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N T EN T S GLOBAL AWARDS 2019
Knowles Husain Lindsay Attorneys VAYANOS KOSTOPOULOS Alexandru Badet Attorneys at Law Antonis Paschalides & Co.LLC BMI Cavell Hospital Radix Legal & Consulting Limited Consumer Law Group P.C. Deep & Far Dinamiki Epe Tax Consultants, Auditors ENGIE Fred-Young & Evans LP Gibson Hewitt Grant Thornton Julius & Creasy KK Sharma Law Offices Lamont Pridmore Law Office of Ramni Taneja law Office Petek, Ltd. Lexial Law Firm Mason Hayes & Curran Morris+D’Angelo Patterson & Associates (Pty) Ltd Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Samson & Partner Samvad Partners SMTD Law LLP Sonia McEntee Solicitors Timbal Duclaux de Martin Tornaritis Law Firm Hotels - Hilton Addis Ababa Hotels - Wyndham Garden Brooklyn Hotels - Domes of Elounda - Ledra Hotels Hotels - Four Seasons Chiang Mai Hotels - Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort Hotels - Katikies Hotel Hotels - Palacio Belmonte Lisboa Hotels - Ritz Carlton Shanghai Hotels - Taj Cape Town
Law Firm of the Year - South Africa IP Law Firm of the Year - Greece Boutique Law Firm of the Year - Romania Boutique Law Firm of the Year - Cyprus Medico-Legal Expert of the Year Business Advisory Firm of the Year – Washington DC, USA Trial Lawyers of the Year – Canada IP Law Firm of the Year - Taiwan Auditors of the Year - Greece International Energy & Natural Resource Adviser of the Year Insolvency Advisers of the Year - UK Financial Advisers of the Year - Channel Islands Law Firm of the Year - Sri Lanka Competition Law Firm of the Year - India Accountants & Tax Advisers of the Year - UK Litigation Adviser of the Year - India Business Law Firm of the Year - Belgium Criminal Defence Practice of the Year - Australia Tax, Financial & Business Advisory Firm of the Year - USA Patterson & Associates (Pty) Ltd Trusts & Estates Lawyer of the Year - USA Patent Law Firm of the Year - Germany Full Service Law Firm of the Year - India Boutique Construction & Business Litigation Law Firm of the Year - USA International Law and Business Lawyer of the Year - France Corporate Law Firm of the Year - Cyprus Hotel of the Year – Ethiopia Hotel of the Year – New York Exclusive Resort of the Year - Greece Hotel Brand of the Year - Thailand Exclusive Resort of the Year - Maldives Luxury Escape of the Year - Greece Hotel of the Year - Portugal Luxury Hotel of the Year - Shanghai, China Luxury Hotel of the Year – South Africa
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LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – SOUTH AFRICA Ms Tasneem Crawley (011) 669 6106 www.khl.co.za tc@khl.co.za or
Knowles Husain Lindsay (“KHL”) is a dynamic firm of innovative and highly skilled lawyers that looks to bring a combination of creativity and sound technical advice to all our work while maintaining total integrity. This makes KHL a choice firm of attorneys that gives its clients a strategic advantage through its unrivalled matrix of expertise and experience in problem solving, and dispute resolution. KHL is the only South African member of ALFA International, the premier and oldest global network of independent law firms, with 145 member firms allocated across seventy countries.
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Proficient in all aspects of contentious business including commercial, insurance, engineering, construction, labour business rescue and insolvency litigation, regulatory work and services in property, conveyancing, town planning and rezoning, KHL has positioned itself, markets its services and practices as a niche, or specialised, independent law firm. KHL has established a pre-eminent reputation for innovation, excellence and success, to a large extent due to its specialisation in corporate litigation and dispute resolution.
IP LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - GREECE Nikolaos Lyberis Attorney, Managing Director VAYANOS KOSTOPOULOS +30-210-38 08 501 www.vklaw.gr n.lyberis@vklaw.gr 37, STOURNARA STREET, ATHENS 106.82, GREECE
The Firm VAYANOS KOSTOPOULOS, founded in 1900 by the pioneer IP Law attorney Dr Alkiviadis Zoiopoulos is one of the leading law firms in Greece. Through dedication, commitment and flexibility, the diverse needs of businesses and associates are catered for by client-tailored solutions and state-of-the-art legal advice in a timely and precise manner. Its broad client base encompasses both multi-national as well as local enterprises, consisting of not only businesses, but also individual inventors, creators, designers, authors and other IP holders. Since 1993 the firm is under the direction of Dr. Nikolaos Lyberis, who being a litigator, is admitted before the Supreme Courts for civil and administrative matters. Nikolaos represents prestigious clients in trademark, patent and other IP rights conflicts from all sectors of industry and commerce and is also a member of numerous international associations focusing on IP law, such as ECTA, AIPPI, INTA, FICPI, GRUR and others.
The original establishment location of the Law Firm has been retained in the vicinity of the Centre of Athens at Stournara Str. 37, opposite the Athens Polytechnic University and the National Archaeological Museum. A wide range of IP related services are rendered, including prosecution and litigation of all kinds of rights on intangible assets such as trademarks, patents and Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs), domain names, copyright, IP rights maintenance and representation before State and Regulatory Authorities. Further areas of IP practice are successful representation in Customs Interventions, IPR infringement proceedings before all court instances, including interlocutory injunctions. The drafting of contracts, market supervision law (health, consumer, advertising and privacy), legal consultancy and supporting services (administration, translations and IPR maintenance) constitute the core of the VAYANOS KOSTOPOULOS team’s activities.
A diverse workforce comprising European Patent Attorneys, Lawyers, Trademark Attorneys and Litigators, Technical Advisors, Paralegals and IP Rights Administrators, enables the firm to offer a topclass, comprehensive service to its broad client base. Some of the market leaders in the industry and service provision sectors are included among the clientele, such as pharmaceutical companies, automobile manufacturers, chemical industries, electronics, tobacco, food beverages, cosmetics, entertainment and financial enterprises, et al. The efficient operation of the offices is supported through the use of up-todate customized software and hardware facilities, enabling fluid execution of necessary functions, including the maintenance of reliable electronic records, an indispensible tool in serving the needs of not only large, but also small and medium-sized enterprises.
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BOUTIQUE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - ROMANIA Alexandru Badet Managing Partner Badet & Associates 0040744930808 www.badet.ro alexandru.badet@badet.ro Bucharest, Mitr. Andrei Saguna nr. 16, 1st District
The Firm Badet Law is a Romanian business law firm based in Bucharest, founded in 2013 by Alexandru Badet, a leading lawyer with a solid track record as senior associate and partner with international and local law firms. We deliver expert legal advice in a pragmatic, responsive and costeffective way via our dedicated practice areas. Our main areas of expertise are Corporate and Commercial, M&A, Employment, Banking and Finance, Litigation & Arbitration and Real Estate and Construction. We also provide valuable legal advice and
assistance to clients operating in the aviation and shipping sectors and the energy and renewables industry. Our clients are Romanian companies of all sizes, foreign companies and their subsidiaries located in Romania, as well as Romanian and foreign individuals. We build our practice on a strong set of values that guide us in all that we do and that enable us to achieve the highest standards in all our actions: an excellent quality of service, a passionate and fresh approach to any matter and client happiness.
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Our firm’s focus is on our clients and their businesses and we apply our expertise to help achieve their objectives. We invest time in building lasting relationships and a good understanding of our clients’ affairs in order to know what matters and our advice can be relevant, effective and appropriate. Our clients tell us that our professionalism, ability to tackle complex problems and strong emphasis on communication are the reasons why they work with us. We are proud of our creative and fresh approach and aim to continue investing in improving our service.
BOUTIQUE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - CYPRUS Antonis Paschalides Senior Partner, Head of Energy Law Department Antonis Paschalides & Co LLC +35722661661 https://www.paschalides.com ; info@paschalides.com Corner of Makarios Ave. & Agias Elenis 36, Galaxias Building, 5th floor, Office 502, 1061 Nicosia, Cyprus
The Firm Antonis Paschalides & Co.LLC is a boutique, medium-size Cyprus law firm based in Nicosia-Cyprus that has provided legal services on a local and international level for over 35 years. The Firm was initially founded by Mr Antonis Paschalides under a different setup back in 1980 as a general practice firm and through its various stages of evolvement over the years, has emerged with its current structure as of October 2007. The reputation of the firm has allowed it to work in cross-border transactions alongside some of the biggest international law firms exposing it to transactions of an impressive magnitude. The trust of clients and associates in the high quality of work provided by Antonis Paschalides & Co LLC is reflected in the projects in which it was involved and which included some of the biggest investments ever made in Russia and Eastern Europe. The Firm’s philosophy is to provide high quality, practical and cost-effective solutions to its clients in a personalised manner and within reasonable time limits. The aim of the firm has always been to create strong and long standing relationships with its clients and associates and this is reflected in the fact some of its clients have trusted the firm for more than 30 years. The Firm’s strongest areas of practice throughout the years include Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate law, Banking, Civil and Commercial litigation, Family law, Conveyance and Estate Planning (wills, trusts, probates). Founder’s recent return from his position as Minister of Commerce, Industry, Tourism and Energy of the Republic of Cyprus in 2011 has evolved the firm into one of the leading Cyprus law firms on matters of Energy, Gas, Oil and Renewable Energy advising a number of international institutions on Cyprus energy issues. Accredited legal directories have noted
Antonis Paschalides & Co LLC for its «flawless» work, characterizing it amongst others as «highly competent», «problem solvers» and as «extremely efficient». It is the firm’s belief that this has been achieved by the team spirit which drives the firm and the ability to merge traditional knowledge with modern methods of working.
Mr Antonis Paschalides Antonis Paschalides – Former Minister of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism to Cyprus, served from 28.02.2008 until his resignation on 04.08.2011, represents domestic and international clients in attaining their business objectives. Antonis Paschalides travels extensively across the world enabling international clients to launch projects of magnitude offering legal and consultancy expertise from his extensive working experience of commercial and diplomatic prominence. Antonis Paschalides has practiced law since 1980 representing a number of banking institutions and being involved in significant cross-border acquisitions. On his appointment as Minister of Energy, Commerce, Industry & Tourism for the Republic of Cyprus on 28.02.2008, he ‘temporarily’ left the legal firm that he had established as Antonis Paschalides & Co LLC in 2007, which had emerged from the former partnership of Eliades & Paschalides established in 1980 by the two founding partners. Antonis Paschalides has periodically advised the Cyprus President on Eastern Mediterranean issues and particularly as Minister of Energy has undertaken a great deal of work in the energy sector and has: • Initiated the development of strategic plans for Renewable Energy. • Negotiated the First Round of Licensing for the natural gas explorations for Cyprus and oversaw the preparation of the legal framework.
• Negotiated, contributed and signed a number of international strategic agreements regarding the Exclusive Economic Zone of Cyprus and its neighbouring countries. He was one of the strongest and most influential supporters for a strategic agreement with the state of Israel which was finally concluded on 17.12.2010 and is considered one of the most important agreements ever to be signed by Cyprus. • Led the negotiation team and concluded an agreement with Noble Energy (USA), the first company to drill for Natural Gas and Oil in Cyprus. • Involved in the establishment of the Regulatory Authority for Energy (CERA) and the state owned company for Gas (DEFA). As Minister for Commerce, Antonis Paschalides was very active in promoting competition against controlling monopolies and restrictive practices promoting new anti-monopoly measures and new legislation in this field. His position put him also responsible for ‘Investments’ and he there played an important role in the attraction of foreign direct investments, mainly from the Middle East to Cyprus amidst the global financial crisis. During his term as Minister of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Antonis Paschalides frequently accompanied the President of Cyprus on his foreign trips acting in the role of advisor and being involved in many significant agreements on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus with regards to cross-border cooperation’s on matters of Tourism, Commerce, Industry and of course Energy. Antonis Paschalides enjoys being actively involved in matters of all areas of business transactions, and is very influential on matters of energy due to the widely acknowledged positive involvement he had on events taking place in Cyprus with regards to the energy field. He remains active in politics.
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MEDICO-LEGAL EXPERT OF THE YEAR Mr Luke Meleagros Consultant Surgeon BMI Cavell Hospital 0208 527 0977 L.Meleagros@btinternet.com BMI Cavell Hospital, Cavell Drive, Uplands Park Road, Enfield, EN2 7PR Luke Meleagros is a Consultant Surgeon at North Middlesex University Hospital. He has extensive experience as a medicolegal expert. On average, he completes 2 to 3 expert reports per month in Medical Negligence. Instructed mainly by solicitors on behalf of NHS Trusts and the NHS Resolution. Also instructed by solicitors on behalf of Claimants in Medical Negligence. He has acted as Joint Expert in some Medical Negligence cases. He has appeared in court to give evidence
as expert witness in 2002, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018, including five appearances at the Royal Courts of Justice and twice at the Supreme Court of Bermuda. Expert reports cover a wide range of cases of alleged negligence in General Surgery including: laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic and open inguinal and incisional hernia surgery, bowel injury at gynaecological laparoscopic procedures, laparoscopic colorectal surgery complications, appendicitis, acute
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abdomen, peritonitis, diverticulitis, intestinal fistula, colovaginal fistula, intestinal ischaemia, small and large bowel obstruction, colonic pseudo-obstruction, colonoscopic bowel injuries, complications of colorectal surgery, delays in colorectal cancer diagnosis, gastrointestinal perforation by ingested foreign bodies, postoperative deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Sample reports are available for perusal, at request.
