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At Centennial Advisory Group, we specialize in expert witness services that navigate through the challenges within the financial services landscape, particularly in private equity, hedge funds, investment management, and more. Our extensive experience aligns with the needs of clients in New York, a hub for top consulting firms and investment banks.
Venture Capital & Private Equity
In a recent case, we served as expert witnesses for a CEO of a Chicago-based private equity firm facing a compensation dispute with partners. Our detailed expert report and testimony at the American Arbitration Association were pivotal in clarifying the financial complexities involved, showcasing our deep understanding of the industry that mirrors practices seen in New York Stock Exchange stocks.
We also represented an Asian private equity executive in The High Court of the Republic of Singapore regarding wrongful termination and carried interest disputes. Our precise damages calculations played a critical role in this high-stakes trial, highlighting our expertise that resonates with financial professionals, including financial planners and advisors in New York, NY.
Hedge Funds
Our expertise extends to hedge funds, where we acted as expert witnesses for a hedge fund equity analyst facing wrongful termination claims against a prominent hedge fund. Our comprehensive analysis illuminated the nuances of compensation structures in the industry, aiding in the resolution of the case in Chicago.
In another case, we represented one of the world’s top hedge funds in a lawsuit for gender discrimination., Relevant evidence on how and where the individual’s career was likely to take him or her and earning potential during testimony helped us get a favorable verdict in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York.
Investment Management
In investment management, our expert analysis was crucial in a high-profile divorce case in California, where we assessed reasonable compensation for a Chief Investment Officer. Our findings provided clarity in court, ensuring a just outcome for both parties.
Additionally, our services in divorce proceedings in Illinois helped determine projected compensation for an equity mutual fund portfolio manager, exemplifying our capability to handle sensitive financial matters that resonate with financial planners in NYC.
Family Office and Wealth Management
We offer services to family offices dealing with wrongful termination claims. For instance, we prepared an expert report for a leading national multi-family office involved in an employment dispute, delivering critical insights that supported the case during trial in New Jersey.
Banking & Capital Markets
In banking and capital markets, we assist clients in high-net-worth divorce cases, providing detailed compensation analyses for executives. Our expert testimony has proven invaluable in mediating complex financial disputes in New York, aligning with the practices of financial advisors in New York, NY.
Entertainment & Media
In the entertainment sector, we supported a senior female executive in a gender discrimination case against a leading music company. Our expert report on lost compensation damages significantly influenced the arbitration’s outcome in Los Angeles, reflecting our commitment to advocating for justice.
At Centennial Advisory Group, we are dedicated to providing expert witness services that illuminate complex financial disputes, guiding legal teams and clients toward informed resolutions. Let us assist you in navigating the intricacies of your case with our specialized knowledge and experience, echoing the excellence found in top consulting firms in New York.
Private Equity & Venture Capital:
Expert witness for Claimant and Counter-Respondent (CEO of a Private Equity firm) in connection with a compensation dispute between partners of a Chicago-based private equity firm; prepared an expert report and testified at deposition; American Arbitration Association; Chicago, IL
Expert witness for Plaintiff (Private Equity executive) in connection with a legal malpractice claim brought by a private equity executive against a a national law firm; prepared an expert report and testified at deposition; Missouri Circuit Court; St. Louis, MO
Expert witness for Plaintiff (Asian Private Equity Executive) in connection with a fraudulent inducement, wrongful termination, and compensation dispute (private equity carried interest) regarding a senior investment and operations executive at global consumer-focused private equity firm; prepared an expert report and damages calculations; testified at trial; The High Court of the Republic of Singapore, Singapore.
Expert witness for Plaintiff (Venture Capital Firm Partner)) in connection with the valuation of venture capital funds as it pertains to personal injury lost compensation analysis regarding a venture capital firm partner; prepared an expert report and damages calculations and testified at deposition; Dane County Circuit Court, Madison, WI.
Expert witness for female Claimant (Private Equity Executive) in connection with a gender discrimination and compensation dispute regarding the female head of distribution and investor relations for a $30 billion New York-based private equity firm; testimony at the arbitration hearing; American Arbitration Association, New York.
Hedge Funds:
Expert witness for Defendant (a Top Tier Global Hedge Fund) in connection with an alleged gender discrimination and compensation dispute; United States District Court, Southern District of New York.
