Case law note:Inspired Education v Crombie [2025] confirms that valuation expert evidence must use instructions consistent with standard market value definitions and show rigour and independence. Read the instruction guide
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Valuation Expert Witness
Instruction support for business, property, IP, plant and machinery, art, and specialist assets in UK litigation and arbitration. CPR Part 35 compliant expert evidence across forensic accounting, RICS valuation, and niche disciplines.
United Kingdom valuation expert witness instruction
This website is for UK litigation and arbitration only. We support solicitors and law firms instructing valuation expert witnesses under CPR Part 35 and FPR Part 25, with reference to the RICS Red Book, Companies Act 2006 fair value, and HMRC market value concepts. Professional designations such as ACA, FCA, MRICS, FRICS, and ICAEW Forensic Accreditation are UK qualifications.
Services by valuation need
All services →- 01Business & SharesIndependent business and share valuation expert evidence for shareholder disputes, matrimonial proceedings, HM…
- 02Property & LandRICS chartered surveyor property valuation expert evidence for compulsory purchase, lease renewal, matrimonial…
- 03IP ValuationIP valuation expert evidence for patent, trade mark, and copyright infringement proceedings, licensing dispute…
- 04Plant & MachineryPlant and machinery valuation expert evidence for insurance claims, compulsory purchase, matrimonial disputes,…
- 05Art & ChattelsSpecialist art, antiques, jewellery, and chattels valuation expert evidence for probate, matrimonial, and insu…
- 06Financial InstrumentsFinancial instruments valuation expert evidence for derivatives disputes, ISDA close-out, fair value accountin…
- 07Goodwill & IntangiblesGoodwill and intangible asset valuation expert evidence for partnership dissolution, professional practice dis…
- 08Specialist AssetsSpecialist asset valuation expert evidence for agricultural assets, classic vehicles, wine collections, crypto…
Three expert disciplines
Forensic accountants
ACA and FCA qualified experts for business and share valuation, goodwill, intangible assets, and IP financial valuation in shareholder disputes, matrimonial proceedings, and HMRC challenges.
Find out more →RICS chartered surveyors
MRICS and FRICS registered valuers for property, land, compulsory purchase, lease renewal, and plant and machinery valuation under the RICS Red Book.
Find out more →Specialist valuers
Sector experts for art, antiques, jewellery, financial instruments, agricultural assets, cryptocurrency, and other specialist asset classes requiring niche market knowledge.
Find out more →By asset type
Business & Shares
Business and share valuation expert witnesses are typically forensic accountants or chartered accoun…
View details →Property & Land
Property and land valuation expert witnesses are RICS chartered surveyors who provide independent op…
View details →Intellectual Property
Intellectual property valuation expert witnesses provide independent opinions on the value of patent…
View details →Plant & Machinery
Plant and machinery valuation expert witnesses provide independent opinions on the value of manufact…
View details →Art & Chattels
Art, antiques, and chattels valuation expert witnesses provide independent opinions on the value of …
View details →Financial Instruments
Financial instruments and securities valuation expert witnesses provide independent opinions on the …
View details →Goodwill & Intangibles
Goodwill and intangible asset valuation expert witnesses provide independent opinions on the value o…
View details →Specialist Assets
Specialist asset valuation expert witnesses provide independent opinions on assets that fall outside…
View details →Each asset page explains which discipline to instruct, the usual methodology, and the main legal contexts. Read the valuation types guide
Key facts for UK valuation litigation
- Disciplines
- Forensic, RICS, specialist
- Asset hubs
- 8 dedicated pages
- Case contexts
- 10 UK litigation types
- Evidence rules
- CPR Part 35 / FPR Part 25
- Property standard
- RICS Red Book (VPS 4)
- S994 fair value
- Minority discount often disapplied
Inspired Education v Crombie [2025] EWHC 1236 (Ch) — expert rigour and independence required.
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