Tasha Barnes

Ms. Barnes specializes in corporate finance, valuation, and the analysis of securities and financial markets.

She works on litigation and advisory matters involving mergers and acquisitions, M&A custom and practice, capital structure and financial markets, and tax disputes. Her experience includes assessing the fair market value of businesses and equity interests, evaluating complex capital structures and financial instruments, and developing financial models to estimate damages. She has also supported active sell-side M&A transactions, analyzing business performance, valuation considerations, and transaction terms.

In financial markets matters, Ms. Barnes has analyzed allegations of market manipulation and supported investigations involving commodities and derivatives markets. She has also assessed securities class action claims using complex trading and pricing data. Her prior experience in market- facing roles informs her understanding of market participant behavior, securities pricing, and portfolio construction.

Ms. Barnes has led consulting teams in litigation from initial assessment through trial, as well as on advisory engagements. In both settings, she works with counsel and testifying experts to identify key financial questions and communicate complex quantitative findings.