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Professional Sector Network Insolvency Law Firm of the Year – Czech Republic Litigation Lawyer of the Year - Middle East Litigation and Arbitration Law Firm of the Year - Ukraine Sports Law Firm of the Year Boutique Law Firm of the Year - Romania Business Information Providers of the Year Employment Law Firm of the Year - USA Immigration Law Firm of the Year - USA Litigation Adviser of the Year – Asia Pacific IP Law Firm of the Year - Taiwan Financial Analysts of the Year - USA People Services – Adviser of the Year Antitrust Law Firm of the Year - USA International Consultancy Firm of the Year Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year - India Accountants of the Year - Mexico Accountants of the Year - UK Law Firm of the Year - Belgium Dispute Resolution & Litigation La Firm of the Year - UK Family Law Firm of the Year - Canada Litigation Adviser of the Year – Canada IP Service Provider of the Year Family Law Firm of the Year – South Africa Tax Litigation Adviser of the Year Energy, Infrastructure, Projects and Project Finance Outsourcing Company of the Year Change Management Advisers of the Year Commercial Law Firm of the Year - Russia Lawyer of the Year – California, USA IP Law Firm of the Year – India Business Consultants of the Year Insurance Law Advisers of the Year - USA International Tax Law Firm of the Year – Belgium Law Firm of the Year - Vietnam Law Firm of the Year - Kenya Patent Advisers of the Year - Japan

Rialto Consultancy Schekin & Partners Law Firm Seyfarth Shaw Attorneys LLP Singh & Singh Lall & Sethi Solon Group Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP Vanbelle Law Vilaf Walker Kontos Yuasa & Hara

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Exclusive Resort of the Year - Greece Golf Resort of the Year – England, UK Hotel Brand of the Year - Thailand Exclusive Resort of the Year - Maldives Luxury Escape of the Year - Greece Luxury Hotel of the Year - Shanghai, China Luxury Hotel of the Year – South Africa

Domes of Elounda - Ledra Hotels The Belfry Four Seasons Chiang Mai Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort Katikies Hotel Ritz Carlton Shanghai Taj Cape Town

Administrace Insolvenci City Tower Al Rowaad Advocates Aleksey Pukha & Partners Adelphi Sports Law Badet Alexandru Bureau Van Dijk Capasso LawGroup Carreras & Lemoine,LLP Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Deep & Far Demotech, Inc. EY Frommer Lawrence & Haug LLP Intercorp Group Karanjawala & Company Ksi Mexico Lamont Pridmore Lexial Law Firm Mackrel Turner Garret Martha McCarthy & Company Marvin J. Huberman,LL.B LL.M. Mathys & Squire Intellectual Property Miller du Toit Cloete Inc Miller Thomson LLP Axis Law Chambers Miratech

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The Professional Sector Network is a leading choice for professional and corporate individuals from around the world. Our subscribers and users trust the Professional Sector Network to deliver leading advisers and hotels globally to them every day. The Professional Sector Network is the leading monthly source of business and dealmaker intelligence for those trading in today’s global corporate marketplace.

Unrivalled in both market and geographic reach, the diversity ofthe Professional Sector Network’s global users and subscribers is one of the many things that distinguishes us from other international networks. Our audience’s come from a multitude of disciplines, business activities and sectors worldwide. Nowhere else can you find access to and regularly updated information on all these corporate professionals on just one site.

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The Network Coming from every corner of the global corporate marketplace, each and every member of the Professional Sector Network has been selected using a rigorous validation process. The Professional Sector Network profiles only the individuals that qualify. This ensures that they fit perfectly into our methodology of networking the leading advisers with the international professional business community.

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The consistently high quality of both the design and content of our work, the extent of and continued exposure it receives and our competitive prices are the reasons that our clients say they choose us over the rest.

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INSOLVENCY LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – CZECH REPUBLIC Oldrich Rehacek, Ph.D. Insolvency administrator Administrace insolvenci CITY TOWER, v.o.s.

00420 222 755 661 www.administraceinsolvenci.cz info@administraceinsolvenci.cz Hvezdova 1716/2b, Prague 4, postcode nr. 140 78

The Firm In 2013, the CITY TOWER Insolvency Administration, a general partnership of insolvency practitioners (Czech name: Administrace insolvencí CITY TOWER), was spun off by CÍSAŘ, ČEŠKA, SMUTNÝ to continue the firm’s five years of successful insolvency practice. The core of the partnership is comprised of three licensed insolvency practitioners: Jaromír Císař, Oldřich Řeháček, and Petr Michal.

With almost 2,700 insolvency cases tackled and resolved, our insolvency practice is the largest in the Czech Republic. Nevertheless, we are aware in our operations that size in itself is not a hallmark of quality. We therefore strive to help cultivate the way in which insolvency practitioners perform their role in the Czech Republic. Our partnership’s guiding principles include efforts to make insolvency proceedings as transparent as possible and to maximise the yield for creditors, combined with, equally importantly, a humane approach to debtors and their needs.

Our partnership’s range of operations and expertise includes all forms of

insolvency management provided for in Czech insolvency law, including major reorganisations.

Our practice is large enough to have highly specialised experts for every part of the insolvency process, and it is therefore capable of flexible and accurate responses to the needs of each individual insolvency case that it accepts.

In terms of its organisation and operation, our practice represents a new model for performing the role of insolvency practitioner, a model that has not yet been viable in the Czech insolvency environment. Our entire staff have the utmost confidence that this model, i.e. the existence of large and highly professionalised entities, constitutes a shift towards the Western principles that underlie insolvency practitioners’ services, and that our model marks the beginning of a gradual and comprehensive cultivation of the Czech insolvency environment, which was in the past and, unfortunately, still continues to be associated with the unlawful practices engaged in by certain entities.

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LITIGATION LAWYER OF THE YEAR – MIDDLE EAST Hassan Elhais Senior Partner Al Rowaad Advocates & Legal Consultants +971 4 355 8000, Mobile: +971 50 5065861 www.professionallawyer.me hassan@professionallawyer.me The H Hotel Office tower 29th floor, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai UAE

After qualifying as a lawyer in his native Egypt within the field of criminal and public law, Mr Elhais has practiced as a Legal Consultant in Dubai since 2005.

Working exclusively with Al Rowaad Advocates & Legal Consultancy, Mr. Elhais is an effective leader of the company, the spokesperson and driving force. Hassan has a strong ethical stance with regards to the place of the law firm and its work on behalf of its clients, from clarity on the legal processes through to the fee system. Specialising in the drafting of all statements of claim, memos and consultation on litigation of all manner, Mr. Elhais has worked his way through the ranks of Al Rowaad Advocates from joining as a legal advisor to his current role as Senior Partner at Al Rowaad Advocates & Legal Consultancy. He has drafted and supervised drafting in more than 5000 cases in all areas of law over the past decade. Mr. Elhais has attended various international and European conferences in France,

Germany, Czech Republic and Hong Kong as a guest speaker on topics as varied as real estate, business administration and professional issues. He has a training session from England Bar Association on how to manage a successful law firm.

With over 10 years’ extensive experience practising as a legal consultant, Mr Hassan Mohsen Elhais has a wealth of knowledge and experience within the legal sector.

Mr Elhais is committed in delivering the best possible legal solutions through his varied expertise which includes, amongst other things, arbitration, banking law, commercial law, company law, criminal law, family law, extraditions, inheritance law, the incorporation of companies, labour law and maritime law. With significant experience in the UAE local market, Mr Elhais specialises in drafting statements of claim, memos, replies and legal opinions for both corporate and individual clients.

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LITIGATION AND ARBITRATION LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - UKRAINE Aleksey Pukha Managing Partner Aleksey Pukha and Partners +38 (044) 528 30 94, +38 (044) 528 30 54 www.puhaipartnery.com.ua/en/ office@puhaipartnery.com.ua 21 Patrisa Lumumby, St., office 416, Kiev, Ukraine, 01042

Biography

The Firm

Aleksey Pukha is the managing partner of the company and the head of the Commission in Ukrainian League of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs and member of the Commission in International Chamber of Commerce and NGO Public Private Partnership Development Platform.

Aleksey Pukha and Partners Company is one of the leading Ukrainian law firms with worldwide business contacts. Company details are included in all official State Registries.

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The headquarters of the Company is located in Kyiv, in the heart of Ukrainian business.

The Company is one of the most reputable organizations and professional associations, which include the Court of Arbitration, the Taxpayers Association of Ukraine, the Union of Lawyers of Ukraine, the Ukrainian League of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs and the Ukrainian Bar Association.

Aleksey Pukha and Partners Company cooperates with USAID, the World Bank Group and IDLO within international research projects.

Every day the Company provides legal services to international companies and individuals in Europe, North and South America, Asia, Australia and North Africa.

Annually, the Company contracts with clients worldwide and from all continents.

The total volume of company transactions for 2015 amounted to more than 100 million USD. Aleksey Pukha and the Partners Company follows high standards of legal services and has vast experience in a wide range of industries and legal practices including agriculture, pharmaceutics, real estate and construction, media and communication, insurance, intellectual property, banking and finance, capital market, trade, energy and natural resources, automotive, oil and gas industry, hotel and restaurant industry, metallurgical industry, primary industry, transport, chemical and sport industry, public and private partnership. The

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Company also provides services for private clients on family law, surrogacy, adoption, divorce, representation and protection of interests, business decisions, contracts, real estate, migration, inheritance, taxation, licensing and criminal and civil law.

Aleksey Pukha and Partner is among the top 100 of the best law firms in the world and is an annual participant in the international rankings such as Chambers Global, IFLR1000, Who’s Who Legal Awards, Legal 500, Global Law Experts, Monthly Legal Awards 500, ICFM Global Award Winners, Dealmakers Law Awards, ICFM 250 Leading Firms, Lawyers World Country Awards, InterContinental Finance & Law, Global 100.

The Company has many publications in the fields of bank law, labor, corporate, litigation, immigration, criminal, investment, inheritance, customs, agricultural, medical, family law, arbitration, intellectual property, M&A, patents and public private partnership.

Paul Fletcher Senior Solicitor Adelphi Sports Law 0161 2661030 www.adelphisportslaw.com paul.fletcher@adelphisportslaw.com Regus Manchester Business Park, 3000 Aviator Way, Manchester, M22 5TG

Biography Since July 2014 Paul Fletcher has been operating under the banner of Adelphi Sports Law, a boutique Sports law firm specialising in providing legal advice to football clubs on sponsorship and endorsement agreements, commercial agreements, dispute resolution and regulatory issues, as well as advising high profile international football players, agents / intermediaries and other sporting personalities in relation to a wide variety of issues including player transfers, image rights structures, sponsorship and endorsement agreements, dispute resolution and media matters.

Paul has advised a number of clubs on a wide variety of matters including main shirt sponsorship agreements, commercial partnership agreements, technical kit supply agreements, advertising agreements, image rights, player transfers,

regulatory matters, multi -media agreements, broadcasting agreements, intellectual property protection and dispute resolution.

Paul regularly advises UK based and foreign agents / intermediaries, as well as their players, on matters including player transfers, image rights, football boot endorsement agreements, representation documentation, co-operation agreements, book deals, dispute resolution, regulatory issues, defamation and media crisis management.

Paul has also advised a number of major brands on their sponsorship and endorsement activities within Sport including advising on numerous technical kit supply agreements, commercial partnership arrangements, individual player endorsement contracts, service agreements, licensing arrangements and dispute resolution.

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Alexandru Badet Managing Partner Badet Law 0040 744 930 808 www.badet.ro alexandru.badet@badet.ro 16 Mitr. Andrei Saguna Street, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania

The Firm We deliver expert legal advice in a pragmatic, responsive and cost-effective way via our dedicated practice areas. Our main areas of expertise are Corporate and Commercial, M&A, Employment, Banking and Finance, Litigation & Arbitration and Real Estate and Construction. We also provide valuable legal advice and assistance to clients operating in the aviation and shipping sectors and the energy and renewables industry.

Our clients are Romanian companies of all sizes, foreign companies and their subsidiaries located in Romania, as well as Romanian and foreign individuals.

We build our practice on a strong set of values that guide us in all that we do and that enable us to achieve the highest

standards in all our actions: an excellent quality of service, a passionate and fresh approach to any matter and client happiness.

Our firm’s focus is on our clients and their businesses and we apply our expertise to help achieve their objectives. We invest time in building lasting relationships and a good understanding of our clients’ affairs in order to know what matters and our advice can be relevant, effective and appropriate.

Our clients tell us that our professionalism, ability to tackle complex problems and strong emphasis on communication are the reasons why they work with us. We are proud of our creative and fresh approach and aim to continue investing in improving our service.

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BOUTIQUE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - ROMANIA

Biography

Education

Other Practice Areas

Alexandru Badet has extensive knowledge and legal skills in the area of corporate and commercial law and mergers and acquisitions. He has a broad experience in drafting and reviewing corporate bylaws, shareholders agreements, sale and purchase agreements, services agreements, distribution agreements, lease agreements, employment agreements and escrow agreements.

Alexandru Badet has a Law Degree from the Romanian American University in Bucharest, Romania.

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Alexandru Badet advises clients on regulatory issues, bid and tender preparation, negotiation of transaction documentation and sale-purchase agreements, mergers and acquisitions finance, post-acquisition transition and integration.

Specialties: corporate law, real estate, project finance and tendering, commercial arbitration and dispute resolution, aviation and shipping, EU funding, internet & computers, EU and international law.