Elizabeth Uwaifo Managing Partner Radix Legal and Consulting Ltd +44 (0) 203 802 0032 ; +44 (0) 778 600 5595 www.radixlc.com euwaifo@radixlc.com 33 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0PW
Our Team Our specialist team of experts span across a diverse and innovative range and can bring real value to companies and organisations across the globe. Our team has a unique combination of decades of experience, individually and as a firm, from major international law firms, a network of relationships and expertise in structuring and negotiating commercial, real estate, financing transactions and investment projects. Our team may be deployed across multiple locations and jurisdictions.
Our Practice We assist our clients in unlocking business opportunities and mitigating legal risks in their business transactions. Our services include: - Documentation review and negotiation - Drafting legal contracts, information memoranda and other legal documents - Due diligence reviews - Conveyancing - General legal advisory services. We practice covers a wide range of areas including: • Finance and Capital Markets • Derivatives and Trading Documentation • Corporate and Commercial • Regulatory and Compliance • Oil and Gas • Real Estate • Project development and market research
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Capacity Building; and In-house counsel, training & general advisory support.
Finance and Capital Markets Our experience includes: - Bilateral and syndicated loan agreements - Refinancing - Trade finance - Asset-based lending - Collateral and security arrangements - Debt securities issues – private placement and public listed - Equity securities Our expertise extends to crossborder transactions, in relation to which we work closely with carefully selected specialist legal counsel in the UK, Africa any nonEnglish jurisdictions. Examples of recent engagements include: - Acting for an indigenous oil company in Nigeria in its capacity as borrower in respect of the amendment of the terms of (i) a US$1,488,000,000 senior secured medium term acquisition facility agreement and (ii) a US$512,000 offshore senior secured medium term acquisition facility agreement Derivatives and Trading Documentation Derivatives and bank trading documentation is one of our core strengths. We provide support in documenting, reviewing and
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amending a wide range of bank trading documents including: - ISDA agreements and CSA - GMRA - Securities lending agreements - Prime brokerage agreements and - Legal opinions Corporate and Commercial We support business enterprise through all stages including: - - - - -
Corporate start-up – bespoke corporate incorporation documents Shareholder agreements Director services contracts Standard terms of business Joint venture and other co- investment documents
Regulatory & Compliance We advise and assist our clients in achieving and maintaining corporate and regulatory compliance within their operational sectors including: GDPR compliance, Corporate governance review, Regulatory review Oil & Gas and Energy Our Oil & Gas practice offers a comprehensive service across
BUSINESS LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - UK
on all aspects of the oil and gas supply chain, including upstream (exploration and production), midstream (storage and transportation), downstream (fuels and lubricants, marketing and refining, retail and chemicals). We are active at every stage of the asset and corporate life cycle; our team has an outstanding track record comprising both major domestic and international upstream transactions including: Farm-in and farm-out agreements, SPAs, Exploration and production contracts ,Review and drafting of petroleum legislation. Real Estate We have extended our commercial and corporate background into creating are a niche property service. Our property business is built on forming enduring relationships and most of our work is from returning clients and personal recommendation. We pride ourselves on a client focused approach to get the work done. We work closely with our clients to meet their requirements and keep up to date with the fastchanging Real Estate landscape. Some of our experience include: property acquisitions, Commercial and Residential leases, disposals and development, secured
lending, Property finance, Structuring of Property Acquisitions, Property Joint Ventures, Residential and Investment Property.
tools they need to navigate legal and regulatory hurdles and build legal capacity.
Project Development & Market Research
We also provide outsourced in-house corporate counsel service and support. Our current engagements include quasi inhouse corporate counsel support to:
Through our consultancy arm, we offer a range of legal research, project development and market research services. Our experience span across various sectors and geographical locations. Some of our experience include: conducting a six months study of the capital markets and delivering a report with recommendations for deepening the market (The Law Society and UK Trade and Investments) for an African country, advising an international company on strategies for attracting potential international investors to a Nigerian state, advising an African government body on the development of a waste management strategy and attracting potential investors. We also have been awarded a contract by a US international organisation to conduct an anti-corruption Research project in an African Country. We have also reviewed research material compiling the risks facing investors in the agribusiness sector in Africa. Capacity Building We provide capacity building and continuous professional development (CPD) seminars to lawyers, financial institutions, regulators and public and private sector organisations. Our training programmes are geared towards equipping our clients with the
In-house Counsel Support
- a Chinese international investment company - an international property development company - a UK wealth management company Corporate Social Responsibility Graduate Development Scheme Our Graduate Development Scheme is aimed at assisting young graduates seeking to pursue a career in law or other profession to develop skills that enhance their eligibility for employment in the legal or financial industry. Over the years we have given opportunity to young persons of diverse background an opportunity to gain working experience and an insight into the demands of a law career by offering them an internship through our Graduate Development Scheme. Participants of our Graduate Development Scheme have successfully gained positions in banks, consultancy firms and law firms including Accenture and Berenberg Bank.
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TRIAL LAWYERS OF THE YEAR – CANADA Jeff Orenstein, LL.M. Attorney • Avocat Consumer Law Group P.C. Tel:(613) 627-4894 ; Fax:(613) 627-4893 www.clg.org jorenstein@clg.org 251 Laurier Ave. West, Suite 900, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5J6 CONSUMER LAW GROUP is a law firm with offices in Montreal, Quebec and Ottawa, Ontario. Established in 2010, CLG is actively engaged in complex litigation, with an emphasis on consumer protection, antitrust, drugs and product liability class actions. Consumer Law Group’s experience and capabilities in these fields are based upon the diverse talents of its attorneys, who have vast experience and are deeply involved in numerous class action lawsuits. CLG has worked in collaboration with several class action firms across Canada and the United States in cases with a national and international scope. Consumer Law Group is committed to practicing law with integrity and
in an ethical, professional, and cohesive manner. CLG also strives to be good corporate citizens and to operate with a sense of global responsibility. To date, Consumer Law Group has recovered millions of dollars for its clients by holding large corporations responsible for their actions. JEFF ORENSTEIN is the founder of the firm. He is a member of the Barreau du Quebec and the Law Society of Ontario. His practice is devoted primarily to plaintiff’s class action work. He has experience with virtually all aspects of class action litigation. He is lead counsel in multiple national and provincial class actions. Mr. Orenstein has appeared numerous times before
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the Quebec Court of Appeal, the Superior Court of Quebec, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Quebec Court, the Quebec Labour Relations Commission and Arbitration Boards. He is a frequent speaker at class action conferences in both Canada and the U.S. and serves on numerous boards and committees of legal, professional, and non-profit organizations. With over 150 reported cases in 2 provinces, he has helped shape jurisprudence in the Canadian landscape. Mr. Orenstein is regularly interviewed by media outlets in Canada, the U.S. and internationally about his cases, as well as, other legal matters of interest to the public.
IP LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - TAIWAN Yu-Li Tsai Partner Deep & Far Attorneys-at-Law 886-2-25856688 http://www.deepnfar.com.tw email@deepnfar.com.tw 13th Floor, 27, Sec. 3, Chung San N. Road, 104, Taipei, Taiwan
The Firm Deep & Far attorneys-at-law was founded in 1992 and is dealing with all phases of laws with a focus on the practice in separate or in combination of all aspects of intellectual property rights (IPRs) including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, and/or licensing, counselling, litigation and/or transaction thereof. Deep & Far prosecutes worldwide patent matters for local clients. For international or foreign clients, Deep & Far prosecutes patent matters mainly in Taiwan, significantly in China & Hong Kong, and with minor representation in Macau, Singapore, Korea & Japan. Deep & Far prosecutes in every field, such as mechanics, chemistry, pharmacy, biology, electronics, optics, telecommunications, and computer sciences. The patent attorneys and patent engineers in Deep & Far normally hold outstanding and advanced degrees and are generally graduated from the top three universities in this country. Our prominent staffs
are dedicated to provide the best quality service in IPRs in this country. As a proof, about one half of top 100 incorporations in this country have experiences of seeking patented their techniques, but more than one fifth of the top 100 incorporations has ever used services of this firm. Furthermore, Hi-Tech companies in the science-based industrial park located at Hsin Chu had ever played the most important role in booming the economy of this country. About one half of them has experiences in seeking patented their techniques, and out of more than 50% of the patentexperienced companies in that park have ever entrusted their IPR works to this firm. Certainly, we must also represent international giants, e.g. InterDigital, MPS, Schott Glas, Toyo Ink, Motorola, Cypress, Armani, CICC, Sun Pharma, Intercept, Torrent, Lupin, Piramal‌ We are confident in and proud of our competence, and welcome to be challenged to so prove or show by, e.g. 1) sending us a pending or granted patent for our comments about how we can improve the claims, 2) sending us a pending patent specification without the
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claims for us to draft the claims for the client’s comparison with the original claims, or 3) sending to the firm the client is currently using and this firm at the same time an initial disclosure so that the client can compare and find out which firm can provide the better claims. It is our philosophy to provide competent legal services that other firm cannot comparably provide. The necessitated ensuing problem is how we can so provide? Deep & Far so achieve by selecting, edifying and nurturing peoples who have the following personalities: learned in expertise, morally earnest and sincerely behaved in mind and strictly disciplined between give and take. It is well-believed that such properties are key factors for peoples to properly and competently behave themselves. By the perseverance that we only do what and only perform works which enable this firm to be deep and far, Deep and Far can then equate the reality with its name. More information regarding this firm could be found from the website above-identified.
Since 1992 ……
YU-LI TSAI
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§ Quality | Reliable | Invaluable § IP Right Prosecution & Litigation Corporate Legal & Consulting IP Value-Added Services Focus: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, Unfair Competition Licensing, Counseling, Litigation, Transaction Territories: Taiwan, Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau Fields: Mechanics, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Electronics, Optics, Telecommunications, and Computer Sciences Address: 13th Floor, 27, Sec. 3, Chung San N. Road, Taipei, Taiwan Telephone: 886-2-25856688 Fax: 886-2-25989900/25978989 E-mail: email@deepnfar.com.tw Web site: http://www.deepnfar.com.tw
AUDITORS OF THE YEAR - GREECE Mr. Michopoulos Spyridon Partner / Managing Director DINAMIKI EPE +30 210 61 24663, 210 6147201 www.dinamiki.com dinamiki@dinamiki.com Eleftheriou Venizelou Str. 12A, 151 27 Melissia, Athens - Greece
The Firm DINAMIKI EPE was founded in 1990. In May this year, the firm will complete 29 years of continuous and successful operation. It is comprised of tax consultants specialized in international tax law. From the start of its operation, DINAMIKI has set - through the relevant treaties for avoidance of double taxation, which have been conducted between Greece and a further 47 countries - the goal to support foreign customers in taxrelated issues and their investment plans. According to Spyridon Michopoulos, partner and managing director, Greece’s complex tax environment requires the use of specialized consultants. Fluent in English and German, the DINAMIKI team offers a bespoke service spanning the gamut of financial services: from the consulting level during the investment in the local market, during the phase of implementation and setting the operation; to the completion of an operation cycle.
DINAMIKI offers a comprehensive package of bookkeeping, payroll, tax and labour law-related services by cooperating with professionals of each area, and lawyers of all specializations.
is still high compared to that of neighboring countries. Meanwhile, Greece has signed a series of conventions to avoid double taxation, which offer security to the foreign investor.
The Greek economy has been in a state of unparalleled crisis the last decade. Mr. Michopoulos explained that innovative structural reforms are required. These include: changes in the public sector of the country and its organization; increasing employees’ productivity; structural changes in the insurance and finance sector; and privatizations to minimize the public sector.
The country is located at the crossroad of three continents, and the port of Piraeus has increased its ability to accommodate container transport ships, meaning new investments are expected, while privatization of the rail network will increase opportunities for goods transfer to the centre of the European market.
Despite the various rehabilitation programs under the EU Commission and IMF, the political parties of the country have been still ill-equipped to address these matters. As a result, the economy has shrunk by some 25% during the last decade. Despite unfavourable conditions, there is room for cautious investment, The real estate market, although instable, now invites investment opportunities for the savvy investor. Despite of the crisis, the average income
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The Greek economy is under pressure to be further transformed, to become more efficient and less bureaucratic. The institutions have to operate with more transparency – with a greater effort to hit tax evasion, which deprives capital from the state. A more «European» framework is perhaps the answer. DINAMIKI helps its customers to understand the tax environment; it observes bookkeeping bestpractice; it helps its clients make correct decisions regarding the tax consequences of their business activities in order to protect him from hidden charges.
