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Publication date: 6 November 2026 · Decision date: 5 November 2026
Summary
The Enterprise Chamber fixes the maximum cost of a share valuation at €30,129 including VAT, with a report due by 1 March 2027.
Facts
Following a share-exclusion decision, an appointed expert must value shares in the company. The expert submitted a work plan with estimated hours and costs.
Procedural history
The order follows decisions of 4 and 22 September 2026. Both sides were invited to comment on the budget and methodology, without objecting to the amount.
Legal question
What is a reasonable cap on the expert’s costs, and how should the advance be handled?
Decision
The court sets the cap at €30,129 including VAT. The company bears the advance, and the expert’s report is due by 1 March 2027.
Reasoning and cited paragraphs
In paragraph 2.1 the court finds the unopposed estimate reasonable. Paragraph 2.2 addresses direct invoicing and Article 187 of the Code of Civil Procedure; paragraph 2.3 corrects a drafting error in the plan.
Legal significance
The case illustrates judicial scrutiny of expert fees and the opportunity to challenge an estimate before the budget is fixed.