Valuations
The valuation of interests in private companies can be a subjective task and when reports are challenged this can cause unnecessary time, effort and additional costs.
At Mercer & Hole we aim to provide detailed, yet understandable, valuations, that stand up to scrutiny.
Valuations are undertaken by Mercer & Hole for a number of reasons:
- On behalf of acquirers considering purchasing a business
- On behalf of vendors considering the sale of their business
- Shareholder disputes
- Divorce cases
- Tax purposes (Capital Gains, Inheritance, share options etc)
Our valuations use current best practice methods, that benefit from our experience of transactions within the SME market. Our valuations often involve colleagues across the firm – from audit and transaction services, to tax and Restructuring & Insolvency. This utilises our different skill sets and helps produce a balanced valuation.
Valuations in dispute situations need to be handled carefully. We can act as an expert witness for the claimant or respondent and can review valuations prepared by other parties. We are also instructed as the jointly appointed expert witness in cases, where we provide a totally independent and objective valuation.
If you would like to discuss our approach to valuations please contact Mercer & Hole partners Mike Joy or Julian Dobbin.
Mercer & Hole have offices in London, St Albans, Milton Keynes and Northampton.