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCE ADVISER OF THE YEAR Nicole Iseppi Senior Executive Adviser & Associate Director – Strategy & Market Development, Global Generation ENGIE www.engie.com nicole.iseppi@engie.com
It is not often the international energy and natural resource industry come across a professional who in their career to date has had such a depth of unique, high calibre and leading international experience as Nicole and she says she “still has a lot more she would like to be part of, contribute too and achieve within the sector.” Nicole Iseppi has been with ENGIE since the beginning of 2010 and is in the function of a Senior Executive Adviser and also Associate Director of Strategy & Economic Development for Global Centralised Generation. Nicole is the only professional in the international energy infrastructure industry to date, who has worked directly in-house as a senior executive adviser to and also senior strategic and legal adviser in both (i) the world’s largest IPP global energy company - ENGIE and (ii) one of the world’s largest project finance lenders - Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). She assists and advises such leading international companies in the successful delivery of their respective infrastructure and asset related interests, strategies and investments. Prior to joining ENGIE, Nicole was also mandated to act as the adviser for establishing and implementing, on behalf of the Japanese Ministry of Finance and JBIC - Japan Carbon Finance, Ltd (a new financial institution created to support low Co2 infrastructure projects). Nicole has had the privilege and rare opportunity to have advised, negotiated and managed during her career to date, the successful execution and delivery of many energy and financing global ‘Deals of the Year’. Her experience, knowledge and lessons learnt, are highly respected and recognised in the industry by both her professional peers and clients. Having had substantial experience in the strategic formulation, business development, financing and operational phases of energy infrastructure projects,
in particular within Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and European regions for the past 19+ years, Nicole was appointed at the beginning of 2016 to the management committee and as the Project & Legal Director of Terrawatt Initiative (TWI). TWI is a global independent non-profit foundation created out of COP21 Paris Agreement, which promotes increased deployment of global renewables and the tools needed to accelerate the transition to a low carbon economy. TWI aims to animate a high-level dialogue between public and private sector stakeholders in an open, innovative and collaborative environment. Nicole was also appointed by the industry to act as the Co-Leader for the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) and TWI ‘Global Solar Energy Standardisation Initiative’, which promotes for the firsttime standardising contracts and core risk profiles, to streamline and accelerate global solar development. She is invited as a regular speaker at various global energy and sustainable finance conferences, including was asked to deliver the keynote address at the “Global Solar Leaders’ Summit” (2017) and spoke as an industry expert at the “G20 - Global Infrastructure Meeting” (2018). Nicole has also been appointed by her industry peers to various other industry advisory committees, including as a committee member of the International Bar Association’s (IBA) (i) Global Power Law Committee and (ii) Strategy Management Committee for Global Energy, Environment, Natural Resources & Infrastructure Law reforms; was made a Fellow Member of the Australian Institute of Energy (AIE); appointed to the Global Leaders’ Network Advisory Committee for Monash University and is a member of the Industry Advisory Council Board of Monash Energy Materials and Systems
Institute (MEMSI). Nicole has had the honor of also being awarded, various global and regional awards by her energy and finance industry peers, including most recently – Most Influential Energy Sector Strategic Adviser 2019; Senior Executive Adviser of the Year 2019; Global Energy & Natural Resource Adviser of the Year 2019 & 2018; Named in Global Game Changers Index 2018; Named in CEO & Executive Europe Index Awards 2019 & 2018; was named as a finalist for the “Rising Star – Global Energy Award” by S&P Platts Global Awards 2018 and Global Energy Adviser of the Year 2018 & 2017 by Global 100 Index List. Nicole is a passionate problem solver and a strong supporter and advocate of promoting innovation and industry collaboration, as we globally transition to a robust low carbon economy.
Information about the Company ENGIE is a global energy player and an expert operator in the business of electricity, natural gas and energy services. It develops its businesses (power, natural gas, energy services) around a model based on responsible growth to take on the major challenges of energy’s transition to a low-carbon economy: access to sustainable energy, climate-change mitigation & adaptation and the rational use of resources. The Group provides individuals, cities and businesses with highly efficient and innovative solutions largely based on its expertise in four key sectors: renewable energy, energy efficiency, liquefied natural gas and digital technology. ENGIE employs 154,950 people worldwide, with operations in 70 countries around the globe.
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COMMERCIAL LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - NIGERIA Emmanuel Ekpenyong FCIArb. Managing Partner Fred-young & Evans LP +234 8034912096 www.fredyoungandevans.com; emmanuel@fredyoungandevans.com Suite 121, Jinifa Plaza, Plot 1014, Samuel Adesoji Ademulegun Street, Central Business District, Federal Capital Territory-Abuja
Biography Emmanuel joined Strachan Partners, a leading commercial law firm in Nigeria in September 2009. In October 2011, he moved from Lagos to Abuja to establish and manage the Abuja practice of the firm. In 2014, he joined other partners to establish Fred-young & Evans LP, a full service commercial law firm and Fred-young Recoveries, an international debt collection firm. Emmanuel is experienced in recovery of diverse debts across borders. He has been engaged in prominent commercial litigations at the High and appellate courts and has acted as counsel in both domestic and international commercial arbitrations. He is involved in several public interest litigations like the suit by some Federal law makers in Nigeria against the Federal Government on the constitutionality of the Excess Crude Account and the ongoing suit to compel the Minister of Justice to promulgate an Order to bring the Foreign Judgments Reciprocal Enforcement Act, 1990 into operation. Emmanuel is exposed to Nigeria’s corporate and intellectual property practice and advises both foreign and local clients on foreign and the legal regime in Nigeria’s real estate sector. He is listed as a foreign associate with James Ling Attorney at Law, China. He is the sole commercial litigation expert on IR Global, Global law Experts, Leaders in Law, Advisory Excellence and the corporate expert in The Lawyer’s Network. He is the sole Nigerian Partner in International Credit Exchange and the Nigerian Legal Expert on Start-up Overseas. He is profiled as a National Expert by Getting the Deal Through. Emmanuel has authored several scholarly articles on alternative dispute resolution and arbitration,
debt recovery and insolvency, enforcement of local and foreign judgments, telecommunication and real estate practice on Mondaq, Getting the Deal Through, Lexology, Corporate LiveWire, Virtual RoundTable, Finance Monthly, Lexology, Financial Worldwide, Startup Overseas. Emmanuel’s recent books are “Impact of Nigeria’s Legislations and Business Practices on Foreign Investments” available on www.morebooks.com. He also wrote as a specialist contributor on the topic “Enforcement of Arbitral Awards and Foreign Judgments in Nigeria” to the book “Contemporary Issues in Law and Society: Legal Essays in Tribute to the Hon. Justice Chinwe E. Iyizoba JCA” of the Court of Appeal. Our firm is divided into 3 practice groups, namely; Dispute Resolution, Corporate/Commercial and Intellectual property Groups. Our Dispute Resolution Group represents the firm in negotiation and mediation towards resolving commercial disputes. They represent clients in commercial, civil, labor disputes before all courts and administrative tribunals in Nigeria. The Group also represents clients in intellectual property matters such as enforcement of intellectual property rights and defending claims of intellectual property infringements at the trademark/patent tribunal. Our Corporate/Commercial Group provide consultation on corporate and commercial law matters, including formation of businesses and subsidiaries of foreign companies, joint ventures, share purchase agreement, transfer of technology, company formation in offshore jurisdiction, initial public offers, acquisitions, mergers and power projects. The Group offer
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advice on fiscal incentives and tax exemptions for new businesses and legal protection for foreign investors. The Group conducts due diligence searches and regularly advises companies on change in government policies in relation to their businesses. They advise clients on the legal and regulatory regime in the budding sectors of Nigerian economy and the procedure for obtaining relevant approvals and certificates for investments in the Nigerian market. Our Intellectual Property Group provide legal services in intellectual property matters such as registration of trademarks, copyrights, patents, designs. They also engage in franchise distributorship, agency and license agreements. They identify infringements of various intellectual property rights and offer advice on protection of such rights both domestically and internationally. We collaborate with China Law Firm, Guangdong on Nigerian-Chinese cases. We are listed on Inter-law IP Law and QuantifyIP directories. We are partners with CCI Credit Management, United Kingdom and Alpha & Leader Risks and Assets Management Company Limited on international debt collection. We are listed on Legal 500. ACQ5 awarded our firm Copyright Law Firm of the Year Nigeria, 2017 and Restructuring & Insolvency Law Firm of the Year, Nigeria, 2017. We were awarded the Corporate Excellence Awards, Full Service Commercial Law Firm of the Year 2018-Nigeria by CV Magazine. Acquisition International also awarded us with the 2018 Global Excellence Awards, Most Influential Cross-Border Debt Recovery Specialist 2018-Nigeria. International Advisory Experts awarded us with the Litigation Lawyer of the Year in Nigeria awards.
INSOLVENCY ADVISERS OF THE YEAR - UK Lynn Gibson Director Gibson Hewitt Limited 01932 336149 www.gibsonhewitt.co.uk Lynn@gibsonhewitt.co.uk Gibson Hewitt Limited, 5 Park Court, Pyrford Road, West Byfleet, Surrey KT14 6SD Gibson Hewitt are Chartered Accountants and Licensed Insolvency Practitioners based in West Byfleet, Woking, Surrey. As one of Surrey’s leading independent providers of business recovery and insolvency advice, we offer support and assistance to a wide range of businesses, individuals and professional advisers throughout the Surrey region, England and the UK. We have provided advice for almost 30 years and during this time business recovery has remained at the heart of our practice. We pride ourselves on providing clear expert insolvency advice for when things are not going as planned. We offer bespoke solutions to our clients’ problems in a professional, confidential and sensitive manner. As insolvency advisors we always look to the positives trying to save businesses through turnaround & restructuring, Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVA), Partnership Voluntary Arrangements (PVA) and Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVA). If these are not possible our services include Administration, Liquidation and acting as LPA Receivers. We can also help the entrepreneur retire from his business by way of a Members Voluntary Liquidation (MVL). This service may also be used when the business has completed its life cycle, or simply the need to strike off the company. Our talented business recovery specialists work closely with businesses’ management, professional advisers and other stakeholders to identify issues and find solutions that create a stable foundation for future success. We have been told time and time again by clients that our advice is easy-to-
understand and they wished they had come to us sooner. We have helped hundreds of businesses with our wide range of remedies. ‘‘We all really appreciate the help you gave us to ensure we could continue to trade. A special mention must go to Phil who always acted in a highly professional and efficient manner. We recognise he worked really hard and diligently in setting the CVA up in such a way that was beneficial to both us and our creditors. It was a pleasure to work with him. We have a few tough months ahead while we continue to put the company is a sound position but without your help and guidance this would not have been possible. Once again many thanks and I would have no hesitation in recommending Gibson Hewitt for the services you provide.’’ Where we can’t provide workable solutions, our experienced team of Insolvency Practitioners step in to assist. We have a wide range of formal insolvency solutions for businesses and individuals. However, these solutions are used as a last resort. In these sensitive cases, we work closely with each client to ensure they meet their legal responsibilities while helping them to settle their affairs, during what can be some of the most difficult times in a person’s life. We believe our personable, caring, but thorough approach is extremely beneficial to those undergoing insolvency procedures and clients often comment afterwards about how supportive we were. ‘‘We were recommended by our lawyers to seek the advice of Gibson Hewitt following a matter of suspected insolvency with our company. Our initial meeting clearly demonstrated the depth of experience of Gibson Hewitt
and in particular its senior partner Lynn Gibson. Our case was a difficult one and resulted in unreasonable challenges from our other shareholders/directors. Gibson Hewitt were able to offer sound advice and ensure that the end result was not only a fair outcome to us but a definitive end to what could have been a long and costly process. I would not hesitate in recommending Gibson Hewitt to any other company for advice on insolvency issues.’’ The use of forensic techniques and our drive to maximise clients’ outcomes means that we regularly achieve impressive results – often exposing hidden assets or incomes where others have failed. As licenced Insolvency Practitioners we are bound by the rules of the ICAEW and the quality of our advice is constantly monitored and regulated by the Institute. With this comes a number of options in our ‘toolkit’, enabling us to fundamentally change business terms of trade and obtain legal freezes on claims. This would not be possible without our licence. We are proud to be an award winning firm. We were successfully chosen once again as the Client Choice winner of the 2019 Corporate Intl Magazine Global Awards for ‘Corporate Restructuring Advisory Firm of the Year’ In 2018 we won Turnaround Firm of the Year at the TRI Awards for our expertise and commitment to helping clients. Hailed as one of the most prestigious honours in the insolvency profession, the TRI (Turnaround, Recovery and Insolvency) awards celebrate the best professionals and firms in the UK. This latest win places the firm alongside some of the leading practices in the UK.
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Cyril Swale Director Grant Thornton Limited +44 (0)1481 753416 https://www.grantthorntonci.com cyril.swale@gt-ci.com PO Box 13, Lefebvre House, Lefebvre Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 3TF
Biography Cyril leads the Guernsey office responsible for 60 people in the day to day running of the business. Prior to this he was Head of Audit for the Channel Islands and has been a Director at Grant Thornton since 2007. His client portfolio consists regulated financial services entities (funds, insurance, fiduciary), real estate and trading businesses, operating in various sectors. He is experienced auditing group structures that cross international
boundaries and has a number of clients listed on the LSE, AIM and TISE. Cyril was instrumental in developing asset management client base, focusing on alternative asset class investment funds and fund managers. Cyril also has experience auditing non-financial services clients in the exploration and mining, real estate, recycling and consumer product sectors. As well as specializing in financial service audit, asset management, insurance, fiduciary, IFRS, UK GAAP, advisory.
