Leaders in Law Global Awards 2022

Each winner has been selected based on a comprehensive, independent survey of both general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide Only firms and practitioners who have met independent international research criteria, determined by client performances, references, and rankings, were considered

Each award category is classified by region and practice Thus, a global award is an admirable recognition for new members within the publication The Global Awards represent a diverse sample of experts and firms, along with a line-up of consultants and experts in the legal industry Many have included a firm profile when announcing their win

Continue reading the following pages of this commemorative publication to find details of our firms and individuals, from various practice areas and regions Our contributors have elected their wins, and have clarified their services through commentaries In addition, this publication features a section for firms to present themselves by providing the contact details of a representative.

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Congratulations to the winners of the Global Awards 2022

Commercial

Litigation

Of the Year in Australia

Expert AMANDA BANTON

Address

Enviroo Forahouse, 33 Broadwick Street, Soho, London W1F 0DQ, United Kingdom

Contact Details

Tel: +44 2036662402

Email: ahmed@enviroo co uk Website: https://enviroo co uk/

Education

2003 Lancaster University, BSc of Science in Marketing

2004 University of Cambridge, Sustainable Business

2021 – Executive MBA – Quantic School of Technology and Science

Language(s)

English

of the year in the untied kingdom

Plastic Recycling Expert AHMED DETTA

Ahmed’s mission is to make plastic recycling habitual in our everyday behaviour and instil the belief that profiteering from this process is good for all involved This key, yet disruptive belief, was the driving force behind Ahmed setting up Enviroo – creating a visionary recycling business that is both a force for good and profitable Ahmed spearheaded the business model from concept to full equity investment funding for a facility in Abu Dhabi and is developing a bespoke model for the UK market

Ahmed always wanted to revamp the present recycling industry, and he became successful by ethically recycling plastic waste with smart solutions So, after completing his BSc of Science in Marketing at Lancaster University in 2003, he went on to pursue jobs in marketing until he took the onus of becoming the Program Director at The Green Foundation After 1 year, he enrolled for his post-graduation in Sustainable Business at the University of Cambridge Since then, he worked in numerous roles until he became a founder of Ducycle in 2014 in the UAE.

He gained an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Quantic School of Business and Technology, graduating in 2021

After attaining success, Ahmed wanted to achieve the same success via Enviroo in the UK in 2018 His prime role as the CEO involves Stakeholder engagement, driving growth/profitability/ championing recycling in the industry, and creating long-term solutions He even keeps his team motivated by ensuring that their immense knowledge is creating a huge difference in the world He further explains, “Every single piece of plastic recycled will make a monumental difference over the long term to preserve the beautiful earth we live on for future generations to come ”

Professional Biography Firm Description

Enviroo provides a solution to post-consumer plastic waste We recycle 100% of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) plastic waste and create ‘food-grade’ polymers that are used to recreate food packaging and plastic bottles We have created a closed-loop recycling method, with long-term viability as it ensures transparency, circularity, and sustainability.

It is our responsibility to engage and unite all stakeholders in the recycling journey which will provide a solution to single-use plastic. We are working with a plastic stream that impacts everyone thus enabling us to collaborate with government agencies, FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) brands, consumers, and charities

The executive team at Enviroo is adept at identifying opportunities where plastic recycling can be accelerated or improved from current processes and has developed local market insights to support the ever-growing plastic waste problem

We use innovative technology that segments PET plastic from other supporting components through a highly sophisticated synthesised washing process, coupled with a world-class extrusion process The end result is the creation of polymers that can be used in direct food contact packaging Our recycled polymer blends perfectly with virgin PET polymers or can stand alone in the production process

We build and operate our own PET recycling facilities

Address

PHH Rechtsanwälte GmbH

AB Internationale Steuerberatung Unternehmensberatung GmbH & Co KG Julius-Raab-Platz 4, 3 Floor Vienna, Austria

Contact Details

Mobile +43 676 756 7441

Tel: +43 1 714 24 40 Fax: +43 1 714 24 40 - 6

Email: ab@phh-tax at Website www.phh-tax.at

Practice Areas

Corporate Tax International Tax M&A Language(s) English German

of the year in Austria

Corporate Tax Expert ANDREAS BAUMANN

Professional Biography

Andreas Baumann specialises in national and international tax planning, international tax law, restructuring, private equity and questions related to private clients and family offices He is a full member of the Tax Adviser Examination Board of the Chamber of Tax Advisors and Chartered Accountants and lectures at Austrian universities and international seminars Andreas is a registered tax consultant and business consultant; he has been a partner at PHH Rechtsanwälte since 2020 and heads PHH Tax

Tax Law

Find the best expert for your case

PHH Tax

Tax planning

Tax structuring

Contentious tax proceedings

Law of financial crime

Private clients

Financial products

Avoidance of fees, corporation taxes and land transfer tax

Reorganisation of enterprises (mergers, transfers, demergers)

Questions regarding income, corporation, and value-added tax

International tax law, double taxation agreements, avoidance of withholding taxes

Private equity funds and private foundations

Tax-optimised national and international reorganisations

Representation in tax litigation before the Supreme Administrative Court, the Constitutional Court and the CJEU

Whether national or international, small or large, production- or service-oriented – taxes and tax law affect all companies For us, as a top-tier commercial law firm, tax law is like a second home We know what is important, where there is some leeway and how tax-optimised solutions can be developed

In addition to representing our clients before the tax authorities in matters related to financial criminal law and tax law, we also offer continuous advice to enterprises on how to take advantage of tax benefits The right structure, the right legal form and appropriate profit models, established upon formation, will set the course for minimising the company’s tax burden And even with established enterprises, there is always potential for optimisation and for an adaptation of existing tax models We will be happy to provide personalised advice to you in these matters

Firm Description

We always look ahead, but sometimes we also like to look back Many things have happened since the founding of PHH Rechtsanwälte in 2001: we now have around 70 employees, half of whom are lawyers specialising in different legal fields We have won multiple awards, we are listed in the international law firm and lawyer rankings and we are regularly mentioned as one of the leading Austrian law firms for business law and cases involving white collar crime. We are very proud of this.

This success has been made possible by our workforce, in which personalities, expertise and knowledge from different areas come together to form a strong, courageous and creative team. This variety is our strength, because nobody can be an expert on everything Our values – professionalism, skills, flexibility and personality – are shaped and adhered to by our entire team This team, supported by our internal structures, guarantees that your cases will be dealt with quickly and that individualised and tailor-made solutions will be developed.

Address

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP 68 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, France

Contact Details

Tel: + 33 1 55271195

Fax: + 33 1 55272195

Email: armand grumberg@skadden com Website: www skadden com

Practice Areas

Mergers and Acquisitions

Corporate Law Cross-border Transactions Public and Private Acquisitions Joint Ventures

Capital Markets Transactions

Education

2001 - Docteur en Droit, University of Paris XII-Law School

1999 - LL.M., Harvard Law School

1996 - D E S S , University of Paris V-Law School

Admissions

Paris

Language(s)

French German English

of the year in France

M&A Lawyer ARMAND W. GRUMBERG

Professional Biography

Armand Grumberg is the head of Skadden’s European M&A practice He has extensive experience in strategic and complex cross-border transactions, including public and private acquisitions, contested and hostile bids, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, and capital markets transactions He has been involved in key M&A transactions for French corporates and contributed to major legal innovations in the sector He also has substantial experience in shareholder activist-related matters

Firm Description

Founded by Marshall Skadden, Les Arps and John Slate on April Fools’ Day in 1948, Skadden began as a scrappy upstart among a sea of established “white shoe” law firms in New York. Joe Flom was hired as the firm’s first associate later that year, and litigator Bill Meagher, the fifth partner to lend his name to the firm’s letterhead as it appears today, joined in 1959 Our first two decades were marked by the slow and steady growth of our client base as we set out to establish ourselves as the go-to firm for our clients’ most complex legal problems Our willingness to handle proxy fights in the 1950s and early 1960s matters deemed “ungentlemanly” by white shoe firms positioned us to ultimately become the firm of choice for the hostile takeovers that dominated the M&A landscape beginning in the 1970s

Recognizing the value of providing full-service advice to clients, from day one we sought to develop a range of complementary practices, like litigation, tax, and antitrust Client needs led us to open offices in other cities beginning in 1973, and the volume of work we were handling fueled exponential growth in the number of attorneys at the firm in the 1980s That growth included a significant expansion of the practices we offered to clients, including restructuring, finance, real estate, mass torts, and securities litigation, as well as the opening of offices in Europe and Asia In the nearly three decades since, we’ve built on that platform to provide advice to clients around the world on their most important matters Our core values reflect the ideals of our history, and we remain committed to providing excellent lawyering and unrivaled client service in all our work

DRA&S - Abogados

Plaza de las Salesas nº 3, 1st left, 28004 – Madrid Spain

Contact Details

Tel: +34917485430

Email: b delrosal@dras-abogados com Website: www dras-abogados com

Address Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Education

Law degree at the University Complutense of Madrid Degree in Criminology at the University Complutense of Madrid PhD in Law at the University, Complutense of Madrid

Fulbright Scholar at UC Berkeley, scholarship granted by the British Academy at the University of Cambridge Scholarship granted by Fundación del Amo at the University of Stanford Several other scholarships granted by the DAAD (Germany) at the University of Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany)

The Institute of Criminology of Madrid at the University of Freiburg

Language(s)

English Spanish

of the year in Spain

Criminal Law Expert BERNARDO DEL ROSAL

Professional Biography

Bernardo del Rosal has a wide experience as a law professor and criminal lawyer, co-funding, together with Fernando Adame, first, Del Rosal & Adame Law firm and afterward, together with Iñigo Segrelles, Del Rosal, Adame & Segrelles Law firm He was an Assistant Lecturer in Criminal Law and Associate Professor in Criminal at the University Complutense of Madrid, a Professor of Criminal Law with tenure at the University of Alicante since 199, and a Professor at the ISDE Law School of Madrid

He was also a Visiting Scholar at the University of Cambridge, UC Berkeley, Stanford University, and Golden Gate University Part-time Judge at the Provincial Court of Madrid and Alicante, he served as the Bank Ombudsman at the Regional Federation of Saving Banks of the Valencian Autonomous Community and as Regional Ombudsman, named by the Regional Parliament, of the Valencian Autonomous Community Former Of Counsel, head of the Economic Criminal Law Practice at Clifford Chance Madrid for six years, and founding partner at Del Rosal, Adame & Segrelles Law firm. He has been involved in proceedings of great complexity and significance in the field of Economic Criminal Law, representing its clients in a discreet and artisanal way

Memberships

• Member of the Alicante Bar, Member of the Union Española de Abogados Penalistas

• Member of the Fulbright Asociation

• Member of the Fundación Internacional de Ciencias Penales, Clifford Chance Alumni

Firm Description

DRA&S is a firm highly specialized in Economic Criminal Law, whose professionals also competently cover any other criminal specialty, with offices in Madrid, Alicante, and Bilbao but with practicing lawyers in almost all jurisdictions of the national territory

DRA&S lawyers have extensive experience in procedural, regulatory-sanctioning matters, in regulatory compliance and in conducting internal investigations for companies We also have extensive professional skills and personal and material resources.

Our team maintains a regular presence in courts and tribunals throughout Spain We have fluid relationships with regulators from different fields, as well as an enviable track record of success at all levels of judicial proceedings and administrative sanctioning proceedings, whether in the position of defense of criminal or civil liability, direct or subsidiary, either in the position of private prosecution or in that of administered

Address

Engleharts Solicitors

Vallance Hall, Hove Street, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2DE United Kingdom

Contact Details

Tel: +44 (0) 1273 204 411 ext 230 Fax: +44 (0) 1273 204 207 Email: david@engleharts co uk Website: www engleharts co uk

Practice Areas

Commercial Conveyancing Commercial Business Matters

Other Areas of Law Covered

Landlord and Tenant

of the year in The United Kingdom

Commercial Property Law Lawyer DAVID ENGLEHART

Professional Biography

David Englehart qualified as a Solicitor in 1966 Over the ensuing years, David has developed considerable expertise in the area of Commercial Property Law and Practice, and consequently, David provides a trusted and first-class service to many valued clients The importance of property generally to the economy of the UK has always engaged him, especially the way that property is used as collateral security for business transactions, enabling many small businesses to start up in a way that they would not otherwise have been able to afford to do

David understands that commercial property is a central part of the firm’s clients’ business, investment, and personal lives He recognises that clients operate in a highly competitive business environment which is a minefield of ever-changing policy and legislation David’s ethos is that he believes that commercial property growth in the UK is critical for clients’ businesses to grow, for the overall growth of the economy, and for the UK as a whole

David acts for a number of property investment clients and is aware of the importance to these clients of their tenants He has considerable expertise in Landlord and Tenant Law and Practice He also acts for numerous tenants of commercial property

David recognises that it is important for his clients to be able to depend on their legal partners hence his firm’s slogan; ‘Your Legal partners for Life’

He is fascinated with the diversity that we have in this country, and in particular, the close-knit family values prevalent in those businesses formed by people coming to the UK and establishing themselves through hard work

David devotes his spare time to being with his wife, Angela, who also manages the firm At weekends he enjoys reading and spending time with his beloved dog, Stanley

Commercial Property Engleharts understands that commercial property is a central part of our clients’ business, investment, and personal lives We recognise our clients operate in a highly competitive business environment which is a minefield of ever-changing policy and legislation At Engleharts, we believe that commercial property growth in the UK is critical for our clients’ businesses to grow, for the overall growth of the economy, and essentially for the UK as a whole

The current climate is fuelled by political uncertainty, with the possibility of many businesses relocating overseas There is also the looming pressure on the Government to provide social housing as well as the rising costs associated with development and property investment. It is now important for our clients to be able to depend on their legal partners and to be able to discuss their proposed business transactions with them

Firm Description

Engleharts Solicitors is a well-known independent law firm specialising in business and personal law Our highly skilled team of solicitors and executives provides over 100 years of experience We specialise in business, property, and the personal side of law such as Wills and disputes, whether matrimonial or otherwise

Our Promise To You

We pride ourselves on building relationships with our clients that last a lifetime Our straightforward approach and no-nonsense style brings clarity to our clients, even in the most complex of legal situations At Engleharts, we care deeply about our clients and place them at the center of everything we do We listen carefully to their needs and work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes for them Our aim is to become your legal partner for life

Address

Moosmann Advisors Ltd

Alte Landstrasse 74 P O Box 8702 Zurich-Zollikon Switzerland

Contact Details

Tel: +41 44 548 98 18 Email: kmo@moosmannad.com Website: www moosmannadvisors com

Practice Areas

International Estate Planning Cross-Border Estate Tax Planning Family Law Governance

of the year in Switzerland

International Estate Planning DR.

IUR. KURT MOOSMANN

Professional Biography

Owner of Moosmann Advisors Ltd

Dr Kurt Moosmann is a highly sought expert with more than 25 years of experience in advising businessowning families, family offices, and entrepreneurs across the globe Before establishing Moosmann Advisors in 2014, he had co-founded and successfully assumed the role of Chairman at Dara Capital, a Multi-Family Office with offices in Zurich and New York From 2014 - 2021 he presided over the Advisory Board of FODIS LLC, Pittsburgh, which serves global family-owned business enterprises and family offices with significant direct investment holdings in US operating family businesses Formerly Dr Moosmann was a Member of the Executive Committee of Quilvest Switzerland, where he had founded and managed their Wealth Advisory Department. Before joining Quilvest, he had chaired Deutsche Bank’s Global Wealth Planning Division from 1998-2004, and earlier on had worked for Coutts & Co

In 2019 Dr. Moosmann was elected the first President of Switzerland’s Single Family Office Association (SFOA) This honor was bestowed on Dr Moosmann after having co-founded the esteemed Family Office Roundtable (FORT) in 2003, a global Think-Tank for a select group of leading entrepreneurs which has been supported by Wharton’s Global Family Alliance since 2007 From 2013 - 2017, he also served as a Member of the University Board of the Private University of Liechtenstein (UFL) Dr Moosmann has been an active member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), and in 2002 was invited to join the «European Foundation Project» as a member of its core team, led by the Max-Planck-Institute for Foreign Private and International Law, Hamburg The native Swiss-Canadian holds a Doctorate of Law from the University of Zurich His thesis, comparing the Anglo-Saxon and Liechtenstein trust structures, with special consideration of beneficiaries’ interests, was published in 1999 He also holds an MBA in International Wealth Management from Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business (USA), and regularly lectures on topics related to Cross-Border Estate and Tax Planning, and on generational transition and governance matters within Family Business Enterprises

Firm Description

Preserving Capital Across Generations

As a seasoned Homme d’Affaires to a select group of private clients around the world, I am foremost passionate about preserving and growing your family’s human, social and financial capital, which will form a legacy well beyond many generations to come As the Homme d’Affaires I look at our clients’ whole life circumstances and wealth situation and act as a trusted and impartial Family Advisor By applying the profound insight gained from many similar situations (comprising topics such as business-owning families, generational transition, cross-border tax planning, philanthropy, and direct investments), I consult our clients on increasingly complex matters in a qualified, independent way and if necessary, with the assistance of a long-standing network of trusted specialists History has shown that it has become not only desirable, but indispensable for families that all recommendations from different areas of life are initially filtered and analyzed by a Homme d’Affaires who understands the possible consequences, opportunities, and potential threats for families and their individual members That enables the families to deal with the many issues in a structured and comprehensive way, before taking a well-balanced decision

Single Family Office Advisory

Whether you are considering establishing your own Single Family Office, facing a liquidity event, or want to preserve your family-controlled business for future generations, we provide assistance in identifying and implementing appropriate ownership structures, assessing existing oversight functions, and adopting best practices for your governance framework The art of advising private clients has experienced a true paradigm shift: The methodology is no longer solely set on managing the assets and liabilities of a Family’s Balance Sheet, but also embraces and accounts for the non-financial aspects of a family situation and addresses the associated risks For more than 25 years I have passionately worked with families who have sought their own path of creativity, innovation, and sustainability Their stories have inspired me to constantly improve the methods of assisting families to preserve their human, social and financial capital across generations

Address

Kirkland & Ellis International II LLP

Kunstlaan Avenue des Arts 6-9 1210 Brussels Belgium

Contact Details

Tel: +32 2 881 8202 Email: thomas s wilson@kirkland com Website: www kirkland com

Education

University of BonnDr jur , European Lawmagna cum laude2007

University of BonnSecond German State Examination2007

University of BonnFirst German State Examination2004

Competition Expert

of the year in Belgium

DR. THOMAS S. WILSON

Professional Biography

Thomas Wilson is one of the founding partners of Kirkland’s Brussels office and heads the Brussels competition team

Thomas advises on the full spectrum of competition law, including EU, German and international merger control, cartels, state aid and antitrust compliance as well as foreign direct investment matters He has played a lead role in a large number of high-profile and industry-transforming mergers, including in 5 EU Phase II investigations Thomas also regularly represents clients before the German Federal Cartel Office He is also a part-time lecturer at King’s College London for the Post-Graduate Diploma in EU Competition Law

Thomas counsels large corporates (e g AbbVie, Celanese) as well as some of the world’s leading private equity firms such as SK Capital, KKR, H&F, GBL and Clearlake According to recent client feedback, “Thomas takes a focused business/market approach, provides clear client advice and project manages flawlessly on complex, global regulatory processes”

Thomas regularly speaks at competition law conferences, frequently publishes on practically relevant topics and has been consistently recognized for his work by legal directories He has been recognised as a “Thought Leader” in GCR’s Who’s Who Legal 2020–2022 editions and featured in ‘GCR 100’ (2021) According to GCR’s Who’s Who Legal 2022 edition, Thomas is commended by clients for his “inside-out knowledge of competition law” and “in-depth experience of EU merger control rules” Thomas was also recently voted EU Competition Lawyer of the Year in Belgium by IAE Group

Firm Description

We are an international law firm that serves a broad range of clients around the world in private equity, M&A and other corporate transactions, litigation, white-collar and government disputes, restructurings and intellectual property matters We offer the highest quality legal advice coupled with extraordinary, tailored service to deliver exceptional results to our clients and help their businesses succeed.

We invest in the brightest legal talent and build dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their respective areas And we believe in empowering our lawyers, encouraging entrepreneurialism, operating ethically and with integrity, and collaborating to bring our best to every engagement These principles have guided us in building successful long-term partnerships with clients since our founding in 1909

Ernst & Young Advokatfirma AS

Blockchain LAW FIRM

of the year in Norway

ERNST & YOUNG ADVOKATFIRMA AS

Firm Biography

The EY Blockchain and TMT team has advised more than 50 Norwegian and international clients on how to scale Blockchain, Metaverse, AI and Gaming within a Tax & Legal framework The team offers a “one stop shop solution”, including core Blockchain tech solutions, token economy (ICOs, STOs, IDOs, IEOs etc ), and everything within Web3, such as DeFi, DAOs and NFTs

Website

Clients include Banks, Financial institutions, Digital payment operators, Crypto fund managers, Global electric car manufacturer, Oil & gas producers, Real estate developers, Social platform players, World leading Web3 games, Crypto analytics companies, Global mining companies, Crypto exchanges, Decentralized exchanges, NFT exchanges, NFT artists, Decentralized storage, Fashion industry, Food producers, Recycling company, Private individuals, Governments etc Work include Taxation, VAT, Compliance, Law and Regulatory issues, AML/KYC, Sustainability, Government and EU grants, GDPR, IP-rights, Consumer Rights, Royalties, Risk handling, Personal taxation, Accounting, Audit, Valuation and Integrity Due Diligence

The team work closely with the Global EY Blockchain Team which has more than 300 core blockchain developers, 14 Blockchain Hubs and several platform solutions: blockchain ey com

Address

Ernst & Young Advokatfirma AS

Dronning Eufemias gate 6, Postboks 1156, Sentrum, Oslo 0107 Norway

Contact Details

Mobile: +47 982 06 845

Email: gjert melsom@no ey com Website: www ey com/en no/blockchain#

Education & Experiences

Gjert is a Partner in EY Norway international tax services (ITTS) practice Law degree from the University of Oslo in 1992.

Licentiate of Law degree in 2000 on tax treatment of software and intangibles Prior to joining Ernst & Young in 2002, he worked in the Ministry of Finance with international tax, e-commerce, transfer pricing and tax treaty negotiations He was a member of the OECD group that made the tax treaty rules on E-commerce

Regularly lectures at BI Norwegian Business School, the Norwegian Law Association, etc Gjert is recognised as the most experienced lawyer in Norway on decentralised and blockchain structures and business models

Author of the Norwegian report to IFA on Technology (1997), Cross-border business restructuring (2011), and Big Data (2020-21)

Ranked as tier one tax advisor in Norway for several years by major global ranking firms (Legal 500, Chambers, etc). Rated as the best Blockchain lawyer in Norway by First Monthly, Global Law Experts and Leaders of Law

of the year in Norway

Blockchain Expert GJERT MELSOM

Professional Biography

Partner and leader, Blockchain, EY Norway & Law firm Gjert is the committed partner who focuses on explaining complex challenges and opportunities in an easy-to-understand way, creating creative and constructive dialogue and finding commercial and practical solutions Gjert is the lead partner of the EY Tax & Law Blockchain Team including more than 20 experts within the area

Team Expertise

Gjert and his team have advised more than 50 Norwegian and international clients on how to scale blockchainrelated concepts within a tax & legal framework Issues include everything from core blockchain tech solutions to crypto and the token economy, such as ICOs, STOs, IDOs, IEOs etc , Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and NFTs

The tax and legal team offer a “one-stop solution”, including:

Tax efficient solutions for blockchain companies operating globally, including group structures, tax treatment of IPR and withholding taxes, financing, permanent establishment, transfer pricing, etc Domestic and international tax issues, including complex classification of tokens, filing of crypto tax returns, invoicing by using cryptocurrency Law and regulatory issues related to token offerings, legal opinions, contractual setup, sustainability, government and EU grants, GDPR, IP-rights, Consumer Rights, Royalty Taxation of Tokens to employees

The EY team further offers a wider “one-stop solution”, including blockchain experience and experts on, such as:

How to treat and classify cryptocurrency/tokens from an audit and accounting perspective Technical blockchain issues, token reviews and architecture, Climate change sustainability imbedded in blockchain and token solutions Valuation of complex cryptocurrency and token offerings Advise related to Integrity Due Dilligence, fraud etc

The team has lectured for and/or held workshops for a number of government bodies, such as the European Commission, the US Treasury Department, The United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Economic Forum, several Central Banks, Norwegian Directorate of Taxes, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, etc

Address

HP&P Law Firm

2 Coumbari Str., Kolonaki, 106 74 Athens Greece

Contact Details

Tel: +30 210 3625757

Fax: +30 210 3626742

Email: f kardiopoulis@hplaw.biz Website: www hplawfirm com

Practice Areas

Trademarks

Anti-Piracy / Anti-Counterfeiting Contract Drafting, Franchising and other Agreements

Copyright Domain names/Alternative Dispute Resolution Plant Breeder’s Rights

Memberships

Member of The Association of European Trade Mark Owners (MARQUES)

Member of The International Community of Breeders of Asexually Reproduced Ornamental and Fruit Varieties (CIOPORA)

Member of International Trademark Association (INTA)

Athens Bar Association, as from 1985

Education

University of London, London School of Economics and Political Science, LL M University of Athens, Law School, Law Degree (LL B) (first-class honours)

Language(s)

Greek English French

of

the year in Greece

Anti-Counterfeiting Law Expert FOTINI KARDIOPOULIS

Professional Biography

Fotini Kardiopoulis, partner and co-founder of Dr Helen G Papaconstantinou and Partners (“HP&P”), heads the firm’s anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy department

Since 1998 Fotini has been handling a broad range of IP matters, with an emphasis on trademarks, civil & criminal litigation, geographical indications, anti-counterfeiting/anti-piracy, plant varieties, contract drafting and reviewing, and alternative dispute resolution She has extensive experience in IP litigation, devising and implementing anti-counterfeiting programs, filing and administering customs actions, monitoring and enforcing IP rights online and advising on domain name disputes, consulting on license & franchise agreements and on copyright issues In addition, in collaboration with the local authorities, she has coordinated several seizures/raids, including preparatory investigations concerning various sectors, such as apparel, electric/electronic goods, toys, watchmaking, alcohol, watchmaking, alcohol and tobacco/cigarettes, often involving both civil and criminal action in addition to customs procedures

She is admitted to practice before the Greek Supreme Court and the Council of State. She has also been a lecturer for 10 years at the Police Academy Fotini has received various awards/nominations in the areas of her expertise and frequently authors articles in accredited IP resources

Firm Description

Dr Helen G Papaconstantinou and Partners (“HP&P”), with a history that spans over a century, is broadly recognized as leading in the IP law sector in the country. HP&P enjoys an international reputation for highquality expert services by providing sophisticated legal and business solutions in the full IP lifecycle, from advising on and prosecuting IP portfolios, assessing, managing, and maximizing the value of intellectual property in commercial and licensing transactions through out-of-court negotiations and settlement, IP litigation and enforcement strategies The firm aptly combines its international orientation with a thorough knowledge of the Greek legal and business environment What sets HP&P apart is its extensive experience and expertise in the entire spectrum of IP services and its commitment to problem-solving and achieving results HP&P was the first law firm of its kind to implement quality control system (ISO 9001/2015) With respect to the people comprising the Firm, the Managing Partner is Eva Yazitzoglou and the other Partners are Miranda Theodoridou, Maria Athanassiadou and Fotini Kardiopoulis

HP&P is home to 12 fully qualified lawyers with considerable experience in all IP matters gained over many years of practice Two ΗP&P attorneys are European patent attorneys, one is trained and certified by the EUIPO, while all the attorneys of the firm are members of the Athens Bar Association Most of them are admitted to practise before the Supreme Court and the Council of State HP&P also enjoys the valuable assistance of a highly specialized and qualified academic as of Counsel to the firm, as well as of a knowledgeable and experienced legal consultant In addition, with the efficient assistance of 21 experienced paralegals and supporting staff, HP&P provides legal and administrative services of excellent quality and closely collaborates with 40 technical counsellors whose expertise covers all technical fields

The Firm serves its foreign clients in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian HP&P is registered in the Athens Bar Association and is a member of the Greek Association of Law Firms Its attorneys are active members of various international associations, such as EPI, FICPI, ECTA, AIPPI, INTA, PTMG, MARQUES and CIOPORA

HP&P is consistently ranked among the top IP law firms in Greece by international legal directories and associations Despite its top ranking, HP&P is continuously striving to further improve the quality and reliability of its services and enhance its strongly actively inclusive working ethos that encourages collaboration as the main driving force behind effective leadership and successful results Our vision is to keep on incorporating new practice areas and opportunities so that we can continue to adapt to the growing and ever-changing needs of our clients and the legal industry

Address

HP&P Law Firm

2 Coumbari Str., Kolonaki, 106 74 Athens Greece

Contact Details

Tel: +30 210 3625757 Fax: +30 210 3626742

Email: m athanasiadou@hplaw.biz Website: www hplawfirm com

Practice Areas

Patents

Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs)

Industrial Designs Trademarks

IP Contracts

Memberships

Member of the International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI)

Member of the Pharmaceutical Trademarks Group (PTMG)

Member of the International Trademark Association (INTA)

Alternate delegate of the International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI) Greek National Group

Education

Masters’ degree in Spanish studies, University of Barcelona, 2018 Law Degree, University of Athens, Greece, 1994

Language(s)

Greek English Spanish French German

of the year in Greece

Patent Law Expert MARIA ATHANASIADOU

Professional Biography

Maria Athanassiadou is an Attorney at Law and one of the founding partners of Dr Helen G Papaconstantinou and Partners, Law Firm (HP&P-2015), where she also heads the patents and industrial designs department With almost 30 years of experience in all intellectual property fields, she focuses her practice on IP litigation, prosecution and counselling, with a particular emphasis on patents, utility models, supplementary protection certificates, industrial designs and trademarks Another focus of her work is IP contracts drafting and reviewing and relevant consultancy. Maria represents and advises major international as well as local clients especially in the pharmaceutical sector, assisting them to build and develop effective strategies that suit their business objectives and purposes She is admitted to practise before the Supreme Court and the Council of State.

She is the author of the Greek chapter of “European SPCs Unravelled (2nd edition, Wolters Kluwer) as well as a regular contributor to several significant patent, trademark and industrial designs publications, including Wolters Kluwer Manual IP, Lexology, IAM, World Trademark Review, Katzarov’s Manual on Industrial Property and several INTA resources

Firm Description

Dr Helen G Papaconstantinou and Partners (“HP&P”), with a history that spans over a century, is broadly recognized as leading in the IP law sector in the country HP&P enjoys an international reputation for highquality expert services by providing sophisticated legal and business solutions in the full IP lifecycle, from advising on and prosecuting IP portfolios, assessing, managing and maximizing the value of intellectual property in commercial and licensing transactions through out-of-court negotiations and settlement, IP litigation and enforcement strategies The firm aptly combines its international orientation with a thorough knowledge of the Greek legal and business environment What sets HP&P apart is its extensive experience and expertise in the entire spectrum of IP services and its commitment to problem-solving and achieving results HP&P was the first law firm of its kind to implement a quality control system (ISO 9001/2015)

With respect to the people comprising the Firm, the Managing Partner is Eva Yazitzoglou and the other Partners are Miranda Theodoridou, Maria Athanassiadou and Fotini Kardiopoulis

HP&P is home to 12 fully qualified lawyers with considerable experience in all IP matters gained over many years of practice. Two ΗP&P attorneys are European patent attorneys, one is trained and certified by the EUIPO, while all the attorneys of the firm are members of the Athens Bar Association Most of them are admitted to practise before the Supreme Court and the Council of State HP&P also enjoys the valuable assistance of a highly specialized and qualified academic as of Counsel to the firm, as well as of a knowledgeable and experienced legal consultant In addition, with the efficient assistance of 21 experienced paralegals and supporting staff, HP&P provides legal and administrative services of excellent quality and closely collaborates with 40 technical counsellors whose expertise covers all technical fields. The Firm serves its foreign clients in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian

HP&P is registered in the Athens Bar Association and is a member of the Greek Association of Law Firms

Its attorneys are active members of various international associations, such as EPI, FICPI, ECTA, AIPPI, INTA, PTMG, MARQUES and CIOPORA

HP&P is consistently ranked among the top IP law firms in Greece by international legal directories and associations Despite its top ranking, HP&P is continuously striving to further improve the quality and reliability of its services and enhance its strongly actively inclusive working ethos that encourages collaboration as the main driving force behind effective leadership and successful results Our vision is to keep on incorporating new practice areas and opportunities so that we can continue to adapt to the growing and ever-changing needs of our clients and the legal industry

Bonn & Schmitt

148 Avenue de la Faïencerie Luxembourg L-1511

Contact Details

Tel: +352 27 855-1 Email: flemoine@bonnschmitt net Website: www bonnschmitt net

Address Practice Areas

M&A

Corporate Governance Corporate Finance Joint Ventures

Education

2004 LLM in International Business Law (University of Kent), Canterbury, United Kingdom

2001 Professional Postgraduate Diploma (DJCE) (University of Poitiers), France

2000 Research Postgraduate Diploma in Business Law (DEA) (University of Paris II Assas), France

1999 Master’s degree in Business Law (University of Paris II Assas), France

Language(s)

French English Spanish (basic notions)

of the year in Luxembourg

M&A Law Expert FRÉDÉRIC LEMOINE

Professional Biography

Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2005 and to the Luxembourg Bar in 2008 as a foreign lawyer, Frédéric has more than 15 years of professional experience in the areas of corporate law and private equity He regularly assists several long-standing major private equity houses in their acquisition or exit transactions Thus, he has developed a leading practice in the setting up of complex and sensitive investment holding structures in Luxembourg involving joint venture arrangements (e g shareholders’ agreements) and management participation programs He also provides advices on corporate governance matters and corporate finance

Frédéric has also been recognized as a “highly regarded” lawyer by IFLR 1000 and ranked as lawyer (band 4) in Chambers and Partners

Frédéric is a member of the Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LPEA) and “Union Internationale des Avocats” (UIA)

Publications:

Getting The Deal Through 2020 Edition: Corporate Governance, Luxembourg Chapter Getting The Deal Through 2020 Edition: Public M&A, Luxembourg Chapter

Firm Description

Bonn & Schmitt is a leading independent Luxembourg law firm with an extensive international practice

The firm’s attorneys are experienced practitioners in the Luxembourg legal environment and represent a broad spectrum of expertise that allows them to deliver unrivalled legal solutions in one of Europe’s leading financial centres.

Bonn & Schmitt is a trusted legal partner of leading international financial institutions, industrial corporations, national governments, as well as companies listed on the Forbes Global 2000 list

Having fostered strong links with leading international law firms, the firm’s global client base stretches through Europe, to Russia, the US, South America, South Africa and Asia The firm aims to nurture strong client relationships and to address the particular business needs of each client in the most efficient manner

Bonn & Schmitt’s lawyers are registered with the Luxembourg Bar and many are members of several legal associations, including the International Bar Association, the Union Internationale des Avocats and the International Fiscal Association For more information, please consult the International Commerce Desk from Chambers of Commerce and Industry video presentation

Address

Jose Saramago & Associados

Rua Pedro Alvares Cabral 24

Euro Building, 4º C, Infantado 2670-039 Loures, Portugal

Contact Details

Tel: +351 219 835 555

Mobile: +351 964 071 493

Fax: +351 219 835 557 Email: josesaramago@jose-saramago com Website: www jose-saramago com

Language(s)

Portuguese English

of the year in Portugal

Commercial Law Expert JOSE SARAMAGO

Professional Biography

Prioritizing continuous training and the specialization necessary for the satisfaction of our clients, our team includes professionals capable of acting and honoring our commitments, with strict respect for ethical standards and the traditional values of the Law

A competitive team, based on truth and respect, to operate in an increasingly globalized market

With teams of professionals capable of responding and acting in the various areas of law, we particularly highlight the areas that are based on legal advice, functioning and acting as "Personal Legal Advisors" (personal advisors) of the clients that seek us, whether they are multinationals, SMEs, large companies, sole proprietorships and/or sole proprietors

The organization of teams, as a rule, meets several criteria and among them, it is worth highlighting the areas of action, namely:

Work and Social Security Tax and Commercial Contractual (National and International)

Foreigners

Industrial property Tourism and Real State Litigation and Dispute Resolution Credit Recovery (National and International) Insolvencies Distressed Assets NPL'S Portfolios

Firm Description

Our History

The foundation dates back to 1998, and its founder already has more than 20 years of consolidated experience in the various areas of law

Mission

As a result of its founder's performance, in investing in a highly personalized service, oriented towards the customer and their needs, José Saramago & Associados represents a competitive advantage, with quality and safety, promoting the excellence of the services it proposes.

