J.S. Held Adds Intangible Asset Expertise with the Acquisition of Ocean Tomo
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JERICHO, New York, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
--The combination of J.S. Held and Ocean Tomo uniquely presents experts on
complex technical, scientific, and financial matters across all assets and
value at risk.
J.S. Held, a global consulting firm, announced today that it has acquired Ocean
Tomo LLC, an expert advisory firm specialized in Intellectual Property (IP) and
other intangible assets; corporate accounting investigations; regulatory and
reporting obligations; solvency and restructuring; and contractual or
competition disputes.
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Established in 2003, Ocean Tomo is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with
offices throughout the United States. Ocean Tomo's team is composed of
industry-leading experts in IP and intangible asset valuations and disputes,
financial forensics, risk and regulatory compliance, patent analytics,
investment advisory, innovation management consulting, and transaction
brokerage.
"The addition of Ocean Tomo strengthens our ability to address the unique needs
of organizations around the world facing high-stakes situations involving
intellectual property and other intangible assets," said Jonathon C. Held,
Chief Executive Officer of J.S. Held. "We are very excited about this
partnership, which brings more than 80 of the most well-respected professionals
in the industry to our firm."
Collectively, Ocean Tomo's experts have completed more than 1,000 engagements
across a wide diversity of industry segments. They have consulted and provided
expert testimony in some of the highest profile IP matters over the past two
decades – spanning state, federal, and international courts. Their clients
include businesses, law firms, investors, artists, designers, creators,
researchers, educational institutions, and government agencies.
"We are thrilled to join J.S. Held. Together we can uniquely provide integrated
technical, scientific, and financial expertise to our clients," said James E.
Malackowski, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Tomo. "The diverse
skills and experience of J.S. Held's experts allows us to address complex
matters involving tangible and intangible assets. Importantly, J.S. Held shares
our core values for excellence and professional development, making for a
strong and exciting partnership."
Ocean Tomo employee shareholders have invested into J.S. Held as part of the
announced transaction. J.S. Held's acquisition provides an exit for Ocean Tomo
institutional investors Bow River Capital (Denver) and Sinofaith IP Group
(Shanghai). "Facilitating the growth of market leaders is a key part of Bow
River's investment strategy, and we are especially pleased with the outcome at
Ocean Tomo," said Bo Sutton, a Director at Bow River. "We are extremely proud
of our successful partnership with Ocean Tomo and believe the team is well
positioned for continued success as part of J.S. Held."
Houlihan Lokey served as financial advisor to Ocean Tomo in connection with the
transaction. Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP served as legal counsel to Ocean Tomo.
Vedder Price served as legal counsel to Ocean Tomo executives. Morgan, Lewis &
Bockius LLP advised J.S. Held in connection with the transaction.
About J.S. Held
J.S. Held is a specialized global consulting firm whose professionals serve as
trusted, expert advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events that demand
urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity, and clear-cut
analysis and advice. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of technical,
scientific, financial, and technology advisory services that enable clients
across the spectrum of industries to navigate complex, contentious, and often
catastrophic situations with precise analysis, reliable insights, and
confidence.
About Ocean Tomo
Established in 2003, Ocean Tomo provides Financial Expert, Management
Consulting, and Advisory services related to intellectual property (IP) and
other intangible assets; corporate accounting investigations; regulatory and
reporting obligations; solvency and restructuring; and contractual or
competition disputes. Practice offerings address economic damage calculations
and testimony; accounting investigations and financial forensics; technology
and intangible asset valuation; strategy and risk management consulting;
mergers and acquisitions; debt and equity private placement; and IP brokerage.
Subsidiaries of Ocean Tomo include Ocean Tomo Investments Group, LLC, a
registered broker dealer.
J.S. HELD MEDIA CONTACT:
Monica Christopher
Chief Marketing Officer, J.S. Held LLC
mchristopher@jsheld.com
+1 516 621 2900
OCEAN TOMO MEDIA CONTACT:
Kristi L. Stathis
Chief Marketing Officer, Ocean Tomo, LLC
kstathis@oceantomo.com
+1 773 294 4360
SOURCE: Ocean Tomo, LLC, a part of J.S. Held
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