This work area covers divorce where a party’s business interests or ownership in a company, partnership, or other enterprise are a major factor in the financial settlement. A solicitor helps clients identify and value business assets, assess share interests, and negotiate or apply for orders that deal with a spouse’s stake, ongoing business control, and funding for buy-outs. They prepare and gather financial disclosures, instruct business valuers, and draft orders for court approval, including settlements, orders for sale, or retained ownership structures. The matter is shaped by the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and related financial remedy procedures.
Where a solicitor protects your position
The solicitor coordinates disclosure of business accounts, arranges independent business valuations, and negotiates the division or buy-out of shareholdings. They help secure consent orders or apply to the court for financial remedy, including lump sums, pension sharing, or orders affecting business interests, with attention to timing, potential tax implications, and enforcement safeguards. They interact with financial advisers, accountants, and the court to ensure the client’s position regarding a business asset is accurately represented and protected.