Values

To value those who come to us, assuming a commitment to excellence.

The quality, integrity and responsibility with which we take on the proposed challenges guide the efficiency of our services

Ethics, rigor and competence complement this involvement, with professionalism and dedication

Van Olmen & Wynant

Avenue Louise 221 1050 Brussels (Belgium)

Contact Details

Tel: +32 2 644 05 11 Fax: +32 2 646 38 47 Email: koen hoornaert@vow be Website: www vow be

of the year in Belgium

Mergers & Acquisitions Law Expert KOEN HOORNAERT

Professional Biography

Koen Hoornaert is a partner within the Corporate and M&A team at Van Olmen & Wynant Together with cofounding partner Luc Wynant, Koen heads this team of 20 experienced corporate lawyers

Koen has extensive experience in corporate law in all its aspects, and in particular with regard to the transactional aspects of mergers & acquisitions and reorganisations In particular, he advises clients on share transfers, mergers, divestments, private equity, venture capital, corporate reorganizations, corporate governance and general corporate law issues Koen also has specific expertise in family businesses and advises family businesses, their shareholders and directors

Koen graduated from Ghent University (UGent) in 2009 and was an exchange student at the American University Washington College of Law in 2007 As a fellow of the Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) and Francqui Foundation, Koen obtained an LL.M. in International Business and Economic Law from Georgetown University Law Center and was Valedictorian Koen also obtained a Master's degree in American Studies from the University of Antwerp (UA) in 2011

Before joining Van Olmen & Wynant in 2019, Koen worked for one of the largest international law firms for many years Koen was a teaching assistant at the Faculty of Law of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) for several years He was admitted to the Brussels Bar and the New York State Bar in 2011

Van Olmen & Wynant is an independent law firm that stands for quality services in the field of social law and corporate law This niche approach enables us to optimally serve our clients and provide highly specialized advice. A motivated team of experienced, multilingual lawyers serves a wide range of corporate clients, including multinationals, public companies, government agencies, and start-ups

We strive to meet our clients with clear analyses and practical advice. We work with them on the basis of a personal relationship based on trust and knowledge of their specific needs This combination of professionalism and pragmatism allows us to efficiently provide our clients with the best advice

The office has been based in Brussels since its foundation in 1993 and maintains excellent international contacts We have built up a solid network of top offices worldwide Our ABC values form the basis and are the engine of our services: We Achieve results We Bond and we share We Care and unburden

We Achieve

We solve conflicts and look at all the options Litigation can be but must not be a means to solve a conflict effectively We make deals happen Safeguarding business progress is our mission We have win-win negotiations The world is too small for win-lose outcomes We help clients build partnerships

We Bond

Sharing is in our DNA We share knowledge, experience and relationships We bring people and ideas together The best results are obtained when minds interact We are curious to understand The solution is not in the law. It is in the law applied to the context.

We Care

We unburden. We make your concerns our concern and let you concentrate on what you love to do: your business We coordinate and facilitate We gladly take up the project manager position We go the extra mile We see what you may not have seen yet and anticipate your expectations

AXA Wealth Europe

1, place de l'Etoile, L-1479 Luxembourg

Contact Details

Tel: +00 352 44 24 24 4329

Email: laurent gayet@axa lu Website: www axa-wealtheurope lu

of the year in Luxembourg

Wealth Management Expert LAURENT GAYET

Professional Biography

Doctor of Laws A former public finance inspector, Laurent Gayet then joined the tax department of the CCF, more specifically in charge of financial taxation and tax audits Recruited by Pierre-André Périssol, who became Minister of Housing, as tax director of Crédit Immobilier de France, he participated as a tax expert in the actions of his firm He then joined the firm Landwell (PwC) as a tax lawyer, then Credit Suisse as legal and tax director of wealth management Finally, AXA has given him the chance for 19 years to successively hold the positions of legal and tax director of wealth law, director of private wealth management and now Deputy CEO of AXA Wealth Europe, a subsidiary dedicated to the European private wealth management offer from AXA

Professional Experiences:

AXA Wealth Europe SA - Wealth Management Director (2015 to present)

AXA France - Director of Private Clients and Asset Expertise for the AXA France Networks / Department of Wealth - Management and Asset Expertise (2013 - 2015)

AXA France - Director AXA Private Wealth (2010 - 2011)

AXA France - Legal / Tax Director, Heritage Law (2004 - 2010)

Credit Suisse (France) - Director of Wealth Engineering (2002 - 2004)

Landwell Advocates - Lawyer at the Court, Banking / Insurance / Real Estate Sectors (2000 - 2002)

Syndicate Chamber of Anonymous Real Estate Credit Companies - Tax Director (1993 - 1999)

Credit Commercial de France - Tax Expert (1990 - 1992)

French Ministry of Finance - Tax inspector (1985 - 1990)

The AXA Wealth offer in Luxembourg

Founded in 2016, AXA Wealth Europe is an agile organization backed by the world's leading insurance brand. Its mission is to cater to a high-end clientele with ever-growing needs in terms of mobility, security and geographical diversification As a Luxembourg-based entity, operating under the Freedom to Provide Services (FPS) on a highly competitive insurance market, AXA Wealth Europe has very quickly established itself as a key player in the financial market In strict compliance with Luxembourg's prudential rules and the legislation and regulations of the policyholder's country of residence, AXA Wealth Europe offers its clients tailor-made life insurance and endowment policies in line with the AXA group's strategy: Payer to Partner Excellence in service quality is AXA Wealth Europe's priority with very strong and clear commitments to simplify the life of its partners

Our commitments

Acknowledgment within 72 hours of receiving the complete file Issuance of the special terms and conditions within 72 hours of receiving the originals AXA Wealth Europe provides its partners and clients with digital tools to save time, prepare an online subscription and access all the policy-related information

Our purpose

“There is no great company without a great purpose: ours is to empower our 108 million customers to live a better life ” Thomas BUBERL, CEO, AXA Since its creation in 1985, AXA has become a globally recognized brand present in 64 countries and with nearly 108 million customers This adventure has been made possible thanks to the commitment of our employees, who share the same ambition: to be at your side in all circumstances Protecting your property, of course, as this is our core business, but also your health and your financial assets To do this, we are putting together a varied range of products and services, always taking as our starting point: our customers, their expectations and their needs.

In a constantly changing world, we are committed to constantly reinventing our business in order to simplify insurance even further We are therefore resolutely committed to digital transformation to make our products, advice and assistance accessible via any channel Beyond the technical challenges, AXA's goal is no longer to be a payer that is called upon in an emergency, but to become a true partner present at all milestones in the lives of its policyholders by simply giving them peace of mind

Baker McKenzie

Vasagatan 7, Floor 8

P O Box 180, SE-101 23 Stockholm, Sweden

Contact Details

Tel: +46 (8) 56617775 Email: linnea back@bakermckenzie com Website: www bakermckenzie com

Linnea Back is a member of Baker McKenzie’s Tax Practice Group in Stockholm Her main practice area is tax reorganization for national and international company groups, as well as for small or medium-sized corporations managed by their owners Linnea also advises companies in connection with tax litigation processes She is recognized as the Leading Individual for Tax in Legal 500 2021 Linnea is a frequent speaker on seminars regarding tax news and restructuring issues

Practice Focus

Linnea advises corporations in relation to the tax aspects of restructuring and reorganization She has handled tax matters involving listing companies on the stock exchange, advised in relation to the establishment of business in Sweden and on mergers She also advises on the tax treatment of various incentive programs

Professional Associations and Memberships

Swedish Bar Association - Member

The global business community is more interconnected than ever before Opportunities and risks spill across different markets, sectors and areas of law, so a connected perspective is essential in delivering business objectives while mitigating risk Our integrated client solutions provide seamless advice, underpinned by deep practice and sector expertise, as well as first-rate local market knowledge Armed with Baker McKenzie insight and foresight, business leaders can feel confident in driving growth that is both sustainable – and inclusive

We believe business must take a central role in fostering and championing sustainability We are proud to leverage our talent, innovation and relationships to make a positive and sustainable societal impact for our clients, our people and the world We are global citizens and recognize that the rule of law is an essential foundation for economic growth and development Where the rule of law is strong, business leaders can feel optimistic about investing in the future.

Our Firm is therefore committed to the UN Global Compact, the Sustainable Development Goals and the UNGC's Ten Principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption Investments in these efforts is not only good business, but the right thing to do

Address

Aspen Trust Group

Elia House,, 77 Limassol Avenue, Nicosia, 2121

Cyprus

Contact Details

Tel: +357 22418888

Direct Line: +357 22418730 Fax: +357 22668111 Email: marina zevedeou@aspentrust com Website: www aspentrust com

Education

of the year in Cyprus

Corporate Expert MARINA ZEVEDEOU

Professional Biography

Marina Zevedeou is an experienced professional with a demonstrated long history of more than 20 years working in the financial services sector Her wealth of experience includes International Corporate Structuring Strategy & Planning, Personal and Corporate Taxes, VAT, Financial and Management Reporting, Group Restructuring, Family Offices and Citizenship Programs As one of the founders and the CEO, she leads the firm to build long term trusted relationships with clients, aiming to add value to their businesses

Marina Zevedeou is included in the ‘IFC Power Women Top 200’ most powerful women in government, private wealth, education, private client advisory and philanthropy across the International Financial Centres (IFCs) by Citywealth and received the Gold Award as the Woman of the Year in the category of Leadership/Financial Organisation (CEO/Board Member) during the Citywealth 2022 Powerwomen Awards She is the president of Women's Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Cyprus (WICCI-Cyprus) promoting women entrepreneurs and strengthening the business relationships between Indian and Cypriot women She is also the Cyprus Country Chair of the G100, Global Trade Wing an empowered Group of women leaders aiming to change the world for women She has also been included several times in the Powerful Women List of InBusiness Magazine in Cyprus noting her contribution in the business world

“Our vision is to be part of each client's success story, and this is achieved by being proactive in planning, effective in executing and forward looking in contributing to their future ” says Marina Zevedeou

Firm Description

The Aspen Trust Group is one of the pioneers of the corporate service industry in Cyprus Since the establishment of the Group in 1998, it provides financial advisory, consulting services and international structuring solutions to Corporates and High Net Worth Individuals. Specific services include setup and management of entities globally, legal and administration services, banking and tax compliance, financial management and restructuring, re-domiciliation, patent registration, residency and immigration, cross-border mergers, family office services, intellectual property consulting and headquartering

The Aspen Trust Group’s vision has been to provide financial optimization structuring tools to businesses, enhancing the boundaries of international trade and investment, managing individuals’ wealth today and developing new sources of wealth for future generations

The core values of the Aspen Trust Group are transparency, integrity, efficiency, professionalism, trust, respect, patience, nurturing, responsibility, cooperation, and compassion Most of the firm’s clients honour these values by being part of its philosophy for more than a decade While assisting its clients break business frontiers and sustain market success, the Aspen Trust Group becomes part of their business growth

The Aspen Trust Group has worked one-on-one with corporate and private clients to provide strong, flexible, and evolving business solutions This is the Aspen tree philosophy Inspired by the connectivity network found in an Aspen Forest, the firm's professionals work together with clients to understand and tailor multidisciplinary services and grow the clients' potential into a grove of business success

The Aspen Trust Group's team consists of qualified accountants, lawyers and MBA-holders who undergo rigorous training to provide tailor-made solutions

Address

Oasis Associates Limited

142 Cromwell Road

London SW7 4EF United Kingdom

Contact Details

Tel: +44 (0)7941 573972

Email: mdavis@oasisassociate,com Website: www linkedin com/in/martyn-davis29643a35/

Education

Securing an Education Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment

Appeals against a refusal to make an EHC needs assessment

Appeals against a refusal to make an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

Content of Sections B, F and I of EHCP

Securing preferred school placement in an EHCP

Obtaining specialist and/or residential school placements for children and young people with complex needs

Annual reviews

EHCP health checks

Exclusion appeals

Disability discrimination claims

Admissions appeals

of the year in The United Kingdom

Education Law Expert MARTYN

DAVIS

Professional Biography

Martyn specialises in education and employment law and specifically Special Educational Needs (SEN) Martyn has a strong interest in SEN because of issues faced within his own family and is acutely aware of the challenges faced by parents of children, and young people, with SEN

Martyn has been a consultant in Education Law since 2004 During that time he has also worked as an academic in this field, as well as acting as an interim Head of an EBD residential school, and has extensive experience of dealing with a broad range of complex educational matters

Martyn has regularly challenged educational decisions made by Local Authorities and schools on behalf of parents and young people to ensure they receive the support they require enabling them to reach their potential He has been a strong advocate of less use of restraint in educational settings

Martyn has also worked as a legal adviser with educational charities in East Africa, India and UK setting up effective institutional structures, and offering strategic development Also, working within the FE and HE sectors planning and inspections/audits, and other professional and legal services; and offering training in the various legal requirements with mainstream and SEN educational settings

Martyn also advises clients when they require advice on employment matters, particularly in an educational setting

Outside of work, Martyn works with a charity in Uganda providing education in some of the most deprived areas of that country He is a member of an advisory board of a youth charity in London Martyn is also a Visiting Professor of Education Law at a highly regarded Indian University and is a popular inspirational speaker

Martyn is passionate about his work, offers a holistic approach, and prides himself on delivering the best possible outcome for all of his clients

Practice Areas

Employment: Disciplinary hearings, grievance hearings, discrimination, bullying and harassment, redundancy, unfair dismissal/constructive dismissal, settlement agreements (previously compromise agreements), contract issues, Employment Tribunal representation, whistleblowing claims

Financial Instruments: Financial services agreements including white label and outsourcing agreements, appointed representatives’ agreements, investment management agreements and distribution agreements

M&A

of the year in Ireland

Professional Biography

Matt Cole is a corporate partner advising Irish, UK and international clients on M&A and Equity Capital Markets transactions as well as listed companies on their ongoing compliance obligations He is Partner with joint-responsibility for ESG in Ireland

Noted for his practical style and commercial attitude Matt has led some of the most complex and high profile M&A and private equity transactions in Ireland in recent years. Matt has particular experience in insurance, real estate and energy M&A and is co-head of our Insurance practice in Dublin

Address

DLA PIPER 40 Molesworth Street Dublin 2 D02 YV57 Ireland Tel: +353 1 487 6669 Email: matthew cole@dlapiper com Website: www dlapiper com

Matt is also one of Ireland’s most experienced ECM practitioners having led the IPOs of a number of high profile companies listed in Ireland He leads our Irish ECM practice and has almost 20 years of experience advising corporate issuers and major investment banks on a wide range of transactions including IPOs, right issues and equity placings in Dublin, London and internationally.

Contact Details

Practice Areas

Energy and Natural Resources Financial Services Insurance Real Estate Corporate Technology

Education

London School of Economics and Political Science, BSc International History College of Law London, CPE and LPC

He is a regular speaker on M&A, ECM and corporate governance issues and author of the Irish chapters of 'Mergers & Acquisitions: International Series' (Second Edition) Sweet & Maxwell 2016, 'The Initial Public Offerings Law Review' (3rd Edition) Law Business Research 2019 and Initial Public Offerings (3rd Edition) GLG 2019 Matt regularly chairs a panel at the ABA/Law Society conference ‘Capital Markets in the 21st Century’

Practice Areas

Address

OBN& Gran Vía 617, Pral (esquina Pg Gràcia) 08007 Barcelona Spain

Contact Details

Tel: (+34) 93 459 36 00 Email: m mont@obn es Website: www obn es

Practice Areas

Private Clients

Mergers & Acquisitions

International Law

Foreign Trade

Language(s) English Spanish

of the year in Spain

Private Client Expert MERITXELL MONT

Professional Biography

Meritxell Mont is one of the corporate advisors of OBN&, responsible for the International expansion of the Firm, and is mainly focused in assisting international clients in different corporate operations

Since she joined the OBN& team, she has been involved in different M&A operations and has advised many international clients on how to implement their businesses in Spain in the most successful way

Meritxell holds an undergraduate degree in Law from the University of Barcelona, a master’s degree in Legal Practice, and a specialisation master’s program in International Law, Foreign Trade, and International Relations from Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía, one of the most prestigious postgraduate’s schools in the region Also, during the last few years, she has led different international projects as she has been a member of different international associations

She is currently a member of the Corporate and International Department of the Firm and her work is fully dedicated to both individuals and companies that wish to invest in Spain ”

Firm Description

OBN& is the result of the efforts of two legal entrepreneurs, whom one day dreamed of creating a large, dynamic law and economics firm, with high legal value and talent, and socially responsible After 4 years the results are our best letter of introduction; 70 professionals, a turnover of more than 3M€, and the trust of more than 800 clients

Through innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit of our partners, OBN& represents a different firm in terms of the practice of law and business management We are not just a law firm We are a committed firm that, through a team, made up of professionals with long careers and professionals who are building their careers, helps clients to achieve their goals We believe that diversity of ideas and perspectives is the key to progress, not only as a firm but also as a person. That is why at OBN& we are committed to the people around us and to equal opportunities, as well as to digitalization and the environment

Why choose us?

Specialists

Extensive experience working with clients in a wide range of industries International

We collaborate with international firms in the exercise of our profession

Professionalism

Professionals from large firms and the best universities and business schools

Innovators

We are modern within a mostly classical and/or traditional sector

Address

International Dispute Resolution Centre

1 Paternoster Lane

London EC4M 7BQ

United Kingdom

Contact Details

Tel: +44 (0)20 7127 9223

Mobile: +44 (0)77 6262 5865

Email: michel@kallipetis.com

Website: www independentmediators co uk

Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution Commercial Law Employment Law Mediation

Arbitration

of the year in England

Commercial Mediation lAWYER MICHEL KALLIPETIS QC FCIARB

Professional

Biography

Michel is the former Head of Littleton Chambers and has 40 years’ experience as a practising barrister in the field of general commercial, professional negligence and employment work He is recognised in The Legal Directories as an expert in his field in Mediation, Commercial Litigation and Professional Negligence He is an Accredited Mediator with CEDR and ADR Chambers, is an appointed mediator to the HKIAC and the SIMC Accredited Mediator Panels He is an FCIArb for Arbitration and Mediation He is a member of The Sports Resolution Panel. He joined Quadrant Chambers as a Door Tenant in 2006.

He is the immediate Past President of the International Academy of Mediators

Michel Kallipetis was counsel for the ADR Group in Halsey v Milton Keynes, and in Brown v Rice and Patel

Mediation Experience:

Michel Kallipetis regularly mediates a wide variety of national and international disputes including: partnerships; banking; insurance and re-insurance; all areas of employment disputes including racial and sex discrimination claims and pension rights; solicitors and valuers’ negligence claims; medical negligence and personal injuries claims; construction, engineering and commercial disputes with claims over several £100m including referrals from the Commercial Court and the Business Court He has also mediated a variety of land disputes involving rights of way and disputed boundaries Many of the mediations have been multi party disputes and others have involved international companies and the laws of other countries He has mediated for the ICC, and the AAA

Michel initiated and was the first Chairman of the Bar Council ADR Committee holding the position for 9 years until retiring from the position in summer of 2008 He was a member of the working party which drafted the EU Code of Practice for Mediators, and gave expert opinion to JURI, the legal service committee of the European Parliament, prior to its adopting the European ADR Directive

Michel regularly conducts training sessions for barristers and solicitors in several jurisdictions to enable them to represent their clients more effectively in mediation He conducted mediation training for the Hong Kong and Singapore Judiciary at the request of the Chief Justice and the Ministry of Justice He gives seminars regularly remotely world wide.

He has also arbitrated a variety of national and international commercial disputes

Firm Description

Independent Mediators Limited is a group of leading, full-time civil and commercial mediators whose independent practices are centrally managed Europe’s only dedicated chambers of full-time independent commercial mediators and the most efficient, cost-effective and only way to appoint these mediators

Quality direct access to some of Europe’s leading commercial mediators Convenience a single phone call to confirm availability and book any of our mediators, immediate access to these mediators’ diaries for enquiries and bookings and we won’t have to “check if he is available and get back to you”

Other leading mediators available instantly if first choice is not Parties value the transparency of the fee structure: there are none of the administration costs, mark-up or overheads associated with some mediation service providers. Advice available if required, on choice of mediator and the appropriateness of mediation.

Address

Studio Roma Legal Partners

Piazza Cavour, 19, 00193 Roma, Italy

Contact Details

Tel: +06 32651896 Fax: +06 32120199

Email: michele roma@studiolegalerlp com Website: www studiolegalerlp com

of the year in Italy

Litigation Expert MICHELE ROMA

Professional Biography

Michele Roma is the founder and managing partner of Roma Legal Partners

In 1982 he graduated cum laude from the Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza”, he is a barrister of the Supreme Court of Cassation and he is registered at the bar of the bankruptcy trustees (“Albo dei Curatori Fallimentari”)

He is active in the field of business and insurance contracts in court and out of court and he assists companies and groups both at a national and international level

Not only has he developed solid expertise in the field of civil-commercial law and insurance law, but, together with the entire law firm, he works in close contact with the clients, constantly offering them the high-quality services that are typical of a “boutique firm”.

“I have always believed that the law firm should have a clear and well-defined objective Today, more than ever, some clients need the help of a professional in understanding the “big picture” behind every given problem They need the ability to summarize and simplify what comes from years of experience in order to be able to choose wisely

For this exact reason, I have decided to be always available in person and to aim at having a direct and transparent relationship with the client ”

Moreover, Michele Roma entertains scientific collaborations, as Adjunct Professor, with some Italian Universities

Lastly, he is also the author of several publications concerning Civil Law, Insurance Law and Competition Law.

Firm Description

The Roma Legal Partners Firm was founded with the aim of assisting companies and individuals by enhancing the experience accumulated in business contracts and litigation

The Roma Legal Partners (RLP) law firm was born with the aim of assisting companies and individuals by enhancing the experience accumulated in the various sectors of corporate law and litigation The two areas interact more significantly today than in the past

The organization is made up of a core group in Rome made up of twelve lawyers, and makes use of a small Milan office The firm operates throughout the country with its own network of correspondents and cooperates with a network of European firms with offices in all major cities

RLP guarantees dedicated assistance in close coordination with customers All this creates added value and results at advantageous costs The contribution of the consultants extends its operations abroad and to economic and financial transactions

The firm is made up of twelve lawyers with solid experience in business and judicial contracts It operates throughout the country and also has a Milanese location It collaborates with experts in international and administrative law

Address

Wordley Partnership

1 King William Street

London EC4N 7AF

United Kingdom

Contact Details

Tel: +44 (0) 203 874 2991

Email: paul wordley@wordleylaw com Website: www wordleylaw com

Practice Areas

Aviation Commodities CommTech Construction Energy & Natural Resources Fraud Hotels & Leisure Industrial Risks Insolvency (Re) Insurance Marine Mining Powergen Property Space Sport

of the year in The United Kingdom

Insurance & Reinsurance Law Expert PAUL WORDLEY

Professional Biography

Paul is one of the founding partners of Wordley Partnership, having been a partner in a major international law firm where he was a member of the Management and Strategy Boards respectively

Paul’s expertise is geared towards advisory, complex claims, dispute resolution and coverage issues in the international insurance and reinsurance markets, acting for policyholders, insurers, brokers, intermediaries and reinsurers.

His particular areas of expertise are in the oil, gas, mining, marine, construction and TMT sectors

Paul has been involved in a number of high-profile international insurance and reinsurance claims in recent years and has also advised on a number of recent major oil, gas and mining claims He also has significant mediation experience having represented clients in several successful multi-million-dollar mediations. Paul has also conducted numerous arbitrations before LMAA, ICC, SCC and LCIA

He is recommended by expert legal directories as ‘exceptional’ and has become a thought leader in the natural resources insurance world Launched in early 2019, Wordley Partnership is a commercial law firm with particular expertise in all aspects of dispute resolution, commercial problem solving, and insurance/reinsurance/coverage

Firm Description

The Partners have many years of experience working on some of the largest and most complex disputes across the globe whilst at an international firm based in the City of London. With proven track records they have consolidated that expertise into their own firm

They are often instructed to advise boards and directors of companies on legal liability, asset recovery and preservation as well as advising on strategies to resolve disputes and limit liability, whether that be working in the background or openly in arbitrations and litigation Their expertise extends to prosecuting claims where required and they have a strong track record of success

In addition to disputes, the firm has a significant non-contentious capability

Address

Dreyfus & associés

78 avenue Raymond Poincaré, 75116 Paris, France

Contact Details

Tel: +33 1 44 70 07 04

Fax: +33 1 40 06 99 64 Email: nathalie dreyfus@dreyfus fr Website: www dreyfus fr

of the year in France

Trademark Law lAWYER NATHALIE DREYFUS

Professional Biography

In a career spanning over three decades, Nathalie has emerged as a leader in Intellectual Property with an experience encompassing all Intellectual Property areas including trademarks, designs, copyrights, patents, software contract, domain names, litigation, E-commerce, unfair competition, new technologies, Web 3.0 and NFT's as well as their protection, valorization and defense

As a renowned expert consultant to the Court of Appeal of Paris, to the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center as well as the National Arbitration Forum, she has earned an unparalleled reputation in the trademarks/domain names and in the larger Intellectual Property sphere She has enabled the firm to successfully advise and assist clients with the protection and enhancement of Intellectual Property Rights in material and cyber worlds, including for dispute resolution, anti-counterfeiting transfer of technology, and UDRP procedures

Thought Leadership

Driven by a passion for imparting her knowledge, she has contributed as an adjunct professor at the French National School of the Judiciary Nathalie has published four books and she regularly contributes to the professional legal press Nathalie is a profound orator who regularly speaks at national and international forums Her prudent insights on matters including trademark, patent, copyright, Internet, and new technology law have earned her invitations to address stakeholders across international forums

With a team of skilled, experienced, and passionate experts who work hand in hand with an international network of equipped specialists, Nathalie ensures that the clients ranging from luxury brands to start-ups are provided with the best solutions

Domestic and International clients trust her understanding of the key drivers of the industry and the science behind them Business-minded, cost-conscious and a thought leader, Nathalie is ever ready to take challenges head-on and shift paradigms.

Awards and recognition

Advisory Excellence- Certificate of Excellence for outstanding performance in Trademark Law.

Ranked among the top professionals in the category “Trademark Agents and Lawyers” in a worldwide ranking in the new edition of Who’s Who Legal IP 2022

Ranked silver among the top trademark professionals by World Trademark Review “WTR 1000” 2022 Recognized as one of the leading Trademark practitioners in France by the WWL IP 2022 Nominated as IP Stars 2022

Firm Description

Dreyfus Law firm is a leading full-service Intellectual Property law firm, providing end-to-end tailor-made legal solutions across all facets of Intellectual Property and associated areas Two Partners, with a team comprising of Managers, IP/IT Lawyers, Paralegals, and skilled interns, professionally manage the firm

With offices in the heart of Paris, Lyon, and Strasbourg, the team is able to focus on their missions to foster a close relationship with their clients in order to identify their needs while anticipating any dispute that could potentially undermine or obstruct their project.

Dreyfus’ legal, scientific and technical expertise in addressing complex Intellectual Property challenges of all types has been widely acknowledged by its clients, industry bodies, enforcement agencies, and leading Intellectual Property publications Dreyfus regularly deals with the protection of Intellectual Property and contentious matters before different forums, including the Courts at all levels, the Trademark Offices, the Copyright Office, the EUIPO and the WIPO

Founder of Dreyfus Law firm, an Intellectual Property Law Firm, Nathalie is a French and European Trademark Attorney

Awards and recognition

Nominated as one of the “Best Companies to Work” by CIO Bulletin 2022

Received a trophy in the category “Trademark Law Expert of the Year – France” at the prestigious Leaders in Law Global Awards Winner 2021

Ranked “Outstanding” by the DECIDEURS Industrial property, Trademarks, Designs and Models magazine in 2022 Nominated as IP Stars 2022 Winner of the “Trademark Law Firm of the Year in France” category of the INTL Global Awards 2022

The team consists of experts in copyright, trademarks, industrial property, digital law as well as new technologies

Our customer-oriented approach has enabled the firm to form close client partnerships, which in turn has granted the firm a stronger foundation Whether it is protecting and developing its clients’ Intellectual Property assets or defending their rights, reactivity, especially as regards Internet infringements, is one of Dreyfus' main priorities

It is paramount for Dreyfus to offer advice that best accommodates our clients’ needs while having their budgetary limits in mind Furthermore, the team is committed to being transparent with its clients

In the face of unprecedented stakes brought by the Internet and new technologies, innovation serves as one of the firm’s key assets, which enables us to offer comprehensive and timely advice to our clients To help its clients navigate the unforeseen threats introduced by new technologies, Dreyfus has chosen to surround itself with a team of experts that are able to anticipate risks involved in your ventures and propose optimal solutions

We, at Dreyfus, balance commercial realities with legal pragmatism and offer creative solutions that tackle the root and not merely the symptoms of any problem We are instrumental in paving the way for a stronger Intellectual Property regime and are committed to pushing the envelope when it comes to making changes in substantive and procedural law and helping clients monetize their intellectual property rights

Address

SCHILLER Abogados

Edificio CUZCO III, Paseo de la Castellana, 137, 28046 Madrid

Spain

Contact Details

Tel: +34 914 179 780 Fax: +34 914 179 780

Email: d tagliavia@schillerabogados com Website: www schillerabogados com

Practice Areas

Employment Law Labour Law Tax Law

Education

Studies at the Universities of Deusto (Bilbao), Madrid and León Dissertation at the University Complutense Madrid

Language(s) Spanish Italian

Employment Law Expert

of the year in SPAIN

PROF. DR. DONATO E. TAGLIAVIA

Professional Biography

Prof Dr Donato E Tagliavia is the Managing Partner of Schiller Abogados,

He Studied at Studies at the Universities of Deusto (Bilbao), Madrid, and León Doctorate from the Complutense University of Madrid He was a Professor of Labor and Social Security Law at the Complutense University in Madrid and a Professor in postgraduate courses on Community Labor Law and Sports Law

Dr, Donato won awards for the Ministry of Labor and Social Security Award for the best Doctoral Thesis (1986) and the CAJA MADRID Award for Doctoral Thesis

Latest publications

Clean-up and business restructuring after the Bankruptcy Law (Labor Aspects)

Legal regime of the Employment Contract for training. Publications Service of the Faculty of Law UCM (1986)

Disciplinary dismissal and employer Basic Legal Encyclopedia Civitas (1995) Numerous publications and collaborations in the main Spanish magazines on Labor Law and Social Security

Firm Description

Schiller Abogados & Rechtsanwälte was born in 1982 and we are an international firm of Lawyers and Advice In order to expand our range of areas and services, we merged in 2005 with the law firm Grupo Lexconsult Abogados

The objective and aim of our office is to offer, as a European firm, a competent, efficient, and complete advisory service in the legal and economic field, especially to companies Our services are aimed at customers established in Europe, particularly in Spain, Germany, and other German-speaking countries

At Schiller Abogados & Rechtsanwälte we are convinced that in order to maintain long-lasting and satisfactory collaboration with our clients and to win the trust of new clients, our services must continuously meet the highest quality requirements

We believe that this requires, from us, a creative, dynamic, direct, and personal assistance to the client, understanding their problems, providing the appropriate solutions efficiently and quickly, as well as permanently controlling the expenses that are generated

The experience of our professionals and the knowledge of various foreign legal systems allow us to count among our clients' companies of different nationalities, multinationals, European and also Spanish, leaders in their respective markets and with a clear international vocation and presence

To advise and support our clients in those fields not included in the scope of our advice, or in those geographical areas where we are not directly present, we maintain close collaborations with other lawyers and with those professionals who adequately complement the services offered by our Office

Professional excellence, personalized attention, and knowledge of different cultures and national legal systems are values that characterize our professional performance and identify our firm in the legal services market

Schiller Abogados & Rechtsanwälte 's clientele is present in all fields of economic activity However, we highlight our professional collaboration with companies in the industry in general and the automobile industry (manufacturing and components) in particular, Banking and financial services, pharmaceutical products, insurance, communications and activity and services for the Public Administration

Address

ABR Solicitors

Britannia Chambers, 4 Oxford Place, Leeds LS1 3AX

United Kingdom

Contact Details

Tel: +44 (0) 333 600 9222 Fax: +44 (0) 333 600 9223 Email: rob.rode@abrsolicitors.com Website: www abrsolicitors com

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense Fraud Law White Collar Crime International Law

of the year in the United Kingdom

Fraud Law Expert ROB RODE

Professional Biography

Rob is a nationally and internationally recognised specialist criminal defence solicitor He is an acknowledged specialist fraud and regulatory defence solicitor He is described in one of the leading guides to the profession as “like a terrier that never stops digging” Rob is a supervisor on the Specialist Fraud Panel set up by the Legal Aid Agency He is a higher court advocate

Rob represents individuals and companies in the UK and abroad facing investigation/prosecution under the Bribery Act or multijurisdictional legislation including FCPA He has experience dealing with prosecution authorities across a number of jurisdictions

Rob undertakes fraud defence, regulatory defence, white collar defence involving international/crossjurisdictional issues, defence of tax/VAT fraud, motoring and general criminal matters with “a certain panache”

Rob is tactically astute and will ensure that when appropriate a proactive defence is pursued in all cases

Rob Rode trained at Irwin Mitchell and joined the firm in 1998 becoming a partner in 2002 and senior / managing partner in 2013 He was chairman of the Serious Fraud Association and is a member of SAHCA, POCLA, CLSA, the International Criminal Bar, The American Bar Association and a member of the criminal duty solicitor defence scheme

Firm Description

Sources regard the criminal law team as a “key player in the Leeds market” Although the team handles a large amount of regulatory and fraud work, it also continues to handle general criminal cases on a regular basis “This is a very ambitious firm with a bright future ahead of it,” according to observers With expertise in fraud and general crime, partner-in-charge Rob Rode is “exceptionally approachable and easy to work with ”

Acting on fraud, regulatory, and general crime cases, we are ranked highly in leading independent research publications and our discerning clientele reflects our reputation

Prosecutions and investigations of all kinds are defended at all stages of their progress by our experienced team of criminal defence lawyers

We are a progressive practice ensuring independent representation for all our clients We maintain excellent professional relationships with others barristers, solicitors, and expert witnesses seeking justice for our clients

The team uses its immense experience in investigations and prosecutions to advise personal and commercial clients in a tactically astute matter Acting on fraud, regulatory, and general crime cases we are ranked highly in leading independent research publications and our discerning clientele reflect our reputation

Address

innov8aw The Hermitage 1SA Shenfield Road Shenfield, Brentwood Essex CM15 8AG United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 800 019 6793 Email: sophie@innov8law com Website: www innov8law com

Practice Areas

Data Solutions Law

Corporate Law Commercial Law IT Law

Education

Master of Laws (LLM) in International Business, including Law, Technology & Global Governance, from Kings College London

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), including Public Procurement & International Law, from City University London

of the year in the United

Kingdom

Data Solutions Law Expert SOPHIE NEWBOULD

Professional Biography

Founder & CEO

A UK-licensed solicitor Sophie's background spans corporate, commercial and government legal work at the highest levels Her decisive approach to business means clients receive clarity, simplicity and rapid execution

On top of impressive academic achievement, Sophie's stellar career has seen her work as a business lawyer for private companies, law firms, county councils, the UK police and central government As a commercial lawyer at The Police ICT Company, Sophie advised on ICT procurements, digital policing portfolio projects and commercial data transfers.

