Before trying to decide if it makes sense to get a second opinion on a fairness opinion, it’s necessary to understand why fairness opinions started and how they have evolved over the years. Fairness opinions are closely tied...more
James Hanson, Managing Director with Opportune Partners LLC, discusses why fairness and solvency opinions are necessary in oil and gas transactions, especially as bankruptcies and restructuring events mount in today's...more
We’ve been keeping busy, but unfortunately for the oil and gas sector, it has been especially busy in our Restructuring group. As we help clients navigate these difficult times, we’ve been noticing several common themes as...more
Boards of directors and management teams are under more scrutiny than ever. With activists’ and plaintiffs’ attorneys taking a more prominent role in the corporate world, challenges to transactions are becoming the norm....more