The emotional as well as financial impact of this type of case can be devastating to the parties, such that a prompt and demonstrably fair resolution is invariably to be preferred for the good of the entire family unit.
Our objective is to manage these situations with necessary appropriate professional detachment whilst remaining sensitive to the position in which the parties find themselves. Accordingly, we are invariably required to investigate not only the issues that are relevant to the dispute between husband and wife, but also to assess the practical means by which a settlement may be funded, taking account also of any tax consequences of extracting cash from a family business.
As with the other types of litigation, we can act as party experts, single joint expert, expert advisers or merely provide informal advice to assist you in family cases. Our expert witnesses are experienced and capable of giving persuasive evidence at a hearing should this be required.
We can support with a range of matters, including:
Valuation of the business
Assessment of capacity to pay income
Evaluating the ability of the parties to raise funds on the strength of their ownership of shares and other assets
Unearthing hidden assets
Advising on tax implications on the division or disposal of assets
We are happy to be instructed either as single joint expert or party expert on behalf of the applicant or respondent. We can also act as an advisor if that is felt to be the most appropriate role.
