Valuation Expert Witness

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.

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UK forums covered

  • High Court, County Court, and Family Court
  • Employment Tribunal and Lands Tribunal
  • Court of Session and Sheriff Court (Scotland)
  • Northern Ireland courts and UK-seated arbitration
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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

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  1. 01Business & SharesIndependent business and share valuation expert evidence for shareholder disputes, matrimonial proceedings, HMRC challenges, and...
  2. 02Property & LandRICS chartered surveyor property valuation expert evidence for compulsory purchase, lease renewal, matrimonial, and professional negligence...
  3. 03IP ValuationIP valuation expert evidence for patent, trade mark, and copyright infringement proceedings, licensing disputes, and M&A litigation.
  4. 04Plant & MachineryPlant and machinery valuation expert evidence for insurance claims, compulsory purchase, matrimonial disputes, and professional negligence...
  5. 05Art & ChattelsSpecialist art, antiques, jewellery, and chattels valuation expert evidence for probate, matrimonial, and insurance litigation.
  6. 06Financial InstrumentsFinancial instruments valuation expert evidence for derivatives disputes, ISDA close-out, fair value accounting, and investment management...
  7. 07Goodwill & IntangiblesGoodwill and intangible asset valuation expert evidence for partnership dissolution, professional practice disputes, and HMRC incorporation...
  8. 08Specialist AssetsSpecialist asset valuation expert evidence for agricultural assets, classic vehicles, wine collections, cryptocurrency, and niche asset...

Three expert disciplines

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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.

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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.

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Specialist valuers

Sector experts for art, antiques, jewellery, financial instruments, agricultural assets, cryptocurrency, and other specialist asset classes requiring niche market knowledge.

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By asset type

Read the valuation types guide
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Business & Shares

Business and share valuation expert witnesses are typically forensic accountants or chartered...

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Property & Land

Property and land valuation expert witnesses are RICS chartered surveyors who provide independent...

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Intellectual Property

Intellectual property valuation expert witnesses provide independent opinions on the value of...

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Plant & Machinery

Plant and machinery valuation expert witnesses provide independent opinions on the value of...

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Art & Chattels

Art, antiques, and chattels valuation expert witnesses provide independent opinions on the value of...

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Financial Instruments

Financial instruments and securities valuation expert witnesses provide independent opinions on the...

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Goodwill & Intangibles

Goodwill and intangible asset valuation expert witnesses provide independent opinions on the value...

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Specialist Assets

Specialist asset valuation expert witnesses provide independent opinions on assets that fall...

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Each asset page explains which discipline to instruct, the usual methodology, and the main legal contexts.

Key facts for UK valuation litigation

Inspired Education v Crombie [2025] EWHC 1236 (Ch) confirms that valuation expert evidence must use instructions consistent with standard market value definitions and show rigour and independence. Read the instruction guide

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

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