Reflecting on the Expert Strategy Led by Eric Poer in $450 Million Tax Credit Dispute
Eric Poer, a Managing Director in Secretariat’s Global Investigations & Disputes practice, led a forensic accounting team retained on behalf of Lehman Brothers’ unsecured creditors in connection with one of the largest bankruptcies in U.S. history.
First Things First: Why Technical Competence Must Precede AI Literacy for Lawyers
We are pleased to support the launch of a new white paper from Code & Counsel, sponsored by Secretariat and ACEDS.
Political, Economic, and Financial Crime Risk Trends in Latin America
Enforcement and regulatory conditions observed during 2025 continue to influence cross border risk exposure across Latin America in 2026. These conditions are particularly relevant for financial institutions, illicit supply chains, and organized criminal activity, and continue to shape how corporate governance, regulatory exposure, and private sector risk are evaluated.
The Economics of Remedies to Restore Competition in Epic v. Google
Epic Games’ (“Epic”) suit against Google over the Google Play Store (GPS) and its payment system, Google Play Billing (GPB), continues to capture attention as one of the most closely watched recent U.S. antitrust battles. Now, however, the focus of the case has shifted from Epic’s jury win and Judge Donato’s injunction remedies to the parties’ settlement and proposed remedy changes. The parties’ proposal has engendered judicial skepticism, amici involvement, opinions from Court-appointed experts, and economic scrutiny that may derail the parties’ proposed deal.
Meera Wagman Named as One of The Consulting Report’s “Top 25 Women Leaders in Consulting” for 2026
Secretariat is proud to share that Managing Director Meera Wagman has been recognized by The Consulting Report as one of The Top 25 Women Leaders in Consulting for 2026.
Trends in AI-Related Securities Class Actions Through 2025
Bilal Shah, Chris Riper and Lauren Nasta examine the accelerating wave of securities litigation tied to artificial intelligence.
Football’s Financial Regulation—Towards Convergence?
This article examines the current financial regulation frameworks, trends in compliance and recent UEFA settlements, the proposed PSR reforms, and the associated financial and legal risks for clubs.
Secretariat to host panel for Paris Arbitration Week 2026
Join Managing Director Alexandre Rivière and Diana Paraguacuto-Maheo of Foley Hoag LLP for a discussion on “Damages Under Information Asymmetry.”
From Discovery to Intelligence: The Next Phase of Digital Investigations
The article outlines the shift from reactive, volume-led processes to analytics-driven, intelligence-focused approaches. Early insights from digital evidence increasingly shapes legal strategy and case outcomes. As analytics and AI adoption increases, expert judgment, transparency, and defensibility have become critical as courts and regulators apply increasing scrutiny to investigative methods and proportionality.
Executive Scandals in Latin America and the Rise of Reputational Risk in a High-Exposure Environment
Arnold Castillo shares key steps for organizations operating in this environment, emphasizing the need to prepare before a crisis emerges to withstand legal, political, and media scrutiny.
The London appointment expands the firm’s capabilities in product safety, crisis management, materials science, risk assessment, and high-stakes failure analysis.
Engineering Resilience in Solar Energy: A Systems Perspective on Performance and Reliability
As the global energy landscape shifts toward sustainability, solar panels have emerged as one of the most widely adopted renewable technologies. Converting sunlight into electricity is well understood, but often the long-term performance of solar installations hinges on a complex interplay of mechanical, electrical, civil/structural and material systems. For engineers, developers, and asset managers, understanding these interdependencies is critical to ensuring reliability over the typical 20- to 25-year design life of a solar facility.