Berkeley Research Group (BRG)

In the worldwide push to increase renewable energy, countries have tried different approaches to incentivize necessary infrastructure investments, with mixed results. Michael Whalen thinks the US has found a strong way forward, thanks to a lesser-known provision in the Inflation Reduction Act. The transferable tax credit (TTC) market is supercharging clean energy investment. In an article for the latest issue of ThinkSet magazine, Michael describes how the TTC market works, how it compares to other clean energy policies around the world, and what policymakers can do to improve upon this model moving forward. Read the full article ?? https://lnkd.in/g2DYVTc3 #ThinkSet #InflationReductionAct #energypolicy

BRG recently hosted its inaugural London Women's Leadership Initiative (LWLI) meeting over breakfast. The event brought together female professionals across all business functions to discuss their experiences as women working in consulting, how BRG supports their development and careers, and what more could be done, as well as contributing ideas for future events. ? Special thanks to the organising committee Emily Axiotis, Lottie Livesey and Evelyn Pall for their work setting up this latest WLI chapter! #womeninconsulting #DEI #womensleadership

Kai-Uwe Kühn will speak at The Competition Law & Artificial Intelligence Summit on December 3rd in London. He will take part in a panel discussion on 'Addressing Partnerships and Mergers in the AI Sector'. To learn more, visit→ https://lnkd.in/gbjV9th3

Phil Allister recently presented at the LEInternational Commercial Dispute Resolution conference in Milan. His session, "Snakes, Ladders, and Tracing Assets: A Real-Life Game for Lawyers," covered common pitfalls, challenges, and opportunities involved in pursuing a successful asset trace. Find out more >>> https://lnkd.in/gTRKthXE #assettracing #disputes #law

BRG advised the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors for SVB Financial Group through its Chapter 11 restructuring. As financial advisor, BRG helped creditors realize recoveries and preserve value through SVB Financial Group’s Plan of Reorganization that included the successful sale of its key operating businesses, the reorganization of the company’s remaining operating entity under the newly formed MNSN Holdings Inc., and separate transactions from SVB Securities LLC to Leerink Partners LLC. ? BRG’s integrated Corporate Finance Creditor Rights and Financial Institutions Group team led by: Mark Renzi, Christopher Kearns, David Galfus, Paul Noring, CPA, John DelPonti Jr., CPA, CAMS, CCAS, Brett Witherell, CFA, Michael Vaughn, Jon Emerson, and Rachel Battista. ? #CorporateFinance #FIG #FinancialServices #restructuring

Meet Hugo Canau, a member of our European Competition Practice. Hugo specializes in complex antitrust matters, with a particular focus on abuse of dominance cases. “I like working on abuse of dominance cases, particularly in markets with challenging characteristics, such as digital platforms.” For more information about our Antitrust and Competition group, visit https://lnkd.in/erYBxZGs #lifeatBRG #BRGinBrussels

BRG’s APAC team recently had a spectacular time in Singapore celebrating our third annual Singapore reception. Thank you to our many valued clients and friends who joined us for this special occasion. We were pleased to support ARTDIS (Singapore) Ltd as our chosen charity at this year's reception, an organization that empowers persons with disabilities through the arts. #BRGexpert #APAC #Singapore #economicconsulting #disputes #investigations #forensics

On December 3, the United Nations' International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD), BRG will support the ICC Arbitration's charity event “Embracing Diversity and Inclusion as Core Values in International Arbitration” in Hong Kong. Mustafa Hadi will join a panel to discuss how the ICC Guide on Disability Inclusion in Arbitration and ADR can provide practical guidance on how disability inclusion can become a standard feature of arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Register to attend to support this meaningful initiative. https://lnkd.in/eKcJcZbs #arbitration #BRGexpert #disabilityinclusion?

On December 3, Christopher Goncalves will participate in a Washington Arbitration Week panel focused on causation in investor-state dispute settlement arbitration. The discussion will explore various interpretations of causation in international law and examine the applicability of the “but for” causation standard, the two-tiered framework of factual and legal causation, and the relevant standards of proof.? Learn more and register here → https://lnkd.in/evydNHrU? #WAW2024 #Arbitration #InternationalLaw #WashingtonArbitrationWeek

BRG is proud to support the Camera Arbitrale di Milano Annual Conference, "Criminal Law in Arbitration," on 29 November. This edition of the conference will be devoted to the analysis of the relationship between criminal law and arbitration, management of illegality issues (with particular attention to corruption and beyond), and discussion of issues related to the acquisition and use of evidence. Find out more >>> https://lnkd.in/gXv2euMc Francesco Lo Passo | Marcella Fantini | Daniela Bambaci | Alessandro Greco #CamAnnualConference?#InternationalArbitration