LATEST NEWS

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR ACCREDITED BUSINESS VALUATION EXPERT

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR ACCREDITED BUSINESS VALUATION EXPERT

We are pleased to announce that Richard Norris has been accredited as an expert witness by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).  The accreditation confirms that Richard has been trained and assessed to the highest standard to fulfil the expert witness role. This qualification reflects our focus on continuously improving our litigation support service and ensures that our reports are robust and can withstand cross-examination.

As a valuer with significant commercial experience, gained through involvement in M&A transactions and other strategic investment decisions, Richard provides credible, commercial valuation opinions, supported by reliable analysis.  His reports will stand up as credible evidence but may also enable early resolution.  This supports the existing technical valuation expertise of the Leadenhall team which includes directors with CA, Business Valuation Specialisation, CFA and Masters of Applied Finance.

As an independent firm we have few conflicts of interest, are able to quickly confirm our availability to work on any matter, and are happy to discuss any business valuation matters on a confidential basis with no obligation.

OTHER NEWS

Discount Rate 31 Dec 2023

Market Discount Rates – 31 December 2023

Optimism around the easing of inflation and potential interest rate cuts led to a rally in equity markets towards the end of December 2023. With markets continuing to fluctuate significantly, the selection of a reasonable discount rate remains a key consideration, whether for the purpose of financial reporting or for any valuation analysis.

Discount rate September 2023

RISING MARKET DISCOUNT RATES

Markets have declined over the last quarter as persistent inflation and the potential for further rate rises continue to weigh on the ASX 200. These fears have seen a rapid increase in government bond yields over the last month. With market conditions continuing to evolve rapidly, we have provided an update on our assessment of discount rates as at 30 September 2023.

Simon Dalgarno celebrates 25 years

25 Years at Leadenhall: Simon Dalgarno celebrates

After 25 years at Leadenhall (and in the valuation profession) Simon Dalgarno was lucky enough to have the entire month of May off as leave. During his time off, he went on a pilgrimage – which was both professional and personal.