Compass Lexecon, a subsidiary of FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), today announced that Faten Sabry has joined the firm as a Senior Managing Director.
Dr. Sabry has deep experience in valuation of fixed income securities, derivatives, illiquid assets and litigation settlements. She supports clients with complex securities including cash and synthetic CDOs, distressed debt exchanges, and asset- and mortgage-backed securities, among others. She has evaluated rating agencies’ models, loan loss prediction models and cash flow models, and has conducted assessments on risk management models.
Dr. Sabry provides expert testimony in securities, bankruptcy and complex damages, and has testified as an expert at trial in U.S. state and federal courts, the UK High Court and Canadian courts, as well as in FINRA proceedings. She has performed analyses involving issues of class certification, econometric modeling, analysis of cryptocurrencies, fraudulent conveyance and damages in cases ranging from contract disputes to valuing a portfolio of mortgages.
“Our clients frequently deal with litigation and disputes where valuation plays a crucial role,” said Compass Lexecon Chairman Daniel R. Fischel. “Faten’s capabilities in this space, along with her significant experience as an expert witness, will support our clients with the evidence-based approach needed to resolve these issues.”
Dr. Sabry has published articles on LIBOR, cryptos, the economics of subprime lending, the credit crisis, the impact of securitization on the cost of credit and liquidity, econometric analysis of mutual funds’ advisory fees, claiming behavior and determinants of anti-dumping protection. Her research has been published in several journals, including the Journal of Structured Finance, Journal of Fixed Income, the Journal of Investment Compliance and the International Trade Journal.
Commenting on her appointment, Dr. Sabry said, “Compass Lexecon is a firm known for its ability to apply a full spectrum of valuation methods to a variety of matters. I look forward to joining this team of experts as we lean on our global capabilities to help resolve the most complex challenges our clients face.”
Dr. Sabry joins the global team of more than 700 professionals at Compass Lexecon who specialize in antitrust and competition; bankruptcy and financial distress litigation; derivatives and structured finance; international arbitration; securities and financial markets; and valuation and financial analysis. Her appointment follows the recent addition of 20 experts and economists who have joined with Compass Lexecon in the past six months.