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As part of his role he sits on the management team, responsible for strategy and leads initiatives to grow the firm’s advisory services in the areas of cyber security, transactional advisory and corporate finance. In addition to his leadership roles he is also the audit engagement leader (ResponsibleIndividual) on a large number of financial service clients predominately in the asset management, insurance and fiduciary sectors.
FINANCIAL ADVISERS OF THE YEAR - CHANNEL ISLANDS Ben Rhodes Director Grant Thornton Limited +44 (0)1481 753431 https://www.grantthorntonci.com ben.rhodes@gt-ci.com PO Box 13, Lefebvre House, Lefebvre Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 3TF
Education Ben is a Chartered Accountant, UK qualified and licensed Insolvency Practitioner, Certified Fraud Examiner and qualified member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. In 2018, Ben successfully completed the INSOL International Global Insolvency Practice Course on cross-border insolvency, becoming a Fellow of INSOL International, and the only practitioner in the Channel Islands to be both a Fellow of INSOL International and a UK Licensed Insolvency Practitioner.
Biography Ben is a Director in Grant Thornton Channel Islands’ Recovery & Reorganisation and Forensic Investigation Services departments Ben has worked in the areas of insolvency, restructuring and forensic investigations since 2003, beginning his career in London before moving to the Channel Islands. In that time, Ben has helped countless directors, creditors and other stakeholders, in insolvency and restructuring related matters. Ben regularly takes contentious and noncontentious appointments as
Liquidator or Administrator, in Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney; plus other offshore jurisdictions in conjunction with Grant Thornton International. Ben also leads the Grant Thornton Channel Islands Forensic Investigation Services department and conducts forensic investigations both locally and internationally. Ben’s career highlights include a 12 month secondment to the London head office of a UK clearing bank, working within their restructuring department; and a secondment to the States of Guernsey where he advised on the proposed reform of Guernsey’s insolvency law. He continues to advise the States on this area.
The Firm Grant Thornton Limited is a leading Channel Island practice with offices in Guernsey and Jersey with combined staffing strength of approximately 100 people. We are the Channel Island member of Grant Thornton International, one of the world’s leading international organisations of independently owned and managed accounting and consulting firms. Grant Thornton International is not a worldwide partnership. Services are
delivered independently by the member firms and as a member firm within Grant Thornton International we have access to member and correspondent firms in over 130 countries, offering client’s specialist local knowledge supported by international expertise and methodologies. We have been offering practical and strategic advice to all the key sectors in the Channel Islands for many years, and work closely with our clients to understand the specific issues that they face, as is evident in the many long standing client relationships that we have developed. Our range of services in the Channel Islands include: • Accounting • Recovery and Reorganisation •
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LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - SRI LANKA Mrs Anomi Wanigasekera Partner Julius & Creasy 94-11-2422601 www.juliusandcreasy.com anomi@juliusandcreasy.lk 371, R A De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka
Biography Mrs. Anomi Wanigasekera has extensive and wide experience in contentious and non contentious Intellectual Property Law matters. She has been involved in several complex Trademarks, Designs and Infringement cases for over three decades. She has participated in several International Seminars both inland and abroad.
TheFirm Julius and Creasy is one of the oldest civil law firms in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1879, the firm has established itself on rich tradition and the highest
professional principles. The areas of practice of the firm includes Administrative & Constitutional Law, Corporate & Commercial, Admiralty & Maritime, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Intellectual Property, IT, Media & Telecommunications, Infrastructure Projects & Project Finance, Insurance Law, Labour & Employment, Private Clients Property & Construction, Litigation & Arbitration, Mergers & Acquisitions, Probate & Trusts and Taxation. Julius and Creasy’s wealth of expertise and experience in a wide range of specialised fields of Law enables it to offer innovative legal and business solutions to a diverse,
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sophisticated and high-profile clientele. The Intellectual Property practice of the firm includes enforcement, management and transactional matters pertaining to intellectual property law. The firm has acted for several Fortune 500 companies and has acted as Sri Lanka correspondent of several Trade Mark and Patent Attorney firms in Europe, USA and Asia. The firm’s Intellectual Property practice is over a century old and besides International clients the firm has also acted for leading conglomerates in Sri Lanka.
Mr. Kaushal Kumar Sharma Chairman KK Sharma Law Offices +91 11 41081137, 49053075 www.kkslawoffices.com globalhq@kkslawoffices.com 4th Floor, Sishan House, 119, Shahpur Jat, new Delhi 110049
Education An alumnus of King’s College, London for his PG Diploma and Masters in Competition Law Economics, presently Mr. Sharma is a PhD fellow from Bangor University, UK. A qualified Lawyer and Post Graduate in Economics, he did Masters in Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. Having undergone various refresher, in-service, courses from a wide array of institutions , including Maxwell Institute of Public Policy, Syracuse University, USA, Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore, Lal Bahadur Shastri Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie and National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT), Nagpur, Mr. Sharma did PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Laws from National Law School University (NLSU), Bangalore.
Biography of Chairman Mr. KK Sharma, the first Director General (DG) of functional Competition Commission of India (CCI) & its first Head of Merger Control and Antitrust Divisions, has the unique distinction of drafting the competition law and regulations for India and overseeing their enforcement thereafter. For this reason, he is often called ‘Father of Indian Competition Law’. Mr. Sharma has investigated landmark cases of competition law violations in diverse sectors. Hailed as the architect of ‘Merger Review Format’ for India, he also oversaw the very first merger reviews in the country. He has a comprehensive experience, of nearly three decades, in various Government departments and public bodies, including direct tax administration, the CCI as well as the private sector. A regular speaker at national and international conferences on competition law and other topics, he is an active member of International Competition Network (ICN) Merger
Working Group. One of the handful nominated individuals to the Research Project Partnership (RPP) Platform of Competition Law and Policy Branch (CLB) of UNCTAD, Mr. Sharma , considered one of the eminent experts of the world on competition law, travels across the globe as an author, speaker and consultant to address various national and international conferences. He has written two books on competition law – one by LexisNexis and other by Thomson Reuters.
Other Practice Areas The other areas being dealt by the firm include Tax, Enforcement & Investigationbe it either Serious Fraud Investigation Office or Enforcement Directorate or Anti Corruption Law, Commercial Law, India Business Entry, Arbitration, Drafting of Agreements, Litigation and Transfer Pricing.
Firm Profile Within a short period, new benchmarks of commitment to the assignments, sincerity of purpose and honesty towards the clients have catapulted KK Sharma Law Offices (‘Firm’) to a position where succeeding, in even the most difficult and challenging assignments before it, is routine. While successfully defending its clients, against the allegations of competition law violations by over-zealous competitors, the Firm got huge penalties imposed on erring enterprises for the violations of law. Amongst numerous examples, for violations against its clients, in separate instances, a penalty of USD 12.4 Million, on a global automobile giant for anticompetitive conduct in India and, an almost similar penalty, on a real estate major, having global footprints, were imposed. When a prominent port regulator, on the east coast of India, was, practically,
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being held hostage because of the entire operations having come to a grinding halt, by way of physical blockade of the port and many vessels waiting to be unloaded, despite an earlier order being against the port agents causing blockade and its previous multiple petitions making no headway, the Chairman of the port was rightly advised to dial the Firm in what was almost a distress call. Despite the entire ecosystem, apparently, being hostile against the port regulator, an order penalising the persons, involved in the blockade of the port, was obtained. Similarly, for the biggest corporation of the country, dealing in the critical aspect of food stability in the country, when the obvious cartelisation amongst its critical supplies could not arouse the sympathy of the regulator, despite the documentary evidence of cartelisation, having been laid before its door step, coming to the Firm was a natural choice. It’s a matter of record that extremely high imminent penalties have been spared on its enterprise clients who rushed to the Firm, in the nick of time. This faith in the Firm was always reciprocated with the sterling performance by the Firm in all these matters. In this sequence, a near full reduction of penalty by an amount of USD 96 Million, on a group of public sector insurance giants, despite documentary evidence against them being on record and admitted in the earlier part of the proceedings, would certainly rank as one of the most satisfying moments for the Firm. Similarly, when a Trans National Corporation (TNC), specialising in manufacturing of label printing machinery and having presence in more than 90 countries, was staring at a potential penalty of nearly USD 43 Million, it was the Firm, to which it leaned for support. The Firm ensured that no penalty was finally imposed for any violation.
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Not just stepping in while being accused of infringement of law but the Firm also guides the enterprises in making a ‘do it yourself ‘kit or Corporate Compliance Manuals for them so as to help the enterprises avoid getting caught in competition law log jam and manage their affairs in such a way that they are not victims of regulatory cross fire because of not having taken some basic precautions while focussing on business. It also assists the enterprises in having a competition law compliance culture and drafting Competition Law Compliance Manual. It is of great help at the time of unlikely event of being considered for imposition of penalty more so because it is one of the positive factors , being accepted as a part of ‘mitigating circumstances’ in favour of an enterprise , being considered for imposition of any fine for any antitrust violations. The Founder of the Firm having himself laid down the competition law investigation framework in the country, as the very first Director General(DG) of the functional Competition Commission of India(CCI), guiding the client enterprises, in the deft navigation of the investigation progress before the DG, comes naturally to the Firm. It ensures that, later, when the DG report is completed and forwarded to the CCI, the chances of imposition of penalty are nipped in the bud as the enterprises are gently guided out of the harm’s path even while being subjected to investigation before DG. This involves not just overall guidance in the strategy of investigation but also constant hand holding in oral testimony, actual recording of the oral interviews and post interview follow up. Despite having been advised otherwise, either on the necessity of making a filing of combination notice or a merger filing or its proper navigation, the opinion of the Firm has saved many an enterprise, involved in the process of acquiring another enterprise or either merging or amalgamating into
another, from either colossal fines or an imminent looming blocking of the transaction. The founder of the Firm, having devised the Indian Merger Review Format and done the very first merger reviews in India does give an edge to the Firm in successfully dealing with such matters. Other areas where the firm has been operating are Enforcement & Investigationeither Serious Fraud Investigation Office or Enforcement Directorate or Commercial Law, India Business Entry, Arbitration, Drafting of Agreements, Litigation and Transfer Pricing, IPR Laws and, in some cases, even high stake criminal matters, covering nearly all the sectors of the economy. In this direction, the Firm has dealt across sectors such as Automobiles, Power Generation and Transmission, Retail, Real Estate, Shipping Industry, Liquor, Insurance, Ports, Pharmaceuticals, Banking and Finance, Bulk Transportation, Oil and Chemicals, Film Industry, Manufacturing Sector, Future Trading of Agricultural Commodities or Services of VTS Devices and many others. The Firm has dealt with a multitude of cases successfully in all these sectors and more. Not only in competition law matters but in other matters too, within its practice domain, the Firm is consumed by the fire to deliver quick relief to the client enterprises with minimal disruption in their business. Therefore, it comes as a pleasant surprise when serving of a Legal Notice, drafted by the Firm, is not a prelude to commencement of civil, criminal proceedings and a suit, as is traditionally stated in the Legal Notice and expected, but a lasting peace because of the infringing parties suddenly discovering the eternal truth that the long arm of law in not too far behind. This way, the Firm succeeds in not only being committed to its clients in getting them an early justice but also proving the old adage that the “ Best wars are won without firing a single bullet!” .
The Firm is frequently invited to contribute India specific chapters on different laws by different reputed publications – International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) and Global Competition Review (GCR) being amongst them. By consistency in client satisfaction, the Firm has achieved a position of prominence among its peers and can look back with pride at the track record of its past body of work. Quite frequently, the firm is the preferred choice for second opinions even by the enterprises which, for various reasons of commercial expediency and international affiliations, are availing the services of other top law firms. This is especially true on competition law matters where subsequent and second or third opinion is almost certain to be sought from the Firm by various clients. The firm delivers value to clients and has handled global assignments, the first one being an international capacity building training program, for Turkish Government, across continents and institutions, which was completed to the utmost satisfaction of the client. Having the advantage of the founder of the Firm, Mr. Sharma having been on both sides - as an enforcer and, later, as a practitioner - the firm has not only brought successful action for competition law violations against global giants but also ensured that frivolous allegations of violations of competition law did not harm its clients. The firm is consistently rated as one among the pioneers in the field of competition law and has been covered in various publications from time to time. The latest coverage having been in the Global Legal Experts wherein Mr. Sharma, Chairman holds the position of Merger Control Expert in India for second year running. The earlier coverages were in Experts’ Guides 2014 and 2018 and SILICON Magazine of December 2014.
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ACCOUNTANTS & TAX ADVISERS OF THE YEAR - UK Graham Lamont Chief Executive Lamont Pridmore 01228 520118 www.lamontpridmore.co.uk Graham@lamontpridmore.co.uk Arkle House, 31 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle, CA1 1BJ
The Firm Lamont Pridmore is a multiaward-winning family-run firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax and Business Advisers with three partners, 55 staff and eight offices across Cumbria. Formed in 1894 its traditional family values remain at the forefront of everything it does as a firm. Its full framework of values includes integrity, honesty, reliability, loyalty, respect, quality, excellence, value for money, focus, enthusiasm, passion and innovation. Combining these traditional values with a forward-thinking, innovative approach to the constantly evolving demands of the modern business world, Lamont Pridmore focuses on the future rather than the past and starts where many other firms finish. As a firm it prides itself on adding significant value to their clients’ businesses and in 2015/16 the value added was 3.3 times the fees charged. This demonstrates real value for money, which sets the firm apart from its competitors; both locally and nationally.
