An Operating Agreement dispute as to what specific costs could be charged to the Joint Account in respect of a North Sea oil field following a corporate transaction that changed the cost structure of the Operator.
A Secretariat Managing Director was appointed as the Expert Determiner to determine what amounts could be charged by the Operator to the Joint Venture.
We considered the submissions from both sides setting out legal and accounting arguments, including legal pleadings, factual witness statements, expert accounting evidence and documentary evidence. We instructed a QC to provide an opinion on the legal matters and then applied the QC’s opinion and our accounting opinion to determine the amounts that could be charged to the Joint Venture. This required detailed analysis of large volumes of cost and accounting data and working with complex legal issues.
Secretariat Experts Contribute to “2024 Annual Review of Antitrust Law Developments”
Secretariat team members Stuart Gurrea, Jéssica Dutra, Wei Tan, Pablo Varas, and Noah Case have contributed to “Chapter I — Restraints of Trade” in the recently published “2024 Annual Review of Antitrust Law Developments” from the ABA Antitrust Law Section. Michael Koenig contributed to “Chapter VIII — Civil Government Enforcement”.
Norman Harrison Named as 2025 Top Consultant by Consulting Magazine
Secretariat is proud to celebrate Norman Harrison’s recognition as a 2025 Top Consultant for Excellence in Regulation and Compliance by Consulting Magazine. This prestigious honor highlights his exceptional contributions to the consulting profession, particularly in helping clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes and ensuing investigations and disputes, as well as resolve compliance issues in highly regulated industries.
Paris Arbitration Week 2025 Recap
Secretariat was a proud supporting partner of Paris Arbitration Week (PAW) 2025. The event, which took place from April 7 to 11, brought together more than 10,000 arbitration practitioners from 135 countries. We were thrilled to participate in dynamic discussions, host insightful panels, and share our passion and expertise with the international arbitration community.