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About Timothy McAnally
Mr. McAnally specializes in the financial analysis of merger and acquisition (M&A) disputes, firm valuation, and bankruptcy and solvency.
Mr. McAnally has consulted on valuation issues related to M&A disputes, appraisal actions, and breaches of fiduciary duty in the Delaware Court of Chancery, various state courts, and the Cayman Islands. He has also assessed solvency likelihood in ability-to-pay claims. Mr. McAnallys case experience covers a wide range of industries including financial services, education, consumer products, health care, and telecommunications. He has worked with numerous high-profile financial experts and is experienced in all phases of legal proceedings, including deposition, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal.
Recent cases have involved analyzing valuations of target companies in M&A transactions, determining whether the economic evidence supported a claim to terminate a merger agreement under the Material Adverse Effect clause in a merger agreement, and determining the amount of a fine a company could afford to pay the US government for violating federal laws.
About The Brattle Group
The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has over 400 talented professionals across three continents. For more information, please visit brattle.com.
Abstract
Important concerns and notable court rulings are continuously shaping the appraisal litigation landscape. Key issues that are expected to make a wide range of implications in this area of law include the rising appraisals in the Cayman Islands due to the recent Cayman court decisions under Section 238 of the Cayman Companies Act. However, with several cases still pending, additional changes and issues may continue to proliferate leaving ambiguities for companies and their counsel. Thus, they must keep themselves updated with the recent developments, policies, and risk mitigation strategies to overcome potential litigation challenges.
In this CLE program, appraisal litigation experts Timothy McAnally (The Brattle Group) and Paul Madden (Harneys) will provide the audience with an in-depth analysis of the significant trends and developments in appraisal litigation. Speakers will also discuss the implications of these developments as well as the recent and pending court rulings to identify and provide best litigation practices crucial in mitigating litigation risks.
Some of the major topics that will be covered in this course are:
Appraisal Litigation A Legal Primer
Recent Trends and Developments
Legal Overview of Section 238
Appraisals from Delaware to Cayman Court
Implications of Cayman Island Appraisal Rights
Notable Court Rulings
Practical Litigation Tips and Strategies
What Lies Ahead
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