Unlike firms who focus only on the transaction, Lamont Pridmore’s team spends time building successful, long-term relationships with their clients; growing with them and helping them achieve their business/personal goals. Lamont Pridmore has a proven track record of helping clients achieve their objectives, in many cases maximising the value of businesses or helping owners to invest their wealth wisely. Asset & Wealth Management now accounts for around 20% of the firm’s business - an area which continues to grow year-on-year. Lamont Pridmore has launched a number of new specialist services in recent years, including: online accounting, private client service, tax planning for landlords & property businesses, R&D tax claims, auto-enrolment, family business and owner-managed business. The firm continues to develop its outsourced financial director service which has proved extremely popular amongst small to mediumsize business and organisations. The firms latest offering comes in
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the form of a new boutique service, which service provides a wide range of added value services, which concentrate not only on the traditional business services, but also go into greater detail – focusing on proactive tax planning ahead of major transactions and financial year end, profit improvement days, increasing the value of businesses and creating a detailed 10-year life wealth plan for clients. Lamont Pridmore inspires and develops its people and clients, helping them fulfil their fullpotential, we focus on the future not the past, delivering exceptional measurable-added-value-services to their clients and helping them to: •
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Looking ahead, the firm is exploring new ways of enhancing its services through the use of technology so that it can focus less on compliance and provide additional value added advisory services to its growing list of clients, both in Cumbria and across the UK.
LITIGATION ADVISER OF THE YEAR - INDIA Ramni Taneja Advocate and Notary Law Office of Ramni Taneja +91 11 41552051 www.ramnitaneja.com ramni@ramnitaneja.com A 34 Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024, India
Biography Ramni Taneja was enrolled as an Advocate on the Roll of the Bar Council of Maharashtra, India, on 17th October 1980, which was subsequently transferred to the Bar Council of Delhi, India on 20th October 1997. She is also admitted on 3rd March 1997 as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales [now known as the Senior Courts of England and Wales]. She is also a Notary, Government of India, and was appointed on 19th July 1999. Her principal areas of legal practice covering litigation and transactional legal work are: all areas of civil law, commercial law, corporate law, constitutional law and criminal law.
Education University of London, General Certificate of Education, Ordinary Levels and Advanced Levels, between 1972-1974, through Grey Coat Hospital, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, a) B.A. (Honours) Degree, in English Literature (Major) and French Literature (Subsidiary), from Elphinstone College, University of Bombay, India, with First Class Honours, 1977. b) LL.B (General) Degree, Government Law College, University of Bombay, India, First Class in 1979; ranked second in the University. c) LL.B Degree, from Government Law College, University of Bombay, India, First Class in 1980; ranked third in the University.
d) Diplome Superieur d’Etudes Francaises Modernes, L’Alliance Francaise de Paris, in 1975; ranked first in the examination
Other Practice Areas Acquisitions, arbitration [international and domestic], air law, banking law, broadcasting laws, contract law, corporate law, company law, consumer protection law, due diligence, direct and indirect taxation and international taxation, extradition law, family law, foreign direct investment, foreign collaborations, foreign exchange law, energy and electricity laws, excise and customs laws, international joint ventures, insurance law, initial public offerings [IPOs], intellectual property law, infrastructure law, labour and employment law, media and entertainment law, mergers and acquisitions, migration and nationality law, maritime law, oil and natural gas law, private equities, securities law, succession law, private international law, public international law, property law.
Professional Experience Ramni Taneja’s professional experience began in 1980 when she practiced as an Advocate Assistant between 1980 to 1982, with Little & Co, Advocates, Solicitors & Notaries, Mumbai, India. Subsequently, between 1983 to 1989, she practised in Dubai as a legal consultant with A R Hilal & Associates, Advocates & Legal Consultants, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Between 1989 to 1990, she practised independently as an
advocate in New Delhi, India. Again from 1990 to 1996, she practised with A R Hilal & Associates, Advocates & Legal Consultants, Dubai, United Arab Emirates as a Legal Consultant. From 1997 to August 2002, Ramni Taneja practiced as a sole practitioner in New Delhi. From September 2002 till April 30, 2006, she was in charge of and headed the branch office of the Mumbai law firm, Little & Co., in New Delhi, India. The law firm, Law Office of Ramni Taneja began as of 8th August 2006 in New Delhi, India. Ramni Taneja has written for many legal journals, both in India and overseas. She is the author of a book entitled: Foreign Direct Investment and Globalisation, published in 2014 by Eastern Book Company. She has participated in legal conferences in India and overseas as a speaker and has presented papers in these conferences. Ramni Taneja does litigation and argues cases as Counsel in all the courts including the Supreme Court of India, the High Court of Delhi, the Company Law Board, the National Company Law Tribunal, the Debts Recovery Tribunal, the Competition Commission, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, the Appellate Tribunal for Foreign Exchange, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, the District Courts of Delhi and also courts and tribunals in other parts of India, whenever this is required by clients. She has also handled international and domestic arbitrations.
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LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - SLOVENIA Dr. Marko Petek, Attorney at Law Founding Partner OdvetniĹĄka pisarna Petek, d.o.o. + 386 41 955 571 www.op-petek.si info@op-petek.si Dunajska 51, Ljubljana, Slovenia
The Firm Law office PETEK is specialized in Internet and Media Law. Marko Petek, founding partner, has PhD in and is specialized in Internet and Media law. Law office Petek is also specialized in contracts negotiations and disputes negotiations. Marko Petek and Andrej MikliÄ?, were for more than a decade police officers and detectives in police forces. After that, they obtained experience in other different professions and educations/trainings in negotiations and mediation.
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BUSINESS LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - BELGIUM Emmanuel Ruchat Partner Lexial +32 2 880 79 52 www.lexial.eu lexial@lexial.eu Chaussée de Louvain 467, 1030 Brussels
Biography He started his career with a top-tier law firm, practising life insurance law, especially group insurance which then led him to develop a legal approach to human resources and employment law. Since then, he has developed a particular expertise in Belgian and French immigration, criminal, business, political and labour law. He specializes in the international and European application of these fields. Emmanuel has authored a number of articles about these topics. In 2005 and 2007 he published a book on professional immigration, Les cadres étrangers [Foreign Executives] (Kluwer). In 2003 he founded Lexial Val d’Europe, a not-for-profit group that examines
issues related to international mobility. He taught international human resources law at the Institut d’administration des entreprises (IAE) in Lille. He is a member of the Swiss Business Council for Belgium and Luxemburg.
The Firm Lexial was created in a spirit of innovation and with the desire to implement a distinctly modern approach to the practice of law. Lexial’s innovative geographical footprint allows the firm to serve clients from offices in Brussels, Paris and Geneva dealing with European and international legal issues. The firm focuses on specific areas of law. In addition to a selection of
traditional legal services offered in criminal, political, business and employment law, the firm has developed a specialised practice in international and European business immigration law. The firm possesses proven expertise in the area of international mobility, expatriate issues and professional immigration, and can advise clients on specific matters including work permits, professional cards, citizenship and residence permits in Belgium, France and Switzerland. Within this framework, we have developed strong relationships with Middle Eastern countries, in particular Gulf States (UAE, Kuwait and Qatar), Russia as well as most countries in Asia, South America and North America.
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LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - IRELAND John Gulliver Head of Tax/Tax Partner Mason Hayes & Curran +353 1 614 5007; Mobile: +353 87 239 2999 www.mhc.ie jgulliver@mhc.ie South Bank House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland John was educated at the University of London LLB (Hons), is an associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Irish Institute of Tax and is a UK Chartered Tax Adviser.
Biography John is Head of our Tax team. For more than 30 years he has advised Fortune 500, FTSE 100 and other major multi-nationals in respect of international tax especially in Ireland, the UK, and the US. His work is focused on technology companies, intellectual exploitation, 12.5% corporate tax, 6.25% knowledge box tax, share incentives, corporate inward investment, exits and remuneration of foreign assignees. He has a particular focus on advising US businesses that invest in Ireland. He has written extensively on US/Irish tax matters and has already worked on various reorganisations linked to US 2017 tax reform. He also has extensive tax controversy experience and regularly advises on multi-million Euro Irish Revenue litigation disputes.
Advice that forward
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As legal and regulatory responsibilities become more complex, progressive organisations need measured advice to help realise their ambitions. The expertise we bring is rooted in unrivalled knowledge of your industry, so our advice is always set in its commercial context. We solve the issues you face today and anticipate the challenges you face tomorrow.
Quality Approach Our advice comes from our renowned expertise, honed by our practical experience. We tailor our advice to our clients’ business and strategic objectives, giving them clear recommendations. This allows clients to make good, informed decisions and to anticipate and successfully navigate even the most complex matters. Our working style is versatile and collaborative, creating a shared perspective with clients so that
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legal solutions are developed together. Our service is awardwinning and innovative. This approach is how we make a valuable and practical contribution to each client’s objectives. We have profound knowledge and experience in the following sectors: Energy; Technology; Financial Services, Built Environment and Healthcare & Life Sciences.
Our firm Mason Hayes & Curran is a business law firm with 87 partners. We understand the challenges international organisations face when investing or locating in a foreign country. We assist them during initial establishment and in meeting their ongoing legal and commercial imperatives. We have offices in London, New York and San Francisco, three of Ireland’s most important conduits for inward investment to Ireland. Corporate social responsibility is a natural fit with the way we do business. We invest in our society and communities through a range of focused programmes.
Daniel Morris Morris+D’Angelo 001 408.292.2892 www.cpadudes.com 1046 W Taylor St., Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95126-1815
Biography Daniel Morris is a sought after global expert in multi-national business structuring, tax optimization, and asset protection. Leveraging over thirty years of holistic accounting, tax, and business advisory services to successful entrepreneurial and familybased enterprises, he serves emerging and middle markets worldwide.
of the reasons we have a registered trademark for our slogan Not Just Another CPA Firm®. We operate with some solid philosophies and these guide our thinking. In any professional relationship, personality fit, and alignment of values are more important and have longer-lasting impacts than any technical knowledge, skills, or size of the team.
The Firm Based in California’s Silicon Valley for over the past 20 years, Morris+D’Angelo has effectively provided San Francisco Bay Area’s top talent with unique Financial Solutions. There is no “typical” Morris+D’Angelo customer. Each is special and each is unique. Our approach is to listen to understand goals, objectives, pain, struggles, and barriers to their success. The customer defines success. Our purpose is to assist people with their freedom and liberties thereby allowing them to achieve their best outcomes. Flip the switch today and contact us to start protecting your financial future.
Asset Protection
One of the best outcome for some is more wealth. For some it is asset protection. For some, it is keeping government tax authorities at away. For many, knowing they will sleep soundly with Morris+D’Angelo at the watch for their financial and tax dangers. The most important aspect is that we work with and for the benefit of our customers. We are different. We have a soul, we have heart, we have ideas. That is one
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We have learned that the intersection of where our customers are financially, emotionally, and psychologically requires our full attention and creativity. Sometimes the creativity is simple and basic. Sometimes it is difficult. It is never boring or repetitive. Customers deserve better than off the shelf concepts and advice designed for others.
TAX, FINANCIAL & BUSINESS ADVISORY FIRM OF THE YEAR - USA
Our methods for accepting new relationships are transparent and rugged. We are determining the value of investing our intellectual capital into our customer’s business and lives. We are not a transactional practice. If our prospective customers desire transactions over relationships,
we will happily introduce them to respective colleagues who operate under a different business model. We have learned that we are a great fit for some and not for others. Being proactively picky may create nearterm pain but long-term success. Our process is modernistically old school. We get to know each and
every customer and their associates (including their key family members as appropriate). We invest in our relationships and we know our customers invest just as deeply. For success requires deep commitments from all parties. We have learned that one-sided investments are rarely mutually profitable and we don’t mean just dollars. In our practice, emotional paydays are more memorable than a customer’s check. It isn’t’ that we don’t want to be paid, we do, and in fact, we price our services based upon value, we simply measure profit more than merely what is in our checking account.
Price is what one pays. Value is what one receives.
We are a firm that prices our services based upon value received and value provided. We do not have hourly rates or any form of time-based pricing. Call us with a question, whether slow or fast, and it is included. Period. We do not charge or send invoices for phone calls, emails, texts, or meetings. This means there are no surprise invoices. We scope out each project and we agree to price and terms. We offer service level guarantees about the quality of our service. We stand behind our work, our ideas, and commitment to treating each and every customer professionally, with candor, and with respect. We expect the same in return as only together are we able to deliver the future that each customer desires. We are different and proud of it. Welcome to our world and the beginning of the best journey of your life.
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MARINE SURVEYORS OF THE YEAR Mike Patterson Managing Director Patterson & Associates (PTY) Ltd. 082 552 5130, 031 765 5757 www.pattersonandassociates.co.za mike@pattersonandassociates.co.za 4 Hillcrest Office Park, 2 Old Main Road, Hillcrest, Durban, KZN, 3610
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Throughout South Africa and all Southern African Development community states (the latter via our offices in Zimbabwe and Zambia) Also, Central and East Africa, Indian Ocean Islands and elsewhere in the world, as and when we are instructed by clients.
