Fairness Opinions Could Provide a Lifeline for Firms in Disputes

Duff & Phelps' recent article in Private Equity News discusses the increasing scrutiny from shareholders and investors on the fairness of valuations and other assumptions behind corporate finance transactions. Chris Janssen and Jeff Schiedemeyer, managing directors at Duff & Phelps, state that a fairness or solvency opinion can help protect company directors and sponsors against future challenges regarding the fairness or integrity of their transactions.