Members Archives - Page 8 of 35

Assistance in confiscation proceedings

Assistance in the confiscation proceedings where the benefit is assessed at £2.3 million and the available amount at £131k.

Appointment to act as an expert in a JCT contractual adjudication and cross arbitration

Appointment to act as an expert in a JCT contractual adjudication and cross arbitration to assess the extent of trading losses suffered consequent to the failure by a contractor to design and/or install a cladding and roofing system correctly at an upmarket wedding venue.

Quantification of a dependency claim in relation to the death of an individual

Quantification of a dependency claim in relation to the death of an individual whose earnings arose from a national chain operating from service station forecourts.

CGT on property and investment funds

CGT report on property and investment funds for divorce proceedings.

Valuation of a dental practice

Provide a valuation and CGT calculation for a dental practice for divorce proceedings.

Valuation for divorce proceedings

Valuation of two joinery companies for the purpose of divorce proceedings within the court.

Valuation of three companies for probate purposes

Valuation of shareholdings in three companies which deal with selling and buying metal products. This is for probate purposes.

Valuation of a debt recovery business

Appointed as SJE to produce a valuation of a debt recovery business.

Follow up SJE valuation of Electrical Contractor business in the SE

Long running matrimonial case involving a valuation of an electrical contractor company operating in the SE of England. Value has fallen slightly compared to valuation 2 years ago.

Shadow Expert Assessment of need for SJE

Shadow Expert asked to review husband’s financial dealings and association with three limited companies to assess whether it would be advisable to request the court to appoint an SJE to value the said businesses.

Assessment of mortgage arrears, interest and penalty charges

Assessment and calculation of mortgage arrears on 10 plus mortgage accounts, including an assessment of interest charges and penalties accruing as a consequence of the mortgage arrears.

Review of lost of profits claim for a pub

Review of loss of profits claim for a pub arising from emergency work to flood defences which caused the outside area to be closed. Consideration of other factors which may have affected profitability.

Advice on the quantum of financial losses at a university

Advice on the quantum of financial losses caused by a fire at a university and the consequential reduction in student numbers.

Pleaded guilty to drug dealing

Pleaded guilty to the supply of heroin and cocaine. Benefit assessed at £1.7 million and available assets £0.5 million. Required to consider the source and destination of funds which passed through the bank account.

CGT calculations for small portfolio of residential properties

Portfolio of six properties – CGT calculations performed on sale or transfer scenarios and tax mitigation options identified.

Business Valuation of online retailer

Business valuation of online retailer of homewares and pet products.

Valuation of catering business

Valuation of successful catering business due to death of one of the shareholders.

Shadow Expert review of Husband’s Form E disclosures

Shadow Expert review of husband’s Form E disclosures with a view to advising on whether it is worthwhile seeking a SJE valuation.

Expert report to review Furlough claims made during Covid-19

HMRC dispute regarding level of furlough claims made during Covid 19. Report produced to rework what the claims should have been and then compared to client’s claims and HMRC’s calculations. HMRC calculations found to be grossly understated.