Patterson & Associates is now in its 30th year of operation. We act principally for local and international Insurers; with regard to the latter, we are survey agents for insurers in the United Kingdom, USA, The Far East, Europe and Australia.
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Our Clients include local and international maritime law firms, Port Authorities, Importers/ Exporters and the South African National Port Authority and Port Terminal Operator. We provide our clients with a specialist cargo investigative and surveying service and have operated all over the world in our 30 years of existence.
TRUSTS & ESTATES LAWYER OF THE YEAR - USA Jennifer Jordan McCall Partner Pillsbury 650.233.4020 https://www.pillsburylaw.com ; jmccall@pillsburylaw.com 2550 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1115 USA 1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10036-4039 USA Regarded as “spectacular” and “incredibly focused on service,” Pillsbury’s Estates, Trusts & Tax Planning practice is ranked nationally by Chambers USA, The Legal 500 and U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers, which recognized our firm as Trusts & Estates “Law Firm of the Year.” Pillsbury’s Estates, Trusts & Tax Planning (ETTP) team advises individuals, families, familyowned businesses and charitable foundations in the planning and administration of complex trusts and estates, and in U.S. and international estate, trust and tax planning. Our ETTP lawyers develop cutting-edge, customized transfer tax and estate plans, utilizing trusts, wills, various entity structures, such as partnerships and LLCs, and domestic and cross-border plans, to preserve and enhance our clients’ wealth for current and future generations. Serving clients globally, we maintain a strong bicoastal presence in the U.S., particularly in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, DC and Palm Beach, Fla.
Highly regarded for a deep sense of caring, attention to detail, extensive experience and knowledge of estate, trust and tax laws, Pillsbury’s ETTP lawyers listen closely to clients to understand their needs and provide sophisticated advice and well-crafted estate and trust plans to accomplish their goals. We prepare plans designed to minimize transfer and income taxes, take advantage of planning opportunities occasioned by tax law changes and withstand thirdparty attacks. We have achieved massive transfer and income tax savings, enabling the efficient transfer of extremely valuable and appreciating assets for the benefit of younger generations. •
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Team lawyers received Chambers USA, Wealth Management— National (2006 – 2016) and Chambers’ inaugural international High Net Worth Guide, National and Private Wealth—Northern California & Western Region USA (2016-2017) recognition. Pillsbury’s ETTP practice was ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers in 2015 and our ETTP lawyers have ranked annually since 2006. Team members are recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. and most of our ETTP partners are peer-selected members of the prestigious American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).
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PATENT LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - GERMANY Alexander Münster-Horstkotte Partner Samson & Partner +49 89 2919820 www.samson-partner.de muenster@samson-partner.de Widenmayerstr. 6, D-80538 Munich, Germany Samson & Partner (now Samson & Partner Patentanwälte mbB) was founded by Friedrich R. von Samson-Himmelstjerna in 1983. Since then it has grown to a midsized patent law firm. Our vast experience in implementing patents and trademarks benefits our clients right from the outset, i.e. during the procurement of intellectual property rights. Each patent lawyer in our team brings with them a comprehensive wealth of expertise through their technical university studies, their special training in patent law and their work experience. Added to this is our ongoing continuing education, because what drives us are our future achievements rather than our past ones. Our teaching roles in technical seminars, numerous publications as well as our training of new talent also show that we gladly go that extra step, which naturally also benefits our clients. Patent attorneys who want to be successful have to have more than just a good grasp of the law. They must be able to understand, evaluate and define what is to be protected down to the smallest detail. An accurate description of the patent attorneys at Samson & Partner. They are physicists, computer scientists, electrical and mechanical engineers, and chemists. All under one roof, the team at Samson & Partner have certainly found the right formula to be successful in what they do.
The world of the inventions and patents is as various as the technical areas we cover:
We work in all areas of intellectual property law - national, European and world-wide:
• Applied physics (such as semiconductors, supraconductors, laser technology, optics, opto- electronics, sensors, biophysics)
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Assessment of protectablility and drafting of intellectual property applications, such as patents, utility models, t rademarks, designs
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Defence of intellectual property rights against attacks by third parties, e.g. against objections, contradictions, nullity and cancelation actions
• Electro-technology (such as electronics, integrated circuits, control engineering, feedback technology, electric drives, electro-communication technology) •
Mechanics and process engineering (such as vehicles, aeroplanes, machines, medical technology, weapons, building industry, printing)
• Chemistry and biochemistry (such as inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmaceutics, immunology, protein chemistry, molecular biology, genetic engineering)
• Enforcement against infringers, through infringement analysis, warning and infringement indictment • We also support companies concerned with intellectual property rights of competitors, for example through clearance and violation analyses, removal of questionable patent rights by objection, nullity and cancelation actions, defence in infringement procedures • Advice on licensing, transmission, partnership and secrecy contracts, due diligence, intellectual property law strategies, intellectual property law evaluation
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SAMVĀD : PARTNERS www.samvadpartners.com ; expertise@samvadpartners.com BENGALURU: 62/1 Palace Road, Vasanthnagar, Bengaluru 560 052 India; Tel: +918042686000 Fax: +918042686031 CHENNAI: 11/6, 2nd Floor, Railway Colony 3rd Street, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai 600 029 India; Tel: +914443063208 HYDERABAD: B2, Vaishnavi@36, Plot No. 645, Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad 500 033 India; Tel: +91 40 6721 6500 MUMBAI: Free Press House, 4th Floor, Office No’s 41 & 43, Free Press Journal Marg, 215 Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021 India; Tel: +912261044000 NEW DELHI: 10, Sunder Nagar, New Delhi 110 003 India; Tel: +911141726200 Fax: +911141726201
Practice Areas Banking and finance: the Firm regularly handles complex financing transactions for both lenders and borrowers with a special focus on project and structured finance and crossborder financing. The firm counts many leading banks, developers, financiers and investors as our clients. Competition Law: the Firm offering includes combination and anti trust advisory and filings; and anti trust litigation at the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the Competition Appellate Tribunal and the Supreme Court. The firm is involved in seminal cases in this rapidly evolving area.
Dispute resolution (mediation, arbitration and litigation): the Firm specialises in corporate and commercial disputes including competition and insolvency matters. And also, providing a range of services including pre-litigation strategy, interim relief processes, settlement negotiation assistance, representation in regional and domestic arbitrations and arbitral award enforcement. Human resources and employment: the practice is centred on statutory compliance advice, structuring agreements (including employment, termination and exit settlement agreements) and appearing before courts and tribunals. It specialises in employee misconduct issues (including harassment and differential treatment).
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Insolvency and restructuring: represents creditors and debtors in insolvency proceedings, advice on structuring and executing out-of-court and corporate restructurings, distressed M&A sales and provides general advice on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Its insolvency practice is complemented by a strong banking and finance practice. Intellectual property: the Firm provides strategic IP advice, trademarks and patent prosecution, structuring franchising, high-value IP transfer and licensing transactions and IP litigation in all forums. The firm has a robust team and network of technical/scientific resources to support the practice area. Mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures: the transaction experience covers
FULL SERVICE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - INDIA
the entire spectrum, from large acquisitions in the listed space, to global business or asset transfers between conglomerates, to acquisitions in the start-up ecosystem Private equity and venture capital: the Firm advises global and Indian funds and portfolio companies (ranging from start-ups to mature companies) through all stages of the fund formation, fund raising, angel investments, seed rounds to growth/late stage investments and exits. Its fund formation practice includes structuring and setting up alternate investment funds and INVITs. Real estate: the Firm offering includes title review and providing legal opinions; advising on regulatory issues affecting real estate
projects; and structuring, drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of documentation (including EPC contracts, O&M contracts, and joint operating agreements). The firm has represented clients on matters involving commercial (offices, shopping malls, restaurants among others), residential, agricultural and factory spaces.
The Firm The firm In Sanskrit, ‘Samvad’ connotes ‘discussion, dialogue, debate, engagement.’ ‘Samvad’ underpins the core philosophy of the partnership, comprising a collegiate of partners from out of top-tier national and international firms. The partnership has several unique distinctions – a majority of the partners are dual-qualified, have worked in more than one jurisdiction – and celebrating
diversity is fundamental to the meaning and spirit of ‘Samvad.’ Samvad coalesced from a merger of regional practices in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai and expanded to a full-service corporate law firm, with offices in Delhi and Hyderabad. The firm has grown steadily in size over the years to its present headcount of 100 (lawyers and staff). Samvad is committed to providing innovative legal advice. The principal areas of practice include banking and finance, insolvency and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, corporate advisory, dispute resolution, intellectual property, labour and employment, real estate, and venture capital and private equity investments.
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BOUTIQUE CONSTRUCTION & BUSINESS LITIGATION LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - USA Marilyn Klinger Managing Partner of Los Angeles Office SMTD Law LLP 213.943.1427 www.smtdlaw.com mklinger@smtdlaw.com 355 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 2450, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Education JD, UC Hastings College of the Law BS, Santa Clara University
Biography Ms. Klinger serves as the Managing Partner of SMTD Law’s Los Angeles office. She is involved in all aspects of construction law on a state and national level, representing the full spectrum of the construction industry, from owners, contractors, subcontractors and sureties. Ms. Klinger’s practice includes timerelated claims and litigation (e.g., delay/impact), legal advice and counsel regarding the contracting process (e.g., bidding and contract disputes/performance bond claims), payment enforcement/ defense (e.g. payment bonds/ mechanics liens/stop payment notices), administrative and scope claims and litigation (e.g., differing site conditions, change and extra work orders/inadequate plans and specifications and subcontractor substitutions) and counseling and transactional services to the construction industry (e.g., general advice and counsel, including contract preparation, evaluation and negotiation). In addition, she has extensive experience
in dispute resolution including litigation, trial, appeals, arbitration and mediation. Ms. Klinger is a hard-working “straight shooter.” Early in her career, she became a pioneer in construction law, being one of the first women attorneys to practice in the primarily male field. Through her passion and unique intelligence she has established a vital, nationwide practice involved in all aspects of construction law and a career marked by increasingly prominent leadership positions. She is recognized as an innovator in legal problemsolving and as a thought leader who is a frequently published author and sought-after speaker for professional legal, construction and educational publications and organizations. Marilyn loves humor and thinks everyone is way too serious.
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Construction Law Surety Law Commercial Litigation
The Firm SMTD Law LLP is a law firm specializing in construction, surety, real estate and business
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litigation. Our attorneys are highly experienced in handling disputes unique to each of these industries and they understand the rigors and challenges of litigation. LARGE FIRM EXPERIENCE – PEDIGREE Our law firm has over 35 years of experience, which means our attorneys are experts in their field and are fully prepared to provide the quality services you seek to resolve sensitive matters. We take pride in knowing that our clients trust us to handle all of their legal needs, and as a result, we do everything in our power to help our clients succeed. OUR BOUTIQUE-STYLE APPROACH We effectively advocate for our clients while providing more competitive and reasonable rates than other law firms because of our law firm’s size, experience and streamlined infrastructure. FAMILY-STYLE SERVICE You and your case are top priority for us. Therefore, when you want answers to important questions, we put you in direct contact with the attorneys handling your case.
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Me Ludovic Timbal Duclaux de Martin Founder Ludovic Timbal Duclaux de Martin Avocat à la Cour – Barreau de Paris +33672102975 http://www.timbalduclauxdemartin-avocat.fr ludovic@timbalduclauxdemartin-avocat.fr 22 avenue de l’Observatoire 75014 Paris
Education Me Ludovic Timbal Duclaux de Martin is registered in the Paris Bar. He is authorised to plead before English Courts. He joined in 2018 Advisory Excellence, Global Law Experts, International Advisory Experts and Leaders in Law (leading worldwide legal networks). Me Ludovic Timbal Duclaux de Martin holds a master’s degree in business law, a master’s degree in International and European law (both from the University of Paris X – Nanterre), a DEA in contract law (LLM) from the University of Paris XI – Sud and a DESS (LLM) in international business from the University of Paris X – Nanterre. He also holds a diploma
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of professional English from the University of London (British Institute in Paris). He holds a certificate in private law and contract enforcement in the United – States of America and in France (contracts and arbitration) from Yale University / Paris II – Panthéon – Assas.
Practice Areas of the firm Ludovic is the founder of Ludovic Timbal Duclaux de martin Avocat à la Cour – Barreau de Paris, a Paris based and independent law firm whose office is located, near Luxembourg Garden (Latin Quarter). The firm has three leading activities registered to the Paris
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litigation (including mediation and arbitration).
The firm is also registered to the Paris Bar as: artists and authors agent, sports agent and real estate agent (secondary practice);. The firm can also handle administrative and constitutional law. From a capital market practice in a magic circle law firm (ranked Band 1 by Chambers & Partners), Ludovic now expands since 2015 on other fields of law such as business law and corporate law in an international context.
The business model of the firm The business model of the firm is based on a continuing complimentary approach (advisory and litigation). This allows flexibility and possibility to develop a commercial relationship, which aims at fostering the commercial activity of the clients. As business counsel, the firm elaborates solutions by being innovative and pragmatic, accompanying clients with legal and commercial insight. As far as litigation is concerned, the firm proposes specific strategies elaborated with the client and offers the possibility to enter into confidential settlement agreements.
