WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), the global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance their enterprise value, today announced that the company has maintained its top position on Global Arbitration Review's The International Who's Who of Commercial Arbitration 2013 list.
Eighty-nine professionals from 35 firms were selected as leading expert witnesses in the field of commercial arbitration. FTI Consulting topped the list for the third consecutive year with 22 expert witnesses from the company's Economic Consulting practice, Forensic and Litigation Consulting practice and the FTI Consulting subsidiary Compass Lexecon. Consultants from each of the company's four geographic regions were represented on this year's list, demonstrating the unmatched global reach and expertise of FTI Consulting.
"I am extremely gratified by the recognition our experts have received in the international arbitration community. FTI Consulting has topped The International Who's Who of Commercial Arbitration list of expert witnesses for the third year in a row, reflecting our ongoing commitment to best-in-class international arbitration," said Jack Dunn, President and Chief Executive Officer of FTI Consulting. "This recognition further solidifies our position as the unmatched market leader in providing expert witness testimony in international and commercial arbitrations. Our unrivaled expertise, depth and global reach in this field are what draw the world's top economic and financial minds to our firm. As FTI Consulting has become a global company, we have strategically added distinguished expert witnesses around the world, allowing FTI Consulting to deliver our clients winning results for the most complex, multi-jurisdictional engagements."
Nominees for the Global Arbitration Review's list of The International Who's Who of Commercial Arbitration 2013 are selected based on a comprehensive, independent survey of both general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide. Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are candidates. Individuals selected for this elite list possess an outstanding depth of knowledge in their area of expertise. These professionals also are recognized for their skill in giving expert oral evidence in commercial arbitrations, encompassing examination in chief, cross examination and, increasingly, witness conferencing.
FTI Consulting and Compass Lexecon expert witnesses named to The International Who's Who of Commercial Arbitration 2013 list include the following individuals:
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David Ashton, Senior Managing Director, Economic Consulting — London
Mark Bezant, Senior Managing Director, Economic Consulting — London
Richard Boulton QC, Affiliate, Economic Consulting — London
Anthony Charlton, Managing Director, Economic Consulting — Paris
Andrew Flower, Senior Managing Director, Economic Consulting — New York
Greg Harman, Senior Managing Director, Economic Consulting — London
Basil Imburgia, Senior Managing Director, Forensic and Litigation Consulting — New York
Andrew Mainz, Senior Managing Director, Economic Consulting — London
Boaz Moselle, Managing Director, Economic Consulting — London
James Nicholson, Managing Director, Economic Consulting — Paris
Christopher Nunns, Managing Director, Forensic and Litigation Consulting — Singapore
Chris Osborne, Senior Managing Director, Economic Consulting — London
Mike Pilgrem, Senior Managing Director, Economic Consulting — London
Howard Rosen, Senior Managing Director, Economic Consulting and Global Leader, International Arbitration — Toronto
James Searby, Managing Director, Economic Consulting — Singapore
Compass Lexecon
Manuel Abdala, Senior Vice President, Compass Lexecon — Washington, D.C.
Santiago Dellepiane, Vice President, Compass Lexecon — New York
Joseph P. Kalt, Senior Economist, Compass Lexecon — Tucson
Jorge Padilla, Senior Managing Director, Compass Lexecon — Madrid
Marcelo Schoeters, Vice President, Compass Lexecon — Buenos Aires
Pablo Spiller, Senior Consultant/Affiliate, Compass Lexecon — New York
Sebastian Zuccon, Vice President, Compass Lexecon — Buenos Aires
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 3,800 employees located in 24 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management, strategic communications and restructuring. The company generated $1.56 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2011. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.
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