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.
CGT report on disposal of farm land and buildings
SJE report on CGT implications and tax mitigation options ref disposal of farm land and farm buildings.
Shadow Expert review of property investment report by SJE
Shadow Expert asked to review CGT calculations performed by SJE and to raise questions thereon.
Shadow Expert review of CGT calculations
Subject held a very large portfolio of leasehold properties and CGT calculations were required in relation to sale or transfer of the leases.
Business Valuation of business selling garden furniture and related products
Valuation of online retailer of garden furniture and pet products.
Business Valuation of a group of construction and plant hire businesses
Group of businesses involved in property construction, property letting and plant hire – valuation required for divorce.
Shadow Expert review of SJE’s report on a firm of management consultants
Small management consultant business valued by SJE. Shadow Expert reviewed report and raised questions for legal team.
Shadow Expert review of property management business
Shadow Expert asked to review valuation report from SJE and to raise possible questions to be asked.
Business valuation of a tax and VAT consultant
Business valuation of a tax and VAT consultant business.
HS2 Claim regarding disruption due to compulsory purchase of home and business premises
HS2 compulsory purchase of claimant’s home from which they trade on ebay. Loss of profits claim based on disruption caused.
Music Producer Business Valuation
Shadow Expert appointed to review music producer business to advise on whether or a not a value may be there – i.e. to help solicitors decide whether to ask for a SJE valuation.
Shadow Expert review of SJE report
A SJE report prepared on a management consultant business. Review by shadow expert with questions raised for the legal team.
Valuation of retail business in baby and toddler sector
Valuation of retailer – online and high street dealing with baby and toddler goods.
Business valuation of a freight forwarder
Freight forwarder business with an outgoing shareholder/director. Dispute over value of their shares.
Valuation of Hurdle in relation to Growth Shares
Valuation of hurdle in relation to growth shares in a company that part owns a large, expensive residential property in London. Black Scholes valuation used.
HMRC Dispute over historical tax scheme
Historical tax scheme quashed by HMRC after 17 year consideration. Tax and interest levied. Claim over justification of interest charge given unreasonable delay by HMRC.
CGT implications of liquidating various investment savings
A number of investment portfolios owned including ISAs, pensions etc. CGT implications of liquidating the various pots of investment.
Large property portfolio disposal – CGT Implications
Large number of properties for disposal – CGT implications of disposal or transfer to ex spouse.