SEDA Experts Adds Veteran Trader David Baker as Managing Director

Event summary

  • David Baker joins SEDA Experts as Managing Director with 35 years of equity trading experience.
  • Previously managed $700M in AUM at Perella Weinberg Partners and $600M at Weiss Multi-Strategy.
  • Held senior roles at Deutsche Bank, including Global Head of Equity Trading.
  • Began career at Morgan Stanley as Head of North America Program Trading.

The big picture

SEDA Experts’ hire of David Baker underscores the growing demand for specialized financial expertise in litigation. Baker’s extensive background in both buy-side and sell-side roles positions SEDA to better serve law firms navigating complex trading-related disputes. The move also highlights the increasing convergence of trading expertise and legal consulting in the financial services sector.

What we're watching

Expertise Leverage
How SEDA will integrate Baker’s deep trading expertise into its expert witness services.
Market Positioning
Whether Baker’s high-profile hire signals SEDA’s push into more complex financial litigation cases.
Strategic Expansion
The pace at which SEDA can expand its service offerings beyond traditional expert witness work.