Ludovic Timbal Duclaux de Martin updates clients as to legal news (via the website) and with the writing of articles that are published on relevant legal networks. In 2018, Ludovic won the Business Lawyer of the Year Global Award (CorporateLiveWire) – France. In 2019, he is an award winner (International Advisory Experts): Business Lawyer of the Year France, a CorporateINTL awards winner (Regulatory Lawyer of the Year and Business Litigation Lawyer of the Year - France) and a GLE (Global Law Experts) award winner. Business Litigation & Regulatory Lawyer of the Year.
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Kriton Tornaritis Managing Partner Tornaritis & Co LLC 00357 22456056 www.tornaritislaw.com criton@tornaritislaw.com
Tornaritis Law Firm has specialized in Cyprus Law for the last eighty years and three generations of Lawyers including the first Attorney General of Cyprus. Criton G Tornaritis is now the Managing partner of Tornaritis & Co LLC. He has also counselled and represented companies and banks in connection with supervisory Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, Cyprus Stock Exchange and Central Bank of Cyprus.
He is also Legal Adviser to several Institutions, the Cyprus Oil and Gas Association and the Family Foundation and the local contributor of the IFC, International Finance Corporation of the World Bank.
maintain strong internal control systems to ensure confidentiality and delivery of value added services to our clients. We treat every engagement we undertake with strict professionalism and integrity.
We also offer our clients a wide range of advisory and corporate administration services, including but not limited to company formation, company administration, banking, trust administration, funds formation, e-money licensing, payment institutions, fiduciary services, company secretarial support, and legal and business consulting. We
Our relationship with clients is our tool to success. We believe that we grow along with our clients and for this reason, we provide our clients with personalized attention for their current needs and future plans.
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We are experts in handling large and complex claims, both domestic and international,
CORPORATE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - CYPRUS
and are regularly instructed by some of Cyprus’ largest financial institutions in relation to their most substantial and sensitive disputes. We represent clients involved in a wide range of complex national and international commercial disputes, spanning the life cycle of a dispute from investigation stage, through contentious regulatory proceedings, to litigation and arbitration. We advise on a wide range of medium to high value banking disputes. Our extensive experience in this area includes actions, investigations and strategic advice
on behalf of banks, regulators, corporate clients and individuals. We have acted on a number of significant cases in the investment banking sector. We further advise on disputes between financial institutions, disputes in connection with bonds and other forms of debt finance, syndicated or bilateral, trade finance disputes involving letters of credit and other documentary credits, disputes connected with factoring, discounting, securitisation and asset based lending, foreign currency and other commodity disputes, fraud and asset recovery.
We also advise on real estate disputes involving purchasers and vendors, landlords and tenants, construction firms, developers, management companies and financial institutions. Our expertise ranges from the litigation of basic agreements and contractual disputes to complex multijurisdictional measures to protect and enforce our clients’ rights. Further, our Firm has great expertise in banking and credit applications for banking institutions and non-bank financial institutions in or wishing to do business in Cyprus.
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International Hotel Network Our hotel section ,The International Hotel Network (IHN), ensures that corporate needs outside of the working environment are also met. We proďŹ le only the ďŹ nest hospitality establishments from around the world, and allow our users to easily book their stay using our site. Our aim is to provide the global business community with access to hotels that meet their requirements be it for leisure, business or a special occasion.
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Country: Ethiopia | Location (City): Addis Ababa | Hotel Name: Hilton Addis Ababa Welcome to Hilton Addis AbabaYour urban Oasis where business meets pleasure. Hilton Addis Ababa is a preferred venue for a wide choice of larger and smaller meetings, conferences and exhibitions. Specialized over many years on all kinds of outside catering. Great place to relax from the urban noises of the big city, private parking with huge leisure facilities. Increasingly popular amongst the young, trendy and the famous. Discover for yourself the origins of so much history and culture, still vibrantly alive in a landscape of dramatic beauty.
Hilton Addis Ababa, a classic hotel set on 15 acres of lush foliage is located in a hub of international diplomacy, just 15 minutes from Bole International Airport. The hotel is also close to UN Economic Commission for Africa, the African Union and many other popular attractions. It is ideal for long term apartment rentals with various facilities including ample parking space. Enjoy the geo-thermal outdoor swimming pool, squash court and an 18-hole minigolf course. This makes Hilton Addis Ababa, the perfect choice for business and leisure travellers. This landmark hotel offers spacious guest rooms, fine dining and our warm, professional service to ensure a memorable stay.
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Hotel Dining Hilton Addis Ababa has three dining restaurants and two bars, serving traditional local cuisine and international fare. Choose from varieties of dishes showcasing diverse styles and tastes from around the World. Kaffa House: - Local specialties for all day meals. Open from 6:00 - 23:00 Lobby Bar: - snacks and cocktails open from 10:00 until midnight. Gazebo- Restaurant on the Park- open from 10:00 until 23:00 IL forno Restaurant: - Italian cuisine Open from 18:00.
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Hotel Leisure Personalized fitness center for a balanced lifestyle, featuring cardio and strength training equipment. Naturally heated geothermal out-door swimming pool, four professional 4 floodlit tennis courts and scenic outdoor grounds, squash court, playground, volleyball and basketball grounds, spa, beauty salon and barber shop, Supermarket and Souvenir Shop, travel agency, car hire and exchange bureau. Hotel Business Services Business centre Designed for productivity and
comfort, our advanced business centre offers: • Wireless internet • Wired and wireless private work station • Colour copying up to A3 • Scanning • Faxing • PDF printing from flash disk • Binding • Laminating
all suites featured a separate living room and two bathrooms. 286 Hilton guest room with view 33 Executive Rooms 22 suits 31 Apartments
Hotel Rooms All 372 guest rooms, suites and apartments offer majestic view of mountains, gardens and the city. Guest room amenities include balcony, work desk, HD TV and coffee maker, while
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Country: United States of America | Location (City): New York| Hotel Name: Wyndham Garden Brooklyn Sunset Park Get the most out of your next New York City vacation or business trip. When it comes to hotels in Brooklyn, ours offers premium value for your money.
The Hotel Our eco-friendly Wyndham Garden Brooklyn Sunset Park hotel offers you innumerable opportunities to explore greater New York City’s many offerings with contemporary architecture, friendly associates, and delightful affordability. We offer convenience to mass transit, with the N, R, and D NYC subway lines nearby, putting you within reach of must-see New York destinations. Our services
and location in the heart of New York’s bustling Brooklyn borough allow you to easily navigate around our iconic city, with onsite parking and local and airport transportation available upon request for a nominal fee.
The Restaurant Open daily for light meals, snacks, coffee and cocktails, our on-site Constantine Restaurant & Bar is convenient and classy. Whether you plan to sip a glass of wine with colleagues and friends, or find some quiet time to catch up on e-mail over a mug of herbal tea, you can do it in style at our Wyndham Garden Brooklyn Sunset Park hotel.
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The Area There are so many things to see and do just steps from our door. Take in a show, cheer on your favorite sports team, or go on a shopping spree. If you prefer to venture out into Manhattan, the hotel is only two stops from Downtown Manhattan on any of the nearby express subway lines. There are also several local businesses in the area, making our hotel the perfect place to work and play.
Hotel Business Services Our 70 well-appointed guest rooms feature a host of convenient amenities for the modern business traveller,
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including work desk, ergonomic chair and free Wi-Fi. Stop by the Business Center for your complimentary printing needs.
accommodations, you are in store for top quality service and worldclass amenities – the best available in Brooklyn.
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Telephone: 718-972-0900
At the end of a day touring Brooklyn, retreat to our guest rooms and enjoy upscale amenities that include plush bedding, bathrobe, and mini-refrigerator, as well as a coffee/tea maker, and ergonomic work station for those late night work sessions. Whether you select one of our Executive rooms with Manhattan views, including peeks at the Freedom Tower and Empire State Building, or our standard upscale
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Country: Greece | Location (City): Elounda Lassithi Crete Elounda is a destination that continues to be the secret holiday hideout of the most elite members of the international jet set since the 1970’s. It is surrounded by mountains in a secluded bay of crystal waters on the island of Crete and was originally chosen by Greek Hoteliers as the most blessed spot in Greece. Elounda has the most stunning views and desirable climate in the country with 7 months a year of perfect temperatures, summer breezes and sunshine… guaranteed! Part of the Elounda myth, is the Venetian Castle on the Island of Spinalonga, the setting for Victoria Hislop’s bestselling novel “The Island”. Domes of Elounda is set on the most privileged hill, isolated from
the other resorts and with the closest breathtaking views of the Venetian castle and the sea.
an abundance of living space, privacy and extraordinary service.
Elounda Reinvented
Domes of Elounda all Suites and Villas Spa Resort offers guests the true Mediterranean experience, connecting luxury to natural environment and local culture. This is a new alternative luxury one isn’t afraid to touch, one you can live in, and one with extraordinary character that allows you to remain in sync with the landscape of Greece while enjoying world class accommodation. Our staff is always there when your client needs them and is dedicated to uphold our motto: “There’s nothing we can’t do for our guests”.
Domes of Elounda is the realized dream of Ledra Hotels, an organization that operates several hotels in the area. This is the newest luxury resort in the region and by introducing the ultraluxe facilities reinvented Elounda’s lost principal of exclusivity. The food, the culture, the architecture is all brought to life in the form of a luxury resort that consists only of suites and villas. The essence of the concept is to provide a small number of exclusive guests with all the amenities of a resort while offering
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A Human Approach To Luxury
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Hotel Name: Domes of Elounda all Suites and Villas Boutique Beach Resort
Truly Authentic Architecture And Design
Minimally interfering with the natural habitat and harmonically blended with their surroundings, the domed structures emerge from the ground, respecting its natural contours and creating a Mediterranean settlement on a hillside of flower gardens, stone pathways, and olive groves. Each suite and villa finds its roots in architecture from Greece, Carpath and Syria, borrowing features such as domed and pyramidal ceilings that cool rooms capturing sea breezes, and create organically shaped living spaces at a human scale. Mild earth tones are found throughout, embellished
with works of art from internationally recognized art houses as well as one of a kind pieces from local artists.
Distances
75km from Heraklion airport (largest airport in Crete) 1.5km from the village of Plaka and 2.5kms from attractions in the village of Elounda 12km from Agios Nikolaos and 45km from nearest golf course 80km from Archaeological site of Knossos Telephone: Head offices & Reservations: (+30) 2310 810 624 Email: info@domesofelounda.com Website: www.domesofelounda.com
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Country: Thailand | Location (City): Chiang Mai Golden Triangle (Chiang Rai) Koh Samui (Suratthani) Two sophisticated resorts – one nestled in a lush valley, the other secluded on an island shore – and an incomparable tented camp. Sample each individually, or combine two or three unique views of Thailand into a once-in-a-lifetime journey. As different as they are, our three Thai properties welcome you with the same Four Seasons spirit, highlighting thoughtful service and exceptional quality.
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui is an away-from-it-all hillside resort set
amid the stunningly beautiful Gulf of Siam. Spacious Pool villas nestle tropical gardens, conserved coconut groves, and the glorious amphitheatre of sky, sea and exotic island. Explore the forest spa. Dine delectably at hillcrest or beachside. Glide through the 50-metre Infinity Swimming Pool. Sit back and relax at CoCoRum bar, boasting authentic and extensive collection of rums in Thailand. Sip something special as you survey the exotic ambiance and savour the exquisite cuisine and music of Latin America. Splash in the private bay. Encounter a pristine world of white sand beaches, vibrant reefs, rainforest and sunshine.
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Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Nestling the majestic Mae Rim Valley, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai features refined local Lanna Kingdom culture and contemporary designerenriched Pavilions with stunning views of terraced rice fields and misty mountains beyond. Minutes from the historic city of Chiang Mai, the resort is a perfect springboard for discovering the Northern region’s most glittering heritage sites and colourful contemporary life. Explore the resort’s lush tropical grounds to discover intriguing insights into the exotic local flora and fauna. Tick off atmospheric ancestral shrines, rice
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Hotel Name: Four Seasons Resorts Thailand fields and beloved water buffaloes. Discover local flavours and original cocktails, especially those created by world-renown mixologist Javier de la Muelas. Add another talent to your repertoire at the resort’s acclaimed Thai cooking school and feel the world from different perspectives at The Spa.
active adults cover every detail, from elephant mahout training to riverside drinks in the stilt-top bar.
