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This expert has over 40 years of experience in every area of investment banking, including Mergers and Acquisitions (including LBOS and recapitalizations), Fairness Opinions, Adequacy Opinions, Solvency Opinions, Valuations, Damage Issues, Fiduciary Issues, Advice to Special Committees of Boards and Trustees, Due Diligence and Disclosure Issues, Financing of debt and equity both public and private, Leasing and Real Estate Financing, and many other areas. He graduated with honors in economics from Princeton University, followed by graduating at the top of his class in the MBA program at New York University (NYU) Business School. Until 1990, this expert served as an investment banker at Dillon, Read & Co. Inc., one of the most prominent American investment banks of the twentieth Century. Joining the firm as an associate, he became a Vice-President, then Senior Vice-President, and was elected Managing Director in 1982. In November 1990, he resigned from Dillon, Read & Co. Inc. to pursue a new business opportunity. From October 1993 through February 1995, he served as President and CEO of Gulf USA Corporation, shepherding it through a reorganization process, and as a Director of Gulf Resources Pacific in New Zealand, a 90% owned subsidiary and one of the largest commercial real estate companies in New Zealand. He also served as an advisor to certain corporate finance departments of medium-size investment banks, including Gruntal Capital Markets. In addition, he served on certain boards of directors. This expert is currently a Senior Director at a boutique investment bank with both U.S. and foreign clients.
Investment Banking Consultant, Independent
Master of Business Administration (MBA), New York University Graduate School of Business
Bedminster,
New Jersey
This seasoned expert witness has 29 years of financial exxperience. He has a broad and deep background in various dimensions of financial services and investment management. He has worked as a senior investment analyst and portfolio manager at Arden Asset Management and Guggenheim Partners, a senior risk officer at Bear Stearns, a convertible arbitrage salesman at Murphy & Durieu, and a credit analyst and loan officer at Manufacturers Hanover. His litigation consulting firm helps plaintiffs or defendants succeed in arbitration or court, with services including case evaluation, discovery recommendations, portfolio risk reports, damage calculations, expert reports, and expert testimony. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants and has worked on both onshore and offshore litigations.
Principal, A hedge fund management consulting firm
Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Chicago
Staten Island,
New York
This highly qualified expert has nearly 30 years of experience in the fields of mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, and corporate valuation, with additional specialization in energy, natural resources, and infrastructure sectors. After earning his BA from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, he went on to become an analyst in corporate finance at Wheat First Butcher Singer and then an associate in mergers and acquisitions at Rothschild Inc. Subsequently, this expert took on many leadership roles in mergers and acquisitions, including as vice president at Prudential Securities Inc., director at UBS Investment Bank, and managing director at RBC Capital Markets. He has also served as managing director of energy and natural resources at BNP Paribas and chief financial officer at ZaZa Energy Corporation. Currently, this expert is the founder and group head of an energy and infrastructure-focused banking firm based in New York and Texas.
Founder & Group Head, An energy and infrastructure-focused banking firm in NY/TX
Bachelor of Arts (BA), The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
New York
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What Can an Investment Expert Witness Opine On?
Portfolio Diversification
Spreading investments to reduce risk.
Asset Allocation
Distributing assets among different categories.
Market Analysis
Evaluating market conditions for investment decisions.
Investment Research
Analyzing potential investment opportunities.
Risk Assessment
Evaluating potential risks in investments.
Performance Monitoring
Tracking investment performance over time.
FAQs for Investment Expert Witnesses
What is a investment expert witness?
An investment expert witness is a finance professional who explains complex investment issues in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving opinions, testifying, and clarifying investment disputes.
What types of cases may benefit from the expertise of an investment expert witness?
Investment expert witnesses support securities fraud, broker misconduct, suitability, breach of fiduciary duty, portfolio mismanagement, valuation, and complex investment dispute cases.
How should counsel evaluate the credentials of an investment expert witness?
Counsel should evaluate an investment expert witness by reviewing their education, licenses, industry experience, prior testimony, publications, and case-specific investment expertise.
How can an investment expert witness assist in quantifying alleged investment losses?
An investment expert witness can quantify alleged investment losses by analyzing account records, market data, and benchmarks to calculate accurate, supportable damages figures.
What factors determine the appropriate scope of testimony for an investment expert witness?
The appropriate scope of testimony for an investment expert witness depends on their specific expertise, case issues, relevant regulations, and the evidence and methodologies they can reliably support.
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