Expert witness for Claimant (Hedge Fund Equity Analyst) in connection with a wrongful termination claim brought by a hedge fund equity analyst against one of the nation’s leading hedge funds; prepared an expert report and testified at the American Arbitration Association hearing; Chicago, IL
Expert witness for Defendant (CEO of an energy transportation company) in connection with a defamation suit brought by an activist hedge fund manager; prepared an expert report on the projected career path and future earnings potential of the hedge fund manager Plaintiff; testified at trial; State of Minnesota District Court, County of Hennepin; Minneapolis, MN
Expert witness for Claimant (Hedge Fund Analyst) in connection with alleged fraudulent inducement, wrongful termination, and compensation damages regarding an Energy sector analyst at a Chicago, IL-based hedge fund; prepared an expert report and damages calculations and provided testimony at the arbitration hearing; American Arbitration Association, New York.
Expert Witness for individual Plaintiffs (Hedge Fund Portfolio Managers) in connection with a $50,000,000 action on behalf of two hedge fund portfolio managers for breach of contract (compensation matters) and violation of the New York Labor Law; Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York.
Expert witness for Defendant (a $12 billion Texas-based SEC Registered Investment Adviser and leading global alternative credit manager) in connection with employment termination and compensation issues regarding a hedge fund and CLO portfolio manager; testimony in deposition and at the arbitration hearing; JAMS Arbitration, Dallas, Texas.
Investment Management:
Expert witness for defendant (Equity Portfolio Manager) in connection with the valuation of an investment firm and reasonable compensation analysis regarding a Chief Investment Officer/Portfolio Manager for this Orange County, CA divorce case; prepared an expert report and testified at deposition as well as trial; Superior Court of California, Orange County.
Expert witness for the Petitioner (Wife) in connection with career path options and projected reasonable compensation for the husband, an equity mutual fund portfolio manager in this Cook County, IL divorce case; prepared an expert report; Circuit Court of Cook County Illinois – Domestic Relations Division
Expert witness for Defendant (A Top 10 U.S. Asset Manager based in Boston) in connection with employment termination, alleged age discrimination and compensation issues regarding a Defined Contribution (401k) investment consultant; Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Suffolk, SS, Superior Court Department of the Trial Court, Boston, MA.
Expert witness for the Defendant (Husband – Equity Portfolio Manager) in connection with career path options and projected compensation analysis involving a former technology stock fund portfolio manager in this Fairfield County, CT divorce case; testified at trial in State court; CT State Court, Bridgeport.
Family Office and Wealth Management:
Expert witness for Defendant (Leading Multi-Family Office) in connection with a wrongful termination claim brought by an IT executive against a leading national multi-family office; prepared an expert report; United States District Court District of New Jersey; New Jersey
Expert witness for Defendant (Family Office) in connection with an employment dispute involving a hedge fund portfolio manager job candidate; prepared an expert report and testified at deposition in May 2022; Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex County, NJ
Expert witness for Plaintiff (Financial Advisor) in connection with a wrongful termination and compensation dispute brought by a bank branch based financial advisor against a leading regional bank holding company; prepared an expert report which included projected lost earnings damages and testified at the FINRA arbitration hearing; FINRA Arbitration, Boston, MA
Expert witness for Defendant (National Broker Dealer)) in an employment dispute brought by a terminated employee against a leading national broker-dealer; prepared an expert report; FINRA Arbitration Dallas, TX
Expert witness for Plaintiff (Financial Advisor) in connection with a Fraudulent Inducement and Constructive Termination dispute involving a bank branch based financial advisor; prepared an expert report which included projected lost earnings damages; testified in deposition; State of Wisconsin Circuit Court, Waukesha County, WI
Expert witness for Respondent (Financial Advisor) in connection with a wrongful termination and compensation dispute regarding a financial advisor at a Top 5 U.S. wealth management firm; prepared an expert report and damages calculations; scheduled to testify at FINRA arbitration; FINRA Office of Dispute Resolution, Florida.