She has served as a Commercial Contracts Advisor for the UK Home Office, as an EU Exit Contracts Advisor with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and acted in a legal advisory capacity on several significant projects, including the Met Office £1bn Supercomputer 2020+ Progamme procurement, the UK Gambling Commission’s 4th National Lottery License Competition, supporting the Department for Transport (DfT) Rail Projects Team and consulting the Bank of England on its information management systems procurement & supply chain policies

While still advising national public sector clients, and utilising her public sector technology experience, in 2019 Sophie co-founded automation software provider, Athensys, which helps suppliers and authorities work together more effectively

Today, as well as shaping a bright future for her private law practice Newboulds Solicitors and its ever-growing client roster, Sophie acts as a consultant to the UK’s largest bus company, Stagecoach, advising on large franchising bids, Zero Emission Bus fleet and infrastructure projects plus various transport data commercial models & agreements. She is also working on her own new groundbreaking legal innovation companyinnov8aw innov8law is the first technology company of its kind to provide lawyers and law firms with end-toend bleeding edge commercial data solutions

When not resolving complex commercial legal issues for some of the UK's most innovative technology companies and public sector organisations, Sophie can be heard supporting her local community on the Who Cares? podcast on Phoenix FM and actively promoting the Here 2 Help Marketplace in support of families of UK armed forces, low paid public sector workers and unpaid carers during the costs of living crises

Firm Description

innov8law was established in November 2020 to provide best of breed data, digital and other technology solutions that support busy lawyers and law firm departments that need essential and advanced capability

innov8law has a purely customer centric approach in relation to the solutions it provides innov8law clients are in the driving seat, in control of their spend and other decisions on outsourced digital, data and technology provided by the best on market providers and managed by innov8law, the one-stop solutions provider saving you time and money innov8law guarantees clients access to the latest global legal technology advancements and trends that benefit legal practices across industry, across Government and across society

Our clients are largely law firms and organisation in house legal teams who have acute and chronic needs for no-nonsense, high quality and trustworthy legal innovation that provides safe and secure capability support

White & Case LLP

Aleksanterinkatu 44 00100 Helsinki Finland

Contact Details

Tel: +358 9 228 64 322 Email: tairisto@whitecase.com Website: www whitecase com

Bars & Courts

New York State Bar Finnish Bar Association

Education

LLM Columbia Law School

LLM University of Helsinki Faculty of Law

Language(s)

English Finnish Swedish

of the year in Finland

M&A Law Expert TIMO AIRISTO

Professional Biography

Timo Airisto is a partner in White & Case Global M&A team He advises international and local clients in corporate transactions Timo has advised on some of Finland’s largest transactions for the past two decades and his record of accomplishment includes private transactions, as well as public tender offers and mergers

Timo is dual qualified in US and Finland and is also well-known for his skills in the field of cross-border real estate deals. He has advised a number of leading investors, guiding them through major real estate transactions in Finland

Practice Areas:

Mergers & Acquisitions

Private Equity Real Estate Shareholder Activism

Financial Institutions

Technology

Firm Description

White & Case is a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today Our on-theground experience, our cross-border integration and our depth of local, US and English-qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many

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Address

King & Spalding International LLP

125 Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1AR, United Kingdom

Contact Details

Tel: +44 20 7551 7529 Email: tsprange@kslaw com> Website: www kslaw com

Practice Areas

Commercial Arbitration

Commercial Litigation Life Sciences Healthcare Energy Financial Services Toxic & Environmental Torts Professional Liability Data Privacy and Security

Education

LL M , University of New South Wales, with distinction

L P A B Dip Law, University of Sydney, Australia

Commercial Arbitration Expert

of the year in the United Kingdom

TOM SPRANGE, K.C.

Professional Biography

Commercial Litigation Life Sciences and Healthcare Energy Financial Services Toxic & Environmental Torts Professional Liability Data, Privacy and Security Russia/Ukraine

Tom Sprange KC provides advocacy and strategic advice in significant, high-value, and complex disputes for a diverse range of clients, including corporations, sovereign states, financial institutions, and individuals A partner in our Trial and Global Disputes practice, Tom acts in a broad array of disputes under local, private, and public international law He is described by his peers as: “Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude”, “A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything" , “a superb advocate”, “class act”, “remarkable,” a “super lawyer,” “a real star,” “fantastic”, “a very sharp legal mind”, “an excellent advocacy choice across dispute resolution forums”, “a sharp intellect" who praise "the precision, energy and tenacity he projects in front of tribunals and judges" “ , and highlight his "great cross-examination skills", describing him as “a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation”

Tom has appeared in over 75 cases in the Chancery and Queens Bench divisions of the High Court and the Court of Appeal in a broad array of disputes He has particular expertise in cases relating to sovereign immunity, acts of state, conflicts of law, interpretation of contracts, civil fraud, injunctive relief, and claims arising from arbitration proceedings

Tom has acted as counsel in more than 250 international arbitrations in the leading arbitration institutes, including the International Chamber of Commerce, the London Court of International Arbitration, the American Arbitration Association, the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes He also regularly sits as an arbitrator

He has experience working with clients in numerous sectors, including energy, mining, projects, construction, telecommunications, technology, financial services, real estate, pharmaceuticals, fashion, and sports.

Tom is the Managing Partner of the London Office and is a member of the Firm's Policy Committee

He is highly ranked in the latest editions of the Chambers Global, Chambers UK, Chambers Europe, Legal 500 UK, Leaders in Law and Who’s Who of Commercial Arbitration, Asset Recovery and Construction directories for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, as well as listing for Civil Fraud and Energy in the former.

He is described as: “a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation”, “a superb advocate”, “class act”, “remarkable,” a “super lawyer,” “a real star,” “fantastic,” “impressive,” “smart, percipient and energetic, ” and “commercially astute and a great lawyer” with sources adding that “his advocacy skills are brilliant” and he has “experience in a range of sectors, including aviation, energy, and finance ” and that “he is very responsive, sharp and quick to seize the key issues”, that "He has good, sharp comments at every stage of proceedings and really contributes a lot," "He's smart - he thinks and understands quickly and he's good at forming case strategy " "He is a top-level litigator with years of experience and he is extremely responsive " "He is very effective as arbitration counsel " Sources also say Thomas is a “thoroughbred arbitrator who is incredibly smart, ” a “heavyweight arbitration lawyer” and “technically excellent and very creative, with a strong knowledge base and good problem-solving skills”

Furthermore, Thomas is said to combine a “Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude” and “an unparalleled work ethic and outstanding attention to client needs”; possess “extensive commercial arbitration expertise”; to “not just go the extra yard in defending his client’s position, but the extra mile”; to be an “accomplished solicitor advocate”; "Tom is an extraordinary litigator. He has a sharp intellect from a legal standpoint and is commercially astute " "He is sensible as a solicitor and impressive as an advocate"; "He is an extremely high-quality advocate and his work is very impressive in this space" "An A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything". "He is clever, fast, reasonable, logical, knowledgeable, experienced and creative" and has "great cross-examination skills "

Gordon S. Blair – Law Offices

“Gildo Pastor Center”

7, rue du Gabian BP 449 MC 98011

Monaco cedex

Contact Details

Tel: +377 93 25 84 10

Mobile: +377 607 93 95 17

Email: xdsoffice@gordonblair com Website: www gordonblair com

of the year in Monaco

Family Structures & Governance and Wealth Planning Expert XAVIER DE SARRAU

Professional Biography

General Partner at Gordon S Blair Law Offices

Xavier is recognized as an international expert in sophisticated Family Structures and Governance matters He authored several articles on the matter and has been a speaker at various conferences and forums, including at the World Economic Forum in Davos

He advises on a range of wealth planning matters affecting high-net-worth private clients and their families with a particular focus on international and multijurisdictional asset protection mechanisms and estate planning.

Xavier serves as Director, Trustee, or Protector of several international families and private groups based in Europe, the United States, and Asia.

Through his involvement in the setup and management of sophisticated structures of international Families, Xavier has acquired a unique hands-on experience with such organizations

Previous Experiences:

Arthur Andersen: Managing Partner EMEIA

Lagardère Group: Chairman of the Supervisory Board

JCDecaux: Chairman of the Audit Committee

Bernardaud: Director

Former Member of the French National Bar Council Participants in several occasions to the World Economic Forum Chairman and/or member of Investment Committees of Family groups and/or private investment companies

Firm Description Education

Admitted to the French Bar (CAPA)

MBA from HEC Paris (Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales)

Doctor in Tax Law, Paris-Panthéon Sorbone University

A Multidisciplinary Law Firm

Our team consists of multilingual and multijurisdictional qualified lawyers and international tax experts with a strong experience in challenging environments We have decades of experience in a broad range of legal issues with substantial expertise in the most sophisticated legal techniques and a keen sense of innovation

As a result of the great variety of backgrounds of our international clients, we have developed strong skills in coordinating the expertise of professionals from other jurisdictions We are able to design and control complex multi-country engagements and offer a truly global service to both local and international clients

Our Clients

Over the years, Monaco has become a highly sought-after place to live, invest and do business

The Principality attracts a large number of “citizens of the world” and international companies

Our Private Clients practice focuses on high-net-worth individuals and international families Our clients are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, including successful businesspeople, famous authors and actors, and sportspeople with assets and interests in various jurisdictions.

Our Corporate Clients practice includes a large range of entities and institutions such as banks as well as public or private companies incorporated both locally and overseas We are also the referral Monaco-based law firm of a large number of international law firms

Azevedo Ascenso Rua Castilho, 235, 1 º , 1070-051 Lisboa, Portugal

Tel: +351 211 648 457 Email: ia@aamtlegal com Website: www aamtlegal com

Mergers & Acquisitions Expert

of

DR CLARENCE BUSUTTIL

Professional Biography

Dr Clarence Busuttil, LL D, Senior Attorney at Busuttil & Millo Advocates, was born in Sliema, Malta in 1959 He graduated from the University of Malta in 1981 with a Doctor of Laws degree and currently resides in St Julians, Malta Dr Busuttil is fluent in four languages, including English, Italian, French, and Maltese, apart from a reasonable understanding of other languages

His professional experience spans in senior partner positions at several Maltese law firms, including Zammit Dimech & Busuttil Advocates and Busuttil & Busuttil Advocates His areas of specialization include immigration law, international commercial law, intellectual property and corporate law and Dr Busuttil has lectured at the University of Malta and the Sonnenberg International Institute (Germany), served as Chairman of the Legal Commission of the Malta Olympic Committee, and represented Malta as the Malta Official Delegate on the Supervisory Board of EU Chamber of Commerce in Beijing, China He also chaired the Appeals Board on Enforcement decisions within the Malta Tourism Authority

Dr Busuttil is an expert in Intellectual Property and Company Law and is currently Head of the Department of International Commercial Law at his current Law Firm. He has offered European Immigration solutions to many overseas clients over the last few years and has resided in China for four years where he started to become acquainted with Chinese and South East Asian culture He has worked closely with UK and US legal Firms in various corporate issues

Dr Busuttil has served as Chairman and Director in a number of local companies involved in property development, real estate, project management, turnkey contracts, etc.

of the year in Portugal

INÊS

AZEVEDO

Professional Biography

Inês Azevedo has a diverse and extensive legal background with more than 18 years of experience. Her main focus is currently Migration and Real Estate in Portugal Inês also provides legal assistance to a private business that supports internationals move worldwide Her professional assignments range from private top 10 ten Iberian law offices assisting Energy Projects, PPP projects and Real Estate She was a legal adviser at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and deputy at the Cabinet of the Presidency of Council of Ministers of Portugal working with Migration, Refugees and Discrimination dossiers Inês was a National Coordinator of European Year of Citizens (2013 and 2014) Inês was the founding partner of Azevedo Legal, a boutique law firm with the main focus on assisting Migration, Soft Landing and Real Estate in Portugal Inês is enrolled in the Portuguese Lawyer’s Bar Association since 2006

Inês has a Master Degree in Development Economics at ISEG and several Post-Graduated Studies of Tourism Law, Tax Law, Energy Law Lisbon Law School, Social Entrepreneurship at INSEAD and Circular Economy in Cambridge

Immigration Expert Firm Description

As a boutique law firm, we aim to support you in every step of your decision to move When and where is up to you, everything else is our game We are a team of multidisciplinary, seasoned lawyers that will guide you on every step of your journey. We know the rules, the bureaucracies, the practicalities and we will advise you on the best path forward while making sure that you have a full understanding of the process as well as all the information for your decision making From migration, to tax, to investments, we provide legal services with you at the centre

Fiducial Legal By Lamy

Lyon : 40, rue de Bonnel CS 63647 F 69484 Lyon Cedex 03

Paris : 13 boulevard Bourdon F 75004 Paris

Tel : + 33 4 78 62 14 00 (Lyon)

Tel : + 33 1 53 05 91 90 (Paris)

Email: karine disdier mikus@fiducial-legal net Website: www fiducial-legal com

IP LAW EXPERT

of the year in France

KARINE DISDIER-MIKUS

Professional Biography

Karine Disdier-Mikus is a partner at Fiducial Legal by Lamy and heads the firm’s IP practice She holds a master’s from a French University and an LLM from McGill University, Canada She is a former European trademark and design attorney and has more than 20 years of experience in trademark prosecution and IP litigation, brand protection, anti-counterfeiting, brand enforcement, and transactional intellectual property

Ms Disdier-Mikus has also developed significant expertise concerning domain names, UDRP proceedings, and new gTLD domains She is an active member of INTA and other related associations, such as APRAM (Association of Trademark Practitioners) and PTMG (Pharmaceutical Trademark Group)

Expertise; Intellectual property, Global Intellectual Property Portfolio Management, Anti-counterfeiting, Internet, domain names / new gTLDs and Licensing/R&D

Firm Description

Fiducial Legal By Lamy has been present in the legal arena for over 50 years, devising solutions and creating added value for businesses, its entrepreneurial momentum has ensured it withstands the test of time

When the firm’s founding member, Bruno Lamy, set up practice in 1965 following graduation, his immediate goal was to give impetus to the firm’s development by preempting the reform of the legal profession and merging the professional expertise of legal advisors and attorneys The dual expertise provided by these practitioners has been the mainstay of Fiducial Legal By Lamy reputation and renown throughout the years

Corporate Immigration Expert

of the year in Ireland

LOUISE CORRIGAN

Professional Biography

Louise Corrigan, a graduate of University College Dublin with a Bachelor of Business and Legal Studies (BBLS), is a dual-qualified lawyer, admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in Ireland, the US District Court, and the New York State Bar She practiced as a litigator and immigration specialist in New York City before returning to Ireland to continue her immigration practice in Dublin She is an active member of the Rome District Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Areas of specialization include consular processing, criminal immigration issues, intern and trainee visas, entertainment and performer visas, family sponsorships, professional employment visas, and investment visas

During her time in New York, Louise was an active member of the Irish community She was awarded a Top 40 Under 40 Award by the Irish Echo in 2014 and the Irish Voice Most Influential Women Award in 2011 Louise was also a Young Patron and 2014 Honoree of the Irish Arts Center in New York.

Louise M Corrigan & Associates

4 Upper Pembroke Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

Tel: +353 (0)1 517 5858 +353 (87) 236 5200

Email: info@louisecorriganlaw com

Website: www louisecorriganlaw com

Louise is a member of the following organisations:

America Immigration Lawyers Association Irish Exporters Association Dublin Chamber of Commerce UCD Alumni Association

The Law Society of Ireland Network Ireland

Environmental Law Expert of the Year in France

CORINNE LEPAGE

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Cognition Health Expert of the Year In England

DR EMER MACSWEENEY

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M&A Expert of the Year in Poland

DR ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI

DR. TOBIAS K. W. STAMMBERGER

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ERIK ERISMANN

Erismann

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Corporate Immigration Expert of the Year in Austria

EWALD OBERHAMMER

Oberhammer

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FEARGAL BRENNAN

ByrneWallace

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FRANCESCO DEL BENE

Avocom

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Transaction Law Expert of the Year in Ireland

Accounting Services Expert of the Year in Greece

GIORGOS G. KALFAS

Atlas Consulting

Head Office: Marinou Antipa 40, 57001, Pilea, Post-Office box 4117, Thessaloniki

Athens Office: Ag Dimitriou 41, 18546, Piraeus, Athens

Tel: +30 2103004160 (Athens)

Tel: +30 2310310910 (Thessaloniki)

Email: gkalfas@atlasconsulting gr Website: www atlasconsulting gr

JUDR. RICHARD GÜRLICH, PH.D.

GŰRLICH VÍTEK & PARTNERS

Šafaříkova 201/17, 120 00 Praha 2 Czech Republic

Tel: +420 222 101 591 Email: gurlich@akegv cz Website: www akrg cz

KATHERINE ALEXANDER-THEODOTOU

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PETER HOMBERG

Dentons

Markgrafenstraße 33 Berlin 10117 Germany

Tel: +49 30 26473 391

Email: peter homberg@dentons com Website: www dentons com

Corporate And Business Expert of the Year in Czech Republic

Civil Law Expert of the Year in the United Kingdom

Life Sciences Lawyer of the Year in Germany

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Espindola International Consultants

Calle 21 Norte No 5AN 45, Pido 6, Edificio, Gualcalá, Cali, Colombia, Branch office in Bogotá, Colombia

Contact Details

Tel: +(57) 602 488 0378 / 602 668 8895

Mobile: +57 2 488 0378 Fax: +(57) 3116358200 Email: cespindola@espindola-ic com Website: www espindola-ic com

Practice Areas

Customs Law & Exchange Control regulations Foreign Investment M&A

International Contracting Private International Law International Conflict Resolution Maritime Law Transport Law

International Trade Compliance Customs Law

Education

Doctor in Jurisprudence Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Senora del Rosario

Bogotá and L L M , Master of Laws, from Tulane University School of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana USA

International Trade expert

of the year in

Colombia

CARLOS ESPINDOLA-SCARPETTA

Professional Biography

Founder of the firm Espíndola International Consultants, created in 1979, which has been dedicated to specialized subjects such as International Contracting, Private International Law, International Conflict Resolution, Maritime Law, Transportation Law, International Trade, Compliance and Customs Law

Professor in Graduate programs in Customs Law and International Trade, International Business Law and Contracting, at Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Bogtotá/Cali, and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali

Member of the Academic Commission at the Instituto Colombiano de Derecho Tributario y Aduanero (ICDTA), panelist, and author of many articles and papers published by the ICDTA, Bogotá, Colombia.

Chair of the International Trade and Business Committee at the Colombian American Chamber of Commerce, Sur Occidente, AMCHAM, Cali, Colombia

Experience

In his long career, Carlos has advised the main national and international companies, such as ADM Colombia, Cadbury Adams, Abbott, Sanofi, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson, among others

International Trade

We advise our clients and accompany them in the planning, analysis, and implementation of alternatives that allow the optimization of their resources and sustainability of their business in the areas of Foreign Trade and International Business, offering as an added value in our services the experience and innovation of the global consultants team

Service portfolio

Accompaniment and advice on Procedures and Procedures of Customs and Foreign Trade, claims, and appeals before competent authorities.

Advice on customs valuation, antidumping practices, and trade defense measures such as safeguards and countervailing duties Audits and implementation of Compliance Manuals in Customs, Tax and Exchange for International Operations and Foreign Trade Training and education on international contracting, international business, and internationalization strategies.

Consultancies on tariff classifications, splitting, and tariff and/or tax effects Consultancy in the implementation of international trade terms (“Incoterms”)

Design of strategies for the use of Foreign Trade Promotion Mechanisms Customs planning and transnational operations of goods and services flow

Firm Description

Espindola International Consultants, created in 1979, is an office of lawyers and consultants specializing in national and international business and international trade Our office is a versatile, flexible, professional, and competitive lawyer organization that has successfully addressed the legal and strategic needs of Colombian and multinational companies located throughout the Americas, respecting the highest professional and ethical standards

We are prepared to accompany entrepreneurs to face the challenges derived from the trend of regional, and worldwide integration, creating projects, designing strategies, and practical solutions within multijurisdictional legal parameters Our portfolio of services includes participation in the decision-making processes of our clients, not only from a legal perspective, but also from a strategic point of view through integrated logistics.

In Colombia, we have offices in Cali and Bogota D C , as well as correspondent offices in the most important financial centers of the world The Legal 500 rankings, Tier 1, Latin America, 2022 Prior years ranked by The Legal 500, Top Firm

Address

IDEAC

R Pais Leme, 215, 6th floor, suite 618/619 CEP 05424-150, Pinheiros São Paulo, SP Brazil

Contact Details

Tel: +55(11) 3500-3240 Mobile: +55(11) 9 8383 6122 Email: dallacqua@ideac.eng.br Website: www ideac org br

Practice Areas

Business Administration on Construction Risks and Contractual Managements Arbitrations Law Infrastructure Projects Law Mediation Law

Language(s)

Portuguese English Spanish Italian

of the year iN Brazil

Litigation Support Expert CLAUDIO DALL'ACQUA

Professional Biography

Claudios is the founding and Managing Director of IDEAC He is a Civil Engineer from Escola Politécnica da USP, specialization in Risks Management, Business Administration, and Safety and Health engineering He is the former president of the Instituto de Engenharia de São Paulo and a former president of the UPADI - PanAmerican Federation of Engineers Associations Claudio is also a founding member of the Chamber of Mediation and Arbitration of the Instituto de Engenharia de São Paulo, Certified as Chairman by DRBDispute Resolution Board Foundation and recognized as Honor Member from CLAPEC – Comunidad Latinoamericana de Peritos en Construción

Claudios is currently president of the Board of Trustees of the FDTE – Fundação para o Desenvolvimento Tecnológico da Engenharia and a construction entrepreneur for over 40 years

Firm Description

IDEAC was created from the Support Group for the Resolution of Contractual Controversies of the FDTEFundação para o Desenvolvimento Tecnológico da Engenharia, the latter having become one of the references in Brazil in the area In more than 45 years of activities supporting the Escola Politécnica da USP, FDTE carried out projects for large public and private companies, which required state-of-the-art engineering and advanced technology As a natural move - in order to preserve the independence of the group specializing in arbitral or judicial expertise and technical assistance - IDEAC emerged, taking over activities formerly carried out by the FDTE itself Thus, tradition and modernity walk together, represented by FDTE and IDEAC.

IDEAC maintains a technical cooperation agreement with the FDTE and, therefore, with Escola Politécnica da USP, a center of excellence in research and development of Engineering in Latin America. It thus unites the capacity and experience in contract management of its professionals to the "state of the art" knowledge in engineering provided by researchers and professors at the Escola Politécnica da USP Our challenge is always to make available to those involved in contractual disputes engineering knowledge, which is often complex and included in technical expertise or assistance We produce synthetic, direct, and enlightening works

Acting as experts in arbitration or judicial proceedings:

Elaboration of expert technical reports to Arbitration Courts involving answers to questions from the claimants and respondents

Participation in hearings in Arbitration Courts and Justice

Expertise in technical assistance in arbitrations and other alternative dispute resolution procedures [ADR’s]:

Support for the preparation and organization of parts and documents

Identification of technical strengths and weaknesses, indicating possibilities for success or defeat

Support for the elaboration of strategies converging with the client's interests

Preparation of suggestions for technical questions for the customer

Elaboration of critical technical opinions about expert reports

Witness expert and technical testimonies at arbitration hearings

Technical support and guidance to customers:

Guidance on preparing and maintaining records

Analysis of the quality and sufficiency of information included in the contractual planning

Analysis of physical and financial impacts related to undefined projects, delays, rework, idleness, quality and/or productivity deficiencies

Identification of commercial breakpoints

Evaluation of service progress and performance monitoring documents

Identification and suggestions for correcting contractual management failures

Address

Cohen Immigration Law

1303 Greene Ave , Suite 200, Westmount, Quebec, H3Z 2A7 Canada

Contact Details

Tel: +1 (514) 937-9445 Fax: +1 (514) 937-2618 Email: Daniel Levy@canadavisa com Website: www canadavisa com

Practice Areas

Corporate Immigration Entertainment Law Technology Law Private Sector

Education

Law degree from McGill University

of the year in Canada

Corporate Immigration Expert DANIEL LEVY

Professional Biography

Daniel Levy is a Senior Attorney at Cohen Immigration Law and leads the Canadian business immigration and work permit teams on all client mandates He has been working with Cohen Immigration Law since May 2009 and spends his time between Montreal, Florida, and California, where he advises film/TV, technology and other private-sector companies on the intricacies of Canadian immigration law

Daniel has been invited to speak before many esteemed groups, including but not limited to the Conference Board of Canada, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the California DUI Lawyers Association, the Canadian Employee Relocation Council, and Stanford University

Daniel has previously served as a member of the Quebec executive committee of the Canadian Bar Association and was named in Who's Who Legal as one of the world’s highest-ranking corporate immigration lawyers in 2018, 2019 2020, and 2021 He obtained his law degree from McGill University

Memberships

Quebec executive committee of the Canadian Bar Association

Firm Description

CanadaVisa com was launched in 1994 as the online platform of Cohen Immigration Law, becoming one of the first law firms in Canada to offer a full range of Canadian immigration services and consulting to prospective immigration applicants and foreign workers over the internet Today, CanadaVisa com is the largest privatesector Canadian immigration website in the world, with millions of people visiting the website every year

Attorney Daniel Levy and the Cohen Immigration Law team of some 60 lawyers, paralegals, and other professionals provide the full range of Canadian immigration services to foreign individuals, small enterprises, and multinationals alike Cohen Immigration Law takes on the complete preparation of permanent residence and temporary work permit applications and dispenses experienced, expert advice at every stage throughout the process.

Address

Macdonel, Uribe, Cuesta, Llaca & Esquivel

Torre Capital Reforma Paseo de la Reforma 250, Torre B, piso 26 Colonia Juarez, C P 06600, Mexico City, Mexico Tel: +52 (55) 5264 3568

Av Canoa 521 – 402, Colonia Tizapán, Alcaldía Álvaro Obregón, C P 01090, Mexico City, Mexico

Tel: +52 (55) 5645-4096

Contact Details

Email: egarcia@muclaw mx Website: www muclaw mx

Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Civil Law Commercial Litigation

Education

Law Degree from the ISEC University

Master's Degree in Law from the same institution

He studied the Specialty in Criminal Law at the Escuela Libre de Derecho .

Professional Associations

and academic positions

He taught economic theory and political science at ISEC University.

He taught the subject of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law in the Police Function, within the Basic Initial Training Course for Federal Police Candidates with Investigator Profile taught at the Anahuac University, North Campus.

of the year in Mexico

Criminal Law Expert ELISER

GARCIA MACDONEL

Professional Biography

Partner

Eliser García Macdonel is a specialist in criminal, civil and commercial litigation with 20 years of experience He has been an advisor to leading national and foreign companies He performs with solvency in front of the media and in crisis management, for which he has sponsored some of the most media cases in our country Mr García Macdonel has advised, among others, two of the biggest insurance companies in the world, which makes him a true benchmark in the field of lnsurance and Bonds, where he has represented this sector in more than 300 cases

He is also an advisor to several of the largest companies in the construction sector, highlighting two of the most important groups in Mexico, as well as he participates in various councils and technical committees, including being a member of the board of one of the most important Real Estate Investment Trust in the Mexican market.

Area of Specialization

Being a multidisciplinary litigator allows him to create comprehensive strategies in which the criminal and civil litigation teams interact, which has resulted in being able to resolve highly complex litigation for the benefit of his clients

Throughout 2022, García Macdonel has stood out in the criminal field as one of the leading lawyers, due to the complexity of the matters in which he has participated and the results he has obtained, consolidating himself as one of the best criminal lawyers in Mexico

Firm Description

Macdonel, Uribe, Cuesta, Llaca & Esquivel is the result of the union and integration of lawyers with a strong specialization Our Firm offers legal services in most sectors and disciplines like Criminal Law, Civil Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Intellectual property right, and Labor Law having a broad level of legal coverage, being some of the goals: the anticipation and prevention of legal risks, solving disputes mainly of commercial nature, proposing solutions that effectively lead to the achievement of the targeted objectives based on the defense of our clients’ interests We believe that another relevant advantage is the personalized attention with our Mexican and international clients, which undoubtedly strengthens and eases the achievement of our clients’ goals The Partners of the Firm have distinguished themselves in exercising a solid practice that combines experience and quality with innovation allowing us to provide effective and comprehensive solutions to each of the projects and/or problems

The Firm is partner of CBBL Cross Border Business Lawyers, worldwide network of German-speaking lawyers, currently present in 60 Countries in five Continents It has European and Asian Desks Additionally, it has strong links with accountants, financial advisors, and auditors, which foster a fruitful integration with the various advisors of our clients

Address

Ferrari & Associates

655 15th St , NW Suite 420 Washington, DC 20005 USA

Contact Details

Tel: +1 202 280 6370 Email: ferrari@falawpc com Website: www ferrariassociatespc com

Practice Areas

District of Columbia

4th Circuit Court of Appeals

5th Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Court of Appeals

United States District Court of the District of Columbia

United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida

United States District Court for the District of North Dakota

Education

J D - Juris Doctor, St Mary’s University

School of Law

B A , Purdue University

B A - Bachelor of Arts

of the year in Washington D C, USA

OFAC Representation Expert ERICH FERRARI

Professional Biography

As the Founder and Principal Attorney of Ferrari & Associates Erich represents United States and foreign corporations, financial institutions, exporters, insurers, as well as private individuals in matters arising before, or in matters involving the laws administered by, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), as well as in federal courts involving challenges to OFAC designations, civil seizures and forfeitures due to alleged OFAC sanctions violations, and in criminal investigations and prosecutions for alleged violations of OFAC sanctions With nearly 16 years of experience in national security law, exports control, and United States economic sanctions, he counsels across industry sectors representing parties in a wide range of OFAC-related matters

Erich’s representations before OFAC frequently involve matters involving the Iran, Ukraine-/Russia-related, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Counter-Terrorism, and the Counter Narcotics sanctions programs. As part of these representations, he has worked to have names removed from OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List), responded to OFAC administrative subpoenas, procured OFAC specific licenses to engage in transactions prohibited by OFAC, conducted internal investigations and drafted OFAC voluntary self-disclosures, developed and implemented OFAC compliance programs for financial institutions and multi-national companies, and provided general counselling on OFAC related matters to a variety of clients.

Erich's litigation experience includes numerous lawsuits against OFAC arising from the blocking of assets, as well as the targeting of individuals and entities In addition, he has extensive experience representing parties in federal criminal prosecutions, including those involving export control and sanctions violations He has also represented clients in other litigation including, for instance, federal civil forfeiture administrative and judicial proceedings arising from purported violations of OFAC-administered regulations

Erich actively writes on OFAC-administered trade sanctions on his blog at sanctionlaw com as well as for publication In addition, he is often called upon by media outlets to speak on United States trade sanctions issues and has been interviewed on OFAC-related issues by CNN, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal

Significant Clients:

Ferrari & Associates handles some of the biggest and most complex sanctions cases in the world Indeed, often times the sanctions-related matters capturing headlines and being discussed by the media involve clients represented by Ferrari & Associates or matters in which the Firm and its clients are involved It is also common for the lawyers at Ferrari & Associates to partner with some of the most well-known and well-regarded lawyers and law firms in the world to handle cases involving removal from the OFAC SDN List, defence of high-profile defendants in investigations and prosecutions, and advising top global financial institutions on compliance with United States sanctions

The clients taken on by Ferrari & Associates range from private individuals to state-owned enterprises and global financial institutions The matters involve every type of OFAC case from routine compliance work such as helping a financial institution or multi-national corporation prepare, adopt and implement sanctions compliance policies and procedures to filing lawsuits challenging OFAC designations to the SDN List.

The range of matters that Ferrari & Associates take on and the variety of its clientele, allows the firm to have a 360 degree view of how United States sanctions work from procedural, substantive, and policy perspectives This view provides a level of specific expertise not found in every law firm that handles U S sanctions work, which provides Ferrari & Associates clients with real insight on what the law means and what can be expected if certain approaches to their case are undertaken Anyone can read the law for themselves, but interacting with OFAC on a daily basis and constantly reviewing and interpreting their actions gives Ferrari & Associates uncommon insight as to how the agency will react in response to certain circumstances or situations

Economic

Jim McGraw is a Senior Partner in the corporate law group of Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL based in Cincinnati, Ohio and he is also the CEO of KMK Consulting Company LLC, a national economic development and site selection firm Jim is a member of The Best Lawyers in America for his economic development work and also has been recognized as one of the top 100 most influential lawyers in the United States by the Business Journal

Jim and his team have secured over $1 Billion of government incentives for business growth projects across 33 states in the US and have advised on more than 2,000 business recruitment and expansion deals

Company LLC One East Fourth Street Suite 1400 Cincinnati OH 45202 USA Tel: +(513) 639-3968 Fax: +(513) 579-6457 Email: jmcgraw@kmklaw.com Website: www kmklaw com

KMK

Clients range from Fortune 100 corporations to small private firms Jim’s team services companies with incentive negotiations, compliance, and reporting, site selection/cost analysis, public finance, and energy infrastructure and supply These services provide significant financial benefits to companies expanding on relocation anywhere in the United States

The group thrives on mutual respect with great clients Tony Kaufman, VP of Real Estate and Facility Operations at FIS Global offers: “It has been my great pleasure to have KMK Consulting on our team during a critical time in our Company’s extraordinary global expansion. Their skills in strategy, negotiations, relationships and managing numerous details are extremely impressive But most importantly, they produced financial results beyond what we thought possible It is exciting to have their expertise and loyalty supporting our Company’s future ”

Jim McGraw’s reputation is grounded in professionalism, fairness, creativity and client loyalty Explore your possibilities with Jim by contacting him at jmcgraw@kmklaw com or 513-579-6932

Keating, Muething & Klekamp PLL is a nationally recognized law firm with over 130 lawyers It has established a respected national as well as international presence KMK Law is proud and honored to help our clients achieve their aspirations For over 65 years, KMK Law has been a pillar of the Cincinnati community and our attorneys are heavily involved in a multitude of civic and not-for-profit leadership positions throughout the community as well as nationally

KMK Law is also a proud member of ALFA International, the premier network of 150 independent law firms across the globe including 95 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the US plus 70 international firms located throughout Europe, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Africa, Canada, Mexico, and South America

Address

John R Teakell

Criminal Defense Attorney

2911 Turtle Creek Blvd, Suite 300 Dallas, Texas 75219 USA

Contact Details

Tel: +214 523 9076

Fax: +214 523 9076

Email: jteakell@teakelllaw com

Website: www teakelllaw com

Practice Areas

White Collar

Computer Crimes

Drug Cases

Gun Violations

Tax Violations

Health Care Fraud Theft / Embezzlement

Forfeitures / Licenses

SEC Cases / State Securities Board

Federal Procurement Fraud

White Collar

Computer Crimes

Government Contract Fraud

Money Laundering

Money Transfer Schemes

Government Program Fraud

Classified Information Cases

Counterfeit Goods Cases

Drug Cases

Gun Violations

Tax Violations

Health Care Fraud Theft / Embezzlement

Forfeitures / Licenses

SEC Cases / State Securities Board

School Discipline / Prosecutions

Federal Procurement Fraud

of the year in Texas, USA

Criminal Law Expert JOHN R. TEAKELL

Professional Biography

John Teakell has a focused criminal law and securities background with 35 years of courtroom experience He has a thorough knowledge of both federal and state crimes and both federal and state court systems He has handled thousands of cases ranging from misdemeanors to federal death penalty cases There is no case too complex for Mr Teakell to manage During his time as a criminal defense attorney, he has not only obtained impeccable results but has also gained respect from fellow defense attorneys and prosecutors as well as many of the judges in both the state and federal courts. He has focused his practice on white collar crimes, government investigations, mishandling of classified information, government contract fraud, computer intrusions, firearms violations, money laundering, counterfeit goods prosecutions, health care fraud, tax fraud allegations, and SEC suits.

