Valuations
Expert Forensic Valuation Services for Legal Professionals.
TAILORED APPROACH
Hall Chadwick is one of Australia’s leading forensic practices, we are uniquely positioned to provide exceptional forensic accounting and valuation services tailored for lawyers, barristers and the courts.
Our dedicated team specialises in valuation work, offering market leading experience and expertise. Our approach prioritises efficiency, ensuring costs are justified and kept to a minimum. We understand the sensitive nature of our work and treat all parties with the utmost respect and consideration.
Valuation Applications
Our independent valuation reports are used in various contexts, including:
- Shareholder Disputes
- Family Law
- Taxation and restructuring
- Due Diligence
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Financial Reporting
- Corporate Governance
Expert-Driven Forensic Valuation Analysis
Wherever possible, we employ a staged approach to ensure our services are customised to meet your specific needs:
- Preliminary Scoping
We conduct a high-level review of financial data to identify any potential issues and determine the necessary information for further analysis. This collaborative process ensures that objectives are clear and achievable before formal instructions are issued.
- Indicative Assessment and Short-Form report
We provide an opinion based on preliminary findings, which assists in determining the benefit of additional work (formal valuation) and settlement discussions. This step helps evaluate whether a formal written valuation report is warranted, when an indicative assessment may meet their needs. This can avoid unnecessary costs.
- Formal Valuation
We prepare a comprehensive formal report supported by thorough research and detailed financial analysis. Our reports adhere to the court-issued Expert Witness Code of Conduct guidelines, whether we serve as a single expert or a shadow expert.
This approach means we are comprehensive when it needs to be and aligns our services with the Clients specific requirements.
Related Insights
Flexible Fees
We base of fees on the complexity of each case, understanding the need to balance cost-efficiency with defensible opinions.
In the valuation process, we typically serve in one of the following roles:
Single Expert
When acting as a single expert, we bring clarity and objectivity to complex financial disputes. Our independent valuation reports are trusted by courts and tribunals to support informed, fair outcomes.
Shadow Expert
As shadow experts, we operate quietly but effectively – supporting legal counsel with rigorous analysis that reveals flaws in opposing reports and strengthens case strategies without stepping into the spotlight.
Consulting Role
In our consulting role, we become trusted advisors to legal professionals – providing financial clarity, shaping valuation arguments, and ensuring litigation readiness from day one.
Expert Forensic Valuation Services for Legal Professionals.
Decades of proven experience demonstrates how Hall Chadwick can bring together all the pieces of the puzzle.
Typical services we provide
To give you an idea of the type of work we do, we’ve listed our most common services.
- Businesses
- Equity interests in companies, trusts and partnerships
- Intangible Asset
- Real estate rent rolls
- Client Lists
- Mortgage/loan books
- Superannuation funds