We’re proud to announce that 12 Secretariat experts have been recognized in the Lexology Index 2025 Commercial Litigation report for their exceptional work supporting clients in some of the world’s most complex and high-stakes disputes. 

Secretariat also led the Global Elite Thought Leaders category among expert witness firms included in the report, with Howard Rosen and Alexander Demuth named among the best of the best worldwide. Secretariat was the only expert firm with multiple Global Elite Thought Leaders recognized. 

Secretariat’s continued inclusion in Lexology’s prestigious rankings reflects our firm’s depth of expertise, our world-class leadership, and the trust our clients place in us to deliver quality insights when it’s all on the line. 

Read the Lexology Index 2025 Commercial Litigation Report here, and review what clients and peers have to say about our experts below.  

Global Elite Thought Leaders 

• Howard Rosen (Canada) stands out for his top-tier work as a valuations and damages quantification expert across a wide range of industries, where he is praised for his ability to “cut through the issues.” Peers note that he “has been at the top of his game for many years.” 
• Alexander Demuth (Germany) is a highly skilled expert in cross-border litigation, with a wealth of experience in post-merger and commercial disputes. He provides “crystal clear and very convincing” testimony and is “the go-to for quantum determination,” according to sources. 

Thought Leaders 

• Mark Taylor (England) impresses sources with his vast experience providing expert testimony on damages and quantum claims in domestic and international litigation proceedings spanning the energy, shipping, and construction industries. 
• Mrinal Jain (India) is a highly regarded expert with extensive experience handling complex financial and valuation issues across an array of sectors, including energy, real estate, and manufacturing. 
• Carrie Distler (USA) earns widespread praise as an expert witness for her “excellent demeanor on the stand” as well as her “strong command of the details of the matters for which she testifies.” 

Recommended 

• Paul Roberts (Australia) is a first-rate expert witness, thanks to over three decades of experience handling complex contractual and commercial disputes, both domestically and abroad. 
• Travis Taylor (England) stands out for his top-tier expert analysis in high-value post-M&A and contractual disputes spanning a range of industries, including financial services and manufacturing of energy and natural resources. 
• Björn Brand (Germany) is regarded as “a highly motivated, competent and reliable expert with an outstanding ability to understand the details of a project.” Interviewees further praise “his meticulous review and assessment of facts and documents” and his proactive approach. 
• With over 30 years of experience, Gary Kleinrichert (USA) is a first-rate expert witness who specializes in assessing economic damages in complex investigations around the world. 
• Chris Milburn (Canada), Abigail Harris (England), Daniel Wang (Singapore) are also recognized in this category.