John Teakell is a former federal prosecutor who represents people throughout the country in federal criminal cases. Mr. Teakell is a former state prosecutor and former federal prosecutor, as he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Texas who also worked as an Assistant U S Attorney in the federal territory of Puerto Rico Mr Teakell prosecuted all types of federal fraud cases, large drug trafficking and money laundering cases, and federal death penalty cases Mr Teakell was a trial attorney for the U S Securities and Exchange Commission who represented the Commission in enforcement actions for fraudulent schemes

The National Trial Lawyers Association recognizes John Teakell as a top-rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Texas, as well as a Texas Super Lawyer Teakell has also been selected for several honors including the Top 100 Attorneys the National Association of Distinguished Counsel’s Top One Percent, Lawyers of Distinction, Best Attorneys of America, and the Global Who’s Who Top Attorney He was highlighted in Forbes Magazine and Time Magazine, and chosen to be Expert Network’s Distinguished Lawyer John’s extensive experience working as a State Prosecutor and Federal Prosecutor helps ensure you achieve the best possible outcome in your case Choosing an experienced attorney is most important when you are facing Federal Criminal charges, you need a Seasoned Criminal Defense Attorney like John Teakell in your corner.

Mr Teakell has been a regular commentator for TV, news outlets, and national news, including NBC Nightly News and CNN. Mr. Teakell has been quoted in various articles and magazines, including the Washington Times and Bloomberg Mr Teakell was invited to participate in a book that was on the best-seller list, titled “A Cup of Coffee With 10 of the Top Criminal Defense Attorneys in the United States ”

John travels to Federal Courts throughout the United States If your rights and freedom are at risk, you have been accused of a crime, or are being investigated now is the time to seek legal counsel Time is not on your side You need an expert attorney, with extensive federal experience by your side to increase the likelihood of a dismissal, charge reductions, reduced sentences, or an acquittal from your charges

Address

Fitzwilliam Stone Furness-Smith & Morgan

48-50 Sackville Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

Contact Details

Tel: +(868) 623-1618

Fax: +(868) 623-6524

Email: jpmouttet@fitzwilliamstone com Website: www fitzwilliamstone com

Practice Areas

Energy, Oil and Gas Tax (contentious and non-contentious) Commercial/Corporate Foreign Investment Health Safety and Environment (HSE)

Memberships

Trinidad and Tobago Law Association Association of International Energy Negotiators (formerly AIPN)

Education

University of the West Indies – LL B Hugh Wooding Law School – LEC King's College London – LL M

of the year in Trinidad And Tobago

Energy Expert JON PAUL MOUTTET

Professional Biography

Jon Paul Mouttet is a Senior Partner in the Commercial Department of Fitzwilliam, Stone, Furness-Smith & Morgan Fitzwilliam, Stone, Furness-Smith & Morgan has been in existence for over 100 years and is one the largest and oldest full-service commercial firms in Trinidad and Tobago He joined Fitzwilliam, Stone, FurnessSmith & Morgan at the end of 2005 and was initially active in both the Litigation and Commercial Departments but now concentrates on commercial work and tax litigation His practice primarily focuses on industrial foreign investment projects, energy and tax law

His clients include international and local companies involved in oil and gas, power generation, commodity trading, industrial and manufacturing processes, quarrying, service companies and local conglomerates operating in various sectors

Mr Mouttet has over seventeen years of experience in the energy sector and regularly advises on petroleumrelated matters across the value chain, whether it be upstream, midstream, downstream or service related He acts as local counsel to several international oil and gas companies concerned with upstream exploration and production work in Trinidad and Tobago and advises on a wide range of local issues; including petroleum legislation, exploration and production and other licences, production sharing contracts and sub-licence concessions issued by Heritage (formerly Petrotrin), Trinidad’s State oil company. He also actively advises on power generation matters and associated regulatory issues

In terms of midstream and downstream energy-related foreign investment he has advised on multiple prospective and actualized energy projects, including those involving gas sales and petroleum transportation issues, petroleum terminal optimization, metallics, LNG, CNG, polypropylene, polyethlyne and petrochemicals, the latest being the establishment of a methanol and di-methyl ether petrochemicals complex in La Brea He has also advised on a number of sales and acquisition transactions involving power generation (electricity) assets and has represented power generating concerns (gas powered and renewable) in Trinidad, the latest power generating project being the ongoing development of the first-ever industrial scale solar photovoltaic project in Trinidad

Apart from his core energy practice he also advises on industrial regulation, tax, joint ventures, M&A transactions and other commercial/corporate matters and regularly represents both local and international clients before the Tax Appeal Board on contentious appeals against assessments made by the Board of Inland Revenue

Jon Paul’s work often involves significant interface with personnel at various Government Ministries and bodies, including in particular, the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries, the Board of Inland Revenue and several State Enterprises and he enjoys a good working relationship with the various personnel at these State institutions and companies.

Jon Paul has also contributed on Trinidad and Tobago law issues to various publications including the IBA Arbitration Newsletter (2008) and the World Bank’s Doing Business (2007 and 2012). His latest contributions relate to his co-authorship of the Trinidad and Tobago chapters of Chambers and Partners, Energy Oil & Gas (2019) and The Oil and Gas Law Review, 6th- 8th Editions (2019-2021)

Jon Paul also sits on several boards and is a member of the currently existing Energy Chamber Fiscal Reform Taskforce for the energy sector He is also recognized by Global Law Experts and by Chambers and Partners, World’s Leading Lawyers for Business, having first been recognized by Chambers and Partners while he was still an Associate

Address

White & Case LLP 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020-1095 USA

Contact Details

Tel :+1 212 819 8547

Email: tairisto@whitecase com Website: joshua berman@whitecase com

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Financial Institutions Mining & Metals

Bars and Courts

New York State Bar

US District Court for the Eastern District of New York

US District Court for the Southern District of New York

US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Education

JDHarvard Law School

BAVassar College

Complex Commercial Litigation Expert

of the year in New York, USA

JOSHUA A. BERMAN

Professional Biography

Josh Berman is a trial lawyer who focuses on complex commercial litigation Josh brings over 20 years of experience to his clients, successfully representing a spectrum of Fortune 500 companies, as well as hedge funds, private equity firms, investment banks and other financial institutions He has strong relationships with global metals and mining companies, and technology-focused clients, among others, providing advice on some of their most complex business and legal challenges Josh also has extensive expertise handling adversary claims and other litigation matters in the context of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings

Josh practices in federal and state courts across the country, and has a strong track record in all areas of complex civil litigation, including commercial and intellectual property disputes His experience includes highstakes litigation arising out of aviation industry disputes, metals and mining disputes, broken deals, earn-out disputes, shareholder claims, licensing matters, and false advertising claims. He applies business vision and innovative strategies to disputes, often involving novel questions of law with far-reaching implications, in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients

Josh served as a law clerk to the Honorable Rosemary Barkett, United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, in Miami, Florida from 2001 to 2002

Firm Description

White & Case is a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today Our on-theground experience, our cross-border integration and our depth of local, US and English-qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many.

We guide our clients through difficult issues, bringing our insight and judgment to each situation Our innovative approaches create original solutions to our clients' most complex domestic and multijurisdictional deals and disputes

By thinking on behalf of our clients every day, we anticipate what they want, provide what they need and build lasting relationships We do what it takes to help our clients achieve their ambitions

Our Values

At White & Case our culture comes to life through three core values:

Pioneering We seize opportunities to innovate and grow United We are one firm with a shared sense of purpose

Human We care about each other and the world around us

These are the concepts that shape our distinctive culture and differentiate us from others They capture the unique spirit of our Firm, and guide the behaviors that enable us to deliver on the promises we make to our clients and our people

Address

CRV & Co

Garibaldi 1740/1747, Col Ladrón de Guevara, Guadalajara, C P 44650, Jalisco, Mexico

Contact Details

Tel: + 52 33 36 15 42 83 Email: jpc@c-r-v com mx Website: www c-r-v com mx

Practice Areas

Audit & Assurance Services

Administration Law Finance

Tax Law

Memberships

Member of the Mexican Institute of Public Accountants, A C

Member of the College of Public Accountants of Guadalajara, Jalisco, A.C.

Audit & Assurance Services Expert

of the year in Mexico

JUAN PABLO CORONA RIVERA

Professional Biography

Juan Pablo Corona Rivera, Public Accountant, graduated from the Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Occidente, A C (ITESO) and is Board Chairman of CRV & Co He has 27 years of experience in administration, finance, auditing, and taxes areas Juan Specializes in the audit area Juan Pablo is an active participant in articles on fiscal, financial, and administrative matters in the “Public Accounting” magazine, which is issued monthly by the Mexican Institute of Public Accountants, A C

Education

Diploma in Taxes by the Institute of Specialization for Executives, A C Diploma in Auditing by the College of Public Accountants of Guadalajara, Jalisco, A C Master's Degree in Taxation by the Institute of Specialization for Executives, A C Postgrade at "International Accounting" by Panamerican University Campus Guadalajara

Certified Public Accountant by the Mexican Institute of Public Accountants, A C Master's Degree in Business Management by the Panamerican Institute of Senior Business Management (IPADE)

Seminarium International, Senior Executive Leadership Program, by Yale School of Management Seminarium International CEO’S Management Program Northwester Kellog

Strategic Negotiation Program by Boston University, Corporate Strategy and Innovation Program, by Wharton University of Pennsylvania. CFO’S Executive Program by University of Chicago, Booth School of Business

Firm Description

CRV & Co is firm with more than 50 years of experience, specialized in accounting, administration, and tax areas We are focused on providing strategic information to our clients and advise them in making sustainable, cumulative and recurring decisions in the medium and long term We have managed to consolidate a work team of more than 150 people, within the best talents in their different areas of expertise. Therefore our firm is a socially and environmentally responsible firm which contributes to the society welfare and also protects the environment in its daily professional performance

CRV Accounting, Finance and Tax ; Because financial and tax accounting are not just a matter of adding and subtracting, our accounting and advisory services are provided from a comprehensive perspective that not only detects gaps, errors or omissions in favour or against and identifies the causes producing them and the impact they can have on the strength and sustainability of the company

Financial Accounting Service; The analysis and recommendations on the economic and financial situation of the company and on the profit obtained by it

Fiscal Accounting; The preparation of the Financial Statements of the company to accomplish its tax obligations properly and on time

CRV TAX; Accountability is a mandatory practice of life in society and the sustainability of companies to medium and long term Giving clear accounts means forecast in the financial year of the company, analysis at depth of income-expense-utility, and objectivity and transparency in opinions

Fiscal Financial Audit; Strengthening of the financial future of the company and efficient compliance with fiscal requirements through the respective opinion

Tax Consulting and Advice Services; These specialized services provide strategic financialfiscal information to conclude in the opinion and supporting to the sustainable decision making by the company

Address

Sovereign Advisors

Suite #303, Albany Financial Center, Albany, South Ocean Blvd, P.O.Box, SP-64306, Nassau, Bahamas

Contact Details

Tel: +(242) 325-6096/97

Email: knottage@sovereign-advisors com LinkedIn: linkedin com/in/k-kelly-nottage-9801b15 Website: www.sovereign-advisors.com

Practice Areas

Estate & Trust Law

Family Law Tax Law Asset Structuring

Education

Lakefield College School; Ontario, Canada, 2000

University of Western Ontario, (BA Hons Political Science & Philosophy) 2004

Worcester College, University of Oxford (BA Theology) 2006

Oxford Brookes University (PGDip Law) 2007

BPP Law School, (Bar Vocational Course – Very Competent) 2008

Worcester College, University of Oxford (MA Theology) 2017

University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School (Family Business School: Certificate in Private Wealth Management, LATAM) 2019

Admissions

The Bahamas, 2008 England and Wales, 2008

of the year in The Bahamas

Estate & Trust Law Expert K. KELLY NOTTAGE

Professional Biography

Mr Nottage is a Barrister-at-law and a founding Partner of Sovereign Advisors Bahamas Prior to forming Sovereign Advisors, Mr Nottage was the manager and head of the LATAM Desk at one of the oldest trust companies in The Bahamas During his six years as a trust officer and manager, Mr Nottage was responsible for the structuring and administration of trusts, foundations, funds, and other fiduciary products primarily for Latin American clients Drawing from his legal training and practical experiences applying the law to real-life situations, Mr. Nottage is well-versed in financial and corporate services law. He advises Family Offices, Trustees, Broker-Dealers, Developers, and Digital Asset Enterprises on licensing, tax, operational substance, and structuring matters within The Bahamas

Mr Nottage currently serves as a Director of the Central Bank of the Bahamas and Deputy Chairman of the Board’s Enterprise Risk Sub-Committee He is a Trustee and School Board Director of Lakefield College School, Canada, serving on the school board’s Governance sub-committee. He also serves as the CEO and Director of Sovereign Advisors & Partners Limited, a regulated and licensed multifamily office, and financial services firm headquartered in Nassau, The Bahamas

A graduate of the University of Western Ontario, Canada, and Worcester College, University of Oxford, Mr Nottage began his legal career as a pupil and Associate at a top-tier Bahamian law firm where he practiced in its Litigation, Banking, and Trust practice groups He is admitted to the Bars of England and Wales and The Bahamas and he is a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple

Memberships

Honourable Society of the Inner Temple The Bahamas Bar Association International Bar Association

Firm Description

At Sovereign Advisors, we are dedicated to providing you, the Client, with incomparable services aimed at directly meeting your needs and helping you achieve your ultimate goal(s). Our service-driven approach means that we put a premium on understanding the Client’s end goals and offer the best solutions tailored to each Client’s specific needs We do not believe that ours is a “one size fits all 'business,'" and eschew cookie-cutter solutions to problems While the root of the problem may be common to many Clients, our experience has taught us that its effects on each are almost never exactly the same Our small size, experience, and network of service partners allow us the flexibility and agility to offer high-value tailored solutions in a timely and costeffective manner This is the essence of being “Service Driven”

Sovereign Advisors was founded to provide families, small businesses, and individuals with the hands-on, timevalued services and assistance that larger, less nimble, and volume-driven service providers are unable to provide With combined experience in excess of 20 years in legal practice, financial services, and corporate structuring, we found that there was an appetite for an egoless, service-driven, and solution-focused approach to legal advice, and financial and corporate services in The Bahamas Our Clients are individuals, family offices, financial service providers, and businesses that place a premium on relationships, integrity, and quality solutions

Address

DLA PIPER

Av Eduardo Madero 900, 16th Floor Buenos Aires, C1106ACV Argentina

Contact Details

Tel: +1 212 335 4787 Email: m etchebarne@dlapiper ar Website: www dlapiper com

Practice Areas

Corporate

Education

LL.M., Harvard Law School Law degree, Universidad Católica Argentina Law School Highest GPA of his year - Gold Medal

Capital Markets Expert MARCELO ETCHEBARNE

Professional Biography

Marcelo Etchebarne is the

A co-founder of our predecessor firm Cabanellas Etchebarne Kelly, Marcelo has extensive experience in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, debt restructurings and complex dispute resolution, having worked on more than 200 transactions over the last two decades. He has participated in some of the largest transactions taking place in Argentina in recent years Marcelo acted as lead counsel to the Ad-hoc Creditors Committee on YPF's US$6 2 billion restructuring, the project bond and related financings and acquisitions of Stoneway Capital for US$1.1 billion, the representation of Vicentin on its US$1.5 billion restructuring, the representation of bondholders on the US$66 billion debt exchange of Argentina, the successful representation of AES against YPF on a US$1 billion claim (settled), and Methanex against Petrobras (settled) He also designed the US$18.3 billion Argentine debt restructuring in 2010, in which he served as legal counsel to the Global Coordinator, Barclays Capital Between 2002 and 2004 he acted as counsel to UBS on the US$80 billion debt restructuring of Argentina He has been frequently interviewed and quoted by the Financial Times, CNN and The Economist We believe great businesses can help make a better world Forward-thinking, innovative organizations can find the answers to today’s most difficult questions That’s why, every day, we help them succeed Our bold

Firm Description

PROTECTING TOMORROW FOR EVERYONE

In today’s world, ESG issues are of critical importance to business. We’re helping our clients transition to, and thrive in, a more sustainable future We ask tough questions about purpose and transparency, and find the answers together

We’re also looking for opportunities to integrate sustainability into our governance, decision-making and operations We ensure our people have the right resources and support they need to perform and deliver at their best for our clients

Latin America Regional Practice Group Leader for Corporate-Capital Markets, Special Projects Regional Leader for China and Country Manager of DLA Piper Argentina

Address

DLA PIPER

El Golf 150, Piso 10 Las Condes Santiago

CP 7550107

Contact Details

Tel: + 56 2 2798 2604

Email: mzegers@dlapiper cl

Website: www dlapiper com

Practice Areas

Technology Corporate Intellectual Property Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity

Education

LL M , University of Michigan Law School 2002 Law, School of Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 1994

M&A Law Expert MATIAS ZEGERS

Professional Biography

Matías Zegers focuses his practice on M&A, corporate governance and venture capital

He advises on the purchase and sale operations of domestic and international public and private companies He has additionally participated in tender offers, the privatization of electric and sanitary companies in Latin America, and debt and equity issuances in the local and international markets, both registered and unregistered.

He has advised on landmark transactions related to venture capital and entrepreneurship, many of them the first to be closed in Chile. In addition, he has significant experience in investment funds and designing innovative solutions to fund venture capital, structure financing products and apply for public funds, among others

Matías has been a pioneer assisting tech and biotech companies in almost all relevant verticals within the industry – both startups and scale-ups

He advises leading national and regional companies in matters such as boards and committees, directors' responsibilities and their evaluation, manuals and policies, among others

Matías is additionally a tenured professor at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile’s Law School and Executive Chairman of the Centro de Gobierno Corporativo UC We believe great businesses can help make a better world. Forward-thinking, innovative organizations can find the answers to today’s most difficult questions That’s why, every day, we help them succeed Our bold and dynamic culture means we think big and act decisively. Because relationships are at the heart of everything we do for our clients and communities Let’s make business better Together Our values We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients, develop our people, and serve our communities Bold

Firm Description

stand tall and challenge ourselves to think big Exceptional

Address

N W Bernstein & Associates, LLC

800 Westchester Avenue Suite N319 Rye Brook, New York 10573 USA

Contact Details

Tel: +001 (914) 358-3500 Email: nwbernstein@nwbllc com Website: www nwbllc com

Practice Areas

Administrative Law

Contracts

Environmental Law

Mergers and Acquisitions

Government Agencies & Programs

Litigation & Appeals Natural Resources Law Toxic Torts

Education

Columbia Law School, New York, New YorkLL B cum laude (1964) and Law Review: Columbia Law Review, Member, Board of Editors, 1963 - 1964

Columbia College, New York, New York - B A (1959) and Major in History & Government

Environmental

of the year in Michigan, USA

Expert NORMAN W. BERNSTEIN

Professional Biography

Norman W Bernstein has advised on a wide range of regulatory matters under U S environmental laws and argued numerous environmental cases in federal appellate and district courts He has assisted venture capital firms in establishing legal structures to minimize the risks of financing environmentally sensitive deals, advised on environmental disclosure issues and acquisition structuring, extracted a large pigment manufacturing plant from enforcement proceedings, made presentations on behalf of a client before OSHA and the National Toxicology Program regarding the alleged risks posed by silica and on the alleged carcinogenicity of rock wool and slag wool He has filed comments with EPA on a wide range of rulemakings and has negotiated successful settlements in Clean Air Act enforcement cases He is also a Trustee at two Superfund sites; one is on EPA's National Priority List. Mr. Bernstein was one of the lead speakers at the 4th Annual Carbon Trading Summit in New York in 2010 and he has advised on creative ways to minimize risks (while facilitating profits) in environmentally challenged M&A-type deals

Superfund and Environmental Litigation

Mr Bernstein has played a lead role in Superfund matters since the inception of the program in the early 1980s In 1983, he led the Enviro-Chem site removal action settlement with EPA--the first large multiparty Superfund settlement with the Agency after the scandals that forced the Administrator from office In 1984 and 1985, he led the first small generator cash-out anywhere in the country at the Chem-Dyne and Conservation Chemical sites In 1986-88 he led the defense of the New York landfills litigation and achieved a favorable settlement for his client and several other defendants - the first major landfills settlement in the country He argued United States v Alcan Aluminum Corp , 964 F 2d 252 (3d Cir 1992), the first case ever lost by the U S Department of Justice at the federal appellate level on the issue of Superfund joint and several liabilities Later that year he also filed the main industry amicus brief in the Second Circuit on Superfund divisibility

During the 1990s, among other things, he successfully represented a coalition of companies in their cost recovery action against more than twenty major utilities that had received a free ride from EPA at a large West Virginia PCB site Within eleven months after Mr Bernstein filed suit against the utilities, all but one had settled and the remaining defendant settled on the eve of trial. Mr. Bernstein is currently a Trustee at the Enviro-Chem site Superfund site and at the Third Site, both in Zionsville, Indiana The Enviro-Chem site is on EPA's National Priority list With respect to the toxic tort defense, Mr Bernstein obtained summary judgment for a primary third-party defendant in a major lead inhalation case and obtained a dismissal of a second toxic tort (environmental exposure) case On the appellate level, Mr Bernstein has briefed and argued cases in the United States Courts of Appeal for the First Circuit (Boston), Third Circuit (Philadelphia), Seventh Circuit (Chicago), Eleventh Circuit (Atlanta), and the D C Circuit (Washington, D C )

Clean Air, Clean Water, Hazardous Waste, and Fiber Cases

Mr Bernstein argued the electroplating pretreatment cases under the Clean Water Act in the Third Circuit, successfully defended a company from a threatened Clean Water Act citizens' suit based on a claim asserted by a national environmental organization, and also settled on favorable terms for other claims for significant discharges allegedly prohibited under the Clean Water Act He filed extensive comments on EPA's proposed Metal Parts and Machinery (MP&M) effluent guidelines challenging their applicability to companies already regulated under the Metal Finishing Guidelines

Additional comments were also filed with EPA on similar aspects of the pre-treatment program under the Clean Water Act With respect to the Clean Air Act, Mr Bernstein has negotiated Consent Decrees on favorable terms related to emissions from coal-fired boilers and major steel-making facilities He participated in negotiations and filed comments with EPA related to the proposed Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) rule under the Clean Air Act One of the nation's largest independent steel manufacturers incorporated (in its comments to EPA) a critical analysis prepared by Mr Bernstein of the epidemiological data used by EPA in its proposed particulate matter 2.5 micron standard (the PM2.5 rulemaking). Mr. Bernstein has also participated in a wide range of other rulemakings under RCRA, the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act

Address

Alvarez & Marsal

2029 Century Park East, Suite 2060 Los Angeles, CA 90067 USA

Contact Details

Tel: +1 832 696 2339

Email: rdecicco@alvarezandmarsal com Website: www alvarezandmarsal com/ourpeople/robert-decicco

Practice Areas

Forensic Examinations

Data Acquisitions

Digital Forensic Incident Response

Quick Facts

Specializes in digital forensics and information security and incident response

Former civilian employee of the National Security Agency (NSA)

Internationally recognized testifying expert on multiple technology topics and opinions

Published author on emerging technologies and best practices

of the year in the USA

Forensic Technology Expert ROBERT DECICCO

Professional Biography

Robert DeCicco is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations in the Forensic Technology Services department where he leads the Digital Investigations and Forensics practice

He specializes in providing services related to data acquisition from complex, new-age systems, forensic examinations, electronic discovery, data analytics, cyber incident response and expert testimony for a variety of high-profile and confidential clients.

With more than 25 years of technology experience, Mr DeCicco has performed hands-on examinations and analysis of computer data to day-to-day management of staff and the updating and insuring of adherence to policies and procedures which may fall under scrutiny from litigators, regulators, law enforcement, intelligence or opposing experts He has actively managed, participated in and defended the collection, analysis and reporting on the behavior of data from electronic evidence from thousands of computers, cloud-based storage environments, IoT, mobile and emerging data systems from extremely complex, disparate and sensitive technology environments throughout the world Mr DeCicco is a former civilian employee of the National Security Agency (NSA) and regularly works in conjunction with regulatory and law enforcement agencies to provide acceptable practices and forensically sound data and analysis protocols He also maintains active involvement in the standard operating procedures group related to acceptable methodologies related to ESI collection and analysis in the field and in the lab

Prior to joining A&M, Mr DeCicco served as a Managing Director and Co-Leader of the Technology Segment of Global Investigations at Berkeley Research Group, as a Managing Director and Global Practice Leader of Digital Forensics Incident Response at Navigant Consulting and as a Managing Director, and Technology Central Division Leader and Global Risk and Investigations Practice Liaison at FTI Consulting

Mr. DeCicco earned a bachelor’s degree in management/ management information systems from Pennsylvania State University He also studied Incident Response Forensic Analysis & Discovery at the Guidance Software Professional Training Center and Cyber Security Incident Response Malware Detection & Removal, Memory Forensics and Remediation at Mandiant Security Consultancy. Mr. DeCicco is an Encase Certified Computer Examiner (EnCE), a Licensed Private Investigator, a member of the Sedona Conference Working Group 6, and author of Ephemeral Messaging Guidelines (specific to the identification and proper collection and processing methods for ephemeral messaging systems such as Slack, Wickr, Telegram, Signal, WhatsApp and more), the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and the American Bar Association

Mr DeCicco is a recognized author and speaker on topics related to technology and its intersection with law and investigations He has been a repeat guest lecturer at the Georgetown Cyber Security Institute on the impact of Autonomous Vehicle digital forensics and incident response, Georgetown Law School, Fordham School of Law, Hofstra University of Physics, an accredited instructor for a host of AmLaw100 law firm CLEs on digital forensics, eDiscovery, ethics in data management and has lectured to the Global Scientific Guild on Digital Forensics, RelativityFest, EnFuse, OneNote, TedX, the American Bar Association, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Annual Global Conference and has served as an expert witness in a host of conferences in mock trials and depositions

Address

Salles Sainz Grant Thornton

Periferico Sur 4338

Col Jardines del Pedregal Del Coyoacan 04500, Mexico, DF

Contact Details

Tel: +52 5554246500

Email: Ricardo Suarez@mx gt com Website: www grantthornton mx

Transfer Pricing Advisory Firm

of the

year in Mexico

SALLES SAINZ GRANT THORNTON

Firm Description

Salles Sainz Grant Thornton has been a leader in Mexican public accountancy and business consulting since 1979, providing tailored services to privately held companies and their owners within Mexico Salles Sainz Grant Thornton is Grant Thornton’s largest member firm in Latin America and has experience working with some of the largest companies in Mexico

We continuously update the technology and knowledge supporting our services, setting us apart from the competition

Over the last three years, we are the fastest growing large accounting organisation and we are constantly evolving and developing alongside our clients

Since Salles Sainz Grant Thornton S.C. was founded in 1979 by Juan C. Salles †, Manuel Sainz and José Luis González Lozano †, it has been committed to providing services to its clients with high standards of operation, such as professional quality, experience, personal and team commitment; always maintaining effective communication with owners and managers of companies

Salles Sainz Grant Thornton S C has offices in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla, Ciudad Juárez, Querétaro, Puerto Vallarta, Aguascalientes and Tijuana We currently count on close to 1,000 highly skilled professionals who provide meticulous attention and direct personalized care from our partners, managers and professional staff

Salles Sainz Grant Thornton S C is a member of Grant Thornton International, which is one of the world's leading organizations of accounting and consulting firms with independent property and administration We provide audit, tax, advisory, and specialized services to private sector companies and public interest entities Grant Thornton International is represented by firms in 130 countries. The strength of each local firm is reflected in the quality of the international organization All member firms of Grant Thornton International share a commitment to providing high-quality services to their clients wherever they choose to do business

Our Transfer Pricing team has more than 25 years of experience and has over 40 professionals around the country Thus, we can guarantee the highest technical quality in the services we deliver to our domestic and multinational clients.

Up to now, our practice has been rewarded by the leading international publications, as one of the best transfer pricing advisory firms in our country

Our key Transfer Pricing services are:

Transfer pricing advisory Transfer pricing documentation

Preparing and negotiating of APAs and "Safe Harbor" Corporate restructuring and business models Valuations of companies and intangibles Advisory to optimize compliance with BEPS

Address

Salles Sainz Grant Thornton S.C.

Periférico Sur 4338, Jardines del Pedregal de San ÁngelC P 04500, Ciudad de México

Contact Details

Tel: +52 54246500 Fax: +52 (55)5424 6501 Email: Esteban Uriostegui@mx gt com Website: Grantthornton mx

Practice

Areas

Audit Tax Business Advisory Services Business Process Solutions Transfer Pricing International Trade International Business Center

Firm Of The Year In Mexico

Audit & Assurance Services Advisory SALLES SAINZ GRANT THORNTON S.C.

Firm Description

Salles Sainz Grant Thornton has been a leader in Mexican public accountancy and business consulting since 1979, providing tailored services to privately held companies and their owners within Mexico Salles Sainz Grant Thornton is Grant Thornton’s largest member firm in Latin America and has experience working with some of the largest companies in Mexico

We continually update the technology and knowledge supporting our services, setting us apart from the competition

Over the last three years, we are the fastest-growing large accounting organisation and we are constantly evolving and developing alongside our clients

Since Salles Sainz Grant Thornton S.C. was founded in 1979 by Juan C. Salles †, Manuel Sainz and José Luis González Lozano †, it has been committed to providing services to its customers with high standards of operation, such as professional quality, experience, personal and team commitment; always maintaining effective communication with owners and managers of companies

Salles Sainz Grant Thornton S C has offices in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla, Ciudad Juárez, Querétaro, Puerto Vallarta, Aguascalientes and Tijuana We currently count on close to 1,000 highly skilled professionals who provide painstaking attention and direct personalized care for our partners, managers and professional staff

Salles Sainz Grant Thornton S C is a member of Grant Thornton International, which is one of the world's leading organizations of accounting and consulting firms with independent property and administration We provide audit, tax, advisory and specialized services to private sector companies and public interest entities Grant Thornton International is represented by firms in 130 countries. The strength of each local firm is reflected in the quality of the international organization All member firms of Grant Thornton International share a commitment to providing high-quality services to their clients wherever they choose to do business

Throughout the International Business Center firms, customers have access to resources and global expertise Each center is managed by a partner with experience in international business of the member firm, providing support to their individual needs. The member firm partners hold important positions in many national and international accounting and audit committees, including:

International Standards Board of Auditing and Assurance SEC Regulations Committee

Working Group of the FASB on Emerging Issues International Working Group of the IASB / FASB Transnational Auditors Committee Signature Forum IFAC

As part of our continuing focus on transparency, we annually issue a Transparency Report which is designed to help our many stakeholders (including clients, audit committees, regulators and the general public) to understand our firm

Our stakeholders rightly expect us to have people, processes and technology in place that result in actions that are in the public interest, including delivering high-quality audits. This report also contains information about how member firms provide high-quality tax and advisory services to their clients

Address

Steven H Wilhelm, A P C 1950 Fifth Avenue, Suite 100, San Diego, California 92101 USA

Contact Details

Tel: +619 239 0687 Fax: +619 239 4219

Email: steve@stevenhwilhelm com Website: www stevenhwilhelm com

Practice Areas

Contract Review, Preparation and Negotiation Litigation in State or Federal Court

Patent, Copyright, and Trademark Issues

Partnership Contract Creation and Review Corporation, S-Corp, and LLC Creation Lease Review and Creation

Real Estate Matters and Issues

Limited Partnership Contracts

Basic Employment and Labor Law Issues Turnarounds, Financial, and Tax Issues Startup, New Venture, and IP Issues Angel and Venture Capital Agreements and Negotiations

Trusts, Estate, and Related Tax Issues

Damage Control and Reputation Management Opening, Expanding, or Franchising Your Operation

Of The Year In the USA

Trusts & Estates Law Expert STEVEN WILHELM

Personal Biography

San Diego’s Trusted Business Advisor

Whether you are the CEO of a multinational corporation or running a small family business, you face the same business and legal challenges Regardless of the size of your company or your revenue, your decisions and actions will always have an impact on the future of your business The Law Offices of Steve Wilhelm is San Diego’s trusted business law firm Offering a wealth of business expertise and a legal depth to handle all of your needs, we combine big firm resources with the personal attention and affordability of a boutique firm to offer you the best legal guidance for your business

We help ensure you make the right moves and achieve exceptional results Our firm has substantial experience serving both small business and larger corporate clients, from simple incorporation to mergers and acquisitions

Helping you

to stay within the lines

We help ensure you make the right moves and achieve exceptional results Our firm has substantial experience best San Diego Business Advisor, serving both small business and larger corporate clients, from simple incorporation to mergers and acquisitions

Formation of corporations – limited liability companies (LLC), formation of limited liability partnerships (LLP), formation of general and limited partnerships, and assorted joint ventures and other associations and combinations

Corporate governance issues, including annual meetings, resolutions, record keeping, and other requirements to limit personal liability.

Contract negotiation, drafting, and review

Employment Law Issues and Resolution

Business disputes and business litigation, including partnership disputes and shareholder disputes and other similar issues

Stock option plans, stock purchase plans, and other employment incentives

Promissory notes, security agreements, and other loan transactions

Financing issues and Resolution

Our lawyers have substantial expertise in business organization, tax law, employment law, commercial real estate, financing, and intellectual property law Our attorneys provide transactional services as well as strategic advice for almost any legal issue a business may encounter The world of business is always changing Our business lawyers read the updates and changes to the law, and combine a wealth of experience and knowledge of the most recent issue and developments as they relate to obtaining solutions for the client Also, we have an extensive network of specialists in all areas of the law to include on your team, no matter what the legal issue We are much more than just a law firm; we are a partner in your success We represent your best interests to build and protect your business dreams

What sets our firm apart from other attorneys who practice in the same areas?

Dogged Tenacity - We bring to the practice of law the same dogged tenacity that the owner of the firm, Steven H Wilhelm, used in order to achieve ranking in the top two in the world in his sporting events prior to entering into the practice of law This same drive and determination referenced are used and applied to secure the best possible results for our clients

Our approach is passionate on our client’s behalf, yet rational through the use of the power of a positive mental attitude towards achieving the best possible result in what is often times some of the most negative factual settings that a client will have to deal with in the client’s entire lifetime.

Awareness and Corresponding Preparation – We bring into our representation an awareness from many years of experience (going on 39, presently) that there is always someone else out there smarter, faster, quicker, more articulate, better at arguing, or more dogged and/or more tenacious than you are, and we use an approach that demands the kind of preparation to meet and deal with that exact opponent on each and every assignment We provide a customized representation at pricing that our competition, whether they be big firms, middle size firms or small firms, cannot match

Fiduciary Services Expert WENDY WARREN

Professional Biography

Wendy is the founder and a Director of both Onyx Partners Limited and Caystone Solutions Ltd Prior to establishing Caystone Solutions, Ms Warren spent 11 years as CEO and Executive Director of the Bahamas Financial Services Board, a financial sector body that works closely with government, regulators and private industry to ensure the Bahamas provides global clients with best in class financial services

Following her time with BFSB, in 2012 Wendy established Caystone, an operational family office focused on full corporate and fund administration services

P O Box SP-61567, West Bay Street, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas

Tel: +242 397-6535

Address Establishment of Structures: Relationship Management: Support Services:

Wendy has worked in a variety of roles in the fund administration, wealth management, and audit fields including 8 years co-leading the establishment and operation of a leading investment funds administrator She has worked with families and family businesses for over 25 years and her knowledge of the financial services business and community is broad, augmented by a deep understanding of the Bahamas and its legislative framework

Wendy Warren is a Chartered Accountant and holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Waterloo, Canada

Firm Description

Onyx Partners specializes in bespoke fiduciary solutions delivered with exceptional and accessible service

OUR NAME IS OUR COMMITMENT

Our name Onyx comes from the gemstone that is said to have protective properties and provides energy for consistent action. As partners in building and maintaining long-term, value-driven relationships, we make ourselves available and easily accessible to our clients wherever they are in the world

OUR APPROACH

Onyx Partners delivers the highest level of service by employing best-in-class fiduciary executives whom each have a long record and history of building value-driven relationships with clients and their advisors We value clients who look for longevity in relationships with their chosen fiduciary partners Onyx Partners has the expertise to guide individuals, families, and their advisors in the creation of the best fiduciary structure to help manage their wealth and achieve their goals Onyx Partners benefits from being an affiliate of Caystone Solutions Limited, a Bahamas-based business services company with years of experience providing comprehensive and customized services and support to individuals, businesses, and family office structures around the world This affords Onyx Partners direct access to a team of professionals well-established in full administration and operations

OUR ADVANTAGES

Bespoke & Nimble We believe each client is different, with unique objectives and we tailor our offering in support of those objectives Achieving their goals requires expert guidance and Onyx Partners, a nimble and focused firm, stands ready to respond to the changing needs of our clients

Bahamas-based, Global Reach We sit in an ideal location to serve our clients anywhere in the world. However, we understand that our clients must be able to secure best-in-class multi-shore solutions and with fiduciary executives at the ready in Europe and Latin America we are able to support businesses and asset holding structures across jurisdictions.

