Valuation of Seized and Forfeited Assets: Real Estate, Businesses, Vehicles and Complex Assets

Course overview

Valuation runs through every stage of asset recovery: it shapes the decision to seize, the value of restraint orders, the accounts, the reserve price at auction and the public's judgement of results. Seized assets are hard to value, however, because access is limited, records are incomplete and markets for forced sales differ from normal ones. This seized asset valuation course gives staff the knowledge to commission, review and use valuations with confidence.

Participants study recognised valuation standards and bases, and the market, income and cost approaches. They apply them to the asset classes most often seized in the region: land and buildings, businesses and shareholdings, vehicles and equipment, and complex assets such as jewellery, art and virtual assets. The course explains how valuation needs change between seizure, custody and disposal, how to write valuation instructions, how to review a valuer's report critically, and how to handle disputes with respondents and third parties. Practical work uses realistic case files and valuation reports.

Participants leave able to obtain reliable valuations and to use them correctly in recovery decisions, accounts and disposals.

What you will be able to do

• Explain valuation standards, bases and approaches
• Identify valuation needs at seizure, custody and disposal
• Apply valuation approaches to property, businesses, vehicles and complex assets
• Write clear valuation instructions
• Review valuation reports critically
• Handle valuation disputes in recovery proceedings

Who should attend

For asset managers, finance staff, investigators and lawyers who commission or rely on valuations of seized and forfeited assets.

• Asset management office staff
• Government valuers
• Finance and accounting officers
• Asset recovery investigators
• Prosecutors and legal officers
• Disposal and auction officers

Course outline

Fees are per participant in US dollars and cover tuition, course materials and your certificate. Travel and accommodation are not included.