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It is important to carefully consider the circumstances of share transactions and the parties involved when valuing a company using the so-called transaction basis

Theft in any form is a hot topic, but it is particularly distasteful when undertaken by a trusted employee.

Judgement in the landmark trial found in favour of the FCA, the majority of policies would provide adequate cover for business interruption claims

Despite the UK government’s reassurances, many insurers have refused to pay out business interruption claims.

A forensic accounting expert will need to try to estimate the impact of COVID-19 on the business valuation in an environment where limited information is available

Shorter trial case study: Earlier in the year Kate Hart gave evidence in her capacity as expert. The matter concerned the alleged breach of contract.

Coronavirus has challenged if not changed our approach to business forecasts during Covid19 pandemic. Specifically in relation to business valuations

Divorce update: where assets of the parties include a business there’s now an added complexity – the impact of COVID-19 on business valuations

We are often instructed to value businesses at dates in the past. The Courts are increasingly focused on determining the value of marital/non-marital assets

For a small business it can be great to have blue chip customers. However there are downsides which we have seen recently, particularly for companies with significant exposure to Thomas Cook, House of Fraser etc.