Established in 2011, CNC Valuations is an independent advisory firm focused exclusively on valuations and asset-related advisory services.
We advise organisations where clarity, independence and sound judgement are essential – particularly where assets are complex, portfolios are international, or circumstances fall outside the ordinary.
Valuations and advisory are tools used to support significant commercial decisions.
Our role is to provide advice that is reasoned, defensible and aligned with the wider objectives of our clients. This requires more than technical capability; it requires an understanding of the client, their assets and the context in which decisions are being taken.
We take a considered and pragmatic approach, shaped by experience rather than volume.
Our core business is the provision of asset valuations and associated advisory services.
We focus exclusively on this discipline, allowing us to operate without commercial conflicts and to maintain a depth of expertise that broader service providers cannot always achieve. Alongside valuations, we provide advisory support to inform investment, acquisition, development and strategic decision-making.
Our services are delivered across multiple jurisdictions, supporting both inbound and outbound advisory instructions.
We work with asset-intensive organisations operating across a range of sectors and geographies, including:
Gary Richards
Founder & Managing Director
Gary Richards founded CNC Valuations in 2011 as an independent advisory firm focused exclusively on valuations and asset-related advisory services.
With over 20 years’ experience, Gary has advised clients across the Middle East, Europe, the UK, Africa and the Americas. His work spans valuation, advisory and expert witness instructions, with a particular focus on complex, cross-border and contentious matters.
Gary remains closely involved in senior client assignments, maintaining long-standing relationships built on trust, independence and continuity.
A valuation and advisory-only practice, free from transactional conflicts.
A deliberate focus on valuations and asset-related advisory.
Senior-led assignments delivered by professionals with extensive exposure.
Client relationships built on trust and an understanding of evolving requirements.
Proven ability to advise where geography, complexity or experience present challenges.
CNC was established in Dubai in 2011 as an independent advisory firm.
The firm takes its name from the Latin phrase Consilio Nostro Crescetis – “By our advice you will grow.” This principle continues to guide our approach: providing advice that is thoughtful, defensible and of lasting value.
From inception, CNC has remained intentionally focused on advisory services, ensuring independence and avoiding conflicts that can arise from transactional activity.
CNC Valuations operates in accordance with applicable professional and regulatory frameworks across the jurisdictions in which we advise.