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BUSINESS INFORMATION PROVIDERS OF THE YEAR Louise Green Global Marketing Director Bureau van Dijk 020 7549 5000 www.bvdinfo.com; bvd@bvdinfo.com Bureau van Dijk, Northburgh House, 10 Northburgh Street, London EC1V 0PP, United Kingdom

Overview: Bureau van Dijk is the leading provider of private company, corporate ownership and M&A information.

We help our users identify, analyse and compare companies across the globe, so they can work more efficiently and assess risk accurately; and with information on 200 million companies, we are seen as the resource for company data.

A key benefit of our information is how simple we make it to compare companies internationally, which we achieve by standardising the way we present information such as company financials and credit metrics.

Our product range includes databases of company information and business intelligence for individual countries, regions and the world. Our flagship global database, Orbis, combines information from more than 140 sources and covers 200 million companies. And we are always looking to enhance our coverage and source new information that can enrich existing coverage or help us increase our universe of companies.

We have extensive coverage of private companies, detailed company hierarchies, and standardised financial reports, so you can compare companies across borders, plus financial strength metrics to assess the financial viability of companies.

Users can access our information via a range of interfaces that are designed to help different business challenges and streamline workflows, and increasingly our customers blend our detailed data with their own through our range of Catalysts. These Catalysts give them tailored, risk-related insight on their customers and suppliers, or a view on business development opportunities.

Sourcing content:

We source content ourselves and from regulatory and other sources. And we add value to this information by: • Standardising financials and ratios • Linking data sources

• Creating unique identifiers • Linking directors and contacts • Adding bespoke research • Appending and linking corporate structures • Integrating our information on

M&A deals and rumours • Applying data verification,

cleansing and quality control

Customers:

Our products broadly serve “verticals” that include: - Compliance, AML, KYC etc (for financial institutions and corporations) - Credit risk (for financial institutions and corporations) - Procurement/supply chain management - B2B sales and marketing, business development etc - Mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance - Transfer pricing and other areas of tax - Professional services (law, accountancy, management consultancy etc) - Academia, Government, Insurance

Proprietary information:

Drilling deeper, our proprietary information includes:

M&A deals Our teams of researchers and journalists monitor deal activity worldwide. We collect information on deals and rumours and create links to the financial information we hold on our products.

Corporate ownership information and company hierarchies When we were initially developing our international products, it became clear that there was no viable source of pan-European, or international, company ownership information. We decided to merge and link the information from our information providers (IPs), and complement it with our own research.

This is now a central part of our offering and crucial to compliance regulation and reputation risk management. Our bespoke research includes many sources such as local stock exchanges, newswires,

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companies’ reports and accounts and direct contact with the companies themselves.

We show very detailed, direct and indirect, ownership information, a company’s level of independence in relation to its shareholders, plus the global and domestic ultimate owners. Our company hierarchies are widely used across a number of business functions and are particularly valuable for anti-money laundering when researching beneficial ownership.

Financial strength metrics Provided by six independent companies, all experts in their fields, we have models that have been designed to work with our data to help you assess companies’ financial strength and probability of default.

Notes on our software:

Easy to use, our software helps users create sophisticated searches and analyses. All our software is proprietary and created by our team of developers working to specifications designed by our analysts. All our analysts are experts in their fields and have a thorough knowledge of data content and user requirements. The result is products that are robust and that demonstrate a thorough and practical understanding of information.

Customisation and integration We offer a number of options to help users integrate their systems and data with our products, and customise how they use them.

These range from simple add-ins to help with customised analysis, to accessing our web services architecture for customisation.

We offer advice and support at all stages.

Catalysts Our Catalysts speed up the use of our products for specific applications. Tailored to our users’ business challenges, they help deliver the right data in the right format for their projects. Current verticals for which we have Catalysts are: credit, compliance, procurement, M&A, and transfer pricing.

BvD Custom Finally, we have a dedicated team of experts ready to create completely customised solutions for individual businesses.

EMPLOYMENT LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - USA Capasso LawGroup 001 (617) 973-5013 http://www.capassolawgroup.com info@capassolawgroup.com 8 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02109

The Firm Capasso LawGroup provides seasoned legal practitioners and consultants that have many years of government and private practice experience, including prior experience with global and international law firms, the United States Department of Justice, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the American Federation of Government Employees, and, the United States Postal Service.

Capasso LawGroup is an Immigration member of The Lawyer Network (www. thelawyer-network.com) as well as Global Law Experts (www.globallawexperts.com) and Legals finest (www.legalsfinest.com), and has been named the following:

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Immigration law experts, Global Law Experts

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Immigration Law Firm of the Year (MA) (2014, Corporate INTL Global; 2014-15, M&A Global)

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Legal’s Finest recommended firm, US Immigration

Capasso LawGroup has core practice areas in all facets of immigration and employment law. Our many years of experience working for and with government agencies provides us with the knowledge necessary to represent employers as well as individuals in immigration and employment matters.

Please note that Capasso LawGroup also works with numerous consultants in various areas, including immigration and mobility, employment, labor, real estate, personal injury, and construction.

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Dominique M. H. Lemoine Managing Partner CARRERAS & LEMOINE, LLP (770) 351-0099 www.carreras-lemoine.com dlemoine@cbr-uslaw.com 115 Perimeter Center Place, Suite 640 – Atlanta, GA 30346

The Firm Carreras & Lemoine, LLP is a full service international law firm offering a complete range of legal services to businesses and individuals. We represent our clients in many states including Georgia, Florida, California, Tennessee, and New York. Our multilingual attorneys are also qualified in foreign jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, France, and Belgium.

Ensuring that your immigration status is legal is one of the most important issues when you plan to come to the U.S. The immigration landscape is particularly complex at the moment as there are many plans afoot to change U.S. immigration laws. A failure to comply with immigration laws can result in your business not being able to employ the people it wants, or your planned employees or family members being refused entry to the U.S. We advise clients on the requirements for applying for visas, permanent residency status and U.S. citizenship. We guide them through the process, including collating the necessary information and filing the paperwork with the U.S. immigration services. We also advise businesses on the procedure for hiring foreign workers and investor visas, including helping existing multinationals who seek to increase value through diversity.

Carreras & Lemoine, LLP is proud to have helped numerous clients achieve their dreams of starting a business or joining their loved ones in the U.S.

Other Practice Areas Carreras & Lemoine, LLP is a full service international law firm offering a complete range of legal services to businesses and individuals. We represent our clients in many states including Georgia, Florida, California, Tennessee, and New York. Our multilingual attorneys are also qualified

in foreign jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, France, and Belgium.

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International Litigation and Arbitration

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Mr. Georges A. Hoffman Position: Attorney, Business Immigration and Naturalization Business Law Email: ghoffmann@cbr-uslaw.com

Education Catholic University of Louvain School of Law, Louvain, Belgium, 1979 George Washington University National Law Center, District of Columbia (LL.M.), 1981

IMMIGRATION LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - USA

Biography Georges is Of Counsel at Carreras & Lemoine, LLP. Mr. Hoffmann got this law degree from the Universite Catholique de Louvain, Belgium (1979) and obtained a Master in Comparative Law degree from The George Washington University – National Law Center, Washington, D.C. (1981). He practiced law at the bar of Brussels, Belgium and is admitted to the Bar of Georgia (since 1985); the U.S. Supreme Court (since 1989) and the U.S. Court of International Trade (since 1989).

He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia,

International Section (Vice Chairman 1995, Chairman 1996) and a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Mr. Hoffmann has been involved in international and civic organizations in Georgia for the last 25 years.

Honorary Consul of Luxembourg for Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina (since 1995); Vice Dean of the Atlanta Consular Corps (2013 – 2017); member of the Board of Councilors of The Carter Center, Atlanta, Georgia; Advisor

to the Foreign Trade for Belgium (1988 – 2010); Belgian American Chamber of Commerce : Director (1986 – 2001) and President (1989– 1994); French American Chamber of Commerce: member; Alliance Française d’Atlanta: member of the Board of Governors (since 1992), President (1998 – 2002); Olympic Attaché for Belgium to the 1996 Olympic Games and to the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia; Jerusalem House (AIDS Foundation): member of the Board (1997-2001), President in 1999; Mr. Hoffmann is fluent in French, Dutch, Spanish and German.

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Simeon V. Marcelo Founding Partner and CEO Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Tel: (+63 2) 8105858; Fax: (+63 2) 8103838 http://cruzmarcelo.com Email: sv.marcelo@cruzmarcelo.com 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th Floors, One Orion, 11th Ave. cor. University Parkway, Bonifacio Global City 1634, Metro Manila, Philippines

Despite keeping a very low profile while in private practice, Mr. Simeon V. Marcelo, after a very distinguished legal career [which included being the private counsel, at the age of only 38, of an incumbent President (Pres. Fidel V. Ramos)] for twenty (20) years, was already acknowledged in the legal and business circles as one of the country’s top dispute resolution lawyers.

He later caught national public attention during the 2000 impeachment proceedings against then President Joseph Estrada when he was chosen to handle the presentation of the prosecution’s star witness.

Subsequently, Mr. Marcelo joined the Office of the Solicitor General in February 2001, an independent agency whose head serves as the government’s principal lawyer and has the same rank as the Secretary of Justice. (The Manila Bulletin, 06 September 1992, front page; The Philippine Daily Inquirer, 14 December 2000, front page and 14 February 2001, page B13; The Philippine Star, 13 February 2001, at pages 7-8) As Solicitor General, his exceptional focus on the much neglected ill-gotten wealth cases against the Marcoses and their cronies resulted in the recovery of ill-gotten wealth amounting to at least P130 Billion, compared to the P26 Billion ill-gotten wealth recovered over a period of almost fifteen years since February 1986. Having won all of his major cases, he is considered one of the most successful Solicitors General. (Philippine Graphic, 15 October 2007, pages 24-15) These accomplishments led to his subsequent appointment as the youngest head of the constitutionallycreated independent anti-corruption body, namely: The Office of the Ombudsman.

Despite the severe lack of resources, he was able to pursue an effective crusade against corruption, earning praises from foreign and local media, including the Philippines’ normally critical newspapers.

The Washington Post stated that Mr. Marcelo “restored credibility to that organization xxx, taking on the most powerful vested and entrenched interests

in a country that perennially ranks among the worlds’ most corrupt xxx”; “targeting the most corrupt agencies, daring to prosecute even members of the historically untouchable military.” (10 June 2005, at page A14) As Ombudsman, he also led the prosecution team that secured the historical first ever plunder charge conviction of a former President, known as the “Trial of the Century” (The Philippine Star, 13 September 2007; The Philippine Daily Inquirer, 06 June 2010, page A13) When he resigned effective 30 November 2005, a well-respected journalist wrote: “Exasperated by political infighting, George Washington wrote: ‘Few have the virtue to withstand the highest bidder.’ Simeon Marcelo had what it took.

International and local observers agree on that.

Street yokels, like us, got a first close look at this 1979 topnotcher during the Estrada impeachment trial. People liked what they saw then: a talented comer without guile. In Adlai Stevenson’s words, he could ‘lead a cavalry charge without feeling funny astride a horse.’” (Philippine Daily Inquirer, Juan Mercado, 20 October 2005, at page A12) In January 2008, Mr. Marcelo returned to private practice. He was described by two publications as “perhaps the country’s best litigator”. [The Philippine Starweek, p. 5; Metro Society, p. 168] Immediately thereafter, his legal services were engaged by the largest local power utility to defend against a hostile take-over attempt by the government pension fund backed by one of the largest companies in the country.

Subsequently, Mr. Marcelo was tapped by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Central Bank of the Philippines) to prosecute the owner and officers of the Legacy group before the Department of Justice (DOJ) in the biggest bank fraud case in the country’s

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history. As a result, several syndicated estafa cases, which are non-bailable, were filed by the DOJ against the owner and senior officers of the Legacy group with the proper regional trial courts. Also, Mr. Marcelo was later engaged by one of the country’s leading companies to defend it in a P7-Billion tax collection suit, perhaps the country’s biggest tax case in recent

LITIGATION ADVISER OF THE YEAR – ASIA PACIFIC Extension Office: 6th, 7th, 8th & 10th Floors, CVCLaw Center 11th Ave. cor. 39th Street Bonifacio Triangle Bonifacio Global City 1634 Metro Manila, Philippines

years. In 2014, taking over from another law firm, Mr. Marcelo and his tax litigation lawyers were able to persuade the Supreme Court’s First Division to reverse its original decision and render a new one in favor of a client, annulling the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s assessment of excise taxes on its aviation fuel sales to international carriers, resulting in the refund of hundreds of

millions of pesos already paid to the government and saving the client billions of pesos to be paid in the future. The 2014 Decision was affirmed by the Supreme Court’s Third Division in another case handled by Mr. Marcelo early this year (2016). (The Decision also directly favored the other companies selling aviation fuel to international carriers.) Last year, Mr. Marcelo headed CMT’s legal panel that secured a very significant favourable award in an important arbitration proceedings conducted by the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission.

Mr. Marcelo served as the Executive Secretary of the Asian Development Bank Administrative Tribunal from 2007 to 2010 and was a Professor of Evidence and Trustee of one of the leading law schools from 2006 to 2008.

From September 2008 to June 2014, Mr. Marcelo served as one of the four members of the World Bank’s Independent Advisory Board (IAB), which provided advice on good governance and effective anti-corruption measures to the Bank’s President, Audit Committee and Department of Integrity.

Mr. Marcelo was also appointed in late 2012 by the Supreme Court as a member of the Core Committee (and Content Chairperson – Special Remedies During Trial) which was tasked with the drafting of the new Rules of Civil Procedure. Certain sections of the proposed new Rules of Civil Procedure are now being pilot-tested by the Supreme Court.