Personalized & Discreet Onyx Partners is built on the principle that individuals and businesses deserve discretion in the management of their affairs This hallmark is delivered throughout the execution of our duties with strict adherence to agreed-upon communication channels and in accordance with the legal requirement to maintain client

Address

Baker McKenzie

Av Los Conquistadores 1118 Piso 6, San Isidro 15073

Peru

Contact Details

Tel: +51 1 618 8590 Email: zita aguilera@bakermckenzie com Website: www bakermckenzie com

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Infrastructure Public Law & Regulatory Disputes

Education

Universidad del Pacifico (Specialization International Program in the Administration of Public Private Associations) (2011)

Universidad del Pacifico (Certification National and International Arbitration (2010)

Universidad del Salvador (Master's Degree Administration, Law and Economy in Public Services, with merit (2008)

ESAN Graduate School of Business (Specialization Management of Public Administration) (2007)

Universidad de Lima (Qualified Management in Strategies of Government Contracts) (2006)

Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (Post Graduate Degree Construction Law) (2006)

Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (Law Degree) (1999)

of the year in Peru

Commercial Litigation Expert ZITA AGUILERA

Professional Biography

Zita Aguilera advises private companies in their applications for public bids and selection boards, including concessions of infrastructure, public works, services and goods and investment projects She also provides advice on risk analysis and execution of government contracts Furthermore, she counsels public organizations and private companies in their dispute processes through arbitral and administrative measures

Representative Legal Matters

Advised one of the largest concessionaires in Peru on the transfer of shares held by a strategic partner This mandate included helping the client draft and negotiate the terms of the transfer agreement and obtain the authorization of the Municipality of Lima (the Grantor) to perform such transfer.

Advised a private engineering consulting company based in Peru during the execution of the contract of supervision of the "Electric Mass Transport System of Lima and Callao of the Transport Line 1 System" project and on the execution of a contract signed with OSITRAN for the supervision of the Stretch 3 works: Inambari-Iñapari del Corredor Vial Interoceanico del Sur, Peru-Brazil

Advised a global business solutions and technology provider based in Peru on the application and execution of its contract with a petroleum company for a business management software Assisted a consortium of several construction companies providing public works and services in the execution of the Gambetta Tunnel project with an estimated value of PEN 780 million Assisted in the project to improve the Nestor Gambetta tunnel worth PEN 355 million, executed by a consortium of construction companies Assisted a consortium of business companies in its rehabilitation and improvement project of the LimaCanta-La Viuda-Unish Highway, Lima-Canta section, worth PEN 319 million

Firm Description

The global business community is more interconnected than ever before Opportunities and risks spill across different markets, sectors and areas of law, so a connected perspective is essential in delivering business objectives while mitigating risk Our integrated client solutions provide seamless advice, underpinned by deep practice and sector expertise, as well as first-rate local market knowledge Armed with Baker McKenzie insight and foresight, business leaders can feel confident in driving growth that is both sustainable – and inclusive

We believe business must take a central role in fostering and championing sustainability We are proud to leverage our talent, innovation and relationships to make a positive and sustainable societal impact for our clients, our people and the world We are global citizens and recognize that the rule of law is an essential foundation for economic growth and development Where the rule of law is strong, business leaders can feel optimistic about investing in the future

Our Firm is therefore committed to the UN Global Compact, the Sustainable Development Goals and the UNGC's Ten Principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption Investments in these efforts is not only good business, but the right thing to do.

David Rechulski, Advogados

Av. Dr. Chucri Zaidan, nº 1.550, 29º andarConjuntos 2906 a 2909, Chácara Santo Antônio, São Paulo - SP - 04711-130

Brazil

Tel: +55 (11) 3740-2550 Email: rechulski@dreadv.com.br Website: www dreadv com br

Bluemind

Av. Imperatriz Leopoldina, 957, 4º and Cj 405/406

São Paulo Cep 05305-011

Brazil

Tel: +55 (11) 2305 8100

Mobile: +55 (11) 99175 7410

Email: demetrio@tpbluemind com Website: www tpbluemind com

of the year in Brazil

Criminal Lawyer DAVID RECHULSKI

Professional Biography

Founder and full partner of the firm, David Rechulski has more than 32 years of professional experience and is one of the most admired and respected lawyers in the country in the corporate criminal and criminal compliance areas Its rigorous ethics in the practice of law and its legal and strategic quality, in addition to its full availability in serving its clients, have given it important mentions in national and international legal publications, such as Leaders in Law, Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Best Lawyers, Global Law Experts, Corporate INTL and Leaders League Rechulski has been ranked for more than 16 consecutive years by the Brazilian publication Analysis Advocacia as one of the most admired lawyers in specialized Criminal Law and is one of the only 34 lawyers in the country to be mentioned in all its editions, in addition to appearing in first place since the creation of the Ranking of Lawyers

Firm Description

David Rechulski, Advogados is a renowned award-winning Brazilian criminal law firm specialised in Corporate Criminal Law and Criminal Compliance Founded in 2004 by partner David, the firm is based in Sao Paulo and has a team of 22 criminal lawyers Leading corporate criminal law practice in Brazil for several years, David Rechulski, Advogados provides legal advice to national and multinational corporations on sensitive matters in criminal law and criminal compliance The law firm is led by partner David Rechulski Through a respected and successful trajectory of over 32 years in corporate criminal law, Rechulski is recognised as one of the most admired criminal lawyers in Brazil The founder has remarkable experience in strategic management of corporate crises, advising his clients in dealing with events with potential criminal consequences and risks of media impact on the image and reputation of the company and its executives

Transfer Pricing Expert

of the year in Brazil

DEMETRIO BARBOSA

Professional Biography

Demetrios clients are mainly multinational clients working on large, international projects and looking for a quality service and multidisciplinary approach including corporate tax, customs, transfer pricing and VAT He has been building strong client relationships and taking team responsibility for client engagement and providing specialized tax and transfer pricing advice to clients, delivering clients state of art tax services. I have written several articles on Brazilian tax and transfer pricing issues and I am a frequent speaker at seminars in Brazil and abroad

Firm Description

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Founder

Naimark Law Firm

141 Adelaide St W #330, Toronto, ON M5H 3L5 Canada

Tel: +001 416-366 7246

zvaezzadeh@naimarklaw com

www naimarklaw com

Professional Biography

Starting her legal career at a prominent insurance defence firm, Zeitoon gained invaluable experience defending cases for insurance companies She brings her in-depth understanding of the institutional policies of insurance companies and their settlement strategies to Naimark Law

Zeitoon Vaezzadeh has successfully advocated on behalf of clients at all Court levels, and remains committed, to providing timely top-tier client service Her varied practice is dedicated to serving personal injury victims, wrongfully terminated employees, contractors, short-term and long-term disability applicants, as well as product liability, defamation and commercial clients A Summa Cum Laude graduate of York University, Zeitoon obtained her law degree at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law.

Firm Description

All of the lawyers at Naimark Law Firm previously defended insurance companies before switching sides and the founder of the firm, Ryan Naimark did so for 20 years. Our previous experience has provided us with the unique tools to ensure that you get the maximum compensation that you deserve

As a result of our experience defending insurance companies for so many years, we have unique insight into the inner workings of the insurance claim process and we know how to build a case from the outset to maximise your fair compensation In essence, we know how insurance companies think and operate and we know what they need to see and hear to justify paying you an optimal and fair settlement.

Innovation,

of the year in Brazil

ALAN CAMPOS ELIAS THOMAZ

Professional Biography

Lawyer specialized in law and technology, internet law, privacy, intellectual property, media and entertainment, gaming, and fintech He advises national and international high-profile clients in regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters Alan’s highlights include the representation of international companies in the supreme court and superior electoral courts, intellectual property litigation, and cross-border transactional matters Alan also assisted social media companies in the past decade with law enforcement, misinformation, and content moderation issues In addition to working as a lawyer, he has an extensive academic background and master’s degrees in Law & Technology in Brazil (FGV), Europe (Tilburg), and the United States (Stanford).

Campos Thomaz Advogados

R Funchal, 551, Conjunto 51 Vila Olimpia, Sao Paulo - SP 04551-060

Brazil

Tel: +55 11 98375 2627:

Visiting professor and co-author of books and articles on technology, privacy and data protection, and intellectual property Former chair of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and recognized as a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) by the same institution, Alan developed the Brazilian Data Protection Officer certification (CDPO/BR) and is certified as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, and CDPO/BR

Member of the International Trademark Association (INTA), International Technology Association (ITechLaw), I2AI, International Bar Association (IBA), and Brazilian Intellectual Property Association (ABPI)

Practice Areas

• Technology and Digital Business •

Alan Campos Elias Thomaz is a founding partner of Campos Thomaz & Meirelles Advogados

Business Litigation Lawyer of the year Florida, USA AARON RESNICK, ESQ.

Law Offices of Aaron Resnick, Esq

100 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 1607, Miami, FL 33132 USA

Tel: (305) 672-7495

Facsimile: (305) 672-7496

E-Facsimile: (866) 606-6343

E-mail: aresnick@thefirmmiami com Website: www.thefirmmiami.com

M&A Law Expert of the Year in Canada

BARBARA R. C. DOHERTY

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Bay Adelaide Centre - East Tower, 22 Adelaide St W, Ste 3600, Toronto, ON M5H 4E3 USA

Tel: +416 865 6740

Fax: +416 865 6636

Email: bdoherty@grllp com Website: www grllp com

Insurance Law Expert of the Year in the United States CARLOS PEREZ-MESA, JR.

Partner

Clay Chapman Iwamura Pulice & Nervell

700 Bishop Street, Suite 2100 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. USA

Telephone: (808) 535-8400

Direct Line: (808) 535-8441

Facsimile: (808) 535-8444 or (808) 535-8446

Email: cperez-mesa@paclawteam com Website: www paclawteam com

Business Law Lawyer Of The Year In Brazil

DR. EDUARDO FERRÃO

Eduardo Ferrão Advogados Associados

SHIS QL 14 Conjunto 05 Casa 17

Lago Sul - Brasília/DF

CEP: 71 640-055 Brazil

Tel: +55 61 2102-7898

WhatsApp: +55 61 2102-7805

Email: escritorio@eduardoferrao adv br Website: www eduardoferrao adv br

Commercial Arbitration Expert of the Year in Canada

GUY DANCOSSE

Alpine

Sommets Alpins Capital inc Place Victoria, 800 Square Victoria, 43e étage, C P 303, Montréal (Québec) H4Z 1H1 Canada

Tel: +514 866 6743 Email: guy dancosse@cgocable ca Web: www duntonrainville com

Business Law Expert of the Year in New York, USA

JAMES D. GARBUS

Partner,

Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. 1350 Broadway, Suite 1420, New York, NY 10018 990 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

Tel: + (212) 763-7005 / (516) 592-5797 Email: jgarbus@msek com Website: www msek com

Wealth Management Lawyer Of The Year In California, USA

JENNIFER JORDAN MCCALL

Pillsbury

Tel:

Labour & Employment Lawyer of the Year in Colombia

JUANITA GALVIS CALDERÓN

Galore

Tel: +55 11 4081-3001

PATRIK CAMARGO NEVES

Camargo Nevess Advogados

Rua Doze de Novembro, 470 Centro - Americana São Paulo Brazil

Tel: +55 19 3475 8400 Email: pneves@camargoneves com Website: www.camargoneves.com.br

PHILIP

Lopatka

Tel:

Intellectual Property Expert

ANISA AMBADAR, SH., LL.M.

Professional Biography

Anisa Ambadar, SH, LL M joined Am Badar in 2000 She earned her Law Degree from the Faculty of Law at Jayabaya University After 2 years, she pursued a Master of Laws (LLM) in Intellectual Property Law, at the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia She is registered as an Intellectual Property Consultant (IP Consultant) at the Ministry of Law & Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia since 2006, and has also been practicing as an Advocate since 2002 (member of PERADI / The Indonesian Advocates Association)

As a registered IP Consultant and an advocate, she advises and assists clients on a wide range of Intellectual Property issues, from preparing to prosecuting the applications, including their legal actions, and representing clients in criminal and/or civil cases in and/or outside court. Her background in litigation completes her practice as an IP Consultant to help clients protecting their Intellectual creativities

Am Badar & Am Badar

Jalan Proklamasi No 79, Pegangsaan, Menteng, Jakarta 10320, Indonesia

Contact Details

Tel: +62 21 2123 6062 Fax: +62 21 2123 6063 Email: tdc@ambadar.co.id Website: www ambadar co id

Address Practice

Education

Law Degree from Faculty of Law Jayabaya University

Master of Laws (LLM), Intellectual Property Law, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

Firm Description

The history of Am Badar & Am Badar began on September 2, 1965 The firm was initially founded by Mr Toetoen Ambadar S H, but is now run by the second generation, Nadia Ambadar, S H , Anisa Ambadar, S H , LL M, Anis Ambadar, S H , Nabila Ambadar, S H , LL M, And Dora Ambadar, S Psi

With 56 years of experience with IP matters, with the highly young-motivated and fully skilled professional, the firm is one of the leading Intellectual Property firms in Indonesia with considerable experience working for both domestic and overseas clients, from individuals and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to Multinational Corporations worldwide, and continues to bridge the gap between Indonesian law enforcement and its overseas clients' demands

Am Badar & Am Badar has often been referred to as the largest IP Law Firm in Indonesia, but this is only one of the many ways to describe the Firm With our vision of "The Most Reliable and Comprehensive IP Law Firm in the World", Am Badar & Am Badar is here for you, offering a wide range of specialist services for everything relating to your Intellectual Property, Domain Name, and Plant Variety Protection (PVP) matters

To develop the Firm, we have become members of several International Organizations in Intellectual Property such as: INTA, AIPPI, APAA, and ECTA

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BAGUS ENRICO & PARTNERS

DBS Bank Tower 17th floor, Suite 1701 Ciputra World I Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 3- 5 Jakarta 12940

Indonesia

Contact Details

Tel: +62 21 2988 5959 Fax: +62 21 2988 5958 Email: bagus@bepartners.co.id Website: www bepartners co id

Practice Areas

Cross-Border Transactions Mergers and Acquisitions Banking & Finance Construction Law Energy & Natural Resources Strategic Investment Corporate Law Commercial Law Insolvency Employment Law Language(s) Indonesian English

Of the Year in Indonesia cross-border

transactions Expert BAGUS

NUR BUWONO

Professional Biography

Bagus is a founding partner of Bagus Enrico & Partners He has more than 25 years of advisory work, spanning in multinational and domestic cross-border transactions specializing in mergers and acquisitions, banking & finance, construction, energy & natural resources, strategic investment, and general corporate/commercial matters (including corporate restructuring, insolvency, employment, etc ) across various sectors of industries throughout Indonesia

He has also acquired general and practical corporate, banking and finance experiences in various business cycles with numerous experiences when he served as the In-House counsel at the Bank Central Asia Further as the Senior Vice President at Bank Mizuho Indonesia and received several management awards for his significant contributions in supporting the business development activities during his time in Mizuho Bank He was also appointed as an independent member of the Audit Committee and Risk Monitoring Committee of DBS Bank in 2012-2015.

He is also known especially for his experience in reorganizing roles and functions of the legal department, setting up various standard legal documents for banking activities, and conducting various legal training programs He acquired unique experience to support the process to set up new retail and commercial operations of Barclays Bank in Indonesia, including preparing all legal documents of banking products, procurement documents, legal policies, corporate governance, and the exit process of Barclays from the retail and commercial business in Indonesia

In recognition of his years of continued excellent work and expertise, some of Bagus’s accolades include: The Asia Pacific Legal 500 - The Guide to Asia's Commercial Law Firm (2011/2012 - 2021/2022) Editions have acknowledged Bagus as a recommended lawyer in the practice areas of Corporate, M&A, Employment, and the Restructuring and Insolvency; Recognised as a "Leading Lawyer 2014/2015 - 2020/2022" by Asia LawEuromoney Asia in the areas of Banking and Finance, and Corporate, M&A and as the expert in the practice areas of Commercial Law; Indonesian Expert and clientele choice for Corporate M&A by Global Law Experts; Commercial Law Award in Indonesia by Legal Finest; and Indonesia's 100 Top Lawyers by Asia Business Law Journal since 2018-2022; Hukum online’s - In-house counsel’s choice survey mentioned Bagus as a Leading Litigation Lawyer in 2021; and named one of the top ten most influential leaders in the legal industry by Tycoonsuccess

Bagus is also mentioned as a Commended External Counsel according to the research by In-House Community Counsels, where his clients praise him for his business knowledge and legal expertise Bagus graduated from Gadjah Mada University Indonesia, Faculty of Law in 1996 and subsequently received the Chevening Scholarship Award from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (British Government) to undertake the postgraduate program in International Business Law (LLM) from the University of Manchester, the United Kingdom (2005) He was also active as a student legal advisor at the Manchester Legal Advice Centre managed by the University of Manchester and sponsored by Clifford Chance in association with the College of Law of England and Wales

He also attended a Mini – MBA Program held by Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd in cooperation with Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo, Japan in 2009

Bagus is a member of the Indonesian Advocates Association (PERADI) and is also a co-lecturer on the subject of company law at the Gadjah Mada University’s Faculty of Law

Address

VCAJ & Associates LLP

4th Floor, Willingdon Crescent, #6, Pycrofts Garden Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600 006, India

Contact Details

Tel: +91 97898 52001 Email: chirag@vcaj in Website: www vcaj in

Practice Areas

Transactions Advisory Corporate Law International Tax and Transfer Pricing Exchange Control Regulations HNI & Business Tax

Succession Planning

Education

Bachelor degree of Commerce from DG Vaishnav College, Chennai Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Member - Global Referral Network of International Advisory Experts

Of the year In India

Transaction Advisory Expert CHIRAG

BAID

Professional Biography

Chirag is a Co-founder and Partner at V C A J & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants

Chirag has 14 years of consulting experience in India's Tax & Regulatory landscape In his previous role at Big 4, Chirag was part of Corporate and International Tax practice

Chirag has specialized experience in clients across various industries viz., Non-Banking Financial Company, Manufacturing, IT/ITeS, infrastructure, Hospitality, Pharmaceutical, AIFs & Renewable energy

Chirag is an active member of the Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry – The direct tax division.

Chirag has been interviewed by Global firms for topics such as “Ease of doing business in India”, he is a regular speaker at reputed business forums and has authored various articles for domestic as well as international news journals

Firm Description

VCAJ was co-founded by a young and energetic group of professionals The Firm has dedicated Partners specialising in Assurance, Tax & Regulatory Advisory, and Litigation Services

VCAJ has grown from 1 to 200+ corporate clients in the span of 5 years and has deep multi-sector expertise

The Team at VCAJ comprises Chartered Accountants, Company Secretary, Cost Accountants, Senior IRS officers, Experienced Accountants, and interns.

Address

DHH Law Firm

11/F, Tower C, Yintai Centre, No 2 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing, P R China

Contact Details

Tel: +86 13910047993 Email: christinemiles@deheheng com Website: en deheheng com

Practice Areas

Mergers & Acquisitions

Corporate Law

Foreign Direct Investment Litigation / Arbitration Intellectual Property

Language(s) English French Mandarin

of the year in China

Corporate Law Expert CHRISTINE MILES

Professional Biography

Foreign Senior Counsel / French-qualified lawyer

Christine Miles has been a French-qualified lawyer since 2005 She has been practicing for 10 years in the People’s Republic of China Before joining DHH Law Firm, she was a lawyer at the Paris and Beijing offices of an international law firm originating in France

In China, she advises foreign companies for their investments in China (through M&A transactions or greenfield investment through the setting-up of local entities such as joint-ventures or WFOEs), for their cooperation and commercial contracts with Chinese partners, in litigation and arbitration and intellectual property related matters She has also developed a specific practice in TMT, ICT, and new technologiesrelated legal matters as well as MedTech, and regularly advises tech companies in their legal matters Her area of practice also covers foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for their entry and activity in China. She also advises Chinese companies for their investments in Europe or Africa, on any legal matter related to their investment

When exercising in France, she specialized in M&A and privatizations involving listed or non-listed companies and corporate law, especially in the energy, infrastructure, and banking sectors She participated in acquisitions, privatizations, and restructuring transactions involving state-owned companies, special status enterprises, and concession companies and has good knowledge of processes of sales through a tender offer, both public and private, and of cooperation agreements (cooperation and joint venture contracts, shareholders agreements, and data-room processes)

She is used to advising clients for their cross-border operations, from advising them at the very inception of their project up until its implementation, and on the day-to-day operation of the investment or litigation/arbitration

Christine is an arbitrator at the Qingdao Arbitration Commission and Weihai Arbitration Commission and an elected member at the Board of the French Chamber of Commerce in China

Firm Description

DHH Law Firm is a full-service Chinese Law Firm founded in 1993 Currently, DHH has more than 2,000 practitioners of Chinese and foreign nationalities in more than 40 offices located in major provinces and regions in PRC (among which Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, Jinan, Xi’an, Shenzhen, Jinan, Qingdao, Nanjing, etc ) and countries around the world In each of its offices in PRC, Asia, Central Asia, Pacific and North America, DHH provides its clients with comprehensive knowledge of local markets, regional expertise, and the resources of an international law firm In PRC, DHH is a full-service legal solution provider and assists clients in the following areas:

DHH lawyers have strong educational and professional backgrounds Most of these lawyers graduated from reputable domestic or overseas law schools, and many are licensed in more than one country or have extensive work experience with foreign law firms

Address

Baker McKenzie

25th Floor, Abdulrahim Place 990 Rama IV Road, Bangkok 10500

Thailand

Contact Details

Tel: +66 2636 2000 Email: duangkamon amkaew@bakermckenzie com Website: www bakermckenzie com

Practice Areas

Consumer Goods & Retail Hotels, Resorts & Tourism Insurance

International Commercial & Trade Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances Mergers & Acquisitions Real Estate

Real Estate Transactions

Education

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LL.M.) (2007) Thammasat University (LL B 2nd class honors) (2001)

Language(s)

English Thai

of the year in Thailand

Consumer Goods & Retail Expert DUANGKAMON AMKAEW

Professional Biography

Duangkamon Amkaew joined Baker McKenzie in 2002 and was named a partner in 2013 She is active in the Corporate & Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, and Hotel/Resort & Property Development practice groups She provides legal advice to a wide variety of multinational clients in a broad range of commercial transactions involving mergers and acquisitions; real estate, hotel, resort, and property development; property fund; real estate investment trusts (REITs); strategic alliances and various types of joint venture arrangements She was also instrumental in the establishment of Thailand's first REIT and continues to lead the market for advice in this area

Practice Focus

Ms Amkaew has been involved in numerous merger and acquisition transactions including leading legal teams in the preparation and negotiation of relevant agreements, as well as coordinating and conducting due diligence investigations in relation to corporate law, commercial contracts, and land and property, as well as corporate structuring/restructuring advice

Professional Associations and Memberships

Thai Bar Association (2004)

Law Society of Thailand (2003)

Firm Description

The global business community is more interconnected than ever before. Opportunities and risks spill across different markets, sectors and areas of law, so a connected perspective is essential in delivering business objectives while mitigating risk Our integrated client solutions provide seamless advice, underpinned by deep practice and sector expertise, as well as first-rate local market knowledge. Armed with Baker McKenzie insight and foresight, business leaders can feel confident in driving growth that is both sustainable – and inclusive

We believe business must take a central role in fostering and championing sustainability We are proud to leverage our talent, innovation and relationships to make a positive and sustainable societal impact for our clients, our people and the world We are global citizens and recognize that the rule of law is an essential foundation for economic growth and development Where the rule of law is strong, business leaders can feel optimistic about investing in the future

Our Firm is therefore committed to the UN Global Compact, the Sustainable Development Goals and the UNGC's Ten Principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption Investments in these efforts is not only good business, but the right thing to do

Address

Enviroo

26th to 28th Floors, The Hennessy 256 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Contact Details

Tel: +852 3752 3867 Fax: +852 3752 3850 Email: ella.cheong@ellalan.com Website: www ellalan com

Qualifications

Admitted as Solicitor, Hong Kong, Singapore, England & Wales and Victoria (Australia) Justice of Peace Notary Public (Hong Kong & Singapore)

Language(s) Mandarin English

AWARDS, RANKINGS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Hong Kong Law Society – Chair of the Intellectual Property Committee, and now on its Roll of Honour

IP Hall of Fame inductee, IAM, 2018

APAA (Asian Patent Attorneys Association) –Founding President of the Hong Kong Group, and was honoured with APAA Enduring Award

AAA (Asian Anti-Counterfeit Association) – Life

Founder Member

NTA (International Trademark Association) –Past member of the Board of Directors, and presented with the INTA President’s Award

AIPPI (Association Internationale pour a Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle)

FICPI (Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle Council Member (being its first Asian), and is now a Member of Honour

ITC Member

IAE (International Advisory Experts)

IP Star (Global IP Star), Managing IP, 2018 and 2019

of the Year in China & Hong Kong

Commercial Law & IP Expert ELLA CHEONG

Professional Biography

Ella Cheong is recognized as one of the best women lawyers in Asia She is a pioneer in Asia in IP practice and is respected worldwide with 100+ professional awards to date voted by many peers and clients In 2018, Ella became the very first Asian woman to be inducted into the global prestigious IAM IP Hall of Fame, an award in recognition of her enormous contribution to the development of IP laws Ella is renowned for her savviness and cross-Asia IP knowledge in all areas of IP, whether contentious or non-contentious matters Given her profound experiences in representing multi-national corporations and advising on IP laws, Ella is quick in offering commercially viable and pragmatic solutions to her clients

Apart from founding ELLALAN (formerly known as Ella Cheong Law Office), Ella Cheong also founded the agency Ella Cheong (Hong Kong & Beijing) which she sold in end of October 2016, the entire proceeds of which were given to charitable concerns Further, at the invitation of the Singapore Government, Ella also established the Singapore firm of Ella Cheong LLC and a supporting office of Ella Cheong IP Services Sdn Bhd in Malaysia

Ella is featured annually in numerous IP publications, such as World Intellectually Property Review, IAM 1000, Managing IP, Who’s Who Legal– including Trademarks, Franchise, Patent & Business Lawyers, Corporate USA Today, Asian Legal Business, Legal 100 Asia, Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Global Law Experts, etc Recently, Ella was selected as the Most Influential Woman in Patent and Trademark Law 2018 – Hong Kong by Acquisition International Excellence Awards 2018

Ella is a notary public of Hong Kong and she is also a Justice of the Peace appointed by the Government of Hong Kong SAR Company secretarial service is becoming increasingly indispensable to corporates in the present commercial environment, particularly in the midst of stringent legislation and political scrutiny. Such service assists clients in the management and mitigation of risks concerning corporate non-compliance Our corporate team has a proven track record of assisting businesses in complying with the often-intricate provisions of applicable ordinances ELLALAN provides a comprehensive range of services comprising the preparation of annual returns, documents, and articles of association

Corporate Law

ELLALAN prides itself on its extensive experience in matters concerning fund formation Our teams have assisted fund sponsors and clients in structuring, restructuring, and managing funds in an innovative and efficient manner

With startups emerging across all industries, venture capital and private investments offer a win-win solution to both ambitious investors and aspiring startups For emerging companies, venture capital and private investments offer a whole new world of possibilities to finance company expansion With limited operating histories and high upfront costs, these companies can rarely obtain sufficient capital through bank loans, opting instead for venture capital and private investments Contracts are the backbone of successful venture capital and private investments Whether you are an investor or a growing company, our corporate team could not be better placed to help you navigate the legal intricacies of contract drafting in the realm of venture capital and private investments We advise on areas concerning angel investors, venture funds, and family-run businesses

Commercial contracts form an indispensable part of the business landscape Our commercial lawyers advise on a wide array of commercial arrangements – from the more rudimentary sale of goods or services agreements, franchises and licensing, to more complex joint venture arrangements and shareholder agreements We take pride in our ability to understand our clients’ needs, be they from SMEs or large multinationals The commercial lawyers at ELLALAN deliver exceptionally high and uncompromising standards of quality in drafting commercial contracts

IP Star (Hong Kong, Patent), Managing IP, 2017 and 2020

IP Star (Hong Kong, Trademark), Managing IP, 2017 and 2020

IP Star, Managing IP, 2016

Senior Statesman – Intellectual Property, Asialaw Profiles and Leading Lawyers 2022 Edition, 2021

Senior Statesman – Intellectual Property –Hong Kong, Asialaw Regional Awards, 2021

Elite Practitioner – Intellectual Property –Hong Kong, Asialaw Regional Awards, 2020 Intellectual Property – Market Leading Lawyer, Asialaw Regional Awards, 2018 and 2019 IAM Global Leaders 2021 – Hong Kong, IAM, 2021

IAM Patent 1000 – Leading Individuals – Hong Kong, 2022

Corporate Law

Trademarks play an integral part in building brand loyalty and accumulating a strong customer base Your brand is the lifeblood of your business – yet such an asset can only fully unleash its power when it is protected That is where we come in Our specialists offer a distinctive set of capabilities in protecting trademarks, from conducting clearance searches and registration, and managing portfolios, to trademark litigation As one of the top trademark firms in Hong Kong, the tangible effects of our expertise in this field are clear in our track record – we have consistently proven our ability to find solutions for the most complex trademark issues Such factors make us one of the strongest players on the IP field Both our Senior Partner Ella Cheong and Managing Partner Alan Chiu have been named IP Star (Hong Kong, Trade Mark) of 2020 ELLALAN was also named the Trademark Firm of 2019 by the Asia IP Awards

Trade secret is the cornerstone of business success Hidden away from the public eye, it contains valuable information that breathes life into the business The importance of securing trade secrets is comparable to that of guarding safe boxes, perhaps even more so. In the current technological age, trade secret misappropriation can bring about devastating effects to companies The IP lawyers at ELLALAN leverage our extensive experience in protecting your trade secrets, whether by bringing and defending against applications for restraining orders or enforcing restrictive covenants. We also counsel clients on the best ways to protect trade secrets

Economic and legal security is the backbone of innovation Patents play an indispensable role in protecting the ingenuity of inventions We understand the high stakes involved in patent disputes – both monetary returns and creative integrity are equally important to creators and businesses ELLALAN is one of the top patent firms in Hong Kong, with an award-winning IP team headlining the leading patent cases of the city Our Senior Partner Ella Cheong was named the IP Star (Hong Kong, Patent) 2020, while our Managing Partner Alan Chiu was heralded as the Recommended Patent Transactions Lawyer by IAM Patent 1000 – 2020 Combining the legal and technical skills of experienced practitioners in the IP industry, we offer a truly integrated contentious and non-contentious capability to clients to meet their patent needs

ELLALAN

Firm

ELLALAN is a vibrant full-service law firm rooted in Hong Kong and well-connected with the rest of the world Founded by two leading intellectual property lawyers Alan Chiu and Ella Cheong JP, ELLALAN began its journey as a young IP boutique law firm in October 2016 It went through some amazing years of rapid development and is now widely recognized by global legal publishers as one of the fastest-growing law firms in Asia

Address

Enviroo 26th to 28th Floors, The Hennessy 256 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Tel: +44 2036662402 Email: ahmed@enviroo co uk Website: https://enviroo co uk/

ELLALAN group has grown from 17 to 70+ people and from 1 office of 3,500 sq ft to 3 office locations, namely Hong Kong, Beijing, and Guangzhou, with office space of over 17,000 sq ft in total ELLALAN has served over 1,000 clients, ranging from global conglomerates, MNCs, blue-chip companies, PRC state-owned companies to start-ups (including some top Hong Kong unicorns) as well as high net-worth individuals and celebrities

Goals and Values

ELLALAN believes bigger is not necessarily better We strive to position ourselves uniquely to offer clients top-tier firm’s quality and partners’ attention without compromising practicality and flexibility and also at competitive rates We also pride ourselves on engineering options to resolve clients’ complex problems and add value to clients’ businesses Practical, efficient, and quality are the hallmarks of ELLALAN We see clients’ businesses as ours and always go the extra mile to help clients succeed.

A Thriving and Award-Winning Team

Our lawyers received over 200 professional awards recognizing our deep knowledge and exceptional experience in the Asia legal market, particularly in respect of IP, technology, entertainment and HK – Mainland China cross-border practices Further, We have a very diverse group of professionals with different backgrounds Our lawyers are qualified to practise law in Hong Kong, China, U K and Singapore, and many of them are not just from law but also science and other relevant disciplines, such as biochemistry, pharmacy, IT forensic, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, finance, real estate, social science, translation and politics Such a diverse background enables ELLALAN to have a true and thorough understanding of clients’ industries and real business needs We speak the same language as our clients and this is precisely what clients want nowadays

Address

Armila & Rako

12th Floor, Lippo Kuningan

Jl HR Rasuna Said Kav B-12 Jakarta 12940, Indonesia

Contact Details

Tel: +62 21 2911 0015 Fax: +62 21 29110016

Email: eva armila@armilarako com Website: www armilarako com

Practice Areas

Merger & Acquisition Investments

Project Financing

Restructuring & distressed asset management

Compliance Sustainability Governance & Risk Management General Corporate Matters

of the year in Indonesia

M&A Law Expert EVA ARMILA DJAUHARI

Professional Biography

Eva is a licensed lawyer who has been practising in Indonesia for more than 18 years specializing in merger & acquisition, investments, project financing, restructuring & distressed asset management, compliance, sustainability, governance & risk management and general corporate matters Prior to setting up Armila & Rako, she worked as a lawyer in a top-tier law firm in Jakarta and a global firm overseas While she has worked with clients from a range of industries, she has developed specific expertise and experience in the industry of mining, energy, natural resources and sustainability

Eva has accomplished a long list of successful merger & acquisition transactions, mainly in the energy sector Her long experience in mergers & acquisitions in Indonesia, coupled with her business acumen, is the key success of her professional practices Her mindset in serving clients is to protect clients' legal interests and to achieve clients' objectives practically and efficiently while avoiding other legal problems in the future.

The clients are provided with complete legal solutions with a business perspective to solve legal issues in the most complex merger & acquisition transactions from the process of gathering the data, mapping the facts, transaction structuring, contract negotiating, financing, due diligence and consummation of the deals including those related to taxation and accounting issues These client-focus legal supports result in the project completion to the client's satisfaction.

