Lost Profits & Damages
Valuation discounts and premiums, for factors such as illiquidity and control, appear frequently in disputes involving valuations. RDA can advise on appropriate levels for such discounts and premiums.
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Recent Minority & Liquidity Analysis Cases
Expert valuation advice in respect of carried interest calculations by reference to the A v M formula
Instructed to consider the potential value of a husband's entitlement to carried interest, with specific consideration of the firm's 'Dollars At Work' carry payment structure. Consideration was given to the correct approach where the husband had interests in multiple funds.
Expert appointment on behalf of the wife in an UHNW divorce of leading UK musician, UK High Court
Appointed as a sole expert to assist and advise the wife during her divorce from a leading UK musician. Consideration was given to both the publishing and performing rights and associated royalties, which were substantial.
Expert appointment to advise on the potential level of valuation discounts for a wider range of illiquid and complex asset classes
Instructed on behalf of the husband to provide advice as to the potential level of valuation discounts across a wide range of different asset classes, with differing characteristics.
Party appointed expert in large (c. £250 million) proceedings involving large number of portfolio companies, Family Court
Appointed on behalf of the husband in large divorce proceedings and instructed to prepare a report to assess the value of an interest in a successful investment fund, as well as several one off investments held via complex offshore structures.
Party appointed expert to advise on the value of a large group of real estate owning entities, Family Court
Appointed to consider the value and holding structures used for a large number of real estate investment assets, comprising approximately 50 separate legal entities with diverse ownership structures.
Party appointed expert to consider valuation approach, Family Court
Instructed to perform a historical valuation of a property investment vehicle at the start of the marriage, requiring analysis to consider how the value of the business had changed over time and the individual contributions of the parties to that increase.