Metals, plastics, composites, and other engineering materials shape the modern-day world in which we live. From the steel used to build awe-inspiring skyscrapers and concrete supporting major infrastructure works, down to the elements that enable consumer electronics and nanotechnologies, we rely on materials in all ways big and small. While these materials shape the world around us, in some instances, these materials do not perform as intended. Secretariat’s engineers and scientists are experts at understanding how and why these materials fail.
Our recognized industry experts conduct a diverse range of engineering investigations and engagements, including failure analysis, product design and development, regulatory inquiries, and dispute resolution. Often these investigations involve determining why a material failed, analyzing how an incident occurred, and identifying root causes such as human error, design or manufacturing defects, inadequate material specifications, or issues with process implementation.
Our specialists bring extensive expertise across all industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, consumer products, construction, oil & gas, medical devices, intellectual property and utilities.
While our engineering and scientific experts are distinguished for conducting exceptionally technical analyses, we also integrate accounting and valuation expertise to analyze the financial ramifications of the resultant damages. This unique combination brings together both the engineering and financial aspects of litigation in an integrated team not found at other professional services firms.
Rely on our expert analysis to understand the complete landscape of the challenge at hand. Our diverse teams specialize in thorough investigations and leverage advanced modeling and testing methods to answer the questions behind why and how materials, components, and systems fail.
We help clients navigate challenging disputes with unbiased, science-backed insights and analysis. We deliver candid, evidence-based assessments to ensure facts are clear and complex technical information is presented in terms judges, arbitrators, juries, and other stakeholders trust and understand.
Quantifying and substantiating the financial impact of a disaster demands a unique blend of forensic, scientific, and financial expertise. Our experienced economic damages professionals integrate accounting and valuation experience with extensive industry knowledge to accurately and confidently assess losses. With a proven track record across hundreds of assignments spanning various industries and jurisdictions, our experts are frequently called upon to deliver authoritative expert reports and provide testimony in arbitrations, mediations, and litigation.
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