Fti Consulting Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) achieved significant recognition at the annual Who’s Who Legal awards, winning firm of the year in seven categories, including Arbitration Expert Firm of the Year and Consulting Firm of the Year. This marks the 12th consecutive year at the top of the Arbitration: Expert Witnesses list. Notably, Compass Lexecon was awarded Competition Economics Firm of the Year. FTI Consulting and Compass Lexecon collectively had more than double the experts recognized on the list compared to the next closest firm, highlighting their industry leadership.

FTI Consulting has announced its acquisition of BOLD, a restructuring and transformation advisory firm in the Netherlands, aiming to enhance its European presence. The deal, set to close in Q1 2022, will integrate 31 professionals from BOLD into FTI’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment. This acquisition aligns with FTI’s growth strategy in Europe, allowing better service to Dutch and multinational clients. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal is expected to bolster FTI's capabilities in navigating complex business challenges.

FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) expands its Risk & Investigations practice, appointing Fredrik de Maré, Nathaniel Hein, and Juliana Palma as Senior and Managing Directors in major cities including Chicago, San Francisco, and São Paulo. This strategic move aims to bolster support for clients amid increasing investigations, with 83% of G-20 leaders anticipating scrutiny. The firm aims to enhance its capabilities in compliance and governance to help clients navigate complex business challenges and prevent risks.

FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) has appointed Karl Payeur as Senior Managing Director and Head of Forensic and Litigation Consulting and Technology segments in France. With over 28 years of international experience, Payeur aims to enhance FTI's market position by delivering top-notch forensic, investigation, compliance, and technology services. His prior role involved leading the EMEA forensic practice for a Big Four firm. This strategic hire is expected to support FTI's expansion within the French market and strengthen its service offerings to multinational clients.

FTI Consulting releases its General Counsel Report 2022, revealing that about 60% of general counsel are increasingly worried about expanding legal risks, particularly in compliance, data privacy, and information security. Preparedness has noticeably declined in key areas, such as a drop in confidence regarding data privacy regulations from 4.02 to 3.27 on a scale of 1 to 5. Major concerns include environmental, social, and governance requirements, highlighting a challenging landscape for corporate legal teams moving into 2022.

FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) has enhanced its Dispute Advisory Services team by appointing Greg Crouse as a Senior Managing Director. Based in Dallas, Crouse brings 30 years of technical expertise in various sectors, including financial services and healthcare. His experience in providing expert witness testimony and litigation strategy is expected to bolster the firm’s ability to handle complex disputes. FTI Consulting aims to assist clients in navigating intricate business challenges, boasting revenues of $2.46 billion in 2020.