Laura Kobes
CFE, Managing Director – Restructuring and Dispute Resolution Services – CohnReznick Advisory LLC

Laura Kobes brings expertise as a transaction forensics leader focused on M&A-related due diligence, integrity diligence, disputes, representation and warranty claims, expert witness services, and complex litigation support for a variety of industries. She is responsible for leading and growing the dedicated Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory practice, as well as focusing on M&A dispute capabilities both as the neutral arbitrator and as an advisor to buyers and sellers.

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Experience and credentials 

Certified Public Accountant
Extensive experience in transaction forensics, investigations, and compliance includes providing industry-leading service advising clients on deal pricing mechanisms and accounting- and financial-related aspects of SPAs – from pre-deal commercial negotiation advice to post-closing completion accounts and disputes
Additional experience serving as both the neutral arbitrator and as a consultant assisting companies in resolving complex post-acquisition disputes related to the application of U.S. and foreign GAAP and accounting and finance provisions of contracts
 
Conducts investigations into a variety of complex matters such as code of conduct violations, financial irregularities, procurement fraud, whistleblower complaints, and bribery and corruption allegations (including the FCPA)
Prior experience as a leader in the transaction forensics practice for a Big Four firm
Industries served include private equity, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, and cannabis
 

Education

B.S., Commerce (Accounting Concentration) – The University of Virginia McIntire School of Business

Professional affiliations

Certified Public Accountant – Virginia and the District of Columbia
Certified Fraud Examiner
 
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