Christopher DeBaere, CFA

Chris DeBaere specializes in analyzing complex transactions and determining damages in intellectual property and commercial disputes.  Mr. DeBaere’s work relates to technologies and transactions in a wide range of industries, including life sciences, computer software and hardware, and consumer products.  Mr. DeBaere provides expert testimony in Federal and State courts on financial damages, valuation, and accounting issues.

Examples of Mr. DeBaere’s expertise include:

Intellectual Property and Commercial Litigation

• Determining lost profits from intellectual property infringement, contract breaches, and other causes of action
• Analyzing unjust enrichment in connection with trade secret, copyright, and trademark disputes
• Evaluating reasonable royalties in patent infringement litigation involving multi-component products
• Quantifying damages in breach of contract matters and other complex commercial disputes

Shareholder Disputes and Valuation Advisory

• Valuing interests in privately held businesses in connection with shareholder disputes and transactions
• Analyzing damages claims arising out of M&A activities
• Determining the value of interests in early-stage businesses with complex capital structures
• Valuing patent portfolios, trade secrets, and other intellectual properties

Licensing Assistance and Evaluation

• Advising patent holders on licensing strategies
• Evaluating the fairness of transactions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries

Mr. DeBaere has served as an instructor teaching graduate-level courses on Business Valuation.

Mr. DeBaere received a B.A. in Economics and Art History from Williams College and an M.B.A. from the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College, where he received the award for excellence in Finance.  Mr. DeBaere holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.