The strategic value of expert valuations – not just a number
November 26, 2025
Valuations aren’t just financial tools — they’re the supporting document for a legal action.
This makes them subject to intense scrutiny, and potential challenge, from a variety of sources.
In acquisitions, the valuation is a core component of the transaction and the way it is constructed, the methodologies and adjustments used, and the final conclusions reached can all provide opportunities for buyers and sellers to come into conflict.
The valuer’s ability to effectively navigate areas such as minority interest discounts, IP valuation, and complex capitalisation structures will help law firms support clients and avoid problems.
In one case, a judge dismissed a valuation that used industry multiples without adjusting for company-specific risks. The expert was criticised for “failing to engage with the business’s operational realities.”
To support corporate clients referred to us by our legal partners, our approach is always to present valuation reports in clear English and to explain in detail our analyses and how we reached the final conclusions.
That’s why the combination of analytical rigour and clarity in presentation matters. A high-quality valuation isn’t just technically sound — it’s defensible and legally robust. It anticipates challenge and cross-examination, regardless of where that may originate, aligns with case law, and supports the narrative your client needs.