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Enjoy an escape shared by a select few within just 15 luxurious tented accommodations. Amid Thailand’s exotic bamboo jungles, and reachable only by river boat, these all-inclusive two- or three-night adventures for
Telephone: 66 53 298 181 (Chiang Mai) 66 53 910 200 (Golden Triangle) 66 77 243 000 (Koh Samui) contactus.chiangmai@fourseasons.com contactus.goldentriangle@fourseasons.com contactus.kohsamui@fourseasons.com
Website: http://www.fourseasons.com/chiangmai/ http://www.fourseasons.com/ goldentriangle/ http://www.fourseasons.com/kohsamui/
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Country: The Maldives | Location (City): Rangali Island | Hotel Name: Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Barefoot luxury meets unpretentious style here. Home to whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, turtles and an extensive coral reef, it was recently voted the “Best Luxury Resort in the Maldives”. Reached by a 30-minute seaplane flight, this spectacular resort offers three resort experiences on two islands and is home to 11 restaurants and bars including: Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, 101 of the world’s best cheeses, the underground Wine Cellar and 20,000 bottles of fine wines. For relaxation, there are two spas, an extensive range of excursions, diving and watersports– including a submarine – a vibrant coral reef and the world’s most perfect beaches
Barefoot luxury meets unpretentious style at the spectacular Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. Home to whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, turtles and an extensive coral reef, it’s been awarded “The Best Water Villas in the World”, “The Best Suites in the World” and “Best Spa Resort in the Maldives” among other accolades. Reached by a 30-minute seaplane flight, this luxury resort offers three different resort experiences on two islands: guests can enjoy the typical get-away-from-it-all Maldivian hideaway on tiny Rangali Island while also having access to the facilities of the larger and livelier main island which is linked to it by a 500m bridge.
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The third resort experience is at the Spa Retreat, an over-water destination spa that operates as a resort-within-aresort set 100m off the tip of the main island. Accommodation varies from 50 romantic water villas on Rangali Island and 79 contemporary beach villas tucked away amongst tropical greenery on the main island to 21 stunning over-water villas at the Spa Retrea. No matter where they stay, guests can enjoy all the resort’s facilities in full, which includes 11 restaurants and bars, two spas, two pools and unique experiences such as manta watching
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at night, turtle conservation, dolphinspotting excursions and snorkeling with whale sharks. A gastronomist’s dream, the resort is the home to world-class dining such as Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, the only all-glass undersea restaurant in the world, Japanese-inspired dishes under the stars at Koko Grill, 101 of the world’s best cheeses in the Cheese Bar or visit The Wine Cellar for degustation wine dinners hosted by our chef and sommelier. Over 20,000 bottles of fine wines, from rare vintages to new discoveries, ensure that every meal becomes a feast for the senses.
For relaxation, guests can find bliss in the resort’s two spas, enjoy an extensive range of excursions, diving and watersports options – including a submarine – snorkel the resort’s vibrant coral reef which is just steps from the beach or simply celebrate the art of doing nothing in a million different ways on the world’s most perfect beaches. Telephone: +960 6680629 Email: Mlehi.maldives@conradhotels.com Website: www.conradmaldives.com
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Country: Greece | Location (City): Oia, Santorini | Hotel Name: The Katikies Hotel Inspiring deep emotions of enchantment and fascination, the Katikies Hotel in Oia Santorini is renowned for its leading luxury, unparallel services, warm atmosphere and sense of romance uniquely combined in an exceptional setting and natural environment in Oia Santorini, inviting its guests to experience moments of pure luxury. A Santorini legend and leading hotel in Greece, the Katikies Hotel is synonymous with many unrivalled characteristics. Awe inspiring Caldera views, sublime Santorini sunsets and perfectly manicured pink bougainvilleas provide the magnificent backdrop for this perennially gleaming, glistening white
Santorini luxury hotel that spills down the cliffs of the magical Caldera. With a history as spectacular as its free form fantasy architectural formation of stairs, bridges, cubist cottages, infinity pools and Caldera views, the Katikies Hotel in Oia Santorini has garnered the reputation of the Grande dame of Caldera luxury hotels. Gorgeous luxury rooms in this Caldera hotel are both pristine and welcoming where magical private terraces hover over the most unforgettable of views. Perched on the Caldera cliffs, 300 feet above the azure waters of the Aegean, Katikies The Hotel in Oia Santorini provides an experience of unparalleled romance and prestigious luxury.
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Hotel Dining The Katikies Hotel has come to be known as the luxurious jewel of Santorini hotels, boasting some of the most elegant dining in Greece. The Kirini pool restaurant and celebrated pool bar reflect all that is art and magic in the remarkable avant garde Santorini restaurant culinary scene that wholly characterizes the Katikies Hotel. In addition, The Katikies Dinner Restaurant, with its four tables suspended on a secret rooftop veranda on the volcano rim, offers one of the most sumptuous and romantic dining experiences in the world.
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Hotel Leisure The K – CLUB, the hotel’s concierge service, instils a sense of comfort, creates enriching experiences and offers exclusive access. Whether it is art or culture, food or drink, a spa treatment, exploring the island on a «caique» or a night out, the K-Club brings you nothing but the best. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it is there to help with all of our guests needs, no matter how extraordinary or demanding they may be.
Hotel Rooms
Luxurious romantic and mysterious grandeur describe each of the 27 rooms and suites that artfully combine
the classical with the contemporary. Well proportioned characteristics imbued by romantic Santorini white - washed walls, touching powder blue textiles and lovingly handpicked Greek antiques, match the traditionally beamed ceilings. Each one of the suites combines gentle references to the past with today’s cosseting technology. Elegant symmetry, simplicity and harmonious refreshed palettes adorn throughout this luxury accommodation where bold white bathrooms have been interpreted using the finest natural materials, striking marble that reflects both cleanliness and purity in spaces dedicated to sleep and contemplation.
Telephone: 0030 22860 72380 Email: info@katikies.com Website: http://www.katikieshotelsantorini.com/
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Country: Portugal | Location (City): Lisbon | Hotel Name: Palacio Belmonte At the Belmonte there is no crowd, no noise, no chocolate on the pillow, no television, just fresh air, space, light, your own laughter and music. For an experience beyond compare, far back to our roots, to our childhood, to fantasy, let Palácio Belmonte be your house while discovering the wonderland of Portugal. Palacio Belmonte offers 10 suites, all different, all unique, some with terraces, winter garden or built in a roman tower with 360º view or in a Muslim one on top of a 40 meters high rock , all equipped with fully modern bathrooms, natural ventilation, a Mediterranean garden and black marble swimming pool to relax, read or dream. House of the Earl of Belmonte, Cabral and the Marquis of Atalaia for the past 500 years, the Belmonte is a stunning sculpture, a 2197 years synthesis of
Portuguese history. It became a few years ago the House of a Landscape Collector. He then decided to open his House to a very few for whom, luxury is synonymous of encountering one’s emotions. Palácio Belmonte prides itself on delivering memorable unique customized experiences for those who choose to stay with us. For this reason Palácio Belmonte suggest experiences that can be personalized for you, either it be a fabulous sunset in a yacht on the Tejo River, a private tour to unique architectural features of old Lisbon, your own private Fado singer, a special day out with wine, olive oil tastings and Lusitano horses in the Alentejo or maybe a dinner at the unique local “Tascas” in which you will experience the real authentic Portuguese hospitality. The Belmonte is the most veiled secret in Lisbon… and definitely a place to experience! History, Architecture,
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Culture, Sustainable Development… here you will not find a standard accommodation but a single life option! While receiving the highest level of service, you will be merged by this deep philosophy of wellbeing, exclusivity, simplicity, natural comfort, intimacy and introspection. Palácio Belmonte is a real alternative way of life… come join us!
A resume of The Belmonte: The Belmonte is about light, privacy, beautiful landscapes. An attitude and a lifestyle. A house for whom, luxury is synonymous of encountering one’s emotions. Ten suites, on 3700 sqm, 7 terraces, books, art, chimneys, piano, infinity pool. A very discreet, attentive and imaginative team to show you the best.
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Each of the 10 exquisite suites is an original masterpiece with individual character, blending historic architectural features with the utmost comfort in contemporary design. Visitors are immersed in culture – within the suites, guests discover the remnants of Roman and Moorish towers, and distinctive, blue and white XVIII century’s portuguese tiles (azulejos) that recall stories of adventure and romance. Each suite is named for a Portuguese writer, artist, philosopher, adventurer, inventor or ecologist. Many have beautiful terraces or verandas overlooking the River Tagus, the inviting city of old Lisbon below or the palace’s striking swimming pool. Suites range in size from 29 sq meters to more than 162 sq meters
Palacio Belmonte, the most acclaimed and historic “hotel” in old Lisbon, seats majestically atop one of the city’s renowned seven hills, adjacent to the picturesque Castelo de São Jorge. Surrounded by winding, cobblestone streets, Palacio Belmonte overlooks the Alfama district’s medieval churches and the Tagus River, affording breathtaking views of the redroofed valley and lush gardens below. Here, history and modern luxury blend seamlessly to create an aura of peace and exclusivity, where thoughtful service assures a gracious experience, reminiscent of Portugal’s storied past.
Address: Pateo Dom Fradique 14 1100-624 Lisbon, Portugal Telephone: + 351 21 881 66 00 Fax: +351 21 881 66 09 Email: office@palaciobelmonte.com Website: www.palaciobelmonte.com
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Country: China | Location (City): Shanghai | Hotel Name: The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong Immerse yourself in the energy of the city’s financial and commercial epicenter when you stay at The RitzCarlton Shanghai, Pudong. Ideally located on Century Avenue, in the heart of the Lujiazui finance and trade zone, our hotel is just moments from popular Shanghai destinations, such as The Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Grand Theatre, Yuyuan Garden and Bazaar, and Shanghai Science and Technology Museum.
Hotel Information The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong is Shanghai’s ultimate destination for uncompromising style and luxury.
Positioned in Pudong’s social and commercial hub at the top of Shanghai ifc with views over the Bund, the hotel is designed by world famous Richard Farnell and is situated on the top 18 floors of the ultra-modern, 58-story Tower 1 of Shanghai ifc in the heart of the city’s Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, offering luxury commercial, residential and retail space.
Hotel Dining Three-meal Italian restaurant Scena with interactive open kitchen. Chinese restaurant Jin Xuan featuring 8 private dining rooms for special occasions. Rooftop Restaurant & Bar Flair serving stylish Asian dishes and overlooking
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The Bund. Aura Lounge and Jazz Bar offering tea, light meals, signature Afternoon Teas and varieties of wines. Aroma is the ideal meeting point for gourmet coffee, refreshing beverages and light fare.
Hotel Leisure 24-hour Fitness Studio, pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and dry sauna on the 53rd floor, featuring uninterrupted views of the Bund. The Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA, offering a variety of beauty treatments and rejuvenating therapies in 10 treatment rooms. The exquisite collection of treatments represents complete care, personalization and the ultimate in luxury.
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Hotel Business Services More than 2,600 sq m/ 27,300 sq ft of meeting and conference space. 1.135 sq m/ 12.200 sq ft Grand Ballroom divisible into three salons. Four multipurpose function rooms and two boardrooms.
Hotel Rooms 285 guest rooms including 52 suites. There are 53 Ritz-Carlton Club rooms and The Ritz-Carlton Club Level features a separate Club lounge which offers five complimentary food and beverage presentations throughout the day and evening, and a dedicated concierge staff. An array of luxurious
amenities including twice-daily housekeeping attention with evening turndown service and 24-hour inroom dining. Telephone: 86 21 20201888 Email: joy.deng@ritzcarlton.com Website: http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/ Properties/ShanghaiPudong/Default. htm
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Country: South Africa | Location (City): Cape Town| Hotel Name: Taj Cape Town Taj Cape Town welcomes guests to the vibrant heart of one of the world’s most scenic and desirable cities, Cape Town. Taj Cape Town is a combination of rich history and elegant contemporary architecture. Originally home to the South African Reserve Bank and Temple Chambers, later the Board of Executors (BOE), it successfully combines the heritage of the old with the luxury of the new. This five-star hotel is ideally located in the centre of historic Cape Town at the entrance to the famous pedestrian precinct, St George’s Mall. Its prime location ensures that Taj Cape Town
is perfectly situated for those looking to discover authentic Cape Town; and its blend of fascinating history, exotic culture, soulful art, lively entertainment and delectable cuisine. A proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World Taj Cape Town is a luxury hotel set in the vibrant heart of Cape Town. Occupying two historic buildings, it retains the architecture and many meticulously restored interior features of the original South African Reserve Bank and the old BoE building – formerly the Temple Chambers, built in 1890. Seventeen new storeys house
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suites, guestrooms and residences with magnificent views of the Mother City and the iconic Table Mountain. Taj’s doors open to a precinct that includes the national and provincial parliaments, Government Avenue leading through the 350-year-old Company Gardens from St George’s Cathedral, the cosmopolitan crafts of St George’s Mall and Greenmarket Square and a diversity of culture, art, entertainment and cuisine. Taj Cape Town’s 176 exceptional rooms and suites offer an oasis-like retreat from the lively bustle of the city centre. The historic structure of Taj Cape Town is home to the exquisite
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Heritage Rooms and Suites, Tower Rooms and Suites, The Presidential Suite and the Taj Club. The rooms combine old-world quality and modern amenities. As well as the gamut of facilities that guests would expect in a luxury hotel room such as a mini-bar, safe, voicemail and international plug sockets, standard features include high-speed wireless internet, an iPod docking station and charger, an internet-enabled television and a work station with a multi-media hub so laptops can be interfaced with the television.
out on St George’s Cathedral, the Company Gardens and the Provincial Legislature, houses the banqueting and meeting rooms. Telephone: +27 21 819 2000 Email: willie.williams@tajhotels.com Website: www.tajhotels.com
The first floor of the BoE building, with its large sash windows looking
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