Mr. Marcelo served as the President from 2009 to 2010 of the Philippine Bar Association (“PBA”), the country’s oldest and largest voluntary organization of lawyers. During his term, the PBA led the opposition to the appointment of “midnight appointees” (including the appointment of a new Chief Justice of the

Supreme Court) by the then President during the election period despite the existence of an explicit ban contained in the Constitution on appointments during this period. (Incidentally, the appointed Chief Justice was later impeached and convicted of graft charges by the Senate and thus, as a penalty, dismissed from government service.) Moreover, the PBA, under him, played a major role in the crusade for clean, honest and peaceful May 2010 elections for the new President and other elective positions.

The University of the Philippines Alumni Association, during its Centennial Year in 2013, conferred upon Mr. Marcelo the Distinguished Alumni Award in Public Service.

Currently, he is involved as legal counsel in numerous high-profile cases in the regional trial courts, the intermediate appellate/trial courts and the Supreme Court, aside from presently serving as the chairman of an arbitral tribunal handling a very important arbitration proceedings between a foreign corporation and a domestic company.

Because of his vast experience as the former head of the Philippines’ anticorruption body, a principal adviser of the World Bank on good governance and his continuing active participation in the good governance and anti-corruption movement in the country, he is the arbitrator/counsel of choice for arbitral disputes involving public/private corruption, corporate fraud and money laundering. [In 2013-2014, he served as a member of an ICC Arbitral Tribunal that resolved two (2) related international disputes that arose previously from allegations of public corruption. Also, because of the just-mentioned credentials, he is now serving for a second term as an independent director of the local subsidiary/affiliate of the biggest cement company in the world.]

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Yu-Li Tsai Partner Patent Attorney Deep & Far Attorneys-at-Law 886-2-25856688 http://www.deepnfar.com.tw email@deepnfar.com.tw/yltsai@deepnfar.com.tw 13th Floor, 27, Sec. 3, Chung San N. Road, Taipei, Taiwan

Education Bachelor Degree, Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taiwan.

Master Degree, Graduate Institute Communication Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taiwan.

Master Degree, Master of Intellectual Property, Law School of University of New Hampshire, U.S.A.

Biography Mr. Tsai, a patent attorney graduated in 2008 from Department of Electrical Engineering of National Taiwan University (NTUEE), which is the best engineering school in Taiwan. Out of the interest of communication system, he immediately had attended in the Graduate Institute of Communication Engineering (GICE) of NTU since his graduation from NTUEE and has received his master’s degree in 2010 after 2-year’s research. During his

research life in GICE, he also started to get involved in knowledge and skills of patent-related matters for taking the bar examination for Patent Attorneys. He has passed the exam and received the qualification of patent attorney in 2009.

In the fall of 2012, Mr. Tsai attended Law School of University of New Hampshire, also known as Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property, to study IP Law and graduated in the summer of 2013. Right after the graduation, he had an opportunity to work for InterDigital, Inc. in Delaware for a period of 2 months. In September 2013, he also passed the U.S. Patent Registration Examination. In December 2015, he also passes the Chinese Patent Agent Examination.

Currently, Mr. Tsai is working for Deep & Far Attorneys-at-Law as a patent attorney.

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Other Practice Areas • Litigation • Commercial Law • Debt Collection

The Firm Deep & Far attorneys-at-law was founded in 1992 and is dealing with all phases of laws with a focus on the practice in separate or in combination of all aspects of intellectual property rights (IPRs) including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, and/ or licensing, counseling, litigation and/or transaction thereof.

Deep & Far prosecutes worldwide patent matters for local clients. For international or foreign clients, Deep & Far prosecutes patent matters mainly in Taiwan, significantly in China & Hong Kong, and with minor representation in Macau, Singapore, Korea & Japan.

IP LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - TAIWAN

The patent attorneys and patent engineers in Deep & Far normally hold outstanding and advanced degrees and are generally graduated from the top three universities in this country. Our prominent staffs are dedicated to provide the best quality service in IPRs in this country. As a proof, about one half of top 100 incorporations in this country have experiences of seeking patented their techniques, but more than one fifth of the top 100 incorporations has ever used services of this firm.

Furthermore, Hi-Tech companies in the science-based industrial park located at Hsin Chu had ever played the most important role in booming the economy of this country. About one half of them has experiences in seeking patented their techniques, and out of more than 50% of the patent-experienced companies in that park have ever entrusted their IPR works to this firm. Certainly, we must also represent

international giants, e.g. InterDigital, MPS, Schott Glas, Toyo Ink, Motorola, Cypress, Armani…

It is our philosophy to provide competent legal services that other firm cannot comparably provide. The necessitated ensuing problem is how we can so provide?

Deep & Far so achieve by selecting, edifying and nurturing peoples who have the following personalities: learned in expertise, morally earnest and sincerely behaved in mind and strictly disciplined between give and take. It is well-believed that such properties are key factors for peoples to properly and competently behave themselves.

Deep & Far has been successful in courts. For example, by the 90年度判字 第751 號decision rendered by Supreme Administrative Court (SAC), it is made clear that an invalidating party still potentially has legal interests on an expired patent. By the 98年度行專訴字第45號 decision rendered by the IP Court (IPC), it is made clear that the applicant can move the features disclosed in the descriptions to be included in the claim when the application is invalidated based on newly located prior art, which practices have been incorporated into the Examination Guidelines.

More information regarding this firm could be found from the website above-identified.

By the perseverance that we only do what and only perform works which enable this firm to be deep and far, Deep and Far can then equate the reality with its name.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSTS OF THE YEAR - USA Joseph L. Petrelli President Demotech, Inc. 614 761 8602 demotech.com jpetrelli@demotech.com 2715 Tuller Parkway Dublin, OH 43017-2310 USA

Since 1985, Demotech has focused on addressing the need for alternative insurer rating requirements. In the late 1980s, regional or specialty insurers in the United States were not rated by rating services. In response, Demotech pioneered its rating service. Demotech secured acceptances from the Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for Financial Stability Ratings® (FSRs) of A or better. Today Demotech reviews more than 420 insurers in the USA, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and US possessions.

The ethos behind Demotech remains the utilization of financial analysis to implement innovative solutions. We are focused on being the leading provider of innovative solutions to financial analysis issues. These values are maintained across all areas of our company as our professional, credentialed analysts are uniquely qualified to present the solutions and analysis that buyers or sellers require.

As third parties become familiar with our ability to identify financially stable insurers, increasing numbers of umbrella insurance carriers, premium finance companies, insurance agent’s errors and omissions insurers and others recognize FSRs of A or better as credible and viable supplements for their pre-existing insurer requirements.

A recent, independent study of Demotech, A.M. Best, Standard and Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch insurer ratings was undertaken

by Florida State University’s College of Business Risk Management and Insurance.

A Comprehensive Examination of Insurer Financial Strength Ratings concluded there was general consistency in the firms that each agency categorized as financially secure and Demotech served the need of a unique group of insurers.

Recent acknowledgements of our capabilities include HUD’s re-affirmation of our acceptance in its Section 232 Handbook and expanding our acceptance to its Section

241(a) program, Fannie Mae Multifamily acceptance of risk retention groups and captive insurers rated A or better, our nomination for Intelligent Insurer’s Global Award – Best Rating Agency (2014 and 2015) and securing the ACQ5 award for US – Niche Financial Analysis Provider – Insurance, two consecutive years, 2014 and 2015. In addition Demotech was nominated for the Rating Agency of the Year at the Fall 2015 Reactions North America Gala. We were also honored with the Florida Association for Insurance Reform’s Founder’s Award at its 2015 annual meeting. More recently we secured the Financial Monthly – M&A Awards 2015 – Financial Analysis Firm of the Year – USA and the Corporate Vision – Corporate Excellence Award 2015 – Best Evaluator of US Regional and Specialty Insurers & Sustained Excellence in Insurer Financial Analysis.

Demotech distinguishes itself from other rating services in many ways.

Four distinguishing characteristics are the industry experience of our analysts, long tenure of our analysts, a focus on an insurer’s business model, rather than its size, and the transparency of our analysis process. In total, our four primary analysts have one hundred and twenty (120) years of progressively responsible insurance industry experience. Furthermore, the four primary analysts average more than twenty years with Demotech. As a result, carriers that contact Demotech can be assured of comparable treatment, institutional memory and consistent outcomes due to the professionalism and tenure of our staff.

Our analysts, including myself, are experienced professionals. I am an actuary with forty years of insurance and financial analysis experience. Sharon Romano Petrelli, co-founder of Demotech, is a CPCU, AIAF, CCP and ARC. She has served on the board of an insurer as well as the board of governors of the CPCU Society. She has thirty years of insurance experience.

Barry J. Koestler, II, Chief Ratings Officer, a Chartered Financial Analyst has more than

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twenty years of insurance and financial analysis experience including rate filings, loss and loss adjustment expense reserving and financial analysis. He has coordinated development and monitoring of FSRs since 1996. Robert M. Warren, CPCU, CPA, Client Services Manager, has served as the chief financial officer of several insurers. His forty years of experience includes more than ten years with Demotech.

Although other rating agencies seem fascinated by the size of an insurer and its diversification, neither size nor diversification has kept insurers out of liquidation. In fact, some of the largest insolvencies in the history of insurance were substantial publicly traded carriers that touted their diversification. As such, Demotech focuses on a carrier’s business model and its execution of that model.

We introduced Company Classification to initiate dialogue on business models.

In an age of transparency, our analysis process is focused on quantitative criteria, not subjective, qualitative criteria. Should a carrier not meet our criteria for an FSR at the A level or above, we point to a specific metric(s) or condition(s) that influenced our decision. We do not utilize subjective criteria to supersede or ignore their underlying financial stability. We focus on the fundamental relationships in the balance sheet and income statement including, but not limited to, loss and loss adjustment expense reserve adequacy, realistic pricing and the quality and quantity of the carrier’s reinsurance program.

Demotech is focused on continuing to grow and serve our current and our future clients.

With a team of experienced, credentialed professionals, we are uniquely positioned to address the current as well as the emerging issues that must be addressed. In 2016, we will host a seminar addressing the needs of regional and specialty carriers in the important areas of product development, client retention and the identifying of and responding to emerging issues.

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Carlos Martins Partner EY +55 11 2573 3763 http://www.ey.com.br carlos.martins@br.ey.com Av. Pres. Juscelino Kubitschek, 1.909, Vila Nova Conceição, São Paulo, SP, Brasil

Education Carlos Martins has earned a Business Administration degree, with emphasis in International Trade. He is specialized in Global Business Management at University of California – Riverside and has MBA with emphasis in Corporate Economic and Financial Management

Biography Carlos has been working for major multinationals strategically providing planning and execution of their global programs in regards to their global

workforce. Carlos areas of action involves Global Mobility, Talent, Performance, Rewards, Analytics, Systems, among other people related offerings. Carlos has also large experience in dealing with different industry sectors such as Oil & Gas, Mining & Metals, Power & Utilities, Automotive, Life Sciences, among others, always focusing in their specific industry needs. All this large and deep experience dealing with Global Workforce Planning allows Carlos to act broadly including in scenarios of corporations’ transactions and/ or transformations. Carlos is extremely committed to assist clients in Building a Better Working World.

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The Firm EY currently has four service lines: Assurance, Advisory, Tax and Transaction Advisory Services (TAS). EY is committed to doing its part in building a better working world. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Our values define who we are. They

PEOPLE SERVICES – ADVISER OF THE YEAR

influence the way we work with each other, our clients and regulators, and our communities, where we use professional skills to create positive change close to home and around the world.

Our People Advisory Services (PAS) practice, part of the Tax service line, offers the broadest global suite of services in our industry, all under one umbrella.

Drawing on our deep insight and extensive experience, EY’s global PAS team can work with organizations to find answers to their business concerns. The PAS team consists of fully dedicated professionals with extensive experience in migratory, tax,

labor and social security matters related to business management and people in global mobility programs.

Our distinctive, integrated approach allows us to offer a variety of practical and strategic options to help our clients achieve their people goals. Our team approach is based on a process to evaluate each individual case, observing the culture and business objectives, to implement the policy, processes and the appropriate procedures to measure the cost savings and mitigate risks. We respond to evolving business requirements, providing creative answers to people

concerns. In our approach to planning and assisting with implementation of advisory options, we take into account the complex interdependencies of business challenges and goals.

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Michael Brockmeyer Partner Frommer Lawrence & Haug LLP 202-292-1545 www.flhlaw.com mbrockmeyer@flhlaw.com 1667 K Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20006

Biography Michael F. Brockmeyer is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Frommer Lawrence & Haug LLP. His practice concentrates on antitrust and consumer protection law. He spends substantial time on antitrust litigation, governmental investigations, and counseling a wide array of clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, distribution, consumer electronics, health care, insurance, and advertising. Mr. Brockmeyer is a leading U.S. antitrust practitioner in matters involving the pharmaceutical industry, including litigation, giving advice on the application of the antitrust laws to settlements of pharmaceutical patent cases and intellectual property licensing agreements, and defending governmental investigations.

Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Brockmeyer served as chair of the Multistate Antitrust Task Force of the National Association of Attorneys General and was a chief of Maryland’s Antitrust Division. He has served as a member of the Executive Working Group for Antitrust consisting of representatives from the Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, and State Attorneys General.

Mr. Brockmeyer lectures and publishes frequently on antitrust topics. Active in the American Bar Association’s Antitrust Section, he has served as a member of the Section Council for several years, and has been involved in Section activities throughout his professional career. He served on the Antitrust Section’s 1989 Special Committee to study the role of the Federal Trade Commission. He was a member of the Section’s 1993 Special Task Force on Competition Policy. Currently, he serves on the Advisory Board of the Antitrust and Trade Regulation Report of the Bureau of National Affairs.

