A hallmark of life at Secretariat is the commitment we make to developing our talent from within and providing the real-world opportunities necessary to develop expertise. We are proud of our colleagues who demonstrate what “Experience Above All” means through earning recognition in Who’s Who Legal’s Construction 2020 – Future Leaders. Congratulations to Sezgin Ozbilgin, Tom Gaines, Mark Vaughan-Jones, Kelsey Bishop and Kagan Aktas.
COVID-19 crisis has taught us a lot in a short amount of time. One of the biggest lessons: just because we can’t be together in person doesn’t mean you have to be disconnected. As Secretariat Managing Directors Nick Child and Natasha Willicombe share, pivoting to virtual interactions can solidify relationships in unexpected and rewarding new ways.
Intensity joined Secretariat on February 1, 2023.
Intensity provided economic analysis to evaluate damages for alleged patent infringement. The asserted technology relates to the field of microfluidics, which has applications in genomics and biotechnology. Intensity’s analysis included an evaluation of claims of lost profits and a determination of reasonable royalties.
Intensity worked on behalf of a global genomics company that provides innovative products for next generation sequencing applications. Consistent with the four prongs specified under Panduit, Intensity’s evaluation of claims of lost profits included analysis of the relevant marketplace, availability of non-infringing alternatives, drivers of demand within the marketplace, and the plaintiff’s capacity to capture claimed lost sales. In its determination of reasonable royalties, Intensity used a market approach by identifying multiple license agreements for related technologies and quantifying certain adjustments to account for the economic circumstances of the hypothetical negotiation. Intensity also evaluated each of the Georgia-Pacific factors in its determination of reasonable royalties and addressed economic issues pertaining to apportionment.
Intensity provided expert reports, deposition testimony, and trial testimony.
The impact the COVID-19 crisis will have on an anticipated surge in construction disputes is just starting to come into focus. In our latest article from Secretariat Managing Directors Mike Allen, Liam Holder, Paul Roberts and George Taft, we take a look at what builders, contractors and subcontractors may need to take into account as they pursue costs that are claimed to arise.
As the economic fallout from the COVID-19 crisis grows, the number of construction project delays and disputes will undoubtedly grow. The question of who is on the hook for the cost of the impacts will likely be a significant point of contention between all parties involved. In this BizNOW Magazine article, Managing Directors Meera Wagman and Ted Scott share considerations to be addressed as these new challenges unfold.
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Our impressive global team continues to grow. We are pleased to welcome construction delay expert Oliver Barnes as the newest Managing Director in our London office. Oliver stands apart for his deep expertise in forensic delay analysis and the preparation of expert reports on scheduling matters across a wide range of sectors. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building, a Member of the Academy of Experts and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Oliver exemplifies what “Experience Above All” means for our clients and people. Welcome to the Secretariat team, Oliver!
The Secretariat team enjoyed being a part of the ABA Forum on Construction Law’s 2020 Trial Academy in Dallas last week. Committee member Meera Wagman and expert participants Zackery Kilgore, Carlos Vara and Tony Nedinsky took active roles in the mock trial. We applaud the Forum for putting on an incredible program filled with truly impressive faculty and participants. It’s another great example of our “Experience Above All” in action.
It is Secretariat‘s honour to sponsor and serve as a table host at rugby legend Tom Smith‘s rugby testimonial dinner on 4 March. Tom is renowned for his leadership and play for Scotland, the British & Irish Lions and numerous club teams. Regrettably, Tom was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. The event will celebrate his contributions to the rugby world and generate support for his family. Mike Allen and Nick M. Child will represent the Secretariat team along with a number of our clients and colleagues we are pleased can join us.
You can learn more about Tom and his love for his family by watching his recent interview with BBC Sport. https://bbc.in/3893k2J
Our “Experience Above All” shines through in the accolades our leaders earn. We are proud to recognize the Secretariat experts who have earned Who’s Who Legal’s highest possible ranking of Global Elite Thought Leader 2020: Don Harvey, Amit Garg, Ted Scott, Meera Wagman, Mike Saulsbury, Howard N Rosen, CPA, CA, CBV, Mike Allen and Liam Holder.
These Global Elite Thought Leaders operate across multiple disciples – Arbitration, Construction – Delay, Construction – Quantum, Financial Advisory & Valuation and Quantum of Damages.
Congratulations, you make all of Secretariat proud.
We are growing again – this time in Houston! It is our distinct honor to welcome renowned energy sector expert Bob Broxson to the Secretariat team. Bob is recognized for his deep industry experience in addressing issues in contract disputes in natural gas procurement, sales, transportation and trading matters.
Bob, it’s great to have you on the team!
We are excited to announce our expansion into the Washington, DC market by announcing our acquisition of TDF and welcoming Tom Fertitta and his TDF team, a distinguished construction consulting and dispute resolution team in the North American market. Welcome to the Secretariat family!
Our ranks of testifying experts continue to grow. We are proud to shine a spotlight on the work of Director Jordan Peponis and Director Andy Ackel, CPA, CFF. Last week, both testified for the first time on construction matters – Jordan regarding delay and Andy regarding damages. The legal teams and clients involved called out how well both performed under pressure.
Continuously developing our people at all stages of their careers is a hallmark of what makes our firm special and unique. We are thrilled to count Jordan and Andy as part of our truly talented and growing team.
