Lexology Index has named 23 Secretariat experts to their Thought Leaders: Global Elite 2026 report. Secretariat’s included professionals are recognized as superlative practitioners across industries, lauded for their vast experience, leading industry knowledge, and the incredible impact they deliver for clients navigating the world’s most high-stakes matters.
We’re thrilled to celebrate our recognition in Lexology once again, and look forward to continuing to offer industry-leading insights and client service on a global scale.
See the full rankings here, and read what clients and peers have to say about our experts below.
Arbitration
- Howard Rosen (Canada) “brings an incredible bank of knowledge and experience to the table.” Clients note that he “has excellent abilities as a testifying expert and can prepare persuasive evidence in complex areas.”
- Liam Holder (England) is regarded as “an excellent and very meticulous expert.”
- Alexander Demuth (Germany) is lauded as the “the star expert when it comes to M&A-related quantum issues.”
- Clients trust Mike Allen (Hong Kong) as “a smart, practical and overall wonderful expert.”
- Chaitanya Arora (Singapore) is an “extremely persuasive financial and damages expert who knows how to explain complicated issues to non-experts.”
- Lexology notes that Ian Greenhough (United Arab Emirates) is “one of the premier quantum professionals in the region.”
- Mike Saulsbury (United Arab Emirates) “has exceptional collaboration skills and seamlessly integrates with legal teams to ensure clarity and cohesion throughout the case.”
- Kiran P Sequeira (USA) is a well-regarded expert who is “very thorough and exercises sound judgment.”
- John Lancaster (Singapore) is also included in this category.
Commercial Litigation
- Howard Rosen (Canada) “stands out for his top-tier work as a valuations and damages quantification expert across a wide range of industries.” He is praised for his ability to “cut through the issues” and has been “at the top of his game for many years.”
- “Star expert” Alexander Demuth (Germany) is skilled in M&A-related quantum issues. Clients note that he can make complex things very easy to digest, is quick on his feet if challenged, and “has a strong understanding of the strategic implications of lines of questioning.”
Construction – Quantum Delay & Technical
Construction – Quantum Delay & Technical – Under 45
- Stuart Allan (United Arab Emirates) is included in this category.
Construction – Under 45 – Expert Witnesses
- Stuart Allan (United Arab Emirates) is included in this category.
Construction
- Christopher Larkin (Canada) is “hard-working, diligent and produces well-written and sourced reports.”
- “Incredibly responsive” expert Robert Poole (Canada) is a “diligent,” trusted professional.
- Liam Holder (England) is known as a “brilliant expert, a huge authority, and very reliable.”
- “Seasoned quantum expert” George Taft (England) is “always [seeking] to do the best for his clients.”
- Mike Allen (Hong Kong) is a “smart, practical and overall wonderful expert.”
- Mike Saulsbury (United Arab Emirates) is lauded as “one of the best delay experts in the region.”
- Don Harvey (USA) is “highly regarded for his work in complex construction disputes, providing top-tier analysis on delay, disruption and cost issues.”
- Clients say Ted Scott (USA) “does excellent technical evaluations and is always well prepared.”
- Meera Wagman (USA) is an “outstanding witness in terms of her composure and articulate presentation of her opinions.”
- Paul Roberts (Australia) and John Lancaster (Singapore) are also included in this category.
Energy
Financial Advisory and Valuation – Quantum of Damages
- Chris Milburn (Canada) is known to clients and peers as a “highly experienced expert.”
- Howard Rosen (Canada) is regarded as “amongst the best in the industry and well-liked by clients,” thanks to his deep knowledge of business valuations and damages quantification in high-stakes international arbitrations.
- Kiran P Sequeira (USA) is described as “simply the best in the industry,” with over 20 years of experience providing quantum analysis in international disputes. His ability to “anchor discussions on key points” makes him a highly regarded expert witness in complex cases.
Forensic Accountants