We provide valuation evidence and advisory support in matters before these courts, and valuations of DIFC and ADGM entities in non-contentious contexts.
Situations
When UAE clients ask for this valuation
- 1A shareholder dispute concerns a DIFC or ADGM company.
- 2A claim before DIFC Courts or ADGM Courts turns on business value.
- 3A foundation or holding entity in either centre needs an independent valuation.
Who asks us
Typical clients
- Law firms practising before DIFC and ADGM Courts
- Shareholders and directors
- Trustees and foundation councils
What we value
The subject of the valuation
Companies, shares, partnership interests and assets held through DIFC and ADGM entities.
Our method
How we reach the figure
Expert evidence is prepared on the basis the claim requires, with the expert's duty to the court recognised in the report. Valuations of DIFC and ADGM entities follow the same principles as any other, with attention to the centre's company and foundation regulations.
| Income | Sustainable profit or projected cash flows | Usual starting point |
|---|---|---|
| Market | GCC and international deal and listed-company evidence | Cross-check |
| Asset | Restated balance sheet value | Where relevant |
Prepared with the expert's duty to the court in mind.
Value drivers
Points that move the value
- Expert duties
- Independence and the overriding duty to the court.
- Entity regulations
- The rules governing DIFC and ADGM companies and foundations.
Documents
What we will ask you for
- Instructions and court directions
- Constitutional documents
- Financial records
The full list is tailored to your company once the scope is agreed.
Report, timing & fees
What you receive, and when
Expert reports and joint statements as directed.
Any appointment is subject to conflict checks and to the rules of the forum concerned. We do not claim registration as a court-appointed expert in any UAE jurisdiction.
Timing
Set by the court's timetable.
Compare report levels on our reports and deliverables page.
Questions
Questions clients ask about this service
- Do you also act in onshore court matters?
- Onshore courts usually appoint their own experts. We can assist parties with valuation analysis and reviews within the court's procedures.