Disputes involving financial interests such as shareholder disagreements, business dissolutions, partnership exits, or matrimonial settlements often require unbiased and defensible business valuations. These valuations form the financial backbone of arbitration, litigation, or mediation processes and help resolve issues fairly and transparently.
We specialize in preparing independent valuation reports that are accepted in legal forums, arbitral tribunals, and dispute resolution boards. Whether the disagreement involves share value, equity division, damages quantification, or profit-sharing, our valuations are aligned with legal, accounting, and regulatory expectations.
Each case is handled with utmost confidentiality and impartiality. We work closely with legal counsels, arbitrators, and the disputing parties (when required) to understand the nature of the conflict and the scope of valuation. This ensures the valuation considers relevant agreements, financial data, prior transactions, and market factors appropriately.
Our experts use methods such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Asset-based Valuation, and Market Comparables depending on the nature of the business and dispute. We also provide valuation commentary, assumptions, and scenario analysis that may be required during legal cross-examination or expert testimony.
From family-owned business separations to large-scale shareholder litigation, our team delivers clear, concise, and court-ready reports that stand up to legal scrutiny. These reports often serve as key documents in arbitration awards, consent terms, or judicial rulings.
We also support post-valuation legal procedures, such as filing with regulatory bodies or presenting valuation justifications to banks, tax departments, or corporate boards involved in the dispute resolution process.
Includes retrospective valuation for previous deals or ownerships.
Valuations performed impartially and discreetly.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all auditing. At Pawan Lohia & Associates, every Risk-Based Internal Audit begins with an in-depth understanding of your business model, industry dynamics, and regulatory exposure. Our team collaborates closely with your internal stakeholders to prioritize risk areas, define scope, and execute detailed audits with a strategic lens.
Valuation offers a factual, objective basis to resolve financial conflicts. Whether it’s a shareholder exit, divorce settlement, or partnership breakup, valuation quantifies what each party is entitled to. Courts and arbitrators often rely heavily on these reports to arrive at equitable outcomes.
Yes. We prepare expert reports that are suitable for use in court or arbitration proceedings. Our team is also available to provide oral testimony or clarification during hearings, if required by the tribunal or judiciary.
Yes. A well-supported valuation can significantly impact the outcome, especially when supported by sound financial logic and objective assumptions. It can guide the arbitrator or judge on how to divide assets or calculate damages fairly.
Depending on the complexity, valuations for disputes typically take 10–20 working days. Faster turnarounds may be possible in urgent legal matters.
Depending on the nature of the entity and assets, we use:
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) for future earning potential
Asset-based methods for asset-heavy businesses
Comparable Market Multiples for valuation benchmarking
All methods are explained in detail within our reports for legal clarity.