Since 1999, Mr. Brockmeyer has been an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland School of Law teaching Antitrust Law. From 2004 until 2010, Mr. Brockmeyer was a member of the School Board of Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Firm Founded in 1997, Frommer Lawrence and Haug LLP is a full-service intellectual property law firm with a proven history of delivering the highest level of representation to our clients. With offices in New York and Washington D.C., our structure and technical expertise allow us to address legal issues and business challenges through a multidisciplinary, integrated approach. The merging of our specialties, which include intellectual property, transactional, regulatory, and antitrust law, ensures that we provide our clients the most efficient and seamless services available.

The strength of FLH and the reason for our continued success is the quality and experience of its over 130 dedicated partners, associates, scientific advisors and staff. With advanced scientific degrees in complex fields ranging from molecular genetics and pharmacology to engineering and computer sciences, the professionals at FLH are able to take an active and leading role in not only staying on top of the ever-evolving landscape of technological innovation, but applying that understanding to our clients’ unique business goals.

Leading from the forefront of the intellectual property community has allowed our firm to work with clients in

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many different and diverse technological fields from all around the globe.

Whether representing world-famous companies, such as Porsche, Sony or Shire Pharmaceuticals, or start-up entrepreneurs and inventors, we understand the value and importance of each client’s unique business needs. Additionally, our partnerships with firms spanning the globe, including Germany, China, and Japan, have allowed FLH to protect our clients’ IP rights worldwide.

Our attorneys have also played a key role in various organizations that aim to facilitate dialogue and discussion between the legal and business communities. FLH has been a leading sponsor and contributed speakers and panelists for numerous organizations and events worldwide, including BIO International, the Licensing Executive Society, the National Association for Women Lawyers, the Food and Drug Law Institute, the Federal Circuit Bar Association International Series and many others, including the World IP Forum 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand. This involvement allows us to help shape the future of the intersection of intellectual property and technical innovation.

It is especially of import to mention the firm’s involvement with one of the leading bar associations relating to the practice of intellectual property—the Federal Circuit Bar Association (“FCBA”). The FCBA is a national organization for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which sits a short walk away from our Washington DC office. The Federal Circuit hears every appeal of patent cases in the U.S. The purpose of the FCBA is to offer a forum for common concerns and to stimulate dialogue between attorneys, general counsel, and the Court, as well as helping the U.S. Congress shape future IP legislation.

ANTITRUST LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - USA

The firm’s Managing Partner, Edgar Haug, is currently acting President of the FCBA. In addition, we have attorneys actively involved with many of the FCBA’s committees such as Amicus, Pro Bono, Patent Litigation, and Legislation.

FLH’s antitrust practice combines government and private experience to address the full range of our clients’ needs. Representing corporations, trade associations, and individuals in their most significant antitrust matters, our attorneys have worked with clients in a diverse set of industries including: pharmaceutical, consumer electronics, energy, Internet and network technologies, finance, insurance, automotive, and food distribution.

By drawing upon FLH’s patent prosecution and litigation expertise, in-house scientific advisors, and regulatory and transactional knowledge base, FLH is uniquely positioned to handle our clients’ antitrust needs in an efficient and flexible manner. Our antitrust attorneys regularly work hand-in-hand with the firm’s patent attorneys and scientific advisors to counsel companies on the antitrust implications of a particular intellectual property acquisition, settlement, license, or joint venture arrangement.

Our antitrust services include: • Represent and counsel brand

and generic drug manufacturers in

their settlement of Hatch-Waxman

patent litigation, including the

Federal Trade Commission’s

review of Hatch-Waxman settlements •

Represent clients in civil antitrust investigations and suits brought by the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Department of Justice, state attorneys general, and foreign competition authorities

•

Represent and defend clients in private treble-damage actions brought under federal antitrust laws and state antitrust, unfair trade practices, and consumer protection statutes

• Review and counsel clients

regarding clearance of proposed

mergers under the

Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust

Improvements Act, including

potential divestitures and other remedies

Finally, FLH’s strength in related legal areas such as trial advocacy, intellectual property, FDA, and life sciences uniquely equip FLH’s antitrust attorneys to provide collaborative, innovative, and cost-effective antitrust advice.

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Leonardo Braune Founder and Managing Partner Intercorp Group UK +44 (0) 203 427 3308; US + 1 (305) 371 2858 www.intercorpgroup.com leonardo@intercorpgroup.com London Office: 45 Pont Street, Sw1X 0BD London; Miami Office: 150 SE 2nd Ave. Miami, FL, 33131

Intercorp Group is a privately owned high-level consulting firm, which provides tax, estate planning and fiduciary structure solutions to high-net-worth families.

Intercorp Group provides advice with responsibility, liability and execution.

Intercorp functions as an accessible interface, streamlining intelligence from an elite global network of professionals and specialists and ultimately bestowing on clients both the knowledge, confidence and solutions to handle their matters in the best possible way.

Intercorp Group was founded on the premise that consultants should be responsible and accept the risks of their own advice. Clients need to be able to rely on us as specialists, and trust in our pledge to both coordinate implementation and bear the consequences of our advice. Our key aim is to integrate the client/consultant relationship and promote united objectives, high standards and trust. We are advisors that see ourselves in alliance with the client, both unyieldingly liable and responsible for the advice we provide.

Through our work with many successful and prosperous families, our consultants have developed a deep understanding of the tax systems throughout many jurisdictions across the globe.

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INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANCY FIRM OF THE YEAR

This expertise is consulted during each of our engagements, from personal estate planning to corporate restructuring of a family business. Intercorp Group provides counsel to clients who are looking to explore the benefits an international perspective may bestow upon their matters.

Intercorp Group was established under the supervision of Leonardo Braune with the objective of becoming one of the few truly international tax consulting boutiques, fully capable of providing high quality tax, estate planning and fiduciary structuring services, delivering to its clients only the most efficient and practical solutions.

Leonardo Braune is a respected and highly experienced consultant in the areas of international tax, real estate planning, wealth preservation, fiduciary advice, implementation and management of international structures and projects.

With a vast experience in tax, an extremely diversified client base and a very strong global network of top specialists in many different business related areas, Leonardo has led a large number of successful projects in several industries including oil and gas, telecommunications, real estate, international services, investment funds and asset management.

‘‘We sell value and knowledge, not information and pages’’

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DISPUTE RESOLUTION LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - INDIA Mr. R. N. Karanjawala Managing Partner Karanjawala & Co. +91 11 435 88888 karanjawala.in karanjawala@karanjawala.in

Biography

Mr. Karanjawala has consistently featured as

of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction,

a Band 1 Lawyer in Chambers & Partners-

Board of Industrial and Financial

Mr. R. N. Karanjawala

“Dispute Resolution: New Delhi” since 2013.

Reconstruction, Debt Recovery Tribunals &

Mr. R.N. Karanjawala is the educational bi-

Legal 500 has listed Mr. Raian Karanjawala

Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal, etc.

product of St. Columbus School, Delhi and

as ‘Leading Individuals’ in Dispute

The Firm has appeared in several high

was conferred with the degree of Bachelor

Resolution, New Delhi consecutively from

profile cases representing well-established

of Commerce (Honors) from the Sri Ram

the previous three years.

corporate houses and high profile

College of Commerce where he was also the

Other Practice Areas

individuals. The firm acts as the principal

College Union President. Mr. Karanjawala

• Litigation

Firm for litigation for India’s largest Real

studied at the Government Law College in

•

Estate Company- DLF Ltd. The firm acts

Bombay before setting up Karanjawala & Co. along with Mrs. Manik Karanjawala in

Dispute Resolution

The Firm

as a Retainer for Yes Bank, India’s fifth largest private sector Bank. The firm represents many large Indian multinational

1983.

Mr. Karanjawala has authored the India

Karanjawala & Company was founded in

conglomerates, such as the Adani Group,

Chapter for The Litigation Review,

1983 by Mr. Raian Karanjawala and Mrs.

Hindustan Times, Tata Group, Proctor

an annual guide to developments in

Manik Karanjawala, and operates today

and Gamble. The Firm advises Maharaja

Dispute Resolution in the most significant

out of two offices in New Delhi with eight

Jyotiraditya Scindia, on various disputes

jurisdictions worldwide, designed to help

partners and a strength of about 70 lawyers

related to the succession to the sovereign

counsel and private practitioners navigate

at present.

estate. The firm represents Coca Cola

the complexities of foreign or transnational

The firm over the years has come to

before the National Green Tribunal. The

disputes.

dominate the litigation landscape and

Firm represents ANI Technologies [OLA

Mr. Karanjawala was conferred with the

has serviced a wide variety of clients

Cabs] in a multi-layer litigation initiated

degree of Doctor of Laws (LL.D) by the

from ordinary litigants to royal families,

by Association of Radio Taxis and PIL

Amity University in 2014. Mr. Karanjawala

politicians, corporate houses and the

Petitioners.

is an experienced practitioner in the field of

largest media companies. The firm

The Firm represents the interests of Mr.

Dispute Resolution and has serviced a wide

has also been engaged before various

Naveen Jindal in the Indian Coal Allocation

variety of clients from ordinary litigants to

Commissions of Inquiry setup in India to

Scam. The Firm represents Tata Steel

royal families, politicians, corporate houses

investigate politically sensitive events that

in a matter pertaining to the potential

and the largest media companies.

have occurred which the government felt

closure of five key mines of Tata Steel.

His eminence and success is due to his

were of sufficient importance to merit the

The Firm successfully represented Delhi

versatile insight, ingenuity and skills. His

appointment of a special commission of

Gurgaon Super Connectivity Ltd. in an

vast wealth of experience has enabled him to

inquiry.

Arbitration Petition against NHAI, before

lead and guide legal matters with foresight,

The firm features in over 520 reported

the Delhi High Court. The Firm successfully

knowledge and in-depth understanding.

judgments of the Supreme Court and has

represented GVK EMRI in a Writ Petition

He is widely acclaimed for being an erudite

filed and dealt with more than 21,000

filed against them before the Supreme Court,

and lucid orator, and has distinguished

matters till date. Though historically, the

challenging a multi-crore contract which had

himself with his sharply honed analytical

firm’s practice began with a predominant

been awarded to it. The Firm represents Air

and critical skills. His career as a highly

Supreme Court and High Court emphasis,

Asia International Ltd. and Tata Singapore

reputed lawyers is full of success and legal

it has today expanded in a manner which

Airlines in a series of litigation which began

accomplishments. Mr. Raian Karanjawala

ensures that it has a presence in all the

with a PIL filed by Dr. Subramanian Swamy.

is an embodiment of humility, graciousness

subordinate courts and tribunals in the

The Firm represents GMR in a series of

and generosity and is acknowledged to be

NCR, including: District Courts, Appellate

matters including the arbitration against

amongst the most liked and admired in our

Tribunal for Electricity, National Green

NHAI pertaining to the GMR Kishangarh-

nation’s legal fraternity.

Tribunal, Company Law Board, Telecom

Udaipur-Ahmedabad Expressways. The firm

Disputes Settlement and Appellate

represents Tecnimont, a well-known Italian

Tribunal, Competition Appellate Tribunal,

multinational company, in an international

The India Today Magazine in its special

National Consumer Disputes’ Redressal

commercial arbitration, arising out of a

issue of March, 2004 described him as one of

Commission, State Consumer Disputes’

contractual dispute with the Indian Oil

the 50 most influential people in India.

Redressal Commission, Appellate Authority

Corporation Ltd.

Awards

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ACCOUNTANTS OF THE YEAR - MEXICO David Hernández Munguía.

Partner KSI MEXICO +52 (55) 55205353 ksi.mx dh@ksi.mx Paseo de la Reforma 935, Lomas de Chapultepec; México City, 11000

The Firm

and independent audit reports.

KSI México is a Mexican Company of Certified Public Accountants, and one of the best domestic consulting firms. Member of KS International, an association of independent accountancy firms with over 100 offices; we operate in some 50 countries around the world to deal with your international business need.

KSI México offers a personal service, focused on the growth and success of our clients. We outstand for the quality of our services, offering a complete solution for each client.

We belong to the PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board), as a corporation to oversee the audits of public companies in order to protect the interests of investors and further the public interest in the preparation of informative, accurate

We provide a wide range of business service to companies in a variety of industries. The firm specializes in corporate finance advice, tax and legal planning, accounting, consultation, and auditing services.

The Key to our approach is to build a close relationship between partner and client. If you are thinking doing business in México, think Ksi México. We help successfully set up and grow many companies. We can tailor a special propose of your investments.

Our commitment is to help your business succeed by keeping up-to-date with your affairs and offering a high standard of both commercial and supportive advice.

Qualities you will find in a KSI México firm include: • A real understanding of your business.

•

The partners are in tune with your needs and aspirations.

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Regular attention and support from accessible partners.

•

Commercial realism in the advice you receive.

•

Technically reliable responses to your enquiries.

Additionally, KSI México firm attach great importance to recruiting and training quality staff.

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ACCOUNTANTS OF THE YEAR - UK Graham Lamont Chief Executive Lamont Pridmore 01228 520118 www.lamontpridmore.co.uk Graham@lamontpridmore.co.uk Arkle House, 31 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle, CA1 1BJ

Lamont Pridmore is a Top 100 national award-winning family-run firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers with three partners, more than 50 staff and eight offices across Cumbria and Lancashire. It traces its roots back 120 years, with the firm being run by the same management team and partners over the last 25 years.