A solid, knowledgeable and skilful team to handle a merger & acquisition transaction is a must for a successful merger & acquisition project Aware of it, prior to kick off Eva always set up a dedicated ad hoc team for each merger & acquisition project In managing the team, even though standard operating procedures are strictly applied, but the close relationship between the leader and the team member eases the communication and coordination among members of the team The projects team mostly work enthusiastically under her leadership in the process of due diligence, negotiating, drafting and consummation of the deals in a timely manner

Eva is a member of the Indonesian Advocates Association (PERADI), Secretary-General and Chairwoman for Energy and Mineral Resources of the Indonesia Young Entrepreneurs Association for Jakarta in 2013-2016 (HIPMI Jaya), Head of the legal working group at the mining experts’ association (PERHAPI) in 2015-2018, an associate of Indonesia Mining Institute (IMI) (2015-2018) and Head of Legal Division of the Indonesia Independent Power Producers Association (APLSI)

Qualifications / Training

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Brisbane Graduate School of Business, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

Master of Law (LL M) (majoring in Commercial Law), QueenslandUniversity of Technology Bachelor of Law (LL B), Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Indonesia Extractive Industry, The Columbia Law School & Earth Institute of the Columbia University, New York, USA

Sustainable Business Management, University of Cambridge, Institute for Sustainability Leadership, UK Admitted to practice as an advocate in Indonesia in 2002

Firm Description

Armila & Rako is a consolidation of previously Armila Law Office, an energy and resources focus law firm that was established in 2014 and Michel Rako Law Office, a general corporate and commercial litigation firm that was established in 2010 The merger of the firms in 2018 allowed faster growth and increased the firm's efficiency, which led to improved service to clients. Armila & Rako is an Andersen Global collaborating firm in Indonesia

Haridass graduated from the University

1975

Haridass Ajaib｜+65 6230 1100 haridass@hhp com sg

Address

4 Shenton Way, #10-03/06 SGX Centre 2, Singapore 068807

Tel: +65 6533 2323 Fax: +65 6533 7029 Website: www hhp com

London

Haridass specialises in all admiralty matters both of a litigious and non-litigious nature He advises and represents major shipyards and rig builders in Singapore and the region, and has acted for them in major construction and repair disputes As a litigator with more than 40 years at the Bar, Haridass also deals with both contentious and non-contentious general commercial and banking transactions. Given his concentration in the area of admiralty matters, Haridass deals with matters relating to ship sale and purchase and the financing aspects of such transactions, as well as, general and marine insurance He has acted for shipowners, charterers and Protection and Indemnity Clubs in shipping and charter party disputes; and for oil and commodity traders in trade transactions and disputes

Haridass also sits as an arbitrator and/or mediator and is an accredited mediator of the Singapore Mediation Centre, Singapore Academy of Law He is a referee of the Singapore Small Claims Tribunal and a mediator at the Subordinate Courts, Criminal Relational Disputes Haridass is also the Chairman of the Maritime Law Association of Singapore, a Commissioner for Oaths, a Notary Public and a Justice of Peace

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Haridass Ho & Partners is a boutique and premier law firm Our practitioners are widely recognised as experts in our fields The firm’s founding partner, Haridass Ajaib, is internationally accredited by Chambers and Partners as a “Senior Statesmen” in the niche practice of shipping law in Singapore Our other Partners are also legal heavyweights in their own right

The firm values our clients and our solicitor-client relationship above all else We make our clients’ businesses our priority and pride ourselves in providing cutting-edge commercial solutions. We keep ourselves close to the ground by always keeping our fingers on the pulse Our clients appreciate that we tell them as it is and that we do not shy away from navigating troubled waters Whether you are a blue-chip corporate entity or otherwise, you will find the firm to be the perfect fit We always deliver what our clients want and routinely exceed expectations We are a full service firm with expertise across broad areas of practice With multidisciplinary teams of practitioners, we provide an integrated approach to all your needs Haridass Ho & Partners is a medium-sized firm with a niche practice in the fields of Admiralty, Shipping and International Trade whilst handling a broad spectrum of legal services

Haridass Ho & Partners believe in the importance of personalised service and solicitor-client relationship, which are vital building blocks in the successful completion of any instructions.

The firm aims to provide speedy cost efficient legal advice and solutions to problems With this in mind, the firm is structured to allow for the formation of project groups to undertake specific matters and instructions in a variety of areas of practice This system of grouping allows for multi-disciplinary teams of lawyers to render collective expertise to a particular project or matter if there is a need for this approach

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in 1974 with an LL B and was called to the English Bar at the Middle Temple in

He was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Singapore in 1976. In 1985, Haridass together with the late Ho Wah Onn established the present firm of Haridass Ho & Partners

Address

PwC

2 Riverside Quay Southbank VIC 3006 Melbourne, Australia

Contact Details

Tel: + (61) 438 388 819

Email: helen fazzino@pwc com Website: www pwc com

Practice Areas

Business model optimization and value chain analysis

IP ownership and management models

APAs

Dispute Resolution

TP documentation and policies.

of the year in Australia

Transfer Pricing Expert HELEN FAZZINO

Professional Biography

Helen Fazzino is a Senior Partner of PwC Australia within the Global Tax and Trade team Helen has specialised in international tax and transfer pricing since 1996 In this role, Helen advises some of the world’s largest multinational corporations in the complex area of international taxation, value chain analysis, and transfer pricing

As one of Australia and Asia’s pre-eminent Global Tax practitioners, Helen has provided critical input to the Australian Governments private and public consultation process for the rewrite of Australia’s transfer pricing rules, ATO practical compliance guidelines as well as Australia’s APA programme Helen’s relationships with senior ATO officers are extremely strong and based on mutual respect and trust

Based in Melbourne, Helen also served on PwC Australia’s Executive Board as Managing Partner, People, Partnership & Culture from 2012 through 2020 In this role, Helen was responsible for driving cultural change within the firm with a particular focus on embedding a values-based culture, diversity and inclusion, alignment of performance metrics and values, partner development, well-being and employee relations. This translates to a real focus on ensuring technical excellence, outstanding client delivery together with an outstanding experience in how work is done with and for clients founded on shared values and objectives

Firm Description

PwC’s latest Global Workforce Hopes & Fears Survey shows that the balance of power between workers and their bosses is shifting. Like their global peers, Asia Pacific employees feel confident and are ready to test the market Nearly 18,000 Asia Pacific-based employees participated in our Hopes & Fears Survey 2022, and their message is clear - don’t take us for granted In the next 12 months, around one-third of survey respondents plan to ask for a raise and the same proportion say they are likely to ask for a promotion. One in five intend to switch to a new employer These results should be a wakeup call for companies across the region, many of whom have already been grappling with a skill and talent shortage for years

Companies in Asia Pacific face an additional set of challenges The fundamentals that underpinned the region’s dramatic growth and prosperity over the past three decades are not sufficient to carry the region through this era of continuous disruption Technology and trade are transforming traditional value chains and regionalising new growth opportunities Supply chains are shifting focus towards regional markets, requiring companies to invest in new skills and expertise Jobs in Asia Pacific are changing – fast

But there is an upside

This new and rapidly evolving workforce environment offers leaders a once-in-a-generation chance to totally rethink conventional approaches to attracting, retaining and managing talent

Specialisation and skills empower workers

Employees with a specialisation are in high demand in Asia Pacific – and they know it. Those who say their job requires specialist training are significantly more likely to ask for a raise and a promotion compared to their peers Specialisation empowers workers by giving them more confidence and bargaining power

Address

Lower Ground Floor, Queens Mansions, Prescott Road, Fort, Mumbai 40001, India

Contact Details

Mobile: +91 9819122331

Email: Arbitrator@ishjain com

Practice Areas

Arbitration

Aviation & Space Law Technology Law

Cross Border Commercial Transaction Sports Law and Art Law Maritime Law

Qualifications

Ph.D. (Candidate)

International Arbitration Law Banasthali Vidyapith University, India

Advanced Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Air and Space Law

Leiden University, The Netherlands

Master of Laws (LL M )

International Commercial Arbitration and International Commercial Law Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom

Master of Laws (LL M )

Information Technology (IT) Law Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Bachelor in Laws (LL B ) LLB

University of Mumbai, India

Bachelor in Legal Sciences (B L S )

Legal Studies

University of Mumbai, India

Experiences

2016- Present: Arbitrator

2018- Present: Senior Partner, Regius Legal LLP

2012-2018: Of Counsel Practice in India

2010-2012: Worked at Law Firms

2004 to 2009: Research Assistant to an Arbitrator

International Arbitration Lawyer

ISH JAIN

London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)– Database, UK Prime Disputes, (including as Emergency Arbitrator, UK ADR ODR, UK

Forum of International Conciliation and Arbitration (FICA), UK Court of Arbitration for Art, Netherlands

Beihai Asia International Arbitration Centre (BAIAC), Singapore

BVI International Arbitration Centre, British Virgin Islands

Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre (ADNDRC), Hong Kong

Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators (MIArb), Malaysia

Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Malaysia

Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Malaysia ADGM Arbitration Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Saudi Centre for Commercial Arbitration, Saudi Arabia

MCCI Arbitration and Mediation Centre (MARC)– Database, Mauritius Maldives International Arbitration Centre, Maldives Russian Arbitration Centre – Database, Russia

Hon’ble High Court at Bombay, India Hon’ble High Court at Delhi, India (Delhi International Arbitration Centre), India Hon’ble High Court at Punjab and Haryana (Chandigarh Bench), India Hon’ble High Court at Madhya Pradesh (Madhya Pradesh Arbitration Centre), India National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, India Multi Commodity Exchange, India

Centre for Online Resolution of Disputes (CORD), India Indian Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC), India International and Domestic Arbitration Centre (IDAC), India Bangalore International Mediation Arbitration and Conciliation Centre (BIMACC), India Hyderabad Arbitration Centre (HAC), India

The Federation of Integrated Conflict Management (FICM), India Centre for International Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bangladesh

Fellow (FCIArb): Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), UK Fellow (FHKIArb): Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators (HKIArb), Hong Kong Fellow (FMIArb): Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators (MIArb), Malaysia Certified International Arbitrator [CIA (AiADR)]: Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution (AiADR), Malaysia

Senior Fellow (SFBiam): Bali International Arbitration and Mediation Centre (BIAMC), Indonesia Fellow (FPD): Prime Disputes (PD), UK Fellow (FFICA): Forum of International Conciliation and Arbitration (FICA), UK Fellow (FPIArb): Philippines Institute of Arbitrators, Philippines Fellow (FIDRC): Indian Dispute Resolution Council (IDRC), India Life Member (MICA): Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA), India

Recognized as Top Disputes Lawyers of 2022 by Asian Legal Business (Thomson Reuters)

Recognized as the ‘Rising Star-2022’ by Asian Legal Business (Thomson Reuters) Recognized amongst the ‘Future Legal Leaders’ by Indian Business Law Journal (IBLJ) Vantage Asia, HK Recognized in the Legal Power list 2021 by Forbes India as amongst the ‘Top Individual Lawyers-Above 10 years of experience for, Alternate Dispute Resolution, Arbitration/Mediation; Litigation; Real Estate & Construction, and White-Collar Crime

'Legal Falcon 2022’ at LexTalk Work Conference, Dubai, February, 202 Awarded as a “Finalist and Winner” for the 6th Annual Legal Era 40 Under 40 Rising Star Awards 2021 by Legal Era.

Won the “Indian Achievers' Award for Domestic & International Arbitration, 2020-21” by the Indian Achievers Forum of India

Tracey Brunstrom & Hammond PTY LTD

Level 12, 15 Blue Street North, Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia

Contact Details

Tel: +61 2 9922 2511 Mobile: +61 418 496 523 Email: jonathan shahady@tbhint com Website: www tbhconsultancy com

Construction Expert JONATHAN SHAHADY

Professional Biography

TBH Group Chairman | BE(civil) MIE(Aust) Peng MACES MAACEI MAIPM

Jonathan is an industry-respected and recognised program and project planning, delivery, and management advisor He joined TBH in 1986 and was appointed a Director in 1999 His planning and management skills have been developed across multiple industries and working with some of the best industry leaders and managers. Jonathan is a recognised expert in the planning and delivery of all levels and phases of the program and project life cycle including feasibility, planning, design, procurement, implementation, commissioning, and operations

Jonathan has provided project planning and management services and advice on over 500 commissions involving over 50,000 projects In addition to the general project, engineering and construction management experience, Jonathan's background has led him into the specialist fields of project time, cost, risk, value and facilities management as well as commercial and contract management He is a recognised expert in contractual matters and dispute resolution

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), UNSW MIE Aust (PEng)

Member, Australian Cost Engineering Society, Engineers Australia Member, Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) International Member, Society of Construction Law (Aus ) Member of Resolution Institute Member, Australian Institute of Project Management

Specialising in high-risk, large-scale and challenging projects, since 1965, TBH has partnered with both the public

As

Planning and Scheduling

Cost Management

Risk Management Project Controls P3M, PMO and Programme Management Claims and Dispute Resolution Project Management Strategic Delivery Advice

Address

Baker McKenzie

Ark Hills Sengokuyama Mori Tower, 28th Floor 19-10, Roppongi, Minato-ku, 106-0032 Tokyo Japan

Contact Details

Tel: +81 3 6271 9900

Email: junya ae@bakermckenzie com Website: www bakermckenzie com

Practice Areas

Antitrust & Competition

Cartels, Investigations and Dawn Raids

Communications & Mobility Corporate Governance Data & Technology

Financial Institutions

Merger Control & Joint Ventures Mergers & Acquisitions

Project Finance Securitization & Structured Finance

Education

Duke University School of Law (LL M ) (1998) The University of Tokyo (LL B ) (1995)

Language(s)

English Japanese

Of the year In Japan

Antitrust Expert JUNYA AE

Professional Biography

Junya Ae is a member of the Antitrust / Competition and Corporate / M&A practice groups He was part of the Competition Law Practice Group at Baker McKenzie's London office from October 2011 to March 2012 Before joining the Firm, he worked at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications from 1995 to 2001 Junya has co-authored a number of publications related to his field and was named a leading practitioner in Who's Who Legal: Japan (Competition) from 2018 to 2022

Practice Focus

Junya focuses on regulatory issues, especially in the areas of antitrust and competition law He assists Japanese and international clients in international and domestic cartel investigations, multijurisdictional M&A transaction-related merger control matters and compliance investigations He also provides support during onsite investigations conducted by government bodies and advises clients on distribution-related contractual and compliance issues.

Professional Associations and Memberships

Tokyo Bar Association - Member

Tokyo Bar Association, Antitrust Practice Group - Member Japan Competition Law Forum - Member

Firm Description

The global business community is more interconnected than ever before Opportunities and risks spill across different markets, sectors and areas of law, so a connected perspective is essential in delivering business objectives while mitigating risk Our integrated client solutions provide seamless advice, underpinned by deep practice and sector expertise, as well as first-rate local market knowledge. Armed with Baker McKenzie insight and foresight, business leaders can feel confident in driving growth that is both sustainable – and inclusive

We believe business must take a central role in fostering and championing sustainability. We are proud to leverage our talent, innovation and relationships to make a positive and sustainable societal impact for our clients, our people and the world We are global citizens and recognize that the rule of law is an essential foundation for economic growth and development Where the rule of law is strong, business leaders can feel optimistic about investing in the future

Our Firm is therefore committed to the UN Global Compact, the Sustainable Development Goals and the UNGC's Ten Principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption Investments in these efforts is not only good business, but the right thing to do

Address

Melli Darsa & Co.,

Advocates & Legal Consultants

WTC3, Jl Jend Sudirman Kav 29 - 31, 12920 Jakarta, Indonesia

Contact Details

Tel: +62 21 50992901 / 31192901 Mobile: +62 8118517074

Fax: +62 21 52905555 / 52905050

Email: melli darsa@pwc com Website: www pwc com/id/legal

Practice Areas

SOE Transformations & Public Infrastructure Work Regulatory Compliance Merger & Acquisition Securities & Capital Markets

Admissions

Education

1989, Faculty of Law University of Indonesia (SH)

1994, Harvard Law School, Cambridge (LLM)

Capital

Markets Expert

Of the year In Indonesia

MELLI DARSA & CO. (A MEMBER OF PWC GLOBAL NETWORK AND PART OF PWC INDONESIA)

Professional Biography

Ms Melli Darsa’s main expertise revolves in the areas of securities capital markets, M&A and regulatory matters, with further specialization in SOE transformation and Public Infrastructure Work She has been practicing legal advisory since 1990 Having grown up and educated primarily in the United States, Switzerland and Indonesia, Ms Darsa is able to deal comfortably and equally well with both foreign and Indonesian clients Prior to establishing Melli Darsa & Co (MDC), she was an international partner in a global firm operating in Indonesia.

As the Founder and Senior Partner in MDC, Ms Darsa has handled some of the largest banks and financial institutions restructuring and reorganization, as well as a number of cross-border securities transaction. During that period the MDC worked with various top-tier international law firms providing MDC with a platform of international expertise and best practice As one of the most senior Indonesian corporate lawyers, Ms Darsa is a trusted advisor to many General Counsels of some of the most respected foreign and multinational institutions in the Asia Pacific area having interest in Indonesia

Ms Darsa served as a member of the Honorary Board of HKHPM (Association of Capital Market Consultants), as well as Advisor for Pro Bono Activities and Vice Chairman of the Board of Experts of PERADI (the Indonesian Bar Association) Ms Darsa served as the Vice Chairperson of Legal and Regulatory Affairs of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) for the period of 2015-2021, and is currently member of Supervisory Board of KADIN Indonesia Ms Darsa is consistently ranked as top attorney in the field of capital markets, public M&A and corporate advisor by major legal publications, and frequently speak on Indonesian legal matters in various international seminars MDC was established in late 2002, and since then we have built a strong reputation as advocates and legal consultants, providing value-added advice on the complexities and challenges of the Indonesian legal environment to both inbound investors and Indonesian corporations.

About Melli Darsa & Co. (MDC)

Our core value is providing legal service excellence, putting the needs and priorities of our clients first, while continuously improving our approach and continuing to do business ethically

From 17 July 2017, MDC has joined the PwC network of firms, complementing the assurance, tax, financial advisory, and business consulting services that are provided by PwC Indonesia

While technical excellence is at the core of what we do, the breadth of our business and market insight differentiates us from traditional law firms, enabling us to deliver unparalleled focus and integrated services

Address

Rajeshwari & Associates

S-357, 1st Floor, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi-110017 India

Contact Details

Tel: +91 11 41038911 Fax: +91 11 43851067 Email: jrajeshwari@ralegal co in Website: www ralegal co in

Practice Areas

Master’s Degree in Biotechnology and Bachelor’s Degree in Law Language(s) Indian English

of the year in India

IP Litigation Expert RAJESHWARI HARIHARAN

Professional Biography

Rajeshwari Hariharan is the founder of Rajeshwari & Associates, a full-service law firm based in New Delhi (India), specializing in the field of Intellectual Property including Patents & Designs, Trade Mark, Copyright, Plant Variety Registration, Geographical Indicators, besides other regulatory and allied areas After completing her Master’s Degree in Biotechnology and Bachelor’s Degree in Law, she was admitted to the Bar in 1993 and practiced as an advocate before the courts in Pune as well as the High Courts at Delhi and Bombay

Ms Rajeshwari led the patent litigation practice and played a key role in managing and growing the patents team in a reputed and leading Delhi-based law firm She parted as an equity partner from the firm after almost 14 years, to set up Rajeshwari & Associates. With over 20 years of experience in legal practice, Ms. Rajeshwari’s areas of practice include counseling on issues relating to patent and infringement including rendering patentability opinions, drafting technology transfer and know-how agreements, licences, assignments; prosecution of patent applications in the field of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and biochemistry

Ms Rajeshwari was an active member of the legal team engaged in advising on issues related to reform initiatives in India She has also advised clients on various aspects of Foreign Direct Investments, entry strategies, structuring of investments and acquisitions, drafting and negotiating of contract documents, as well as advised several clients on diverse high-value and precedent-setting dispute resolutions She has rich experience in carrying out due diligence and handling patent oppositions, revocations, and appeals before the Patent Office and other higher authorities Currently, she handles patents and other litigations at the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts across India Besides authoring several articles, Ms Rajeshwari is regularly invited to present papers and speak at various conferences and seminars in India and Abroad Moreover, she has been rated by Chambers and Partners and Intellectual Asset Management magazine as one of the leading patent lawyers in the country

Firm Description

Founded in the year 2010, Rajeshwari & Associates is committed to providing quality legal advice and seamless services to clients, and now has evolved to become one of the most preferred Intellectual Property Law firms in India Building upon the 20 years of enviable experience of its founder Ms Rajeshwari Hariharan across various segments of IP Laws, Litigation and Prosecution, the firm works relentlessly towards providing specifically customized solutions to its clients Drawing upon a dedicated pool of professionals, with a perfect blend of youth and experience, the team at Rajeshwari & Associates has developed proven expertise and is fully capable of handling all types of Patents, Trademarks, Copyright, Industrial Designs, Plant Variety, Geogprahical Indicators, and related IP litigation, besides Information Technology

Law, Regulatory Affairs, Technology Transfer and allied fields We firmly believe that our success depends on the skills and commitment of our people, and hence we form specialized teams to handle cases as per the needs of the specific clients Stress is laid on building a collaborative working environment and on developing a productive working relationship with our clients We strive hard to understand the objective of the clients, and then provide them with the best possible options and solutions

In a short span of 5 years since inception, we feel humbled and also draw inspiration from the confidence and trust reposed in us by large and small corporations alike, a number of Government bodies and technical Universities, for the protection of their Intellectual Property At Rajeshwari & Associates, we have an unending passion for work, an unfettering relationship with our colleagues and an unbeaten commitment to live up to our clients' interests and expectations It is our endeavor to work relentlessly towards providing the most innovative, well-researched, and meticulously planned strategies and solutions to our clients for helping them to protect and profit from their ideas.

Address

Unitalen Attorneys at Law

7/8Th Floor, Scitech Place, 22 Jian Guo Men Wai Ave Beijing 100004, P R China

Contact Details

Tel: +(8610) 59208921 Email: lei.zhao@unitalen.com Website: www unitalen com

Practice Areas

Trademark Law Copyright Law Litigation and Prosecution

Trademark Law Expert

Of the year In China

RAY LEI ZHAO, LL.M.

Professional Biography

Mr Zhao joined Unitalen in 2002 and began to practice prosecution and protection of IP rights, with over 20 years’ professional experience in IP field He is good at solving trademark disputes and trademark infringement problems through administrative and judicial procedures, and has successfully dealt with many quite difficult litigation and non-litigation cases He has been recognized as an Outstanding Individual Lawyer in China by WTR for many years since 2013 for his outstanding performance in solving complex and difficult litigation and non-litigation cases of IP rights. And he has been recognized as the IP Experts TOP100 CHINA by Asia IP for many years At the same time, he has been chosen by Leaders in Law Awards Panel as the winner for Trademark Law Expert of the Year in China in 2022 Global Awards He has been chosen as the winner of the 2023 Corporate INTL Magazine Global Award: ‘Trademark Attorney of the Year in China - 2023’. He was inducted into Foreign-related Attorney Talent Pool by the Beijing Bar Association in 2021 Meantime, Mr Zhao is selected as an expert by the Expert Database of the Beijing Intellectual Property Office in 2021, an expert of the Expert Committee of the Beijing Trademark Association in 2022 and also the Director of the Education and Training Committee of the Beijing Trademark Association in 2022 He is also appointed as a part-time mediator of the People's Mediation Committee for IP disputes by the China Trademark Association in 2022

Mr Zhao was the co-chair of the China Global Advisory Council (GAC) of INTA from 2020 to 2022, being responsible for providing advice and suggestions to the chair of INTA, promoting regional policy development and cross-industry communication He is also a member of Unreal Campaign Committee of INTA and a member of Trademark Committee of FICPI, and has been a member of the Copyright Committee of AIPPI since 2018, a member of the Anti-Counterfeiting Committee of ECTA since 2019, and a member of the China Team of MARQUES since 2019 He has been a member of the Trademark Committee of the Beijing Lawyers Association since 2019, and the executive secretary of the Beijing Trademark Association since 2021 At present, Ray Zhao has been an external tutor for postgraduate students in MTI College of China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) since 2020, a part-time teacher for postgraduate students in Shanghai International Intellectual Property College of Tongji University (TJU) since 2017

Firm Description

Since its founding in 1994, Unitalen has assumed its place as China's preeminent, full-service, intellectual property law firm Our staff, comprising of attorneys, paralegals and law clerks, provides services to our firm's clients from our branch offices in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Wenzhou, Jinjiang, Haikou, Qingdao, Shenzhen, Changsha, Baoding, Chengdu, Zhengzhou, Xi’an, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Changchun, Suzhou, Dongguan, HongKong, Xiamen, Shenyang and Dalian centrally coordinated by our Beijing headquarters With many years of practice in this arcane field of law, Unitalen has blossomed into one of China's largest intellectual property law firms, offering a full battery of intellectual property (IP) and other technology services, including procuring, licensing and enforcing IP rights, providing guidance to avoid infringement of existing third-party IP rights Unitalen has extensive experience in the preparation of patent, trademark and copyright applications. This is amply demonstrated by the sheer volume of our activity in these areas: we file annually more than 10，000 new patent applications and new trademark applications with the Patent and Trademark Offices of the State Intellectual Property Office of the PRC. We further file a significant number of foreign patent applications and trademark registrations every year as well We are also active in fields ancillary to IP, such as broadcasting, entertainment and sports law We vigorously represent the interests of our clients before regulatory and administrative agencies and courts. Unitalen's diverse team of attorneys brings its skills and experience to bear in providing the most cost-competitive services available in both the domestic and international spheres Whether clients require services relating to patent prosecution, opinions, licensing/business transactions, litigation, validity or patent infringement, Unitalen stands uniquely poised to deliver Our lawyers all have the experience to meet the needs of our clients in a broad spectrum of technologies We have substantial expertise in computer hardware/software, electronics and electrical circuitry, telecommunications, Internet & E-commerce, biotech & pharmaceuticals, chemistry/chemical engineering and process, manufacturing or materials technologies

Address

LC Lawyers LLP

Suite 3106, 31/F One Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay Hong Kong

Contact Details

Tel: +852 2629 1768

Email: rossana chu@eylaw com hk

Website: www eylaw com hk

Practice Areas

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Hong Kong IPO and Corporate Finance

Commercial Matters

Funds and Private Wealth

Restructuring and Insolvency

Labour, Employment and Workforce ESG

Admissions

Hong Kong

England and Wales (non-practising)

Education

University of Hong Kong, LL M

City University of Hong Kong, PCLL

University of London, LL B (with Honours)

City University of Hong Kong, B.A. (with Honours)

Language(s)

English Mandarin Cantonese

Of the year

In Hong Kong

M&A Law Expert ROSSANA CHU

Professional Biography

Rossana Chu is the Managing Partner of LC Lawyers LLP With more than 25 years of legal experience and deep knowledge and skills, Rossana advises on a wide variety of Hong Kong and cross-border M&A including takeovers and privatizations of listed companies, cross-border transactions, asset management, ESG and sustainability, financings of acquisitions and restructuring-related deals, capital markets, corporate finance, technology law, regulatory compliance, and employment legal issues She represents multi-national and Chinese corporations, securities firms, banks, funds clients, families and individuals in their domestic and overseas financial and commercial legal matters.

Rossana is an award-winning lawyer, international accolades include: “Recommended Lawyer” by the Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2022); “Highly Regarded Leading Lawyer” by IFLR1000 (2015-2022); “A-List – China’s Elite 100 Lawyers (Foreign Firms)” by China Business Law Journal (2020-2022); “Winner in M&A Law Expert of the Year in Hong Kong” at The Lawyers Network Annual Awards (2022); “Finalist for Managing Partner of the Year” at the ALB Hong Kong Law Awards (2022); “Winner in M&A Law Expert of the Year in Hong Kong” at the Global Law Experts Annual Awards (2022), “Recommended M&A Attorney” by Global Law Experts (2021 and 2022); “Recommended M&A Lawyer” by Leaders in Law (2022); “The Highest Rated Lawyer to work with of the Year” by asialaw Client Service Excellence (2021); “Ranked Lawyer” by Legal Media 360 (2021), “Winner in Capital Markets for Hong Kong” at the Lexology Client Choice Awards (2019); “Commended External Counsel of the Year” by the In-House Community (2017 and 2021); “Shortlisted for Restructuring and Insolvency” at Euromoney Asia Women in Business Law Awards (2019); “Winner of Takeover Deal of the Year” by Lawyer Monthly (2016); “Up and Coming” practitioner in the area of Private Equity: Buyouts (International Firms) in China by Chambers Asia-Pacific (2008 to 2013)

Rossana has been interviewed by Legal500 five-hundred (2020), ALB Managing Partner Roundtable Feature (2019, 2020, 2022), ALB Journalist (2020), ALB M&A Rankings Awards (2021), China Business Law Journal’s Chinese Outbound Investment Report (2021) and Market Pulse (2021); and contributed to the research of different legal aspects by writing specialised articles. As a thought leader in the legal industry, Rossana has been recognised as the “Lexology Legal Influencer” respectively in Q1 and Q2 (2021) and Q1 (2022) Rossana is appointed as an Arbitrator of the China Guangzhou Arbitration Commission She is also a member of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors and an Affiliate Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of the United Kingdom

About LC Lawyers LLP

LC Lawyers LLP is an independent law firm in Hong Kong providing legal services to financial institutions, corporate clients and private enterprises Our law firm offers quality legal services to financial institutions, private enterprises and corporate clients in Hong Kong in a variety of areas including mergers & acquisitions (M&As of listed and private companies), takeovers, privatizations, corporate restructuring, corporate finance, HK IPOs, capital markets, legal due diligence, employee share-based incentive plans, private equity and venture capital investments, fund formation, asset management, wealth management, family trusts, family business, debt markets, debt restructuring (including re-financing arrangements, asset disposals and introduction of angel investors), bankruptcy, insolvency, dispute resolution (including mediation, arbitration and litigation), legal compliance and regulatory investigations (including bribery, corruption, fraud, market misconduct and money laundering), compliance training, legal & regulatory risk assessment, data privacy (including personal data, trade and state secret, data localization and data transfer laws), cybersecurity, employment law and labour law compliance, and talent management

At our law firm, together with other members of EY Law, we assist our corporate and private clients in Hong Kong with legal technologies Our legal advice, combined with innovative technology-driven services, empowers process innovation and allows better control over legal costs We provide services in contract lifecycle management (including contract creation, data abstraction and analysis, template design and obligations management), regulatory mapping and compliance monitoring, managed review and functional analysis (including data analysis, document redaction, audio and video file reviews and eDiscovery) and entity compliance and governance

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S.K.Singhi & Partners LLP

4, Kiran Shankar Roy Road, Raja Chamber’s, 1st Floor Kolkata – 700 001, India

Contact Details

Mobile: +91 33 22318652

Email: sksinghi@skscollp com Website: www skscollp com

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Insolvency & Restructuring Domestic &International Arbitration Litigation Management Infrastructure & Mining Law Securities Law Economic & Fiscal Laws Mergers & Acquisitions Private Equity & FDI ECBs

Intellectual Property Law Banking & Financial Services Real Estate Labour & Industrial Laws

of the year in India

Corporate Litigation Expert S.K. SINGHI

Professional Biography

In the modern world, there is greater respect for the ‘how’ over the ‘what’

Clients, associates, employees, and other stakeholders are beginning to indicate, "Don’t just tell us what you will deliver to us, but also tell us how you will do so in a predictable and sustainable manner "

This is bringing into the spotlight a philosophy that is assuming increased importance: Governance.

At our firm, governance stands for two principal realities

One; we believe in holistic integrity – whether this is through communication transparency with our stakeholders, complete compliance with the laws of the land, and more than measuring up to the ethical expectations of all those who engage with us.

Two; we believe in investing a range of experiences and knowledge in our people, widening their perspectives

We believe that the combination of subject matter expertise and an ethical mindset can transform realities into the positive with speed

This is how we have enriched stakeholder relationships in the past; this is how we expect to sustain them in the future

This is our simple blueprint of how we expect to make the world a better place for all those who engage with us

Firm Description

S K Singhi & Partners LLP is a young professional full-service Indian legal firm

The firm is headquartered in Kolkata with offices in New Delhi, Mumbai and Gurugram and practices in a number of other Indian cities It enjoys an international presence through global alliances with leading law firms

The firm was set up as a sole proprietorship concern under the leadership of Managing Partner Mr S K Singhi and was subsequently converted into a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) as it exists today

The firm provides specialised services in the areas of Corporate Law, Insolvency & Restructuring, Domestic &International Arbitration, Litigation Management, Infrastructure & Mining Law, Securities Law, Economic & Fiscal Laws, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity & FDI, ECBs, Intellectual Property law, Banking & Financial Services, Real Estate, Labour & Industrial Laws (among others)

The firm’s expertise has been drawn from the competence of independent teams across its various offices to address litigation, arbitration and documentation requirements The firm’s differentiation has been derived from its capacity to apply knowledge and customise services in line with diverse client needs

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Anand and Anand

First Channel Building Plot No. 17A, Sector 16A, Film City, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301

Contact Details

Tel: +91 120 405 9300 Fax: +91 120 424 3056 Email: Safir@anandandanand com Website: www.anandandanand.com

Practice Areas

Trademark Law

Commercial IP Law

Contractual IP Law

of the year in India

Trademark Law lAWYER SAFIR ANAND

Professional Biography

Accredited as one of India’s Top IP Attorney, Safir Anand is a Senior Partner & Head of Trademarks, Commercial & Contractual IP at Anand and Anand, with over 25 years of experience in providing inputs on strategy, business models, marketing and commercial insights, blended with an astute understanding of IP law that encompasses IP protection, IP enforcement, IP agreements, licensing, franchising, monetisation, and due diligence

Safir is a profound IP advisor who has been widely recognized for providing ingenious inputs towards business model building, marketing and commercial insights blended with an astute understanding of the IP law He has also been proffering advice to leading Indian businesses on scaling up by leveraging the power of IP. His focus to unleash the power of intangibles and nurturing the untapped IP potential through specialized IP services earned him accolades and prestigious positions with esteemed national as well as global organizations He has secured a phenomenal number of credentials from leading Indian and International brands in a wide array of categories for tailor-making their IP strategy to business strategy thereby, bringing innovation in their line of business Safir has dedicated his career to exploring the facets of monetization, fine-tuned the concept of Returns on Legal Expenses (R O L E), created industry-level specialisations for the firm, worked with clients’ R&D Teams for product development and personally created product prototypes and very recently co-set up a COVID Fund for artisans in the country

He is a member of the International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Presidential Task Force, constituting of very selective members to examine the complexities involved in the subject of “Brand Valuation” He currently serves on INTA’s Commercialization of Brands Committee and its first Research Advisory Council Also serves on Serves on INTA’s Global Brand Transactions and Tax Subcommittee He has also contributed a chapter in a book by the INTA among global eminent authors from diverse industries on Business Environment Trends on brand value, brand equity, brand valuation, and brand evaluation Safir has also joined, on invitation, an expert group of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for conducting a study on boosting the copyright industry in India He also sits on the Board of Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) Safir has created a body of seminal thought leadership works with pointed pieces from his pen being published in leading IP publications and media alike.

