hours
- Expert Evidence International
- Guide price, draft report
- £2,250–£10k
- Expert Evidence International
| Metric | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Typical expert hourly rate | £250–£600/hr | Industry average |
| Typical report completion time | 15–25 hours | Expert Evidence International |
| Guide price for draft report | £2,250–£10,000 | Expert Evidence International |
| Court framework - civil cases | CPR Part 35 | Civil Procedure Rules |
| Court framework - family cases | FPR Part 25 | Family Procedure Rules |
| Primary valuation methods | DCF, Maintainable Earnings, NAV | UK court practice |
| SJE appointments available | Yes | CPR 35.7 / FPR 25.11 |
Sources: Expert Evidence International; Civil Procedure Rules Part 35; Family Procedure Rules Part 25. Rates are indicative; actual fees vary by case complexity and expert seniority.
Why UK Solicitors Trust Our Business Valuation Expert Witnesses
- Credentialed: ACA, FCA, CVA, CFA, RICS, ACCA
- CPR Part 35 AND FPR Part 25 compliant
- Experience in High Court, County Court, Family Court, and arbitration
- Available as Single Joint Expert (SJE) or party-appointed expert (PAE)
- Real M&A and transactional experience - not just academic valuation knowledge
- SME to mid-market expertise (£50,000 to £100M+ turnover)
- Sector specialists available (tech, professional practices, retail, property, manufacturing)
What is a business valuation expert witness?
A business valuation expert witness is an independent financial professional instructed to provide a court-admissible opinion on the value of a company or shareholding. Unlike a transaction adviser, the expert's primary duty is to the court under CPR Part 35 or FPR Part 25 - whether appointed as a single joint expert or by one party alone.
UK litigation turns on methodology (DCF, maintainable earnings, NAV), fair value versus fair market value in shareholder disputes, and sector-specific practice. Read our full definition and role guide for solicitors instructing experts for the first time.
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Submit your case details and we will match you with a qualified expert for English and Welsh proceedings under CPR Part 35 or FPR Part 25. Response within one business day.
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