Its work is based on a framework of values, including integrity, honesty, reliability, accuracy, loyalty, respect, quality, excellence, value for money, focus, enthusiasm, passion, innovation and creativity. These values guide the firm in everything it does, regardless of how long a client has been with them.

This client-centred approach has led the firm to gain and, more importantly, retain clients because of their reputation and experience as competent and reliable accountants and business advisers.

They have remained one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy firms during the last four years - a trend that looks set to continue well into the future. (100% growth over past five years).

Combining traditional values with a forward-thinking, innovative approach to the demanding business world, Lamont Pridmore focus on the future rather than the past. Rather than just concentrating on the transaction, they look to build successful, long-term relationships with clients; growing with them and helping them achieve their goals.

Based in Cumbria and Lancashire, the firm have developed a wide range of specialisms in key sectors and launched innovative added value services aimed at helping clients maximise profits, minimise their tax liabilities and make the most of their wealth.

They pride themselves on being able to add significant value to their clients’ businesses, which in 2014/15 were 3.3 times the fees they charged. This demonstrates real value for money, setting them apart from their competitors by demonstrating and concentrating upon value not just price.

Lamont Pridmore believes its greatest asset is its people. The firm has invested heavily in training and providing their staff with the latest information technology, ensuring the partners and staff can consistently deliver the high-quality services their clients require, however complex their business needs are.

As part of their drive for innovation they have launched six new services in the last few years including cost reduction, private client service, tax planning for landlords/ property businesses, R&D tax claims, family business and owner-managed business. They have also further developed their finance director service and corporate finance services in order to further improve their service to clients.

Lamont Pridmore focus on the future not the past, delivering exceptional, measurable, value-added services to their clients and helping them to: •

Increase their profits

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Reduce their tax bill

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Invest their wealth wisely

What their clients say “Lamont Pridmore’s genuine enthusiasm to help positively develop the many different aspects of my business, including catering, retail, accommodation and visitor attractions, has been invaluable. In particular, Graham Lamont’s knowledge and enthusiasm has had a very positive impact through building my confidence

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to take positive action to improve my business.”

David Jackson, Partner, Castlerigg Hall & chairman of Keswick Tourism Association “I would highly recommend Lamont Pridmore and would especially highlight their value for money and personal service.

People are looking to move away from larger firms to local ones. Lamont Pridmore is a more local, independent organisation, and so we know who to speak to for our different requirements, and the staff are always up to date with the latest advice and information. Cumbria Tourism gets a good service – the staff are very polite and always get back to us quickly if any issues are raised. The Lamont Pridmore workforce has always been stable and therefore we tend to know the same people for a number of years.”

Ian Stephens, Managing Director, Cumbria Tourism “Lamont Pridmore either identifies a solution within our organisation, or if that is not possible, they find an answer or help us find one. We gain ongoing formal and informal support on a number of different levels – from the partners right through to other professionals. I have recommended Lamont Pridmore to another charity in Cumbria, as the firm delivers the right balance between the size of the organisation and the care taken with our audit. We were with a Big 4 firm previously, but we feel more important at Lamont Pridmore and they have all the expertise we need.”

Godfrey Owen, Chief Executive, Brathay

Lamont Pridmore: Helping you become a more successful business At Lamont Pridmore, we operate in the world of business first and foremost. We take an overall view of the client’s business, and the owners’ needs, and have a holistic approach to providing the right business advice.

We have developed a range of services to help businesses achieve these 10 objectives:

Our business expertise combined with a pro-active and innovative approach has enabled us to create a comprehensive range of valuable services designed to meet our client’s business and personal financial needs. We advise and coach other businesses and we regularly share our 10-point plan for business success.

With careful planning ahead of making business decisions considerable tax savings can be made.

think there are 10 things to do, and if “ We you do them really well it works. Successful companies do all these things all of the time.

Graham Lamont, Chief Executive, Lamont Pridmore

• Tax Planning

• Finance Director Service We can help you improve your profitability and performance through the provision of vital up to date financial information.

• Finance For Your Business

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We can help you present the right information to ensure banks and lenders fully understand the potential of your proposal as well as finding alternative funding sources.

• Profit and Performance Improvement

Lamont Pridmore has helped clients develop a 10-point plan for business success

We create bespoke solutions and strategies based on your company’s individual circumstances to boost your profitability and performance.

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Have a clear vision of the future direction of the business.

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Ensure everyone buys into your objectives, culture and values.

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Hire the right people with the right skills and then develop their full potential.

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Develop the right products and services that add value for customers.

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Deliver an outstanding customer care programme.

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Have effective and efficient systems, processes and procedures.

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Implement an effective marketing and sales strategy to attract the right customers.

As your financial circumstances improve our holistic approach will help you to invest your wealth wisely and protect your family and your business.

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Regularly compare your performance against your competition.

• Selling Your Business

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Innovate continuously.

10 Get involved with the local community.

Value for money Lamont Pridmore is unique in that we quantify the value we add to our client’s business. You will never pay more in fees than the benefits you receive. Currently, clients benefit financially by more than three times the fees charged.

• Cost Reduction Service By taking a totally independent, objective view of your company, we can identify significant cost savings in areas often overlooked by busy business owners.

• Family Business Specialists An independent, diplomatic adviser can help you see the bigger picture. Our loyalties lie in working for the best interests of the family and the business.

• Asset and Wealth Management

Having worked with us to achieve a successful business we can help you to prepare your business for sale and maximise its value.

Our ethos and values mean we focus on customer care and our clients appreciate our warm, friendly and approachable service, provided by specialist staff with strong sector expertise. We are committed to building long-term client relationships and treat our clients as if they are our best friend, advising them about the next best thing they should be doing for their business.

For more information on how Lamont Pridmore’s wide range of services can help your business, please call 0800 2346978 or visit www.lamontpridmore.co.uk to find your nearest office.

www.lamontpridmore.co.uk

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - BELGIUM Emmanuel Ruchat Partner Lexial +32 2 880 79 52 www.lexial.eu lexial@lexial.eu Chaussée de Louvain 467, 1030 Brussels

Belgium is an attractive country for nonEU citizens who wish to establish their business and/or family in the European Union. Centrally located, Brussels is the “capital” of the EU and home to NATO headquarters. As a result, the city and the country are truly multicultural. With an excellent infrastructure and high quality of life, Belgium is also tax-friendly to people who know how it works…

Obtaining Belgian citizenship requires residency in the country for 5 years.

Residency has a specific meaning under Belgian law: you must be registered at city hall. This registration will allow you to hold a residence permit, generally after only one police control at the very beginning of your stay (the police will only check your presence).

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However, in principle, for non EU-citizens to obtain residency, they must be able to prove to the Belgian authorities that they have sufficient financial resources for this purpose1.

Financial resources essentially derive from three different situations: •

You plan to work as a self- employed person, preferably within the framework of a company: you will request a professional card.

This is the most common form of business immigration in Belgium;

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Or you find a job before entering Belgian territory: you and your employer will have to request a work permit and an authorization to hire;

• Or you can prove that you will

have sufficient financial resources

to live without working: in this

case you will request a “wealth card”, which is in fact a long-term

visa granted on the basis of your

specific financial situation.

This memorandum does not address immigration cases outside the scope of immigration for business purposes,

although some legal systems offer interesting alternative solutions for dealing with time-related issues during business immigration processes, such as legal cohabitation, student visas, etc.

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DISPUTE RESOLUTION & LITIGATION LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - UK MACKRELL TURNER GARRETT Solicitors Tel: +44 20 7240 0521 Fax: +44 20 7240 9457 Savoy Hill House, Savoy Hill LONDON WC2R 0BU

Mackrell Turner Garrett is an awardwinning, full service London law firm, with a truly global reach.

Headquartered in central London with an additional office in Surrey, we have been providing high quality legal advice and services since 1845.

case is supervised by one of our Partners, working closely with our team at all levels throughout. We are also large enough to offer comprehensive and practical expertise so our clients are able to use our firm to deal with all of their legal needs, no matter what the scale or complexity may be.

As a firm, we are here to make your life easier. Providing clear, practical solutions through an otherwise complex web of legal jargon, our ability to make legal advice accessible has resulted in us maintaining an impressively high retention rate amongst our clients.

Being a full service firm also allows us to easily refer work between departments– avoiding outsourcing of parts of a client’s legal requirements saves the client both time and money; something we are able to provide both domestically and internationally through our international association Mackrell International.

Despite significant growth in recent years we remain personal enough to provide the tailored service clients look for and every

We are founders of Mackrell International, a world leading global network of approximately 5000 lawyers across 60

countries, enabling us to offer the added value of immediate international legal advice and assistance in any jurisdiction worldwide. We are a worldwide web of lawyers, with local knowledge.

Our expertise is also widely recognised within our profession, in the UK and further afield. In 2015, we were named Litigation Law Firm of the Year and Dispute Resolution Firm of the Year, and in 2016, Full Service Law Firm of the Year and Arbitration Law Firm of the Year Mackrell Turner Garrett – an innovative, traditional, local and truly global firm, in one.

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FAMILY LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - CANADA Martha McCarthy LSM Partner Martha McCarthy & Company LLP 416-862-6226 http://www.mccarthyco.ca/ martha@mccarthyco.ca 146 Davenport Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5R 1J2

Biography Martha McCarthy was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1991, winning the Silver Medal and the Family Law and Advocacy Prizes.

She has practised family law since her call, first in a large Bay Street firm, then at a large specialist boutique, and now with her own firm.

Martha has regularly advocated on behalf of same-sex couples. Martha’s work in M. v. H., Halpern, and the Same Sex Marriage Reference resulted in equal marriage and widespread amendments to federal and provincial legislation for same-sex couples.

Martha has also been actively involved in same-sex parenting rights, including AA v. BB v. CC, a case which achieved legal recognition for a three parent family.

Apart from gay and lesbian equality issues, Martha’s areas of specialty include the interaction of family issues with business

organization and valuation, shareholders’ remedies, marriage contracts, equality claims in family law, child representation and the effect of divorce on children.

Martha is the President of The Advocates’ Society, a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and has instructed trial advocacy at the University of Toronto law school for more than a decade. She has received numerous awards, including the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Conference Hero Award from the Canadian Bar Association (1999), the Ontario Bar Association Award of Excellence in Family Law (2007), the Hope and Freedom Award from Toronto’s Metropolitan Community Church for her contribution in the progress towards equality (2010) and the Law Society Medal (2013) for outstanding service within the legal profession.

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LITIGATION ADVISER OF THE YEAR – CANADA Marvin J. Huberman, LL.B., LL.M. Owner/Chief Executive Officer Marvin J. Huberman, Barrister, Mediator, Chartered Arbitrator 416-646-1372 www.marvinhuberman.com mhuberman@marvinhuberman.com 20 Dundas Street West, Suite 1100, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2G8

Education

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Osgoode Hall Law School of York University, LL.M., Alternative Dispute Resolution (1997)

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University of Toronto (Arbitration Certification 1996)

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Harvard Law School (Mediation Certification 1994)

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University of British Columbia, Faculty of Law, LL.B. (1982)

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Certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Upper Canada

Marvin J. Huberman is a senior litigation lawyer practising in Toronto. He is certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a specialist in civil litigation, and is a mediator, arbitrator, former administrative law judge, and adjunct law professor at Osgoode Hall Law School.

For over 30 years, Mr. Huberman has served as independent and general counsel for a variety of individuals, businesses, financial institutions, governments and other organizations. Marvin has expertise in corporate-commercial litigation and administrative and public law, including cases involving contracts, labour, drug and alcohol testing, corporate governance and shareholder remedies, securities, tax, insurance, cross-border litigation, directors and officers fiduciary duties, torts, transportation law, professional liability and ethics, and constitutional/human rights before all levels of trial and appellate courts and numerous administrative tribunals.

Marvin holds a Master of Laws Degree in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Hall Law School where he taught legal ethics and trial advocacy, and served as a negotiation and mediation coach. He has also served as a civil litigation and advocacy Instructor at the Law Society of Upper Canada, Bar Admission Course.

He is a past Chair of the National and Ontario Civil Litigation Sections of the Canadian Bar Association, and a recipient of a Dedicated Professional Service Award from that organization. Mr. Huberman was appointed by the Chief Justice as a member of the Civil Rules Committee (Comité des règles en matière civile), pursuant to the Courts of Justice Act (Ont.).

Mr. Huberman has authored/co-authored six books and numerous published articles, including Carswell’s texts entitled «Civil Actions», «Appellate Advocacy», and «Pre-

Trial Conferences», and «Advocacy, War, and the Art of Strategy», published by the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Marvin is a tenacious, effective litigator, mediator, and arbitrator with demonstrated integrity, professional judgment, and a trail of success.

Mr. Huberman is a founding member of the Chief Justice of Ontario’s Advisory Committee on Professionalism (2001), and was appointed to the Competition Law and Policy Task Force of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. He served as Chair of the ADR Institute of Ontario Inc.’s Intellectual Property and Technology Section, and was a director of that organization.

He served as the Chair of the Governance Committee of the British Canadian Chamber of Trade and Commerce.

Marvin has been recognized by the ADR Institute of Canada by being accredited with the designation Chartered Arbitrator (C. Arb) indicating his degree of skill and experience as a professional in the field.

Marvin was the Global Law Experts Award winner for the Commercial Arbitration Law Firm of The Year.

