Our leadership team are all seasoned professionals from the world of finance. Each of us has more than 20 years of experience in the markets and we have all personally been experts on numerous matters. We have developed significant capabilities to support our experts ensuring that they are able to deliver the most authoritative testimony possible.
Jean has 18 years of derivatives experience. Before co-founding Valere Capital in 2008, he was Managing Director and Co-Head of Structured Credit at RBC where he oversaw all structured credit and debt principal finance activities of Royal Bank of Canada globally.
David had a 25 year career, primarily for the investment banking arm of Credit Suisse where he was a Managing Director in the Fixed Income Division overseeing groups trading emerging market debt & FX. He joined Valere in 2014 as a consultant before becoming a Principal in 2017.
Gerald had a 20 year career, primarily in senior positions at the investment banking arms of Royal Bank of Canada and HVB Group and the investment bank Bear Stearns where he was a Managing Director in the Derivatives Department. He joined Valere in 2009 as a Principal.
Matthias has worked in the financial markets for 30 years. He was a derivatives trader at BNP Paribas and Bear Stearns for 16 years before founding Clear Alpha, an asset management and consulting firm specialised in systematic strategies, in 2010. Matthias joined Valere Capital in 2021 as a Consultant.
Antti had a 20-year career focused on derivatives. He worked in structured product sales from 1993 until 1997 at two global investment banks, before joining Barclays in 1998 where he became Global Head of Fund-linked Derivative Structures. After leaving Barclays in 2013, Antti became Professor of Practice in Finance at the Aalto University of Helsinki.
Shaun comes from a legal background, he has extensive experience as a Litigation Executive within a reputable law firm where he worked on complex injury claims. Shaun joined Valere Capital in 2023, where he works closely with the Partners and provides support to our experts on case management and report writing.
Vanessa is a dispute resolution lawyer and has experience working on international arbitration cases governed under the UNCITRAL, ICSID, ICC, LCIA, SIAC and HKIAC rules, including complex commercial cases and investor-State disputes claiming under international investment agreements, representing multinational companies, governments, state-owned entities across sectors. Vanessa holds a first-class degree in Politics, a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from The University of Hong Kong, and a Master of Laws (LLM) from Columbia Law School.
Blanca is a qualified solicitor with extensive experience in international litigation, arbitration, and regulatory compliance. She has worked at leading firms like Hausfeld & Co. and served as Legal Counsel at BMS Group, where she handled complex cross-border disputes, contract negotiations, and corporate transactions. Her work has spanned multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, Spain, and Latin America, focusing on industries such as insurance, telecommunications, and competition law. Blanca holds an LL.M. from Brooklyn Law School and joined Valere Capital in 2024, where she supports the team with litigation strategy and case management.
Victoria has nearly 15 years of extensive recruitment expertise. She has primarily worked with external consultancies, collaborating closely with various professionals with the professional services sector. Victoria is Director of Operations and is responsible for driving the creation of business-centric operation functions.
Andrea has 13 years of experience in the recruitment and executive search industry. She has primarily worked with high-calibre financial services, corporate, and consulting firms across different locations. In 2023, Andrea joined Valere as an Expert Support Manager. In this role, she collaborates closely with Valere’s principals and clients to assist in the production of expert reports and handle any additional tasks arising from expert engagements.
Katy has over 10 years of experience in recruitment and HR, with a strong focus on legal recruitment. She is both CIPD qualified in HR management and REC qualified. Throughout her career, Katy has successfully placed numerous professionals in various roles. She works alongside Victoria Fletcher on the recruitment of expert witnesses, leveraging her legal recruitment background to identify experts in their field.
Natasha has a professional background with experience as an Executive Personal Assistance and in Property Management. She has gained experience working for an Investment Bank, an International Auditing company, and a Nationwide Estate Agent. Natasha is responsible for Client Engagement at Valere Capital.
