Amran Nawaz
CPA, CA, CBV
Expert in Damages & Valuation
About Me
I have lived across three continents — Europe, North America, and now Asia — which has shaped my worldview and professional perspective.My first word was the number 'eight', so perhaps it was inevitable that I would build a career in accounting and finance. After completing Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Accounting, I began my career in audit and taxation before moving into financial advisory.Today, I am a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV). I focus on valuation and damages consulting. This work has taken me across the globe and allowed me to advise clients and legal teams on complex financial matters across multiple jurisdictions and industries.Outside of work, I am drawn to going fast and refuelling: motorsports, cycling, travel, wellness, and food.
Work
I am a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) specializing in financial damages and valuation. I advise law firms, investors, and corporations in commercial and investor-state disputes, assisting in quantifying losses, assess fair market value, and analyze complex financial data.My work spans sectors such as sports, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, and real estate. I often act as an independent expert or consulting advisor in arbitration and litigation matters.Currently, I work as an Associate Director with Secretariat, a global consulting firm known for its Expert Witness services. We are ranked #1 in GAR 100 Expert Witness Firms’ Power Index 2025.I have served on the board of directors of a not-for-profit organization and have taught (and marked) courses for universities, CBV Institute, and CPA Canada, focusing on valuation, disputes, accounting, and taxation.
Media
I regularly write and speak on valuation and damages topics, particularly in the context of sports and dispute resolution. Below is a selection of articles, presentations, and appearances.Please see my Publications.
"Justice for Players and Diarra Damages Claims”, September 2025.
"Game (Almost) Over: A Damages Expert’s Perspective on Income Losses in Sport", March 2025.
“Reassessing the APT Rules: The Premier League’s Financial Regulation Dilemma", November 2024.
“From Touchdown to Touchback: The Role of Financial Experts in the Legal Battle over the NFL 'Sunday Ticket' Package”, September 2024.
“From Revenue to Reputation: What Really Drives Football Club Valuations?", September 2024.
“Reflection on the 2023/24 PSR Cases: Where will the Premier League battle settle — a courtroom or a football field?", August 2024.
“Demystifying Andretti’s Failed F1 Application", July 2024.
“Financial Regulations in Football: Caught Offside?", March 2024.
“Valuations of Sports Teams on the Rise: A Tale of Two Continents", October 2023.
Media
I regularly write and speak on valuation and damages topics, particularly in the context of sports and dispute resolution.Below is a selection of articles, presentations, and appearances.Please see my Thought Leadership.
Contributed to S&P Global Capital IQ, Market Intelligence article “Sports team deals break records amid soaring valuations, private equity interest”, September 2025 (login required).
Presented on “Sports teams are no longer “passionate investments but attractive assets with increasing returns” at CBV Connect in Toronto, June 2025.
Presented on “Sports: M&A, Investments, and Disputes” at Global Investigations & Dispute Forum in Dubai, May 2025.
Moderated a panel discussion during Paris Arbitration Week, titled “The Business of Sports: Navigating Investment, Regulation, and Disputes” in Paris, April 2025.
Interviewed on the 2 Guys, A Girl, and F1 episode titled “Andretti’s Bid Battles: Anti-Dilution Fees & F1’s Expansion Dilemma”, March 2025.
Panelist on the topic of the “Winning Damages Cases in Sports Arbitration”, at the Court of Arbitration for Sports in Lausanne, April 2024.