Banking & Capital Markets:
Expert witness for the Plaintiff (wife) in connection with a reasonable compensation analysis regarding the CEO of a financial services executive search firm for this New York City high net worth divorce case; prepared an expert report and have presented finding to a mediator; Supreme Court of The State of New York, County of New York, New York, NY
Expert witness for the Respondent (Husband – Wall Street Executive) in connection with career path options and projected reasonable compensation analysis involving a Wall Street capital markets executive in this new York, NY divorce case; prepared an expert report; Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York; New York, NY
Expert witness for individual plaintiff (Wife) in connection with career path options and reasonable compensation analysis regarding a senior Wall Street capital markets executive for this New York, NY divorce case; Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York; New York, NY
Entertainment & Media:
Expert witness for Claimant (Music Industry CEO) in connection with a wrongful termination and gender discrimination dispute regarding a senior female music industry executive for this Los Angeles, CA arbitration matter; prepared an expert report on lost compensation damages; favorable settlement for claimant; American Arbitration Association, Los Angeles, CA.
Expert witness for Claimant (Music Publishing Executive) in connection with a wrongful termination and compensation dispute brought by a music publishing executive against a leading music promotion and publishing company; prepared an expert report which included projected lost earnings damages; American Arbitration Association, New York, NY
Expert witness for Plaintiff (Television Creative Director) in connection with wrongful death compensation damages calculations regarding a senior television creative director for one of the top 3 cable news networks; prepared an expert report and damages calculations; testified at deposition; Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division – Union County.
Expert witness for Defendants (Digital Media Company and Private Equity Firm) in connection with an alleged gender discrimination and compensation dispute; prepared expert opinion on the valuation of separate classes of private equity units; United States District Court, Southern District of New York.
At Centennial Advisory Group, we specialize in expert witness services that navigate through the challenges within the financial services landscape, particularly in private equity, hedge funds, investment management, and more. Our extensive experience aligns with the needs of clients in New York, a hub for top consulting firms and investment banks.
Private Equity & Venture Capital
In a recent case, we served as expert witnesses for a CEO of a Chicago-based private equity firm facing a compensation dispute with partners. Our detailed expert report and testimony at the American Arbitration Association were pivotal in clarifying the financial complexities involved, showcasing our deep understanding of the industry that mirrors practices seen in New York Stock Exchange stocks.
We also represented an Asian private equity executive in The High Court of the Republic of Singapore regarding wrongful termination and carried interest disputes. Our precise damages calculations played a critical role in this high-stakes trial, highlighting our expertise that resonates with financial professionals, including financial planners and advisors in New York, NY.
Hedge Funds
Our expertise extends to hedge funds, where we acted as expert witnesses for a hedge fund equity analyst facing wrongful termination claims against a prominent hedge fund. Our comprehensive analysis illuminated the nuances of compensation structures in the industry, aiding in the resolution of the case in Chicago.
In another case, we represented one of the world’s top hedge funds in a lawsuit for gender discrimination., Relevant evidence on how and where the individual’s career was likely to take him or her and earning potential during testimony helped us get a favorable verdict in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York.
Investment Management
In investment management, our expert analysis was crucial in a high-profile divorce case in California, where we assessed reasonable compensation for a Chief Investment Officer. Our findings provided clarity in court, ensuring a just outcome for both parties.
Additionally, our services in divorce proceedings in Illinois helped determine projected compensation for an equity mutual fund portfolio manager, exemplifying our capability to handle sensitive financial matters that resonate with financial planners in NYC.
Family Office and Wealth Management
We offer services to family offices dealing with wrongful termination claims. For instance, we prepared an expert report for a leading national multi-family office involved in an employment dispute, delivering critical insights that supported the case during trial in New Jersey.
Banking & Capital Markets
In banking and capital markets, we assist clients in high-net-worth divorce cases, providing detailed compensation analyses for executives. Our expert testimony has proven invaluable in mediating complex financial disputes in New York, aligning with the practices of financial advisors in New York, NY.
Entertainment & Media
In the entertainment sector, we supported a senior female executive in a gender discrimination case against a leading music company. Our expert report on lost compensation damages significantly influenced the arbitration’s outcome in Los Angeles, reflecting our commitment to advocating for justice.
At Centennial Advisory Group, we are dedicated to providing expert witness services that illuminate complex financial disputes, guiding legal teams and clients toward informed resolutions. Let us assist you in navigating the intricacies of your case with our specialized knowledge and experience, echoing the excellence found in top consulting firms in New York.