Jim Smith

James Smith is a seasoned professional with a background in providing assistance to boards, government entities, corporations, and legal counsel. With a focus on creating value and tackling intricate economic, finance, and operational challenges, he specializes in electricity market reform, emerging technology, and intellectual property issues. His expertise spans areas such as company valuation, corporate finance, market operations, intellectual property valuation, economic damages estimation, and more. James has a strong presence in the electric utility sector, guiding clients on competition, privatization, and market strategies. He played a pivotal role in the reform and sale of the South Australian government's electricity and gas assets. In the financial services sector, he is sought after for valuing complex securities and conducting investigations related to disputes and financial crimes. His work on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, 3D printing, and unmanned aerial vehicles aims to align technology with business strategy to drive value and innovation.