Safir has been recognised as the Best IP Lawyer of the Year at the Business World Global Leaders Awards 2021; Luxe Book India’s Luxury Insider- Top 100 Most Powerful Lawyers; Trademark Lawyer of the Year at the Legal Era Indian Legal Awards 2021-22; enlisted in the Forbes India’s Legal Powerlist 2021 & 2022 as one of the Top Individual Lawyers; conferred with the International Advisory Experts Award for exemplary performance in the field of Intellectual Property for the year 2022; IAF-Atmanirbhar Bharat Award 2021 &22; WTR 1000 World’s Leading Trademark Professional since 2015; IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists for 2022; Managing IP Trademark Star 2022, to name a few

Firm Description

A full-service intellectual property law firm, Anand and Anand provides all-round IP solutions, its forte beingdeveloping new law and precision-navigation of grey areas The firm provides a comprehensive IP service encompassing protection, enforcement, advisory, licensing and litigation for patents, designs, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, domain names, geographical indications, and more Credited with lawsuits that have transformed the IP landscape in India, the firm’s litigation arm has decades of unmatched experience in dispute resolution It has maintained a patent grant rate of over 93% Its trademark team recorded 2000-plus successful trademark oppositions recently, outperforming its own previous record With offices in New Delhi, Noida, Mumbai and Chennai, the firm currently employs over 400 people, including over 100 qualified attorneys/engineers Widely recognized as Tier 1 across leading benchmarking tables, the firm has been instrumental in paving the way for a stronger IP regime and is committed to pushing the envelope when it comes to change in substantive and procedural law and helping clients monetize their intellectual property

Address

Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Coroe, Advocates, Solicitors & Notaries

Mulla House, 51, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001, Maharashtra, India

Contact Details

Tel: +912262166444 Mobile: +919821135484 Email: shardul thacker@mullaandmulla com Website: www.mullaandmulla.com

Practice Areas

Shipping Law Banking & Finance Insurance & Reinsurance Power & Energy

Language(s) English French Mandarin Cantonese

of the year in India

Shipping Law Expert SHARDUL J THACKER

Professional Biography

Shardul Thacker offers clients over 40 years of experience in corporate and commercial law His clients include MNCs and Indian companies across industries, including banking, chemicals, insurance, shipping, steel, subsea engineering and marine services, offshore construction, infrastructure (LNG ports, oil and gas), tooling and bearings, transport, trade, and logistics He acts as the Indian counsel to Indian corporates and MNCs in their corporate transactions

Shardul’s clients include acquirers, sellers, and targets in M&A cross-border transactions, whom he advises on a host of issues involving competition and tax, as well as red-flag issues such as pollution, product liability and non-insurable. In commercial practice, he specializes in contracts of sale and purchase of goods and services, long-term take or pay and supply chain contracts, and also advises on industry regulatory issues

He extensively advises EPC contractors with respect to offshore construction projects, subsea and topside, integrated and marine services contracts He continues to act for overseas lenders in most India-related ship financing transactions, including LNG vessels flying foreign flags chartered by Indian companies

Shardul regularly advises on various aspects of insurance law, including marine fire, erection, LOP, and material damage In his ship and structured finance practice he advises clients on investing in shipping ventures and LNG/FSRU projects, and handles cabotage, tonnage tax, pollution and the flagging of regulatory issues

With vast experience in litigation and arbitration, both domestic and cross-border, Shardul has an in-depth commercial understanding which equips him to negotiate and seamlessly support his corporate, insurance, offshore construction, and banking practice, offering solution-oriented and well-rounded advice His acumen in strategizing and managing litigation risks for clients has facilitated resolving disputes with the least possible adverse effect to clients’ business

Lloyd’s List ranked him “Top 10 Lawyers” and “Highly regarded for his work in the LNG sector, particularly for interesting and highly geared finance deals in relation to infrastructure projects, energy, ports and ships” He is also ranked in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners in shipping, banking and insurance. Who’s Who Legal says, “Shardul Thacker is a leading figure in the Indian market and is highly respected for his first-class work in the shipping sector, particularly when it comes to financing matters”

Firm Description

We take pride in providing personalized, professional, cost-effective, client-centric, and result-oriented services to our clients, whilst upholding the highest standards and ethics of the legal profession. We endeavor to cater to the needs of clients by emphasizing and accentuating that we are a client-centered practice

We endeavor and exert ourselves to best serve our clients with cooperation, collaboration, collective effort, untiring teamwork, and unwavering faith in our ability, all of this in a fair and transparent manner

We are a highly reputed and trusted organization that leverages research, awareness, and knowledge to deliver extraordinary value to our clients Several of our Partners / Solicitors / Advocates have enriched our county’s judicial system and legal fraternity

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Gowling WLG

Teem Tower, Suites 3404 & 3405B, 208 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, 510 620, China

Contact Details

Tel: +86 (0)20 3810 3783

Mobile: +86 (0)136 6007 1329

Email: Vivian Desmonts@cn gowlingwlg com Website: www gowlingwlg com

Practice Areas

M&A

Food & Beverage

Nuclear Tech Education

2000 / University of Paris II Assas, Postgraduate degree in Comparative law (DEA de droit comparé)

1998 / University of Le Havre Normandy, Bachelor in private law

Language(s)

English French Mandarin Cantonese

of the year in China

M&A Law Expert VIVIAN DESMONTS

Professional Biography

Partner & member of China Leadership Team at Gowling WLG

Vivian Desmonts is a European lawyer and a registered foreign lawyer in China with over 20 years of experience in Shanghai and Guangzhou His multicultural background helps to build relationships between Chinese and international companies looking to do business together He is a co-managing partner of the Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing offices of Gowling WLG.

A French attorney at law admitted to the Paris Bar, Vivian is also a registered foreign lawyer with the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Justice and a member of the panel of arbitrators at the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration He is a legal adviser to the French General Consulate in Guangzhou and an active member in the European business community in the GBA (Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area)

Vivian has broad expertise in International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment laws in China, including M&A, corporate governance, commercial contracts, employment law, dispute resolution, as well as international taxation and customs He is also well-versed on data privacy law in China and in the EU

Vivian has worked with national and international clients from all sectors, who are entering or expanding in the Chinese market

He has particular experience in advising clients on the establishment, acquisition, operations and restructuring of joint venture companies and wholly foreign-owned enterprises in China Some of the projects he has been in charge of advising European and Canadian groups in their acquisition of Chinese companies (small & mi-cap deals) are as follows:

• Advising a major European Group in the food industry for the acquisition of a €60 million factory in the bakery industry, with management earn-out and multi-jurisdictional elements (Hong Kong common law and Chinese continental law);

• Advising a global leader in plant-based ingredients for the acquisition of a factory manufacturing pharmaceutical products in South China, driving the client through the public tender process for acquisition of Chinese State-Owned assets and securing the pharma licenses with the local FDA;

• Advising a Fortune 500 in the sale of its Chinese subsidiary in the nuclear industry to another Fortune 500, with legal and tax aspects in China related to the earn out paid abroad;

• Advising PE funds for acquisition or sale of shares in Chinese companies, including a Canadian PE fund investing over CAD 20 million in a paint and coating factory near Shanghai;

• Advising a German family office in the acquisition of a group of companies in Hong-Kong and mainland China specialised in quality control of metallic products;

• Advising a British group in a multi-jurisdictional acquisition of companies in environmental consultancy;

• Advising numerous European SMEs and Groups in restructuring their presence in China, including implementation of buyout or exit strategies

Address

JunZeJun Law Offices

4002,Tower 1, Lujiazui Century Financial Plaza, No 729 South Yanggao Road, Shanghai 200127, P R C China

Contact Details

Tel: +86 21 6106 0889 Fax: +86 21 6106 0890

Email: wangzhengyang@junzejun com Website: www junzejun com

Education

South-West Politics and Law University and LLB In 1995

LLM - Peking University In 2005

LLM - Victoria University (Wellington New Zealand)

Language(s)

Chinese (Mandarin) English

Arbitration Expert WANG ZHENGYANG

of the year in China

Professional Biography

Mr Wang Zhengyang specializes in the areas of litigation, arbitration, and foreign investment He has profound knowledge of Chinese law and more than 30 years of legal practice experience, including 5 years in Court

In the field of civil and commercial affairs, Mr Wang has provided high-quality advisory services and litigation & arbitration legal services for many state-owned and private enterprises in the fields of finance, oil and gas, construction and real estate, manufacturing, logistics, and trading In the criminal field, Mr Wang has successfully defended many companies and individuals in major and complex criminal cases involving loan fraud, illegal business operation, contract fraud, and bribery. Mr. Wang also actively provides criminal compliance training services for corporate customers, member companies of the chamber of commerce, member companies of the industry association, to help companies prevent criminal legal risks Furthermore, Mr. Wang also specializes in foreign legal services. He has successfully defended foreign-funded enterprises and individuals involved in intellectual property infringement disputes, labour disputes, shareholder disputes, contract disputes, debt recovery disputes, illegal personal detention, contract fraud, illegal possession of drugs, etc

Working Experience and Education Background

Mr Wang joined Beijing JunZeJun Law Offices in 2006 Before that, Mr Wang worked as an attorney and a partner of a law firm in Guangdong for almost ten years Before Mr Wang entered into private practice area, he worked at People’s Court for five years, presiding hearings and making judgments of more than 150 civil and commercial cases

Firm Description

JunZeJun Law Offices ("JunZeJun") was founded in 1995 with its headquarters in Beijing It is one of the earliest partnership law firms in China, as well as one of the largest, well-recognized law firms in China

JunZeJun has so far established fourteen branch offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Nanjing, Chengdu, Changsha, Changchun, Zhuhai, Haikou, Kunming, Shijiazhuang, Zhengzhou and Hong Kong (which is in association with Nixon Peabody CWL) JunZeJun has a team comprised of about 130 partners and 800 professionals in total, who graduated from top law schools and have excellent professional skills and rich working experience

JunZeJun's lawyers are proud of their expertise and competitive edges in the fields of finance, capital markets, equity investment, dispute resolution, infrastructure and utilities, foreign trade and WTO, enterprise liquidation and bankruptcy, real estate and construction, and intellectual property rights By deepening specialisation and centralizing resources, JunZeJun is able to provide clients of different cultural and industrial backgrounds with cost-efficient and tailored legal services JunZeJun's lawyers have been widely praised by clients for providing high-quality, solution-oriented, creative and value-added services JunZeJun has a broad and solid client base including over a hundred major Chinese and international financial institutions, dozens of Fortune 500 companies, a large number of state-owned enterprises, listed companies as well as well-known private enterprises JunZeJun also provides legal services to government agencies, international organisations, industry associations, and the likes.

JunZeJun has long been an active participant in various legislative and regulatory activities in respect of financial markets. JunZeJun's sustained depth of research capabilities and good reputation in the academic area has won it wide recognition and respect among regulatory bodies and financial industries

JunZeJun's lawyers have also played an active role in formulating industry standards for financial and capital markets, and provided professional training for the relevant markets JunZeJun has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to public service by actively encouraging its lawyers to engage in pro bono work

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Deep & Far Attorneys-at-Law

13th Fl , 27 Sec 3, Chung San N Rd, Taipei, Taipei 104, Taiwan

Contact Details

Tel: (886) 2 2585 6688 ext 8699 Email: yltsai@deepnfar com tw Website: www deepnfar com tw

Intellectual Property Law Patent Law

Law

Law

Secret

Law

of the year in the Taiwan

Patents Law Firm YU-LI TSAI

Professional Biography

Mr Tsai, a patent attorney graduated from the Department of Electrical Engineering of National Taiwan University (NTUEE), which is the best engineering school in Taiwan Out of his interest in the communication system, he immediately attended the Graduate Institute of Communication Engineering (GICE) of NTU after his graduation from NTUEE, and received his master’s degree after 2-year’s research During his research life in GICE, he was also involved in the knowledge and skills of patent-related matters while taking the bar examination for Patent Attorneys. He has passed the exam having a pass rate lower than 4%, and received the qualification of a patent attorney

Mr. Tsai also attended and gained an IP master's degree from the Law School of the University of New Hampshire, also known as the Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property Right after graduation, he had an opportunity to work for InterDigital, Inc in Delaware for a short period, and then passed the U S Patent Registration Examination. He also passed China Patent Agent Examination recently.

Currently, Mr Tsai is working for Deep & Far Attorneys-at-Law as a patent attorney and concurrently majoring in law masters at National Chiao Tong University

Mr Tsai is quite proud of the fact that more than one-fifth of the top 100 corporations have been clients of Deep & Far, and that more than 50% of the patent-experienced companies in the Hsinchu Science Industrial Park have entrusted their IPR work to this firm It is Mr Tsai’s firm belief that in the competitive market, clients will only entrust theirs

Mr Tsai, a patent attorney graduated from the Department of Electrical Engineering of the National Taiwan University (NTUEE) He immediately attended the Graduate Institute of Communication Engineering (GICE) of NTU after his graduation from NTUEE, and received his master’s degree after 2-year’s research Mr Tsai also attended and gained an IP master's degree from the Law School of the University of New Hampshire, also known as the Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property Currently, Mr Tsai is majoring in a law master's in National Chiao Tong University

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 a combination of all aspects of intellectual property rights (IPRs) including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, and/or licensing, counseling, litigation and/or transaction thereof

It is our philosophy to provide competent legal services that other firms cannot comparably provide The necessitated ensuing problem is how we can 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

King & Wood Mallesons

18th Floor, East Tower, World Financial Center1 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang DistrictBeijing, 100020, PRC, Beijing China

Tel: +86 755 2216 3313 Mobile: +86 13910813216 Email: ariel ye@cn kwm com Website: www.kwm.com

HECHANOVA & CO INC

Ground Floor Salustiana D

Ty Tower, 104 Paseo de Roxas Avenue, Makati City 1229

Philippines

Tel: +(632) 8888-4293

Fax: +(632) 8888-4290

Email: editharh@hechanova com ph Website: www.hechanova.com.ph

Dispute Resolution Expert

of the year in China

ARIEL YE

Professional Biography

Ariel Ye has more than 30 years of experience in the resolution of cross-border business disputes, particularly she is a widely recognized leading expert in international commercial arbitration and a senior dispute resolution partner at King & Wood Mallesons

Ms Ye is one of the few most respected Chinese lawyers in international arbitration She currently serves as a member of the SIAC Board of Directors and a member of the Advisory Board of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) Ms Ye was once a member of the Board of ICCA, a court member of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), and a court member of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). She also served as co-chair of the Asia Pacific Committee of the IBA Arbitration Commission She has represented Chinese and international clients in arbitration proceedings before the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), SIAC and other international arbitration institutions

Ms Ye is also listed on the panel of arbitrators of CIETAC, HKIAC, SIAC and Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration etc

Ms Ye has been frequently recognized as a leading expert in international arbitration by prestigious legal directories including Chambers and Partners and Who’s Who Legal and Asian Legal Business (ALB) Ms. Ye received a LL.B. from the Law School of Peking University and a LL.M. from Harvard Law School. She was admitted to practice law in the PRC in 1991 and passed New York Bar examination in 1999

Patent Prosecution Services Expert

of the year in the Philippines

EDITHA R. HECHANOVA, ESQ.

Professional Biography

Editha is the President and CEO of the company that oversees and manages patent and trademark prosecution, copyright registration, trademark valuation, searches, and other non-contentious IP matters Recognized from 2010 to 2014, among the top filers for both patents and trademarks by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), and given a special citation by the latter as top agent filer for patents, and industrial designs for the years 2017-2021.

Editha is also the Managing Partner of Hechanova Bugay Vilchez & Andaya-Racadio, specializing in IP litigation, licensing, border control, and other contentious IP matters, as well as corporate and employment law She is a lawyer, certified public accountant, and a certified patent agent having passed the Patent Agent Qualifying Examination conducted by the IPOPHL She is also an accredited mediator at the IPOPHL and the Court of Appeals.

Editha graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Business Administration major in Accounting from the University of the East She then obtained her law degree from Ateneo de Manila University and was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 1990, and has a Certificate in Business Economics at the University of Asia and the Pacific

Being a prolific writer, Editha regularly contributes articles on IP Asia and Managing Intellectual Property on Philippine current legal IP decided cases and trends She is a member of various international organizations such as INTA, MARQUES, FICPI, ECTA, AIPLA, JIPA, JIPII, IPBA, LES International, and local organizations such as Makati Business Club, European Chamber of Commerce, and Association of PAQE Professionals, Inc where she is the current president "

Gordon Legal Level 22/181 William Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia

Tel : +61 9603 3000 Email: agrech@gordonlegal com au Website: www gordonlegal com au

KK Sharma Law Office

4th Floor, Sishan House, 119, Shahpur Jat, New Delhi-1100049, India

Tel: +91 11 41081137 +91 11 49053075 Email: globalhq@kkslawoffices com Website: www.kkslawoffices.com

of the year in Australia

Personal Injury Law Firm GORDON LEGAL

Firm Description

Gordon Legal is a full-service law firm that puts clients first We have a proud history of winning hard cases for everyday people, and using the law for the purpose of doing good

The firm was founded in 2010 by Peter Gordon, a lawyer who has spent decades at the forefront of plaintiff law, personal injuries litigation, and class actions

Injury Law: Work injury claims, Transport accident claims, Superannuation, and personal insurance claims, Asbestos litigation, Injuries in public or private spaces, Medical negligence claims and Institutional abuse claims.

Personal and Commercial Law: Class actions, Family law, Criminal defence, Employment and Workplace law, Wills and Estates (including Will disputes), Professional negligence claims, Coronial Inquiries, Defamation and Rural claims

Merger Control Law Expert

of the year in India

Professional Biography

With a long regulatory stint behind him, Mr K K Sharma started a law firm, KK Sharma Law Offices (KK), whose counsels, in addition to India, are also stationed in Brasilia, Ottawa, UAE, Brussels, UK, Netherlands, and Washington DC-as a part of Team KK After an accomplished career of more than two decades as a Commissioner in IRS of India - wherein, inter alia, more than $ One Billion was brought into tax net in one single investigation initiated solely by him - Mr Sharma was the first Director General & Head of Merger Control of the functional Competition Commission of India (CCI) Having established the competition law investigation framework in India, he also prepared the Merger Review Format for the country which has won worldwide accolades.

As the head of the Antitrust Division, he ensured that CCI quickly came up with its very first affirmative actions against the anti-competitive practices in the stock exchange and real estate sectors in the country Being the only civil servant who was not just a member of the initial core team which laid the foundation of competition law in India but also made it fully functional by being at the top position of each division The procedures, formats, and protocols designed for him survive to this day and form the backbone of the competition law framework & enforcement, in India Be it the first few investigation reports or first penalties orders by Antitrust Division or the merger approvals, his stamp is everywhere in the initial footprints of competition law in India

APh.D. fellow in competition law from Bangor University, UK, he did a master's in engineering from IIT, Roorkee, before doing graduation in law Later, he completed PG Diploma in Economics for Competition Law from King's College, London, and IPR Laws from NLSU, Bangalore, respectively after doing Masters in Economics He was also awarded MA in Competition Law Economics by King's College, UK Within a couple of days of KK commencing its operations, it got global media attention including being featured in the world edition of Global Competition Review of Oct 22, 2012 International bodies, Fortune 5oo companies such as Reliance and International Associations of Business and Industry and Sovereign Governments were the first clients of the Firm

Having been actively practicing as a Deputy Public Prosecutor before and now a Defence Counsel since 2009, Mr Hamidi has vast experience in handling criminal litigation matters, focusing on Commercial Crime Cases including but not limited to under the Penal Code, SPRM, Bank Negara Malaysia, Securities Commission, Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia, Inland Revenue Board, Royal Malaysia Customs, Anti Money Laundering, Land Public Transport Comissions, which includes compliance, enforcement, offences, defences of actions/investigation proceedings to these offences and their regulatory obligations and compliance thereof.

He is also actively involved in handling numerous tax appeals at Mahkamah Pesuruhjaya Khas Cukai Pendapatan involving complicated tax matters and appeals He is also currently handling the portfolio for UBER, an international app-based ride-sharing provider in the world particularly involving matters under compliance and regulatory works

The FIRM was established on the 1st of March 2013, we work with the vision and mission to provide Integrity, Professionalism, Total Commitment, Excellence in Quality, and Competitiveness for all tasks whilst tailoring to your specific legal needs We adopt a simplistic and friendly approach when delivering the best quality legal services required by our clients, be it an individual or a corporation

Senior Partner

Rachit Bahl has 18 years of experience in advising clients on their India presence, strategy, and operations He has extensively advised a wide range of clients, including Big Tech, several Fortune 500 companies, and global NGOs on a host of issues related to e-commerce & retail, FinTech, data privacy, technology and media Rachit has been involved in public policy representations and client trainings on several aspects including ecommerce landscape and data privacy framework

Practice Areas: Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions, Data Privacy & Protection, Employment Labour & Benefits and Financial Services

Sectors: E–Commerce & Retail, FinTech & Digital Technology and Media & Telecommunications

AZB & Partners was officially founded in 2004 In recalling the years prior to its formation, what emerges is a passion for excellence married to an unshakeable trust in each other and the partnership What drove its founders then, still holds true today Ajay Bahl, Zia J Mody and Bahram N Vakil, the firm’s founding partners, reflect on the birth and evolution of AZB Driven by excellence, focused on strategies for the longer term This is the crux of who we are It is an articulation of precision in purpose, from the Firm’s beginnings to where we are today Our collective eye is unerringly trained on tomorrow

Mr Hamidi Datuk Mohd Noh, is a Partner of the firm He is also a former Deputy Public Prosecutor serving in the Commercial Crime Unit at the Attorney General Chambers, Putrajaya

Simanjuntak and Partners

Ruko Perkantoran Mitra Bahari II Blok E 17-19 Lt 4, Jl Pakin No 1, Penjaringan, Kec Penjaringan, Kota Jakarta Utara, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 14440

Tel: +6281290008235 Email: ezra@simanjuntaklaw co id Website: www simanjuntaklaw co id

of the year in Indonesia

Land Dispute Expert TIMOTY EZRA SIMANJUNTAK

Personal Biography

He has extensive experience in law practice since 2009, and decided to establish Simanjuntak and Partners Law office in 2015 As a managing partner with more than 10 (ten) years of law practice experience, he has extensive expertise in various legal sectors He gained his exceptional skill from previous work in reputable top-tier litigation law firms

He has broad experience advising and handling clients from a wider range of sectors in criminal law, corruption, civil, commercial, property claim matters, divorce matters, drafting for labor unions, and legal audits for companies He is also renowned for his expertise in handling bankruptcy cases and also registered Intellectual Property matters, from protection, transaction, and litigation aspect in corporate law matters, he has experience in handling several companies-related legal issues in companies, including client businesses agreement.

Practice Areas Education

Bankruptcy General Corporate Intellectual Property Land and Property Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Bachelor of Law, Trisakti University Master of Law, Gadjah Mada University

Certification

Advocate Certified Construction Contract Specialist

Certified Legal Auditor

Patent Law Expert of the Year in Japan

AKI RYUKA

RYUKA IP Law Firm

1-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku L Tower 22nd Floor, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 163-1522, JAPAN

Tel：+81-3-5322-6375 Email: info@ryuka com Web: https://www ryuka com/en/

Mergers & Acquisitions Law Expert of the Year in Vietnam

ANH DANG

VILAF HCO Building (Melia), 6th Floor 44B Ly Thuong Kiet Street Hanoi Vietnam

Tel: (84 - 24) 3934 8530 Fax: (84 - 24) 3934 8531 Email: anh@vilaf.com.vn Website: www vilaf com vn

ANNE O'DONOGHUE

Immigration Solutions Lawyers Pty Ltd ® Suite 1304, World Tower 87-89 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Tel: +61 (2) 9264 6432 Fax: +61 (2) 9264 6437 Email: anne@immigrationsolutions com au Website: www.immigrationsolutions.com.au

Commercial

BARRY HOY

Robertsons

57th Floor, The Center, 99 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong.

Tel: +852 2861 8415

Email: barryhoy@robertsonshk com Web: www robertsonshk com

Corporate Immigration Expert of the Year in Australia

Litigation Expert of the Year in Hong Kong

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Arbitration Lawyer of the Year in Bangladesh

DR. SHARIF BHUIYAN

Tel:

Corporate Governance Expert of the Year in Australia

JOHN PAYNE

Hall Payne Lawyers

Ground Floor, 27 Peel Street South Brisbane QLD 4101 Australia

Tel: +07 3017 2400

Fax: +07 3017 2499

E-mail: johnp@hallpayne com au Website: www hallpayne com au

Corporate Law Firm of the Year in Taiwan

LI-PU LEE

Formosan Brothers 16F-6, No 376 Sec 4, Ren-Ai Rd Taipei 106434 Taiwan

Tel: +886-2-2705-8086 Ext 515 Email: lipolee@mail fblaw com tw Website: www fblaw com tw

Insurance Law Expert of the Year in Malaysia

MAHADEVAN SEKARAN

Jayadeep Hari & Jamil Suite 2 03 (2nd Floor), Block A, No 45, Medan Setia Satu, Plaza Damansara, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603 77847255 Fax: +603 20961480 Email: maha@jhj commy Website: www jhj com my

Patent Expert of the Year in India

MANISHA SINGH

LexOrbis 709 / 710, Tolstoy House, 15-17, Tolstoy Marg, New Delhi, 110 001. India

Tel: +91 98 1116 1518 Fax: +91 11 2371 6556 Email: manisha@lexorbis com Website: www lexorbis com

SHEJA EHTESHAM

Managing Partner

ALG

India Law Offices LLP

Delhi Office: A-142 Ground Floor, Neeti Bagh New Delhi – 110049, India

Hyderabad Office: 160 Ravi Colony, Trimulgherry, Hyderabad – 500015, India

Email: sheja ehtesham@algindia com Website: www algindia com

International

WILLIAM LEUNG

William KW Leung & Co

1101 Beautiful Group Tower 77 Connaught Road Central Hong Kong

Tel: +852 2810 6199 Mobile: +852 2810 1055 Email: leung@jwlw com Website: www jwlw com

Arbitration Expert of the Year in Japan

YUKITSUNA TAKEKOSHI

AI-EI Law Firm

9F, Uchisaiwaicho-Tokyu Bldg , 1-3-2, Uchisaiwaicho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0011, Japan.

Tel: +81-3-6205-8042 Fax: +81-3-3519-5595

Email: y takekoshi@aieilaw co jp Web: www aieilaw co jp/en/

Trade Expert of the Year In Hong Kong

Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year In India

Newton Legal Group

BFH, Manama, Bahrain

Contact Details

Tel: +9731700 6571 Email: info@newtonlegalgroup com Website: www newtonlegalgroup com

Address Practice Areas

Governmental Entities

Commercial Companies Law Real Estate Employment Law Lease Law Commercial Law Civil Law

Education

LLM with Merit / Queen Mary University

Graduate Diploma in law / BPP University

Bachelor of Law

University of Bahrain / Qualified as a Bahraini lawyer since 2010

Language(s)

English Arabic

of the year in Bahrain

Governmental Entities Expert AAMAL AL ABBASI

Professional Biography

Aamal, Managing Partner of the Firm, works closely with a number of key clients including the Office of H R H the Prime Minister, the Office of H E Deputy Prime Minister, nogaholding, Bapco and Garmco Aamal has also been appointed as a legal advisor in a number of governmental committees

Aamal has a strong real estate, litigation, corporate and commercial practice She has advised numerous entities in relation to general Bahraini law with particular emphasis on Commercial Companies Law, Real Estate Regulations, Employment Law, Lease Law, Civil Code, Civil and Commercial Procedures Law

Aamal has been appointed by the Government of Bahrain to lead two commercial litigation cases of high value (over USD 60 million) and as a legal adviser in a number of internal governmental committees formed to provide solutions to specific legal issues, potential projects, and amendments to legislations

She has been appointed as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Dispute Resolution Center established by the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and serves on the Panel of Conciliators maintained by the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes since 2021 Aamal is one of the proud recipients of The Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit She also taught the Bahrain Commercial Companies Law at the University of Bahrain for three years along with the Founding Partner of the Firm

Firm Description

Newton Legal Group (NLG) is a Bahrain-based law firm established with the objective of providing world-class legal services, tailored to the needs of its clients Newton Legal (NL) is the local arm of NLG that handles all Bahrain-based litigation projects and provides advice on Bahraini law NLG and NL have separate legal entities, however, they are run as a single unit (jointly known as the Firm)

The Firm specializes across a number of practice areas, including Corporate & Commercial, Real Estate, Energy & Infrastructure, Dispute Resolution, Banking & Finance, Employment and Public Law The team works closely with key Bahraini governmental clients including the Office of H.R.H. the Prime Minister, the Office of H E Deputy Prime Minister, the Economic Development Board, Bahrain Defense Force Hospital, the Council for Regulating the Practice of Engineering Professions (CRPEP), Mumtalakat Holding Company and a number of its subsidiaries, Bahrain Islamic Bank, Mazad B.S.C. (C) along with the Oil and Gas Holding Company B S C (c) (nogaholding) and its subsidiaries (including the Bahrain Petroleum Company B S C (Closed) (Bapco))

Address

Baker McKenzie

Level 14, O14 Tower, Al Abraj Street, Business Bay, P.O. Box 2268, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Contact Details

Tel: + 971 4 423 0099 Email: amir alkhaja@bakermckenzie com Website: www bakermckenzie com

Practice Areas

Banking & Finance Disputes

Commercial Litigation Dispute Resolution Investigations & White-Collar Crime

Education

Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute (2013)

Dubai Police Academy (Bachelor of Law) (2002)

Language(s)

Arabic English Urdu

of the year in the UAE

Banking & Finance Expert AMIR AL KHAJA

Professional Biography

Amir focuses on commercial, white-collar crime and banking litigation, with over 15 years of experience in the UAE He has extensive practical expertise, particularly in commercial, banking and Islamic finance litigation Amir was previously a police officer in the Dubai Police, working in key police stations and departments, including the Bur Dubai Police Station

Practice Focus

Amir is a licensed UAE lawyer and has the right to audience in local and federal courts of the UAE including all Cassation and the Supreme Court He has successfully represented many international clients in litigation matters, as well as companies and high-net-worth individuals in local and cross-border disputes whether in the GCC or across the MENA region Amir has handled numerous banking and finance litigation matters

Representative Legal Matters

Acting as local counsel, managing and supervising various local and international class (A) banks in crossborder multijurisdictional disputes

Representing syndicate banks in a claim worth AED 950 million and overseeing a partially Islamic-financed project dispute which entails the recovery of AED 950 million and a precautionary attachment over one of the most sophisticated technology centers in the MENA region

Representing financial institutions in several bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings Successfully represented one of the biggest Islamic banks in the region in claims against a distressed healthcare provider

Representing one of the largest banks in the UAE in various litigation matters exceeding a value of AED 700 million

Represented numerous financial institutions in white-collar crimes including a UAE bank against its former CEO responsible for significant losses, waste of the bank's resources and mismanagement Conducted several major cross-border investigations for international clients. Represented a global electronics manufacturer in disputes against local distributors and agents

Firm Description

The global business community is more interconnected than ever before Opportunities and risks spill across different markets, sectors and areas of law, so a connected perspective is essential in delivering business objectives while mitigating risk. Our integrated client solutions provide seamless advice, underpinned by deep practice and sector expertise, as well as first-rate local market knowledge Armed with Baker McKenzie insight and foresight, business leaders can feel confident in driving growth that is both sustainable – and inclusive

We believe business must take a central role in fostering and championing sustainability We are proud to leverage our talent, innovation and relationships to make a positive and sustainable societal impact on our clients, our people, and the world We are global citizens and recognize that the rule of law is an essential foundation for economic growth and development Where the rule of law is strong, business leaders can feel optimistic about investing in the future

Our Firm is therefore committed to the UN Global Compact, the Sustainable Development Goals and the UNGC's Ten Principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption Investments in these efforts is not only good business, but the right thing to do

Address

Motei & Associates

Damac Executive Heights Emirates Hills Office 801, 8th Floor P O Box 112888, Dubai Tel: +971 4 435 5959 Fax: +971 4 435 5858 Email: a motei@motei com Website: www motei com

Contact Details

Education

Master of Laws (LL M ) – SMU Dedman School of Law, Dallas

Master of Laws – Paris I – La Sorbonne, Paris Bachelor of Laws – Cairo University School of Law

Advanced Certificate in International Arbitration (MCIArb) - Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London

Certified Practitioner of Nero Linguistic Programing (NLP), London

Certified Blockchain & Law Professional from Blockchain Council, California

Memberships

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)

London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)

Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)

• International Bar Association (IBA)

Of the Year in the UAE

Dispute Resolution Expert ASHRAF

EL MOTEI

Professional Biography

Ashraf is the founder of Motei & Associates He began his career as a Public Prosecutor in Cairo, Egypt in 1990 Two years later, he commenced his private practice as an Associate with Baker & McKenzie - Cairo, Los Angeles and Dallas offices In 1997, he moved to Dubai to act as in-house Counsel for Majid Al Futtaim (MAF), one of the leading drivers of economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa Two years later, he was appointed as Regional Counsel by the Swiss multinational, Nestlé S A In 2002, Motei & Associates was born

Area of Expertise

Ashraf leads the dispute resolution practice at M&A He advises clients on complex civil, commercial and corporate litigation including contracts disputes, joint ventures, shareholders disputes, business crimes (management misconduct, fraud, theft), construction, professional negligence, agency and employment disputes Ashraf has over two decades recognized expertise in real estate disputes and has represented buyers in over numerous cases including sale and purchase disputes, delayed handover, discrepancies in saleable areas, canceled projects, and landlord and tenant disputes

Ashraf has also recognized expertise in international arbitration He has represented clients in numerous arbitration cases under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC-LCIA), and Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) He advises on all aspects of the arbitral process throughout the enforcement procedures of arbitral awards, either local or worldwide He has also served as arbitrator and co-arbitrator in numerous proceedings institutional and Ad hoc cases

Firm Description

We are a boutique law firm born in 2002 in the United Arab Emirates, a land of multicultural, dynamic energy and progressive spirit, striving to be a leading example to the rest of the world in challenging the impossible This is what lies in the DNA of Motei & Associates

On par with the UAE government’s bold, forward-looking vision, we offer the perfect blend of professionalism with a creative legal approach, flexibility, and more importantly, open-ended, responsive attorney-client communication

What has made us successful, is our deep understanding of the traditions of the land and the unique complexities and challenges faced by living in a country with multiple legal systems We bring forward this onground knowledge to deliver not just traditional legal expertise but a personalized, well-rounded, commercially sound advice that will lead to our client’s success

Our culture and values are at the core of who we are and what make us a unique firm to work with We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, responsive and supportive We deeply value the relationships we build with our clients and we know that they value our warm, friendly human approach

We are able to meet our clients’ international legal needs through our network of law firms, operating in most of the jurisdictions around the world Our professional partnership with these selected law firms arises out of relationships that have been developed over two decades of practice in the UAE. We select the right local partner-firm for the matter at hand, whilst retaining full responsibility of the quality of work provided to our clients and ensuring a specialized advice by the right legal specialist

We are pleased to announce the establishment of our professional collaborations with Slotine Hong Kong Law Firm, and Judicare Group - UK

Address

Akkum, Akkum & Associates LLP

Quartier Mballa II, Dragages, P O Box 4966, Yaoundé, Cameroon

Contact Details

Tel: +237 2222 18043 Email: akkumlaw@akkumlaw com Website: www akkumlaw com

Practice Areas

Compliance And Investigation

Tax

Real Estate

Aviation Legal Practice

Family Law Practice

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Intellectual Property, Media, Entertainment & Technology

Shipping, Admiralty & Maritime legal advisory Litigation & Adjudication Practice

Corporate and commercial Energy, Extractive Industry and Power Labour & Employment

Education

University of Yaoundé (LL B Law)

Moore Institute of Intellectual Property

African Intellectual Property Rights Organisation

Language(s)

English French

of the year in Cameroon

Corporate Law Expert CARLTON FON AKKUM

Professional Biography

Carlton is a founding member and the Senior Managing Partner of Akkum, Akkum & Associates LLP With 23 years of hands-on experience as a legal practitioner, he is highly specialized in his craft He has amassed quite a great deal of finesse in the legal practice and advised on several complex and cutting-edge transactions in the areas of Intellectual Property Rights, Securities, corporate restructurings like mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, corporate governance, due diligence and corporate finance, real estate, regulatory advisory services, labor and employment, competition and commercial litigation

Carlton is currently advising on a wide range of matters in oil & gas, power, and capital markets, His expertise spans through the African Market He has the ability to guide his team towards meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality Carlton has advised many local and international based corporations on aviation, mining, and technological deals.

Carlton is an accredited agent at the African Intellectual Property Rights Organization (OAPI) He is a bona fide Human Rights activist and an author of many publications in law journals.