Other Practice Areas •

Commercial Arbitration

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Professional Negligence

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Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Administrative & Public Law

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High Technology

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Intellectual Property

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Transportation Litigation

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Cross-Border Dispute

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IP SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR Ilya Kazi Partner Mathys & Squire LLP 02078300000 www.mathys-squire.com The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9SG

Biography Ilya has significant experience in electrical, electronic, communications and computing technologies, and previously developed network communication software at IBM. His technical specialisms include IT, both hardware and software, and he has detailed knowledge of networking and communications technologies, video and audio processing and transmission and electronics, particularly power and control electronics used in micro-generation, gridtie and charge control. He also handles subject matter of a more mechanical nature including robotic equipment and controls, heat pumps and turbines and energy recovery, and has extensive experience of medical devices, particularly electrosurgical devices and catheters.

As well as extensive and exceptionally successful experience of European Patent Office opposition and appeal proceedings, Ilya has been involved in commercial dispute resolution within formal mediation proceedings and litigation and he has

successfully creatively negotiated positive outcomes for clients charged with infringement on several occasions. He also advises on exploitation and licensing and on strategic and cost-effective commercial portfolio development and is the author of numerous published articles on law and strategy.

The Firm

Education

We offer a full range of services dedicated to maximising the value of our clients’ technologies, brands and designs. Our patent, trade mark and design attorneys are qualified at both a UK and European level, with a legal expertise across a full spectrum of technical proficiencies. We are proud of the relationships we have with our clients.

Approximately 40% of our existing client base has been with us for over 10 years, something we attribute largely to the standard of our client care and innovative business practices. With offices in London, Cambridge, Manchester and York, we work closely with a network of trusted foreign attorneys that we have built over many years.

Ilya Kazi has a Master’s degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, specialising in Physics and has conducted research within the field of medical imaging. He is the leader of the IT & engineering group. Ilya and his group cost-effectively manage substantial portfolios numbering tens, hundreds or even thousands of patents, for a number of substantial multi-national corporations.

Alongside this, he still enjoys giving hands-on strategic advice to start-ups and growing companies or investors on IP strategy, and personally handling complex oppositions and appeals before the EPO and managing litigation.

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Mathys & Squire is one of Europe’s most established and well-regarded specialist Intellectual Property firms. Since our formation in 1910, we have been committed to building a genuine partnership with our clients.

FAMILY LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – SOUTH AFRICA Zenobia Du Toit Director MILLER DU TOIT CLOETE INCORPORATED +27 21 4180770 millerdutoitcloete.co.za bridget@millerdutoitcloete.co.za Suite 1002, 10th Floor, 80 Strand Street, Cape Town, South Africa

Miller du Toit Cloete Inc is a specialised Family Law firm dealing exclusively with family law and related constitutional and commercial matters. It is based in Cape Town South Africa and deals with matters of a South African and international nature.

extensively at international conferences and has written a number of papers. She is also a member of a Specialist Committee at the Hague currently dealing with Article 13 defences relating to the Hague Convention on the Abduction of Children.

Miller du Toit Cloete Inc, in conjunction with the University of the Western Cape, annually hosts and presents an interdisciplinary family law conference dealing with developing aspects of family law in South Africa and internationally. A selection of the papers presented at the annual conference was published as «Trials and Tribulations, Trends and Triumphs: Development of International African and South African Child and Family Law» in 2008.

The firm is also a member of Reunite.

Zenobia du Toit is vice chair of the Family Law Committee of the IBA and an active member of the IAML. She is also a member of the National Family Law Committee of the South African Law Society and a member of the Family Law Committee of the Cape Law Society. She has spoken

The firm participates actively in developing family law and regularly comments on proposed draft legislation and has presented to the Rules Board, the Law Commission of South Africa, Parliament and other institutions. The firm is assisting a national Family Law / Law Society Project on arbitration in family law.

A number of the firm’s cases have been reported and the firm is currently involved in a number of cases where innovative points are being argued.

The firm assists in furnishing expert opinions on South African law in regard to international matters.

The firm intends to develop its international network, to remain at the cutting edge of new family law developments and to continue to exchange discourse and experiences, to establish arbitration in family law matters, to continue to use mediation as a tool, and to bring expertise to matters.

The firm’s clients, nationally and internationally, receive assistance inter alia in regard to matters relating to the commercial aspects of and proprietary claims relating to family law matters, the best interests of children, the rights and responsibilities of parents, civil unions, partnerships, same sex unions, surrogacy, assisted reproduction, adoption, Hague Convention matters.

Zenobia is assisted by a team of five dedicated attorneys, all of whom have a special interest and passion for family law, namely Yumna Mookrey, Christel Beukes, Liesl Fischer, Samantha Lewis and Lorinda Venter.

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TAX LITIGATION ADVISER OF THE YEAR David W. Chodikoff National Tax Litigation Leader and Partner Miller Thomson LLP 416.595.8626 www.millerthomson.com dchodikoff@millerthomson.com Scotia Plaza, 40 King Street West, Suite 5800, P.O. Box 1011, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5H 3S1

Biography David W. Chodikoff is the National leader of Miller Thomson’s Tax Litigation Group.

Called in 1989 and a senior partner of the firm, Mr. Chodikoff represents individuals and corporations in civil and criminal disputes with revenue authorities on a provincial, national and global basis. He has conducted more than 550 cases before the courts in Canada, and has over 100 reported decisions. Mr. Chodikoff is a prolific writer and editor of authoritative domestic and international works in the areas of tax law and tax litigation.

He holds an AV Preeminent® rating in Martindale-Hubbell and the International Tax Review (ITR) has consistently ranked him one of the leading tax controversy advisors in the world since 2013. He was recently selected and included in ITR’s “Tax Controversy Leaders Guide of 2015”.

Also in 2015, David was awarded Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year and Tax Litigation Lawyer of the Year (Canada) from ACQ5.

Prior to joining Miller Thomson, Mr. Chodikoff spent nearly 16 years as counsel and as a Crown prosecutor with the Department of Justice (Canada).

Mr. Chodikoff is the General Editor and contributing co-author of Transfer Pricing & Tax Avoidance (a resource book covering 33 jurisdictions from around the world), published by Sweet & Maxwell of London, England (2014). He is also the General Editor and contributing coauthor of Tax Litigation (a resource book covering 29 jurisdictions from around the globe), published by Sweet & Maxwell, of

London, England (2013). Additionally, Mr. Chodikoff is the co-editor and contributing author of Taxation, Valuation and Investment Strategies in Volatile Markets (Toronto: Carswell, 2010), Taxation & Valuation of Technology (Toronto: Irwin Law, 2008), The Tax Advisor’s Guide To The Canada-U.S. Tax Treaty (Toronto: Carswell, loose-leaf 2008) and Advocacy and Taxation in Canada (Toronto: Irwin Law, 2004). Currently, Mr. Chodikoff is co-authoring his seventh tax book entitled International Tax Evasion in the Global Information Age. Mr. Chodikoff is a current member (and the former Chair) of the Executive Committee of the Taxation Section of the Ontario Bar Association. He is in Martindale-Hubbell and is AV Preeminent® Rated. From 2013 to the present, David has been selected as one of the leading tax controversy advisors in the world and included in the International Tax Review’s “Tax Controversy Leaders Guide of 2015”.

In 2015, David was awarded Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year and Tax Litigation Lawyer of the Year (Canada) from ACQ5.

Mr. Chodikoff’s full biography is available through the following link: http:// millerthomson.com/en/our-people/davidw-chodikoff

Education Mr. Chodikoff received his Bachelor of Arts in 1981 from York University in Toronto, Ontario. He then completed his Masters of Arts at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, before entering its Faculty of Law and earning his LL.B. in 1989.

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Other Practice Areas • •

Corporate Tax White Collar Criminal and Regulatory Enforcement Defence

The Firm Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s leading national law firm, with over 525 lawyers based in 11 offices across Canada, including Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, Markham and Montreal. As a full-service national law firm, Miller Thomson provides a complete range of business law and advocacy legal services to key business markets across the country. We routinely work with international decision-makers, legal departments, accounting firms and other counsel internationally to facilitate cross-border and multinational transactions and business requirements of foreign companies with respect to their operations in Canada, including advising on their legal and taxation matters. Our firm’s tax specific expertise is in the structuring and implementation of M&A transactions and financings, reorganizations of public and private companies, investment funds, income trusts and other entities, transfer pricing, as well as in international tax and cross-border taxation, and tax litigation. We also regularly advise clients with respect to tax risks and tax filings, and offer counsel on domestic commodity taxes and in crossborder trade, including trade remedy laws (Anti-dumping / Countervailing), importexport issues, Goods and Services Tax (GST), Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), and Provincial Retail Sales Tax (PST) matters.

ENERGY, INFRASTRUCTURE, PROJECTS AND PROJECT FINANCE – PAKISTAN Amina Ahmed Partner Axis Law Chambers +923213555523 http://axislaw.pk/ amina.ahmed@axislaw.pk Axis Law Chambers, 67-C 1, Gulberg III, Lahore –Pakistan 54660

Education Amina has a Juris Doctor (JD) from Monash University, Melbourne and a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University, Sydney.

Bioography Whilst Amina has extensive experience in various aspects of corporate law and non-contentious legal matters, Amina is a transaction specialist, specializing in power and infrastructure projects, PPP projects, banking and finance, project financing (both conventional and Islamic modes of financing); with a particular expertise in the power and energy sector (mining and integrated coal (Thar), imported coal,

other local coal (Kalar Kahar), regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG), solar, wind, bagasse, co-generation, hydro, captive, wheeling etc.). She has also advised China State Grid in relation to the development of the first (and presently only) private transmission line project in Pakistan.

Amina has acted for various stakeholders including foreign and local sponsors / project companies, government entities, equity participants and both local and foreign lenders which has allowed her to undertake work across the full project life; including advising on investments in Pakistan’s power sector, tariff and licensing matters, drafting and negotiating the project and financing documents including the power / energy purchase and

implementation agreements (including Pakistan’s first Thar coal, imported coal, wind, solar and RLNG purchase agreements), transmission services agreement, wheeling agreement, water use agreements, inland coal transportation agreement (all firsts), fuel supply agreements, equipment, procurement and construction contracts, operations and maintenance agreements, financing documents, managing projects to a successful financial close and providing support during the construction and operation phases of the project. Amina’s contributions to the energy sector and project finance in recent years have been instrumental in the development of project documentation which is now being used as market precedent / industry standard

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OUTSOURCING COMPANY OF THE YEAR Miratech Tel: +44 208 123 1165 Fax: +380 44 206 4091 http://miratechgroup.com info@miratechgroup.com Station House, Connaught Road, Brookwood, Woking, Surrey, GU24 0ER, England

About Miratech

needs, and reduce risk, inefficiency, and rework.

the industry, and are sought out for their broad

Miratech, an IT services and outsourcing company,

It can incorporate professionals proficient in both

knowledge and in-depth understanding. In addition,

offers IT expertise to mid-sized enterprises

legacy and modern technology, and optimizes costs

Miratech exhibits a high level of social responsibility

including operating units of large multinationals.

by intelligently using blended delivery models that

and often provides assistance to those in need,

Headquartered in Stockholm and Washington, D.C.,

reduce headcount and combine on- and off-site

as well as educational opportunities for young

Miratech has been delivering high-tech services

resources. The MCC can also enable clients to move

people to explore careers within ITO. Miratech also

of exceptional quality since 1989. Miratech is

costs between CAPEX and OPEX. These options

supports the environment, and regional technological

agnostic as to technology and industry vertical.

allow clients to execute critical IT transformation

initiatives.

However, historically the company has supported

initiatives within tight timeframes and limited

customers mainly in the telecom, finance, technology,

budgets.

Partner Network

healthcare and public sectors. Global clients

Benefits of the MCC model include guaranteed

Miratech’s go-to-market strategy is through

include British-American Tobacco, Genesys, IBM,

competence availability and capacity; intelligent cost

the Miratech Partner Network, an international

FINCA International, Lindorff, OTP Bank, Siemens,

optimization; better performance; and reduced risk.

community that creates a powerful asset comprised

Swedbank, Telenor, MTC (Vodafone), and Philips.

High-performing Teams

Solid Core Values

of marketing, sales, and domain expertise. Our partners introduce Miratech to business opportunities

Miratech’s operations are based on a solid set of core

through their extensive knowledge of, and

The essence of Miratech’s service is supplying the

values that are shared by the global community,

connections to, business leaders. They also provide

technical competencies needed by customers through

including honesty, integrity, and doing the right

subject matter expertise in leading edge technologies,

the most effective delivery model for each business

thing. In addition, Miratech emphasizes our own

as well as deep domain knowledge in key strategic

case. To accomplish this, the company builds and

ethical principles, starting with knowing and

areas of interest to our clients. For this reason we also

manages high performing technology teams that are

listening intently to clients, which informs how

bring our Partners into client engagements where

dedicated resources for our clients.

projects succeed. Miratech believes that listening

this knowledge and skill is a differentiator. Miratech

Miratech delivers high complexity engagements

is essential to learning, and fully understanding

invests heavily in the development and expansion

enabling needed transformations, taking into

clients assures that the company can guide them to a

our Partner Network through recruiting, seminars,

account each customer’s size, geography, IT

beneficial outcome.

webinars and special purpose events.

landscape, culture, business domain, and more. The

Another value Miratech stands by is the ability to

competencies include high complexity IT systems

thrive in complexity. Miratech employees seek out

Industry Recognition

implementation and support, optimization, Cyber

challenges; are brilliant problem solvers; and apply

As a highly visible player in the ITO industry,

Security, cloud technologies, big data, and analytics,

creativity, process, discipline, and hard work. The

Miratech has been ranked favorably in many major

enterprise solutions, IT consulting, custom software

company delivers high complexity engagements, and

ratings. In 2015, Miratech and its client, Lindorff,

and embedded software development.

rescues distressed projects.

won the prestigious European IT Outsourcing Project

With Miratech, a business can focus on core activities.

