June 17, 2020
The Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, the bill aimed at addressing a perceived double standard for US-listed Chinese companies that deny access for PCAOB auditor inspections, has passed the US Senate and is awaiting a vote in the US House of Representatives. If the bill becomes law, it may spur US-listed Chinese companies to go private. The going private ramifications for valuations and potential claims made in courts will be important developments to watch, as this article from Secretariat’s Paul Marcus, Eddie Tobis and Brendan Porter (with help from Howard Rosen, Sangjoon Lee and Gigi D’Souza) describes.
Managing Director Rory O’Brien Joins Secretariat, Establishing New Insurance Consulting Practice
This hire introduces a new insurance advisory capability at Secretariat, strengthening the firm’s ability to support clients in complex mergers and acquisitions, business transformation, disputes, and risk and regulatory matters.
Mining Engineering Expert Ian Weir Joins Secretariat as Managing Director
Secretariat is pleased to welcome noted mining engineering expert Ian Weir as a Managing Director in the firm’s Toronto office. A registered Professional Engineer with nearly 20 years of industry experience, Mr. Weir advises global clients and counsel on the technical, operational, and economic issues pertaining to complex mining projects and disputes.
Secretariat Professionals Earn 93 Recognitions in Lexology Index 2026 Consulting Expert Reports
Secretariat is proud to announce that our experts have earned 93 recognitions in the Lexology Index 2026 Consulting Expert reports, reflecting the depth of our global expertise across several leading areas of disputes and forensic advisory.