Intangible Business is a leading independent valuation consultancy

As such, its opinion is sought by journalists and business leaders alike on topical issues covering a variety of subjects, in a variety of sectors. What follows is a selection of these published thoughts, reports and opinions.

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Intellectual property licensing
April 17, 2025
Contributor: Thayne Forbes
Publication: Intangible Business
This thought piece considers the role of licensing as a method of commercial exploitation of intellectual property (IP).
The benefits of instructing experts early in disputes
June 26, 2024
Contributor: Thayne Forbes & Stuart Whitwell
Publication: Intangible Business
This thought piece considers the role of financial expert witnesses assisting with quantifying claims, where a main objective is to determine sums of money in compensation.
Thorny issues about valuing NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens)
February 17, 2022
Contributor: Thayne Forbes
Publication: Intangible Business
This issue is based on recent work we have carried out in the blockchain markets, applying skills and experience we have gained from valuations of brands, intellectual property (IP), intangible assets…
Accounting for business acquisitions
October 31, 2021
Contributor: Thayne Forbes
Publication: Intangible Business
This issue is based on experience we have gained from valuations of brands, intellectual property (IP), intangible assets and businesses over the last 30 years. It also reflects the views of others…
The impact of blockchain on IP and business value
April 2, 2020
Contributor: Thayne Forbes
Publication: Intangible Business
Blockchain technology is not just for trading in cryptocurrencies. Blockchain is now widely adopted, as illustrated by examples across industries
Commercial due diligence sales forecasts thoughtpiece
November 16, 2018
Contributor: Thayne Forbes & Stuart Whitwell
Publication: Intangible Business
This issue paper is designed for those involved in business M&A, to illustrate a range of processes available to assess financial forecasts and to consider some of the common pitfalls…
Financial relief sought for intellectual property claims
April 11, 2018
Contributor: Thayne Forbes
Publication: Intangible Business
This issue is based on experience we have gained from giving expert evidence over the last 125 years. This work has involved the production of over 100 expert reports, and oral testimony including…
Valuing mining assets for dispute resolution
December 4, 2017
Contributor: Paul Cliff
Publication: Intangible Business
This article highlights a number of key issues in the valuation of producing, or near-producing mining assets within the context of dispute resolution.
Understanding Discounted Cash Flows (“DCF”)
October 11, 2017
Publication: Intangible Business
This issue has been prepared by Intangible Business, based on experience gained from preparing, reviewing and challenging DCF analyses over the last 30 years
Top tips for effective expert evidence
June 1, 2017
Contributor: Thayne Forbes, Stuart Whitwell & Paul Cliff
Publication: Intangible Business
This issue has been co-authored by Thayne Forbes, Stuart Whitwell and Paul Cliff, from Intangible Business, based on their forensic experience gained from giving expert evidence over the last 25 years.