More than forty years of experience as a board director, senior investment banker, hedge fund executive, and corporate attorney — brought directly to bear in complex financial disputes. Retained in over forty expert witness matters. Testified at trial numerous times.
Mr. Pully opines on four principal areas: fiduciary duty and securities fraud claims against directors and controlling shareholders, frequently in post-bankruptcy litigation; disputes between investment banks and their clients; M&A transactions, financings, and restructurings; and due diligence deficiencies in transactional matters.
He has served on over fifty corporate boards spanning energy, aviation, manufacturing, retail, technology, and real estate, among others — both for control investors and as an independent director, including fifteen companies facing imminent restructuring or bankruptcy. He has chaired audit, compensation, governance, and special committees.
He began his career as an attorney at Baker Botts, then spent twelve years in investment banking at Bear Stearns and Bank of America Securities, followed by thirteen years in the hedge fund sector at Newcastle Capital Management and Carlson Capital. He currently serves as an active board member, an Operating Partner at a private equity firm, and as an investment banker through Speyside Partners, which he co-founded.
For inquiries regarding expert witness engagements
spully@speysidepartners.com · 214-587-6133