As the world’s economies have grown increasingly interdependent and complex, the number, types, and sheer size of disputes have grown with them. No industry is untouched, and international disputes have burgeoned, filling the dockets of nearly every arbitration forum.
With offices in the world’s key financial and arbitration centers, Secretariat is recognized and respected for our expertise by the legal and business communities. We traditionally rank among the top few firms in Global Arbitration Review’s annual Expert Witness Firms’ Power Index – described as the definitive global ranking of expert firms across the international arbitration industry and our testifying experts represent the second-largest population of Who’s Who Legal (WWL)-rated individuals (24), and second among those ranked as “global elite thought leaders.”
Secretariat’s trusted experts have provided independent and authoritative expert witness testimony in major commercial and investment treaty disputes under the rules of a wide range of arbitral forums. Our testimony is clear, concise, and supported with in-depth research and analysis – and undeniably persuasive. Above all, experience is what makes us different and prepares us to meet every challenge. Our experts’ academic and professional credentials include: CPA, CA, CFA, CFE, CBV, MBA, FCA, and Ph.D., to name a few. Together, our globally integrated teams are experienced in collaborating on matters regardless of where disputes originate or where hearings are conducted.
Among the many types of disputes in which our experts have been privileged to provide their opinions of value, loss, and damage, are:
Secretariat’s dispute resolution services have worldwide credibility. In addition to participating in trials, mediations, and dispute review boards around the world, our professionals regularly provide expert testimony in arbitral forums in many international venues. Our international arbitration experience includes the following, to name a few:
Secretariat Secures No. 1 Spot on Lexology Index’s Arbitration 2025 Report
We are proud to announce that Secretariat has earned the position of No. 1, top-ranked Consulting Expert Firm in the Lexology Index Arbitration 2025 report. The report features firms and experts who have distinguished themselves as industry leaders based on their independence, sharp testifying skills, clear communications, and meticulous analytical insights.
Eric Poer, CPA, a globally recognized securities, accounting, valuation, and regulatory enforcement expert, was retained by Orrick, Herrington, and Sutcliffe LLP to provide expert and summary witness testimony in defense of Apple Inc., CEO Timothy Cook, and CFO Luca Maestri in a high-stakes securities class action dispute.
Neil Gaudion provided an expert report and testimony on behalf of Five Star Resort Owner, LLC, in construction dispute litigation surrounding a $2 billion Ritz-Carlton Hotel development. The jury awarded $2 million, plus interest, an amount determined from Mr. Gaudion’s testimony.