It’s common for business valuation professionals to disagree about the valuation of a private interest — even when both are objective and apply sound valuation techniques. But sometimes opposing experts hired in a case are worlds apart in their opinions. How do you bridge the gap? A rebuttal expert can help. Resolving disputes Rebuttal reports can be useful in a variety of situations. For example, suppose two owners dispute the value of their auto dealership. The owner hoping to dissolve her interest hires an expert who values the business at $10 million. The other owner’s expert estimates that the company is worth $8 million. Neither side will split the $2 million difference. So, they jointly hire a third expert to compare and contrast the two valuations. After sorting...