The arrival of Ben Solomon, both an experienced consultant and a testifying expert, deepens the firm’s expertise in economic damages and M&A disputes.
Cornerstone Research, a leading provider of economic and financial consulting and expert testimony, announced today that Ben Solomon has joined the firm as a principal, based in the Chicago office.
Mr. Solomon is a forensic accountant and certified public accountant (CPA) who specializes in economic damages analysis. He has over 15 years of experience consulting on complex business insurance claims, merger and acquisition (M&A) disputes, and technical accounting issues involving the application of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ben’s ability to analyze complex issues associated with economic damages, combined with his deep understanding of GAAP and M&A disputes, adds to our deep experience delivering comprehensive solutions to our clients.
—Sean Kruskol
“I am delighted to welcome Ben to Cornerstone Research,” said Sean Kruskol, vice president and cohead of the firm’s commercial disputes and general damages practice. “His ability to analyze complex issues associated with economic damages, combined with his deep understanding of GAAP and M&A disputes, adds to our deep experience delivering comprehensive solutions to our clients.”
In his consulting work, Mr. Solomon quantifies and analyzes economic damages and business interruption claims in various contexts, including natural and manmade disasters, product liability matters, data and cyber breaches, breach of contract claims, and alleged intellectual property infringement.
I am excited to join a team that shares my passion for delivering robust, data-driven insights to clients.
—Ben Solomon
Mr. Solomon’s extensive experience with high-stakes M&A disputes includes a variety of matters involving GAAP principles and internal controls. In addition, he has consulted on corporate compliance matters, as well as numerous investigations alleging fraud, bribery, and corruption.
As an expert witness, Mr. Solomon has submitted expert reports, testified in deposition, and provided testimony as part of arbitration panels. He has also been retained as an independent appraiser in a dispute related to business interruption.
“I am excited to join a team that shares my passion for delivering robust, data-driven insights to clients,” said Mr. Solomon. “The collaborative environment and intellectual rigor at Cornerstone Research are incredibly appealing, and I look forward to leveraging my analytical and accounting skills to help clients navigate complex financial challenges.”
Mr. Solomon is a CPA and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
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