Further, Miratech earns trust through reliability by

of the Year Award from the European Outsourcing

At the same time cost-effective and responsive

asking questions, challenging the status quo, taking

Association (EOA). Also in 2015, CIO Review named

IT infrastructure assures the ultimate benefit and

ownership of each project, and ensuring all details

Miratech one of the 20 most promising banking

competitive advantages.

are carefully managed.

technology solution providers of the year, as well

Finally, Miratech strives for versatility, doing many

as Company of the Month for February. In 2014,

things with a high degree of competence, and

the company won the Best IT Outsourcing Team

Our proprietary delivery framework, the Managed

strengthening its team through a diverse range of

Professional Award from the National Outsourcing

Competence Center™ (MCC), is innovative in its

skills, knowledge, and interests. Miratech employees

Association (NOA). In 2013, Miratech was included

flexibility and ability to accommodate a wide range

fearlessly stretch their comfort zones, learn

in the Global Services 100 list by Global Services.

of client needs, goals, and circumstances. Our MCC

continuously, and develop skills to support clients’

The company has now been included in the Software

enables the company to deliver what other ITO

future needs.

500 list for two years in a row and has been listed in

Delivery Model

providers can’t.

With the highest level of efficiency, Miratech sets

Corporate Responsibility

up the right governance framework for service

Miratech is a member of the European Business

deployment, delivery, and acceptance. The MCC

Association (EBA), IT Ukraine Association, the

provides clients the option to choose different

American Chamber of Commerce (ACC) Ukraine,

delivery models—and precisely the right service

and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

level—within each project to align with business

The company’s leaders are visionaries within

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Fortune magazine as an International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) Global Outsourcing 100® company for three years in a row.

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Richard Chiumento Director Rialto Consultancy Ltd. 020 3043 8640 www.rialtoconsultancy.com rchiumento@rialtoconsultancy.com 25 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1AL

The Firm Rialto are business & leadership transformation specialists. We are problem solvers, partners and pioneers. We focus on delivering unique change management and transformation solutions which secure exceptional results.

We are a team of international business people with deep experience of all key sectors including Private Equity environments with significant insights in how c-suite appointments are made and sustained.

Our clients need to deliver a prosperous and sustainable future for all stakeholders.

To do that, they need the right people, in the right roles and to develop a high performance culture within which all are engaged and can thrive.

We have the courage to question the status quo and to seek out new solutions for the increasingly difficult challenges our clients face with the VUCA world.

Other Practice Areas •

Transforming the Performance Culture (TPC)

Whether we are helping to attract rare talent into an organisation, transforming the performance culture or we are supporting individuals to reinvent their careers when they transition to seek out new challenges- our team can be relied upon to deliver the best possible outcomes.

•

Leadership Development

•

Executive Assessment & Coaching

With in depth experience in assisting bluechip organisations succeed through their people, Rialto consultants have facilitated some of the most complex change management and business improvement programmes in Europe.

We are well connected with the right people at the right level. We turn the wheels of industry and enhance value through insights in human capital deployment that deliver to business strategy and key stakeholder requirements.

We know what we are good at and stick to it working predominantly with c-suite, board, senior leader and management levels.

We have partnered with clients from a broad range of industries, from the world’s largest companies to medium-sized organisations. We have assisted over 300 public and private sector corporate clients to develop the strategies, capabilities and people that will take their organisations to the next level.

Our approach helps us recognise value where others cannot see it.

At Rialto we still believe in old fashioned values like integrity, quality, trust and collaboration and we also know that we need to foster and encourage innovation.

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• Predictive Analytics & Leadership Dashboards •

Executive Career Transition

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Talent Mapping & Acquisition

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Executive Search

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Interim Management

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C-Suite Profiling & Assessment

• Ahead of the Curve Leadership Profiling

CHANGE MANAGEMENT ADVISERS OF THE YEAR

Previous Awards

2015 Winner Business & Leadership Transformation Specialists UK

Winner 2014 INTL Award for Transition Coaching Consultant of the Year

2015 Winner Transition Coaching Consultant of the Year - England

Finalist 2013 HR Distinction Award Adding Value

Winner 2015 & 2014 UK Transition Coaching Consultant of the Year

Finalist 2013 CIPD Consultant of the Year

Rated as STRONG amongst UK’s 1000 largest management consultants

Winners CMI Outstanding Organisation of the Year (SME)

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COMMERCIAL LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - RUSSIA Roman Serb-Serbin Partner Schekin & Partners +7 495 984 63 01 http://schekinlaw.ru r.serb-serbin@schekinlaw.ru 6, 2 Nizhniy Kislovskiy lane, 125009 Moscow, Russia

Bio Roman focuses on judicial and out of court settlement, commercial and civil law, longlasting corporate conflicts, bankruptcy, recognition and enforcement of foreign court decisions and arbitral awards, legal support in connection with international litigation involving Russian companies.

Roman has extensive experience in contractual work.

He has been directly involved in various disputes, including disputes arising from supply and service contracts, construction and insurance disputes, disputes regarding bank guarantees and promissory notes, domain name disputes. Roman has also handled corporate disputes and longlasting corporate conflicts.

Schekin & Partners provides superior services with depth of knowledge and wealth of experience, particularly in litigation. The firm wins precedent-setting cases for its clients and helps them navigate the constantly evolving legal landscape.

The civil law practice of the firm is represented by team of professionals having vast experience in bankruptcy issues, corporate law, commercial law, real estate, dispute resolution and enforcement proceedings.

The team of Schekin & Partners follows a rigorous program of professional study, reading all key publications on tax and civil law and all available court rulings and official guidance.

Commercial law services

The firm leverages its established connections with leading academics at the Lomonosov Moscow State University Faculty of Law and other universities to obtain expert commentary on the most complex problems relating to any branch of law.

Areas of practice

Areas of expertise: •

Dispute resolution

• Recognition and enforcement of

foreign court decisions and arbitral awards • Bankruptcy •

Commercial/contract law

•

Corporate law

Possessing excellent professional command, the firm provides full legal support in tax controversies of any complexity, including disputes relating to VAT refunds, foreign company tax and tax exemptions.

One of the priority areas of the firm’s activity is tax consulting and tax litigation including the field of transfer pricing, accounting and taxation management, tax risk evaluation and audit.

Firm Schekin & Partners specializes in tax, commercial and corporate law and various types of litigation.

The firm provides legal advice to leading Russian and multinational companies in oil and gas, metals, food products, automotive, construction, transportation, IT, banking, wholesale and retail and other industries.

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Specialists of Schekin and Partners provides support for lease and investment relations and develop all types of agreements, including comprehensive and complex agreement models. The firm issues legal opinions and memoranda.

Professionals of Schekin and Partners assess the legal risks associated with business transactions, develop recommendations for risk management and mitigation and run transaction validity checks. Commercial law experts of Schekin and Partners helps clients choose the most efficient contract models and develop default and liability rules.

Commercial law services of the firm also include support for real estate sales transactions, performing title examinations, establishing the parties’ rights and obligations, developing contractual liability arrangements and assisting in state registration of title transfers. The firm develops performance security models using pledge and surety agreements and security sales and purchase transactions.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – CALIFORNIA, USA Darren Gardner Chair, International Department Seyfarth Shaw LLP +1 415 544 1018 www.seyfarth.com dgardner@seyfarth.com 560 Mission Street, 31st Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105-2930

Education •

Bachelor of Laws, University of New South Wales (1995)

• Bachelor of Science (Psychology),

University of New South Wales (1991)

Biography Darren Gardner is the Chair of the firm’s International practice. Darren is recognized globally as a pioneer in the International Employment Law practice area, and he is the trusted advisor to many of the world’s largest companies in respect of matters ranging from day-to-day complex crossborder employment matters on a single country basis, to large and complex multijurisdictional employment law projects.

Darren has undertaken more than 400 multi-jurisdictional strategic, compliance and transactional employment related projects, covering more than 170 different countries, including projects covering more than 150 countries at one time.

Darren is regularly quoted in the media and has lectured on a variety of international employment topics around the world. Darren has also received a

number of international awards for his work in the international employment area.

Darren assists multinational corporate clients with the full range of employment law matters on a global basis, including: • Structuring and implementing

employment related strategic

initiatives on a multi-jurisdictional basis • Workplace policies and handbooks • Terminations – individual and

large scale reductions in force • Workplace harassment, anti-

discrimination and equal

opportunity law matters • Protection of employers’

proprietary and confidential information • Multi-jurisdictional privacy/

data protection and employment

law compliance issues • Employment and contingent

workforce arrangements and documentation • Employment and labor issues

arising from international

mergers and acquisitions • International outsourcing arrangements • International workplace investigations

The Firm Seyfarth Shaw LLP is an 800+ lawyer firm with global reach and unparalleled capabilities in international employment law.

The firm’s team of specialist international employment lawyers is the largest of its type globally, and its practice is acknowledged as one of the world’s leading practices in the area. All the partners in the international practice are internationallytrained, and each has assisted many of the world’s largest companies with numerous complex and high-profile global employment-related strategic, compliance and transactional projects across a wide range of industries. The team has experience across more than 170 countries, often working on projects covering up to 150 countries at one time.

The experience and credentials of Seyfarth’s international practice have led to its reputation as a global leader in the practice of international employment law and have positioned the team as ‘go to’ advisors for large multinational companies requiring strategic employment advice covering their global operations.

Seyfarth’s international employment team is located in key global locations and provides a true cross-border expertise. Its unique service model has been developed over a number of years and is very well tested by many of the world’s largest companies. The team’s success is the result of a constant, unrelenting focus on the needs of its clients and a commitment to excellence using the strength of an integrated team-based approach to deliver international employment law services in a creative, innovative and commercial way.

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Chander M. Lall Managing Partner Singh & Singh Lall & Sethi +91 98110 30777 www.indiaip.com cmlall@indiaip.com D-17, South Extension 2, New Delhi. India 110049

The Firm SINGH & SINGH LALL & SETHI (SSL&S) The Firm Singh & Singh Lall & Sethi (SSL&S) is a merger of two highly acclaimed IP Law Firms of the country.

The merger took place in April 2015. The merger brought professionals passionately dedicated to create perfect synergy with specialist IP practitioners and litigators in different fields of intellectual property law.

The firm serves as a one stop solution for IP, Telecom, Competition laws, Information Technology and related aspects, as also technology, media and telecommunication laws with a wide bandwidth to handle large portfolios and litigation across all areas.

The firm also handles a large number of non-IP matters especially in the field of pharma regulatory, arbitrations, policy making in IP and Telecom Sectors, including Compulsory Licensing and Copyright Amendment Act 2012.

The firm not only represents a large volume of Patent and Trademark litigation cases in India, but also provides unrivalled IP services, including but not limited to domestic and international filing and prosecution.

The firm currently has offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Colombo and Kathmandu.

The Founders and Partners The founders are four of the most prolific litigators of the country. Mr. Sandeep Sethi, Mr. Maninder Singh and Ms. Prathiba M. Singh are all designated Senior Advocates.

Mr. Chander M. Lall took over the mantle from the founders and is the Founding and Managing Partner of the merged firm. SSL&S is a professionally managed firm with 9 partners, over 40 attorneys and patent agents and a total strength of over 120 personnel. Out of the 9 partners in the Firm, the Managing Partner and two other Partners are involved in Patent litigation.

One Partner heads the Patent Prosecution.

Four Partners are heading IP Prosecution and Enforcement teams and One partner is involved in Telecom & Broadcasting.

There is an entire team of lawyers and patent agents working under each Partner.

Patents The patent professionals of SSL&S have wide ranged experience in drafting applications of various technologies and liaising with inventors, technical experts and in-house patent counsels in the preparation of specifications. Because of its day to day experience in patent litigation, SSL&S is able to provide assistance in strategizing complex innovation related issues, enforcement of patents, analysing strength of patents prior to enforceability, streamline prosecution etc.

SSL&S is estimated to be engaged in over 70% of the patent litigations currently pending in the country concerning technologies like pharmaceuticals, biosimilars, medical devices, mechanical engineering, chemicals, electrical and electronics, to name a few. In the area of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), the firm is engaged in virtually all pending cases in India and is instrumental in assisting development of the law in this field.

Trademarks On the trademarks front, SSL&S has been instrumental in laying down the law in several areas such as comparative advertising, trade dress protection and a wide variety of internet and IT law related issues. The firm has been involved in many civil and criminal anti-counterfeiting actions. The firm currently represents 7 of the top 25 of the world renowned trademarks listed by Interbrand. SSL&S is the preferred firm not just in India but the entire South Asian region, including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Maldives and Bhutan.

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Telecom and Broadcasting SSL&S practices extend beyond core IP. It has a strong presence in the area of telecom and broadcasting representing a large number of broadcasters in different forums including the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT).

Bespoke IP Management Software All the work is carried out on a unique bespoke IP management software platform ClickIPR. The software has IP law engines for all jurisdictions around the world ensuring automated docketing of files worldwide and populating of forms. The use of the software system, which is far superior to any known IP software system, ensures that deadlines are never missed and costs are kept low. The firm was perhaps the first in the world to maintain all its files in electronic form.

Clients SSL&S has a very wide list of clients from all over the world which include The Coca-Cola Company, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Eli Lilly, GSK, Bayer, Merck KgaA, Monsanto, Citibank, Mondelez, KraftHeinz, Diageo, Warner Bros., Twentieth Century Fox, United Technologies Corporation, Kimberly-Clark, Lacoste, Gant, Hewlett Packard, Nike, Ebay, Cisco, Amazon, Samsung, Reckitt Benckiser, Panasonic, DuPont, to name a few International one with an equally impressive list of Indian clients which includes Zee, Marico, Havells, Woodland, HCL, NIIT, Essel, ITC, Eicher, HeroEco and Fabindia.

