When the number is contested, you need one that holds up in court.
Shareholder disputes, partnership dissolutions, and oppression claims turn on one thing: what the equity is worth. Sherwood Australia provides independent, AFSL-licensed expert valuations built to be defended — under scrutiny, under cross-examination, and in front of a court.
In a contested matter, the other side has every incentive to drive the number in their favour — and a report that isn't independent, isn't documented, or isn't defensible will be picked apart.
An expert valuation for a dispute is written to a different standard: independent, transparent on every assumption, and prepared with the expectation that it will be challenged. That's the report that protects your position when it matters.
Because Sherwood holds an AFSL, our equity valuations are professionally indemnified and legally defensible — accepted by courts, opposing experts, and the parties themselves.
Independent equity valuations for buy-outs, exits, and minority-oppression claims where the fair value of shares is in contention.
Clear, defensible valuations to divide a business fairly when partners separate.
Court-admissible expert reports and, where required, expert-witness support through the proceeding.
Economic-loss and business-interruption analysis prepared to a standard that withstands cross-examination.
In a contested matter, we identified that the opposing adviser had applied the wrong valuation framework to a complex asset. We documented an independent valuation using the correct approach. The client's position was upheld.
This is what we mean by a defensible valuation.
We have no stake in the outcome and no relationship that compromises the report. That independence is exactly what gives an expert valuation its weight in a dispute — and what the court is looking for.
Every assumption is stated and explained, so if the methodology is challenged, we can defend every step.
Written to the standard expected in legal proceedings — clear, reasoned, and court-admissible.
Every assumption, input, and adjustment stated and justified, so the report withstands challenge.
Benchmarking against relevant transactions and market evidence to anchor the conclusion.
Where required, we support the report through conferences, joint expert processes, and hearings.
We discuss the matter, the parties, and the standard required — and confirm our independence.
We work with you or your solicitor to gather financials and the documents relevant to the issues in dispute.
We prepare an independent expert report to the correct methodology, documented to withstand challenge.
We explain the findings and, if needed, support the report through the proceeding to resolution.
"Sherwood's valuation work brought clarity and credibility at a critical moment. Their expert report helped resolve a long-standing shareholder dispute without the need for costly litigation. It was a game-changer."
"We approached multiple firms, but most wouldn't touch our company due to its complexity. Sherwood not only took it on — they delivered a valuation that gave us a solid footing in debt negotiations."
"The valuation prepared by Anthony and the Sherwood team gave us real leverage in our discussions. It was robust, defensible, and tailored to our situation — exactly what we needed."
We also prepare family-law & divorce valuations and independent expert reports & fairness opinions. See the full range of business valuation services.
Confidential, no-obligation. Solicitors and parties welcome.
Tell us a little about your situation and Anthony Vago will be in touch — confidential, no obligation. Prefer to talk? Call +61 492 280 220 or email anthony@sherwoodaustralia.com.au.