Professional Membership

Cameroon Bar Association

International Bar Association

International Law Association- Cameroon Branch Terralex

Hieros Gamos (HG) Global Legal Resources

Firm Description

Akkum, Akkum & Associates was established in 2002 with a resolve to create a distinguished full-service legal practice We are a dynamic partnership registered under the laws of the Republic of Cameroon Our main mission is to deliver premium service, quality, and value to our clients. We incorporate a rich blend of traditional legal practice with the spirit required to satisfy the constantly evolving dynamism of business in our result-driven professional services

We have a blend of industry-recognised partners, consultants and Associates with an ability to provide valueadded legal services to our clients’ sometimes complex needs The foregoing has seen our reputation in the industry grow considerably. We present our clients with the broadest mix of cognate skills, and depth of expertise drawn from decades of experience in corporate commercial transactions and dispute resolution Our up-to-date awareness of and participation in local and international commercial developments, which drive corporate commercial transactions enables us to adopt forward-facing approaches to legal issues referred to us The firm has been ranked amongst the best law firms in Cameroon, with many awards won in diverse categories

Our core practice is concentrated in the areas of Corporate and Commercial law, Banking and Finance, Immigration Law, Labor and Employment, Energy, Transport, Intellectual Property, Tax, Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Financial Institutions, M&A and Securities

Egypt: 40 El Thawra St. Mohandeseen , Dokki , Egypt Adminisrative floor No:1 P O Box: 8 Dokki , Egypt

Saudi Arabia: Advice House KLCCA - Network Tel: +20 233377100 +966 563611011 +1 2018005555 Fax: +1 3474444346 Email: akhedr@klcca com Website: www klcca com

Mediation Expert DR. AHMED KHEDR

Professional Biography

Ahmed is the Advisor of Law and Corporate Affairs, Managing Partner of KLCCA Legal & Corporate Affairs, and Chairman Board of Advice House - KLCCA He has a mixed background as he was an Assistant Professor of commercial & International Commerce at Taibah University in Saudi Arabia and the British University in Egypt, and he has a background in business administration as a graduate of the continuing and executive education program at Harvard Business School This background made him aware of business law with a deeper concept that targets corporate affairs services as he merged the law with the business for the sake of the continuity and development of companies

Ahmed is a mediator who settles disputes in many complex commercial issues He had a success rate of 100% with the highest evaluation by all parties to the conflict in the disputes of commercial deals, as well as the disputes of partners and shares.

Ahmed has vast experience, 25+, in dealing with private businesses, public companies, and non-profit bodies starting in 1992, through combat crimes of corporations, banks, capital markets, training, and consulting since 2004 He has a successful track record in the Middle East, USA, and Gulf areas in consultation of corporate laws, commerce contract drafting, negotiation and mediation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Compliance systems, Compliance Capital markets, Mergers, Acquisitions, Corporate Restructuring, KPIs, Family Business Succession, and family constitution to several multinational and local companies He has the most influential record in supporting Corporate Governance in Saudi Arabia in cooperation with the IFC World Bank Group In addition to that, he is one of the best service providers in supporting the provision of Governance and Corporate Affairs to several higher-rated clients in the financial market

Dr Khedr is one of the leaders of Corporate Governance in MENA He advises listed companies on many issues related to the suspension of shares and trading, also preparing, and reviewing the diverse codes, in addition to restructuring family businesses and converting many personal institutions into holding companies He is the trusted Expert in Gulf and Middle Eastern laws for big law firms For example, he dealt with top famous law firms for providing legal opinions as an independent legal expert before the largest arbitration bodies in the world As an expert, he was recommended by the most famous firms to work on the cases of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, the Crown Prince of UAE, and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt in international cases He expressed his opinions as an independent expert of Gulf law upon the request of international arbitration bodies and courts in the USA and England Ahmed contributed as an expert for measurements of the United Arab Emirates in the World Justice Project Rule of Law Index® (The WJP Rule of Law Index 2022 report)

Ahmed is an International Legal Author, the New York University and LexisNexis chose him as the legal author and advisor of many Gulf systems such as the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar He is a Professional Executive Trainer, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry relied on his expertise to design the first program in the Arab region to train local and international consultancy firms on implementing the mandatory application of corporate governance and compliance rules in the capital market of the UAE

He was a member of T20 who participated in the development of the new generation administrative reform, investment policies, and corporate and investment laws for the Egyptian government selected to establish one of the important Law Colleges in Saudi Arabia and the BUE in Egypt. Ahmed believes that “Law must create a value and be one of the Business resources of your corporate” for instance, clients should not be exposed to future surprises or a ruling by the court The interest is in merging business and law in the process of the negotiation and formulation of contracts to make them protect clients’ rights and avoid future risks and make it a flexible tool for developing their business

Dr Khedr took advantage of multiple abilities to create KLCCA’s own style in the Mediation of complex commercial disputes as well as family business disputes in accordance with the rules of (ICC / AAA / WB), which lead clients to praise the professionalism, ethics, speed, quality and value for money KLCCA became a haven for disputing parties from outside the region

Dr Ahmed is an Independent Board Member in the private and public sectors

Address

KLCCA Legal & Corporate Affairs

Egypt: 40 El Thawra St Mohandeseen , Dokki , Egypt

Adminisrative floor No:1 P O Box: 8 Dokki , Egypt

Saudi Arabia: Advice House KLCCA - Network

Contact Details

Tel: +20 233377100 +966 563611011 +1 2018005555 Fax: +1 3474444346 Email: akhedr@klcca com Website: www klcca com

Practice Areas

Corporate Governance Corporate Law Mediation Law

Contracts Law

Corporate Restructuring, M&A Family Business Succession Commercial Law

Clients & Team

We are proud to support our clients in fields of trade, industry, investment, education and healthcare. We consulted to several Bodies, Organizations, and multinational & local companies in gulf, MENA USA and Worldwide areas

Our team is a group of professional and leading regional experts in the field of Corporate Governance, Legal Affairs, Investments, Mergers and Acquisitions, Non-Profit Organizations, Compliance and Risk Management We have several affiliations as well with several legal offices in the MENA and USA

Managing Partner

Dr Ahmed Khedr

Corporate Affairs Law Firm

of the year in in Egypt and Saudi Arabia

KLCCA LEGAL & CORPORATE AFFAIRS

Firm Description

KLCCA for Legal Consultations and Corporate Affairs, is a leading international law firm specialized in corporate affairs in the Middle East managed by Dr Ahmed Khedr, an award-winning international expert in law and corporate affairs

KLCCA focuses on Quality, Rapidly Innovate to offer Renewable Servies for your Business Sustainability Quality and Commitment are its focus KLCCA makes sure to provide its clients with a wide bundle of legal, corporate affairs, and investment expertise, supported by the best professional practitioners while meeting international standards and practices They follow the principles of corporate governance in our practices while being guided by professional codes of ethics, business standers and innovation

KLCCA have a successful track record in the Middle East, USA and Gulf areas in consultation of corporate laws, commerce contract drafting, negotiation and mediation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Compliance systems, Compliance Capital markets, Mergers, Acquisitions, Corporate Restructuring, KPIs, Family Business Succession, and family constitution to several multinational and local companies.

KLCCA advises listed companies on many issues related to the suspension of shares and trading, also preparing, and reviewing the diverse codes, in addition to restructuring family business,es and converting many personal institutions into holding companies We help our customers with investments, especially in Egypt and Saudi Arabia

In KLCCA's capacity as both an expert in contracts and negotiations, they have succeeded in the last five years in executing contracts between many foreign companies and companies in the Gulf and the Middle East KLCCA understands the nature of the matter, the difference in culture and law, and the potential fear that the nature of the relationship between the political systems in clients’ country may raise, however, they are faced with a clear fact that they are in front of an international commercial contract among different parties ‘nationalities, where both parties need this contract in a very difficult economic time

They believe in KLCCA that “Law must create a value to be one of the Business resources of your corporate” for instance, clients should not be exposed to future surprises or a ruling by the court The interest is in merging business and law in the process of the negotiation and formulation of contracts to make them protect clients’ rights and avoid future risks and make it a flexible tool for developing their business

KLCCA took advantage of multiple abilities of Dr Khedr as one of the leaders of Corporate Governance in MENA to be the best provider of Corporate Governance services in MENA, especially in Egypt and Saudi Arabia and created KLCCA’s own style in Mediation of complex commercial disputes as well as family business disputes in accordance with the rules of (ICC / AAA / WB), that lead clients to praise the professionalism, ethics, speed, quality, and value for money. KLCCA became a haven for disputing parties from outside the region with a success rate of 100% Now KLCCA is one of the experts in the Gulf and Middle Eastern Laws

VISION - To become the leading Advisory House in the region in Enhancing the Value of Corporations and Family Businesses, through the provision of Effective Business, Financial and Corporate Governance Solutions

MISSION - Providing the most effective and innovative Business Solutions and Executive Training in Corporate Governance, Legal Consultancy, Corporate Affairs, Investment and Fund Raising, Mergers and Acquisitions, Restructuring, Business Sustainability as well as Corporate Social Responsibility

VALUES - We abide by our core business values which always guide us to providing the most professional services to our clients and they are as follows;

Transparency & Integrity Clients in Focus Innovation

Our Employees are our most valued Asset Team Work

Shahid Law Firm

20B Adly Street, Downtown 11511 Cairo, Egypt

Contact Details

Tel: +202 2393 5557 Fax +202 2393 5447 Email: michael boutros@shahidlaw com Website: www.shahidlaw.com

Mergers and

Corporate Law Expert

of the year in Egypt

DR. MICHAEL BOUTROS

Professional Biography

Michael is a partner at Shahid Law Firm, leading the Corporate, M&A and Capital Market, practice group

He possesses 17 years of experience in general corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, capital market, employment, anti-trust and liquidations

Michael joined Shahid Law Firm in 2017, after having worked in the Cairo office of one of the world’s largest international law firms for 11 years His transactional work focuses on initial public offerings, private placements, mergers and acquisitions, and major projects He regularly acts as the lead lawyer in deals he is involved in and has experience advising leading multinational companies to execute large cross-border transactions

Michael has assisted in the execution of high-value acquisitions, restructurings and divestitures in Egypt for companies in the real estate, transportation, food and beverage, natural resources, manufacturing, construction, pharmaceutical and tourism industries, including but not limited to:

Assisting in the IPO of a number of companies in Egypt

Assisting a major sugar manufacturing company in its potential public offering procedure.

Representing a major company in the merger with a petroleum company for a total consideration of USD 2 532 000 000

Representing one of the largest real estate companies in Egypt in a private placement process Assisting a private US company in its tender offer for the acquisition of a publicly listed company

Representing one of the biggest listed real estate companies in Egypt for an acquisition of a majority share of one of the largest companies in the country Representing foreign and local entities in the acquisition of private and public sector companies Representing various local clients in issuance of depository receipt and registration with the Stock Exchange

Conducting due diligence over various private and publicly held companies

Address

Franklyn & Partners

Hs. No 5 Adenkum Road Kanda Accra

Ghana

Contact Details

Tel : +233 30 2252015

Mobile: +233 559850784 Email: info@franklyn.law Website: www franklyn law

Practice Areas

Corporate Law Restructuring Law Joint Ventures Commercial Contracts Corporate Governance

of the year in Ghana

Full Service Expert KWAME NYAMPONG, ESQ

Kwame has considerable experience across the whole range of corporate transactions and arrangements, including restructurings, corporate reorganizations, demergers and related issues He advises on schemes of arrangement, capital reductions and share buy-backs, joint ventures and strategic alliances, commercial contracts/arrangements and corporate governance

Kwame also has wide-ranging experience in corporate disputes in particular shareholder disagreements and breach of warranty claims; insurance disputes in particular professional negligence claims He also advises on partnership disputes; planning disputes and compulsory purchases

Kwame is a highly enthusiastic, affable and professional lawyer with great leadership qualities combined with an attitude to accept challenging tasks He comes up as a goal-oriented, creative and resourceful person with high problem-solving abilities. He has special expertise in Debt Recovery, having until recently worked as the Managing Director of Direct Debt Recovery Consult Limited He has also worked at Eagle Watch Limited, a company that specializes in Due Diligence and Personal and Corporate Profiling, as the Managing Director

He has also worked as a Recovery Consultant for over 15 Commercial Banks, and started his legal practice at Adu-Kusi and Associates (formerly Law Bureau)

Kwame had formal education in Economics, Project Management, and Finance before pursuing Law

Kwame serves on several boards in different capacities; which boards include Oil and Gas, Manufacturing and Banking and Finance

Professional Biography Firm Description

FRANKLYN AND PARTNERS UNLIMITED IS A FULL-SERVICE CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LAW FIRM IN GHANA.

We specialize, among other practice areas, in the following; CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LAW |LITIGATION | TAXATION | OIL AND GAS | DEBT RECOVERY | FINANCE | ARBITRATION | SHIPPING | IMMIGRATION | IT | REAL ESTATE | MINERAL AND MINING | ADVISORY AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Our Mission

To assist in the resolution of disputes of all natures and provide clients with legal confidence in their business transactions and/or dealings through Professionalism, Persuasiveness and Honesty

Our Vision

To become a leading law firm in Africa, with a global presence, offering full legal services

FRANKLYN AND PARTNERS is a dynamic and strategic full-service Corporate and Commercial Law Firm in Ghana The legal team has a rich experience in the law practice giving us the ability to speak the Ghanaian Law fluently We pride ourselves on Professionalism, Persuasiveness and Honest, as our hallmarks We have vast experience in, among other expertise, business arrangements and investment promotions both locally and internationally We have an excellent specialization in transactional, litigation, corporate and commercial issues

FRANKLYN AND PARTNERS is known for its efficiency, promptness, professionalism, integrity, and competitive fees in the provision of legal services We have severally acted for and represented multinational corporations in diverse transactions and negotiations We recruit and retain well-qualified and motivated staff and provide our professionals with the best of continuing legal services and education

Address

Fajara Chambers

Standard Chartered House, Kairaba Avenue, Kanifing Municipality, Serrekunda Gambia

Contact Details

Tel: +(00220) 4395557 Fax: +(00220) 7507935 Email: mbai@fajaralaw com Website: www fajaralawchambers com

of the year in Gambia

Commercial Law Expert MALICK F. M'BAI

Professional Biography

Malick is a Barrister, Solicitor and Co-Managing Partner of the law firm, Fajara Chambers, which was founded in 1995 by Senior Lawyer Ann Rivington a UK-qualified lawyer with 40 years of combined practice experience in the UK and The Gambia The Chambers are conveniently located at the Standard Chartered House, Kairaba Avenue, Kanifing Municipality, the heart of the commercial and financial district of The Gambia The practice has a wide client base of local and international corporate and private individual retained clients This includes local and international manufacturers, international airlines, local and international NGO's, international and locally owned hotels and tourist enterprises, financial institutions, diplomatic missions and international investors The practice receives agency instructions from international law firms in Europe, USA, Africa as well as locally based clients. The members of the Chambers have a combined practice experience of over 50 years of offering and delivering legal services and the practice has the capacity to undertake large and complex transactions handled with high professional and ethical standards and the delivery of high-quality legal services. The Chambers is well known for its client-orientated approach aimed at delivering professional legal services in an efficient, timely and cost-effective manner

Malick currently focuses on civil litigation, debt recovery, property and conveyance, private client services, banking, corporate and commercial transactions and documentation, tax, petroleum law, probate, estate administration and matrimonial causes

Malick won the Leaders In Law Global Awards 2021 and 2022 as the Commercial Law Expert of the year in The Gambia

Malick has recently won the Corporate Livewire Global Awards 2022 as Corporate lawyer of the year in The Gambia and Global Law Expert Commercial Law Expert of the year

Fajara Chambers is a collaborating member firm of Andersen Global.

Firm Description

Fajara Chambers was founded in 1995 by Ann Rivington a UK-qualified lawyer with 40 years combined practice experience in the United Kingdom and Gambia The Chambers are conveniently located at the Standard Chartered House, Kairaba Avenue, Kanifing Municipality, the heart of the commercial and financial district of Gambia.

The practice has a wide client base of local and international corporate and private individual retained clients This includes local and international manufacturers, international airlines, local and international NGO’s, international and locally owned hotels and tourist enterprises, financial institutions, diplomatic missions and international investors The practice receives agency instructions from international law firms in Europe, United States, and Africa as well as locally based clients

The members of the Chambers have a combined practice experience of over 60 years of offering and delivering legal services and the practice has the capacity to undertake large and complex transactions handled with high professional and ethical standards and the delivery of high-quality legal services

The Chambers provide tax advice to start-up businesses and companies, individuals, and local and foreign investors ranging from payroll tax advice, income tax advice, tax on private and commercial property sale and acquisition, expatriate tax advice, and wealth management amongst others

The Chambers have a strong litigation team specialised in civil, commercial and criminal cases from the lower courts to the Supreme Court of Gambia The Chambers are also involved in debt recovery and handling complex commercial transactions including banking transactions and corporate legal services including preparing of complex corporate transaction documents and agreements like mortgages, loan syndication and all other banking documents

Address

Zell, Aron & Co

34 Ben Yehuda Street City Tower Building 15th Floor Jerusalem 9423001

Israel

Contact Details

Tel: +972-2-633-6300

Email: marc zell law@gmail com / mzell@fandz com Website: www.newtonlegalgroup.com

Practice Areas

Cross-Border Litigation Mergers and Acquisitions Asset Protection Corporate Finance Commercial Transactions Technology Transfer Project Finance Investment Technology Development Enterprises

of the year in Israel

Cross-Border Litigation Expert MARC ZELL

Professional Biography

Marc Zell, founder of the firm, regularly assists clients in cross border mergers and acquisitions, asset protection and corporate finance, commercial transactions, technology transfer, project finance and investment and technology development enterprises He is also an experienced trans-national litigator, successfully representing business clients in complex litigations and arbitrations around the globe Marc is a graduate of Princeton University and University of Maryland School of Law and is a member of bars of the State of Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, United States Supreme Court, Israel as well as various United States appellate, district and bankruptcy courts

Marc has also been special admitted to both state and federal courts throughout the United States and other English speaking countries

Marc is also Vice President of Republicans Overseas, Inc. and Co-Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel. Marc also serves a senior member of the executive committee of Ariel University Marc is a regular commentator in Israeli media on Israeli and U S law

Firm Description

A boutique international law firm based in Jerusalem, Israel, the members of Zell, Aron & Co are as diverse as they are knowledgeable Since the firm’s founding in 1999, we have understood that in today's global market, broad legal knowledge and experience is essential for any attorney who wishes to properly assist a client What do we have that makes us unique? To put in concisely, we are cross-border generalists Due to our expansive experience spanning over 115 years of accrued experience, we view every litigation and transaction entrusted with us by our clients in a broad and expansive outlook. We may be a small firm, but mighty.

Our firm has developed a specialty in cross-border discovery, including cases pursuant to the Hague Evidence Convention. For more on this, visit our Hague Evidence Convention: A Guide for the Practitioner.

Address

White & Case LLP

Level 6, Burj Daman, Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai United Arab Emirates

Contact Details

Tel: +971 4381 6223 Email: mturrini@whitecase com Website: www whitecase com

Bars & Courts

Solicitor of England and Wales High Court of Australia Supreme Court of Queensland

Education

BAJustice Studies, Queensland University of Technology Bachelor of Laws, Queensland University of Technology Language(s) English

Construction Law Expert

of the year in the UAE

MICHAEL TURRINI

Professional Biography

Michael advises clients on all aspects of construction and engineering projects, from procurement and the drafting and negotiation of contracts through to dispute resolution He has particular knowledge and experience of projects in the Middle East

Michael has a substantial track record of advising on bespoke and standard-form construction contracts, including EPC, EPCM, design/build and traditional lump sum, and construct-only contracts.

In dispute resolution, Michael advises on international arbitrations under all forums and rules, litigation, dispute board proceedings and alternative dispute resolution. Michael was included in the Private Practice Powerlist for Middle East Arbitration by The Legal 500, 2022

Michael's experience includes advising in relation to projects concerning power, oil and gas, water, large scale infrastructure, transport, waste disposal, cooling plants, commercial developments and large-scale hotel

Firm Description

White & Case is a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today Our on-theground experience, our cross-border integration and our depth of local, US and English-qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many

We guide our clients through difficult issues, bringing our insight and judgment to each situation Our innovative approaches create original solutions to our clients' most complex domestic and multijurisdictional deals and disputes.

By thinking on behalf of our clients every day, we anticipate what they want, provide what they need and build lasting relationships. We do what it takes to help our clients achieve their ambitions.

Our Values

At White & Case our culture comes to life through three core values:

Pioneering

We seize opportunities to innovate and grow

United

We are one firm with a shared sense of purpose

Human

We care about each other and the world around us

These are the concepts that shape our distinctive culture and differentiate us from others They capture the unique spirit of our Firm, and guide the behaviors that enable us to deliver on the promises we make to our clients and our people.

Address

DLA PIPER

Office 701, Level 7

The Address Tower

Building 655, Road 3614, Block 436 Al Seef District Manama Bahrain

Contact Details

Tel: +973 36 111 380 Email: tim.sunar@dlapiper.com Website: www dlapiper com

Practice Areas

Corporate Energy and Natural Resources Industrials Real Estate

Education

Queen's University, Bachelor of Laws, 2005 London School of Economics, Bachelor of Science, 2001

Private Equity Expert TIM SUNAR

Professional Biography

Tim Sunar is a corporate lawyer with over a decade of experience in the Middle East, having relocated to the region in 2009 from Canada

Tim’s practice focuses predominantly on Saudi Arabia and Bahrain where he advises domestic and multinational organisations, private equity and venture capital investors and government and quasigovernment entities, on cross-border M&A, corporate finance, international joint ventures, reorganisations and a range of commercial transactions

Tim has managed transactions across a broad range of sectors, including oil and gas, industrials, petrochemicals, defence, real estate, manufacturing and construction

Firm Description

We believe great businesses can help make a better world Forward-thinking, innovative organizations can find the answers to today’s most difficult questions That’s why, every day, we help them succeed

Our bold and dynamic culture means we think big and act decisively Because relationships are at the heart of everything we do for our clients and communities Let’s make business better Together Our

are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients, develop our people, and serve our communities

stand tall and challenge ourselves to think big

PROTECTING TOMORROW FOR EVERYONE

In today’s world, ESG issues are of critical importance to business We’re helping our clients transition to, and thrive in, a more sustainable future We ask tough questions about purpose and transparency, and find the answers together

We’re also looking for opportunities to integrate sustainability into our governance, decision-making and operations We ensure our people have the right resources and support they need to perform and deliver at their best for our clients

GLA & Company

Kuwait - Dubai

KWT: +965 669 55516

UAE: +971 54 997 4040

Email: alex saleh@glaco com Website: www.glaco.com

GLA & Company

Suad Commercial Complex

Third Floor

Fahad Al Salem Street Safat, Kuwait

Tel: +965 5500 1122

Email: nader alawadhi@glaco com Website: www glaco com

of the year in the Middle East

M&A Expert ALEX SALEH

Professional Biography

Alex Saleh is a Founder and Managing Partner of GLA & Company and takes a leading regional role within the firm with respect to its M&A and Private Equity practice With over 25 years of experience in both the GCC markets as well as the US, he has accumulated sizable expertise in the areas of banking & finance, mergers & acquisitions, capital market deals and infrastructure projects His experience garners praise from the leading legal directories as he is annually awarded “Market Leader” by the IFLR1000, “Band One” by Chambers & Partners and “Leading Individual” by Legal 500 Alex’s transactions regularly win Deals of the Year by the same institutions and organizations

With respect to his corporate practice, Alex has closed on a significant number of GCC merger & acquisition transaction in various industries including logistics, education, health care, construction, and finance He has also represented many private equity firms in various investments in the same industries developing and building a good relationship with that community over the years

He also represents many GCC-based financial institutions in all facets, including basic bilateral facility agreements, syndicated loan transactions (conventional and Sharia-compliant) and project finance He has also been involved in many of the large bond and sukuk debt capital market issuances in the region.

Finally, Alex has also acted in many large infrastructure projects such as power generation plants, water desalination plants and wastewater projects, in the context of both public private partnerships and more traditional structures On various transactions, he has alternatively represented GCC governments, private sponsors and project lenders depending on the particular project

Dispute Resolution Expert

of the year in Kuwait

NADER AL AWADHI

Professional Biography

Nader Al-Awadhi is a

He has developed a strong forte for commercial and corporate litigation matters representing many of the top Kuwaiti companies and institutions as well as many famous international companies. Al Awadhi has applied his knowledge of bankruptcy and insolvency laws to commercial litigation matters in relation to distressed companies and restructuring at large and legal consultancy for corporate

Practice Areas: Anti-Trust & Competition, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Commercial Advisory, Construction & Projects, Corporate And M&A, Data & Technology, Disputes and Employment & Benefits.

Education: 1977 –Kuwait University – Law degree

Professional Memberships:

Kuwait Bar Association

Arbitration Centre of Kuwait and the GCC Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry Arbitration Centre Certified Regulatory Compliance Officer

founding partner of GLA & Company and also the founding principal of Nader Al Awadhi Attorneys and Legal Consultant Law Firm, with 44 years of legal experience Nader Al Awadhi’s reputation in the Kuwait legal profession is well-known

Lyra Consulting (Pty) Ltd

163 Beach Road, Mouille Point, Cape Town, 8005

Tel : +27 79 885 2626

Email: alexandra@lyra-consulting.co.za

Website: www lyra-consulting co za

www tshibangulegal

of the year in South Africa

Private Equity Expert ALEXANDRA BURGER

Professional Biography

Alexandra

Experience and Clientele

Alexandra has a proven track record in investment banking, investment product development, M&A, and cross-border structuring including capital raising, investor relations and alternative financing solutions She has advised and listed companies on several stock exchanges In particular, she has 21 years of experience in international fund and company structuring and management Alexandra also has experience in the management of distressed fund assets, restructurings, exits, winding down, governance, forensics and stakeholder management

Her employers and clients include Development Finance Institutions, Banks, Asset Managers, PE & VC Funds, and Retirement funds Alexandra has a passion for technology companies (IT, IOT, fintech, Med Tech, AgriTech and Mining Tech in particular), and has been advising SMEs in legal matters, commercialisation, capital raising and expansion

Mining Law Expert

of the year in the DR Congo

Benoit combines legal skills and strategies - proven by 20 years of practice - for the purpose of providing cuttingedge solutions to legal issues In the field of commercial law, securities, arbitration, and litigation, corporate law and bankruptcy, he operates in the DRC and in 17 OHADA countries In the field of arbitration law, Benoit intervenes - alternatively as an expert or as a lawyer - wherever DRC law is at stake, in particular in Australia, Canada, France, England, Belgium, the United States, and South Africa. Benoit has assisted several foreign investors in major mergers and acquisitions, tax, mining and corporate transactions, due diligence for investments of magnitude, the formation and registration of diamond and gold competitors, the incorporation of subsidiaries and the registration of branches of major international firms His experience makes him an unrivaled pillar for sound advice in the forum of investment projects in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

TI&A SCA is based in Kinshasa with representations throughout the OHADA African French-speaking region, mainly focused on business law, with particular skills in Mining Law, Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Tax Law, Maritime and Admiralty law, in Employment Law, in Telecommunications, in Banking Law and so on The economy of the African continent is mainly based on the extracting and mining industry The DR Congo offers the largest range of minerals You need to make sure that you’ve got sound advice for accessing successfully this jurisdiction, a crucial step for conducting business as well as for acquisitions and mergers, incorporating your companies, subsidiaries and registration, of branches, managing labour and employment disputes, forming and advising telecommunication companies, banks, air or land transport companies, the construction industry, etc The Firm’s experience in serving clients which is the primary focus of its practice in all aspects of their business has attracted a variety of clients The Firm has been able to successfully adapt its skill sets to a variety of business needs

Burger is an admitted Attorney and Notary in South Africa, Managing Director of Lyra Consulting and General Legal Counsel and Senior Advisor to several Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds and companies A business and investment executive, entrepreneur and governance leader with over 21 years of local and international experience providing bespoke legal and investment solutions to multiple organisations

TripleOKLaw LLP

5th Floor, Block C, ACK Garden House, 1st Ngong’ Avenue, off Bishops Road, Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: +254 (20) 272 7171, 272 71533 Email: bmuindi@tripleoklaw com Website: www tripleoklaw com

Commercial Arbitration Expert

of the year in Kenya

BRIAN MUINDI, FCIARB

Personal Biography

Partner and Head of Corporate & Commercial Bryan, our latest addition to the partnership, is an energetic advocate, highly recommended for his clientcentric problem-solving skills and is a key resource in matters on general financial transactions and commercial arbitration

He has worked as the lead contact for various commercial transactions and disputes across a broad range of sectors including capital markets, banking, telecommunication, insurance, manufacturing, competition and construction Bryan regularly conducts legal and compliance audits and is regularly invited to speak at international arbitration forums and to conduct training on corporate governance

In 2017, Bryan became the youngest individual in the 53-year history of the Kenyan branch of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb ) to attain fellowship of the Institute As a Fellow of the (FCIArb) United Kingdom branch and Kenya branch, he champions his specialization in commercial arbitration and in international arbitration practice locally through the Steering Committee of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Young Members Group

Practice Areas:

Corporate Law, Commercaial Law, Capital Markets, Banking Law, Telecommunication, Insurance Law, Manufacturing, Competition Law and Construction Law

Education:

LL B (Hons ), University of Leeds

LLM- University of Warwick -International Corporate Governance & Financial Regulation, Diploma in International Arbitration, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

of the year in Kenya

00200, Nairobi Kenya

With over 30 years of experience, founder of the law firm and Senior Partner Charles is widely regarded as a “high-class and outstanding lawyer” in his field of commercial litigation He graduated from the University of Nairobi in 1974 with L L B (Honours) He is also an advocate having worked in the office of the Attorney General and rose to become a deputy to the then Director of Public Prosecutions

Advisory Excellence Appoints Charles Waweru Gatonye and Waweru Gatonye & Co Advocates in Kenya (streetinsider com)

Charles is a member of the Law Society of Kenya, the National Advocates’ Disciplinary Committee, the East Africa Law Society, the International Commission of Jurists as well as the International Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is also a Certified Public Secretary. He has had the singular honour to be appointed by His Excellency the President of Kenya as an Assisting Counsel to the just concluded Goldenberg Inquiry investigating the loss of billions of shillings of public funds Charles was also appointed by the Central Bank of Kenya as lead counsel to the Commission of Inquiry into the sale and transfer of the Grand Regency (Kimunya Commission)

Charles Waweru Gatonye has a lot of experience in court work and has litigated at the highest levels in our country Some of the big litigations Mr Gatonye has handled in the past include Central Bank of Kenya Versus Uhuru Highway Development Authority worth KShs 13 5 billion and Block Hotels Holdings Versus Kamlesh Pattni, again worth billions of shillings He is currently involved in a number of litigious briefs for the Kenya Revenue Authority relating to unpaid taxes for sums of more than USD 45 million

D S Oram & Associates

14 Wicken Way, Winterskloof, Hilton, 3245, South Africa

Tel: +033 3431777

Fax: +031 765 2049 Email: Dave@dsoram.com survey@dsoram com Website: www dsoram com

Bheeroo Law Chambers

507, Chancery House Lislet Geoffroy Street

Port Louis Mauritius

Tel : +230 210 0507

Fax: +230 210 5782 Email: sunilbheeroo@icloud com / sunil@bheeroolawchambers com / sunilbheeroo@intnet mu

Marine Surveying Services Expert

of the year in South Africa

DAVE ORAM

Professional Biography

Commenced his career in the Marine Surveying industry in 1998, training and working with acknowledged leaders in their field As his experience grew, Dave became increasingly involved in Project Cargo and Heavy Lift surveys and this is his area of expertise Shortly after forming DS Oram & Associates cc, Dave was invited to join a team of specialists to assess the feasibility of loading, discharge and movement to site of heavy superloads moving through the port of Durban

Firm Description

D S Oram & Associates are highly-skilled specialist Marine Cargo Survey, Loss Control and Risk Management Services Providers Although based in Durban, South Africa’s premier cargo port, our appointments have taken us to Europe, the Americas and throughout Sub-Saharan Africa D S Oram & Associates were recently confirmed as Group Marine Surveyors for a leading international electrical engineering and manufacturing group

Services:

Our specialist area is the surveying and management of heavy lift Project Cargo such as machinery, transformers and mining and manufacturing equipment Marine and Goods in Transit Claim Investigations Loading and Discharge Supervision Surveys and Tallying Cargo claims investigation, assessment and adjustment Risk management and loss control programme design, development and implementation Port Captain attendances worldwide with a highly skilled team of SuperCargoes

Corporate Law Expert SUNIL BHEEROO

of the year in Mauritius

BARRISTER OF GRAY’S INN, ARBITRATOR & MEDIATOR

Professional Biography

Barrister, Arbitrator, Mediator & Managing Partner

Sunil Bheeroo has had an evolving career following his secondary education in England Having chosen the Economics and Business Management field of studies at his A Levels, he went on to gain his first Degree in Marketing & Business Management with success as he developed a keen interest in the field of business and entrepreneurship He then joined Financial Institutions in the UK as an Administrator & Financial Advisor Following a successful stint in operational and management matters, he furthered his qualifications and went on to earn a qualifying law degree with the ultimate objective of practising law His Bar course provided him with the foundation and fuel to channel his communication and convincing skills into an expertise that became synonymous to his identity in the field of law

Sunil has been a Senior Adviser to the Ministry of Finance and the Prime Minister’s Office He has been President of The Stock Exchange of Mauritius, Director of Banks & other Financial Institutions as well as holding senior positions in the Regulatory framework He has also been involved in the drafting of many important legislations including the Companies Act, the Financial Act among others Currently practising as a Corporate Lawyer on a wide array of legal areas, Sunil has established himself as an experienced, seasoned, and knowledgeable reference on matters of, corporate and commercial affairs as well as financial services and investment activities

He is the Managing Partner of BHEEROO LAW CHAMBERS, a Law Firm in Mauritius with offices in South Africa and Europe He is also the main principal for International Alliance Management [IAM], which is an Offshore Management Company, duly licensed by the Financial Services Commission He sits as an independent Director on numerous Board of Directors in Banking & Finance Industries

Beja Attorneys Inc

Cedar Place, 3 Cedar Street (Corner Cedar & Blackwood Streets) Bryanston, Sandton, 2191 Johannesburg, South Africa

Tel: +27 10 220 5244 Mobile: +27 72 942 5192 Email: xbeja@bejainc co za Website: www.bejainc.co.za

Commercial Law Expert

of the year in South Africa

XOLISA BEJA

Professional Biography

Xolisa is the founder and director of the firm He was admitted as a South African attorney in 2002 Before establishing Beja Attorneys, he worked for big and medium-sized law firms locally (Johannesburg) and abroad (London and New York) He practices in various areas of commercial law, including financial transactions, mergers and acquisitions (including local Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment arrangements), and private equity transactions Most of his clients are domiciled in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia, and operate in various industry sectors

He holds BA, LLB, MBA and LLM academic qualifications from the Universities of Cape Town, Birmingham (UK) and Witwatersrand (Johannesburg), respectively. He is registered with the (South African) Legal Practice Council as a Legal Practitioner under registration number 19529

Firm Description

Beja Attorneys was incorporated in 2015 as a boutique and specialist law firm, based in Johannesburg The firm renders services to various local and regional clients in designated and specialist commercial areas of legal practice. The firm’s clientele ranges from small to big local and regional companies, including some of the local development funding institutions (DFIs) Our niche commercial practice areas are (a) Finance / Funding transactions, (b) Private Equity fund formations and transactions, (c) Mergers & Acquisitions, and (d) General Corporate Commercial law We pride ourselves for our excellent service quality, as well as our punctual, solution-driven, and client-centric approach and ethos to legal services and client treatment

LILIANE MUBANGA

Religious Law Expert of the year in Syria

LOUAY OUSSI

Banking & Finance Lawyer of the Year in Malawi

LUSUNGU GONDWE

MALEK KALLAS

SIMBARASHE P. MAKAHAMADZE

PalladiumIP™ Consultants

Office 104, Level 1 Emaar Square Building 4, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown, Dubai

Tel:+971 50 895 8365 Email: simba@palladium-ip com Website: www palladium-ip com

IP Services Expert of the Year in the UAE