IP LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – INDIA

Awards SSL&S is the more extensive awarded firm of 2016 being acknowledged as a leader in IP law. The firm has bagged several awards and maintains highest rankings in many categories. The `Managing Intellectual Property` has ranked Singh & Singh Lall & Sethi as Tier 1 for Patent Contentious, Trade Mark Contentious and Copyright respectively for 2016. The `Chambers & Partners` has ranked the firm as `Band 1 in Intellectual Property` and Chander Lall as `Band 1 Intellectual Property Litigation Lawyer in India`. Corporate Intl gave the firm ‘Industry Choice - IP Litigation Law Firm of the Year in India’ for the year 2016. `Legal Era` positioned Singh & Singh Lall & Sethi as the `IP Law Firm of 2015`. The firm also bagged `WTR Gold award for Enforcement and Litigation` and Chander bagged the `Gold award` in individual category. The firm shot the `Deal of the Year 2015` award for representing Glenmark Pharmaceuticals in Merck Sharp & Dohme and Sun Pharma v Glenmark Pharmaceuticals by India Business Law Journal besides bagging the `2015 - Indian Law Firm Awards - Intellectual Property`.

The M&A magazine declared the firm as the Law Firm of the Year - Intellectual Property – India. `Professional Sector Network` has accolade the firm with `IP Law Firm of the Year – India`. WIPR chose Chander Lall as `Leaders 2016 in Patents & Trademark`, while Sudeep Chatterjee was chosen for Trademarks.

Biography CHANDER M. LALL- FOUNDER & MANAGIN PARTNER Co- founder of the previously reigning IP boutique, Lall & Sethi Advocates, Mr. Chander M. Lall is currently the Senior Partner and spear-head of the merged entity ‘Singh & Singh Lall & Sethi’ (Singh & Singh is India’s leading IP litigation firm – the two firms merged to form this IP Powerhouse since April this year).

An adventure sports enthusiast by heart and a successful Advocate by profession, Mr. Lall is a renaissance man, who has many firsts in his name in the legal profession. He was the first to have the foresight to commence patent drafting outsourcing to India in the year 2002, when the concept was relatively unknown.

Under his mentoring and leadership, in the year 2007, his firm developed one of the world’s first proprietary IP Management Software (Click IPR) for international filing and management. His firm went completely paperless as long back as in the year 2010, perhaps one of the first, internationally. He argued his first case with the complete file on a tablet in that year itself.

In court, Mr. Lall is rated amongst the best IP litigators. He was counsel for a winning cause in two of the lead decisions (whirlpool and Ocuflox) of the Supreme Court of India on well-known and famous marks – decisions which were path-breaking not just in India, but internationally. His litigation and enforcement foresight is legendary when one considers the impact his strategies had on bringing down film piracy levels in India whilst representing a consortium consisting of the Motion Pictures Association of America, the leading Hollywood studios and many leading Indian film producers. The Supreme Court decision on curtailing cable piracy stands at the forefront of this initiative. He is widely acknowledged as one of the best in the field of copyright and copyright litigation.

Post his graduation, Mr. Lall enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council of India in 1989. He has been practicing in various forums including the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, in addition to other High Courts around the country for over 25 years. He was also a part of the Core Group to make amendments in the copyright laws of India. Mr. Lall is a leading member of the Pharmaceutical Trade Marks Group and advises and

represents many leading pharmaceutical companies including Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Bayer and Merck on various IP issues. His firms protects 8 of the top 30 brands of the world listed in the Interbrand 2014 Rankings.

Besides having an illustrious career as a litigator, Mr. Lall is also a proud member of various globally renowned network and associations. He was perhaps the youngest, and the first Indian and south Asian member to be on the Board of Directors of the International Trademarks Association (INTA), a world-wide association of trademark owners & professionals from the year 1998 to 2000. He was also the Chairperson of the World-Wide Anti Counterfeiting and Enforcement Committee at INTA for a two year term and also serves as the President of the Intellectual Property Rights Attorney Association. Besides his exceptional litigating skills, Mr. Lall demonstrated his outstanding writing abilities by being the contributing Author and Editor for the publication entitled «Trademark AntiCounterfeiting in Asia and the Pacific Rim».

He has also authored the chapter on Indian law in both the editions of the publication of INTA entitled «Trademark Law and the Internet».

Mr. Lall has is consistently listed as one of the leading IP practitioners in India by virtually all leading international publications. He frequently attends and speaks at national and international IP conferences and is on the WIPO Panel of speakers and resource persons for their Training of Trainers (TOT) Programs.

He has participated in well over 20 TOT programs in over 3 continents including Africa, South America and Asia.

In addition to being a distinguished lawyer, Mr. Lall is an advanced certified scuba diver, a fervent mountaineer, an avid and former national lever cyclist, a bold bungee jumper, a one-time sky diver, a wanna-be Harley Davidson Hog and a passionate water and alpine skier.

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BUSINESS CONSULTANTS OF THE YEAR Deborah Hicks Midanek Solon Group, Inc. DHMidanek@SolonGroup.com Grenada, MS 38901 USA

Solon Group, Inc. and its founder Deborah Hicks Midanek have built their reputation by taking on the tough jobs, often when others will not. Time and time again, solutions have been found, and new paths to growth have been realized. Solon brings the steady hands of experience, the attitude of an owner, and the creativity of entrepreneurs to every role the firm accepts.

Solon Group: Realizing Possibility Though many of our engagements are not disclosed, recent activities include serving as a consulting expert for the defense in significant litigation against a major US law firm, serving as business advisor to a US district court in connection with a case of cross border investment fraud, advising the board of a private company with respect to acquisitions, serving as strategic consultant for a rural US county

looking to build jobs and foster economic development, and advising the board of a private pharmaceutical company regarding its need to downsize rapidly in face of a patent loss. We have also handled myriad financial advisory roles for investors and companies in difficulty.

We focus relentlessly on listening to the parties, conducting thorough analysis of available data, on finding the opportunities that distress often reveals, and crafting solutions that serve the interests of all.

Deborah Hicks Midanek Deborah brings a warm and inquisitive style to the work she does. Throughout her career on Wall Street in the early days of the derivative market and structured finance, as an entrepreneur building her own institutional money management company, and as a well known corporate

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turnaround executive she has built valuable enterprises against long odds. She leads with her ears, assimilates information rapidly, and encourages those around her to work together to achieve common goals that have been carefully identified. She has an enviable record of stimulating growth and corporate renewal.

Deborah’s primary focus at present is on serving as an independent director. She has chaired the boards of six companies, public and private, and led audit, compensation, nominating and governance, and special independent committees, and has served 22 companies in various stages of development. She is currently a director of a private company, an investment firm, and of Innovate Mississippi, a state mandated entity charged with encouraging technological innovation in existing MS companies and investing in new technology companies based in the state.

INSURANCE LAW ADVISERS OF THE YEAR - USA Richard K. Traub Founding Partner Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP 732-985-1000 www.traublieberman.com rtraub@traublieberman.com 322 Highway 35 Red Bank, NJ 07701

Education •

J.D., cum laude, University of Miami, 1975

•

B.A., University of Miami, 1972

Biography Richard Traub is a founding partner of Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP and practices in the firm’s insurance coverage, construction litigation, litigation management, and cyber and technology areas. He has represented numerous design professionals and contractors in all phases of construction projects; insurers and reinsurers in connection with coverage litigation; and has been extensively involved with data breach, technology, privacy issues and disaster management.

Mr. Traub has published a number of articles, books and papers dealing with environmental forensics, technology and e-commerce liabilities; and construction defect litigation.

Richard Traub is admitted to practice in the states’ of New York, New Jersey and Florida and is also admitted to the United States Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the District of New Jersey. He received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Miami.

Mr. Traub is currently a member of the Presidential Council of the Association Internationale de Droit des Assurances (AIDA), a member of its Climate Change and Reinsurance Working Parties; and a member of the American College of Coverage and Extra contractual Counsel (ACCEC). In addition, he is a member of the International Association of Claims Professionals (IACP), an immediate past member of the Board of Directors of the USLAW Network, Chair of the International Initiatives Committee at the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC), a member of the

International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), and a member of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA).

Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry Practice Areas: •

Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual

•

Claims Management

• Complex and Multi-District Litigation •

Construction Law

• Cyber-Risk, Technology & Data Security •

Environmental Law

•

General Liability

•

Insurance Coverage/Reinsurance

•

Product Liability

•

Professional Liability

•

Toxic Torts

•

Trucking and Transportation

The Firm TRAUB LIEBERMAN STRAUS & SHREWSBERRY LLP has achieved a national reputation for excellence in legal representation. Our philosophy is to provide quality legal representation in an expeditious and efficient manner.

Our emphasis on client service, as well as our reputation in the legal community, has served our clients and the firm well.

Traub Lieberman has been recognized by many, including Martindale-Hubbell, for outstanding legal ability and ethical standards.

Traub Lieberman was established in January, 1996. From its beginning, Traub Lieberman created innovative legal solutions to serve the needs of clients looking for sophisticated, yet personal legal representation. From our six offices in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Illinois and California, Traub Lieberman meets the diverse needs of the insurance industry with its unparalleled experience litigating in all manner of insurance coverage, as well as defending claims against insureds. The firm’s attorneys also defend financial advisors, counselling professionals, directors of corporations and product manufacturers. In addition, Traub Lieberman attorneys have defended complex lawsuits involving toxic torts and asbestos claims, mold and silica claims, and pharmaceutical product claims. We provide a complete range of services to our insurance company clients including claim and coverage analysis, complex dispute resolution and policy drafting. Our depth and business acumen allow us to respond quickly to our clients’ legal needs. As we continue to grow, all of our attorneys remain dedicated to the firm’s philosophy of proactively resolving claims in the most cost effective and efficient manner.

What separates Traub Lieberman from the rest are the people. Traub Lieberman attorneys are frequently cited in decisions, have co-authored books on law and environmental issues, and have been honored in numerous publications. Our diverse group of attorneys frequently contributes to magazines and books, educating others on legal issues and industry trends that impact our clients.

Our attorneys and staff are active in the community, as demonstrated in each of our profiles.

We invite you to learn more about the people who make up our firm, explore our practice areas, and discover the Traub Lieberman difference.

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INTERNATIONAL TAX LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – BELGIUM Jo Vanbelle Managing Partner Vanbelle Law Tel: +32 (0)2 431 64 00 Fax: +32 (0)2 431 64 01 jv@vanbelle-law.be www.vanbelle-law.be

Jo Vanbelle commenced his career as a specialised lawyer in company and (international) tax law in 1995, directly after obtaining his Master of Laws degree with cum laude from Louvain University (LLM, K.U. Leuven). His own law firm, which he successfully founded in 1999, is best classified as a highly specialised boutiquestyle law firm: every case and everyone is unique and should be treated with the highest level of professionalism!

Mr Vanbelle has published books, over 30 essays and many more court case reviews on specific legal topics related to real estate, company law, and contracts, financial and banking law – some of which are still used as references within the profession. He was also editor-in-chief of several prestigious law reviews and a member of the European Association for Banking and Financial Law. To date he has been serving as professor of law and lecturer at seminars and trainings for the Brussels Bar Association, several international private banks, insurance and audit companies – activities he started in 1990.

Since 2006 he has been appointed by the Belgian King as a deputy judge at several Brussels courts and therefore has a complete overview of law-in-action both as a lawyer and a judge, an experience of which his clients still benefit like nowhere else.

Vanbelle Law offers highly specialised advices, assistance and solutions for the professional market covering both (inter) national companies and enterprises wishing to establish, merge, acquire or improve their business in Belgium or elsewhere in Europe, or wanting to obtain tax and company advices, audit or assistance during court proceedings, rulings or (inter)national tax planning operations.

The firm also offers similar services to high-net-worth individuals or families in their quest for solutions or improvements regarding their assets and wealth, both privately held as through their companies or other legal structures.

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The team consists of several (internal and external) highly qualified, trained and experienced lawyers, mostly with an additional degree in tax or company law, and several paralegals. Given its boutique size and solid partnerships, the firm excels in offering efficient, detailed and personalised services covering Belgium and EU member states, within the legal field as well as in accounting, audit, financial analysis, real estate, notary issues, banking and insurance.

Vanbelle Law is located on the prestigious Avenue Louise in Brussels, from where all core services of the firm and its partners operate. Thanks to a solid network association with “Navas & Cusi Abogados”, the firm also covers similar operations with a group of over thirty lawyers in Madrid, Barcelona and Marbella (Spain).

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - VIETNAM Mr. Dang Duong Anh Hanoi Managing Partner Vietnam International Law Firm (VILAF – Hong Duc) +84 4 3934 8530 http://www.vilaf.com.vn anh@vilaf.com.vn 6th Floor, HCO Building, 44B Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Other Practice Areas • Banking and Finance, Project Finance •

Securities and Capital markets

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Corporate and M&A

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Energy, Infrastructure Projects

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Mining and Natural Resources

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Real estate and Construction

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Foreign Investment

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Dispute Resolution

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Labour & Employment

• Distribution and International trade •

Anti-trust and Competition

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Shipping, Tax, TMT, Insurance

The Firm VILAF was formed during the dawn of Vietnam’s foreign investment laws and has ever since worked alongside with the development of Vietnam’s system of business and investment laws, with the growth of the Government’s experience in handling business legal matters and most importantly with the growth of our clients’ business in Vietnam.

With more than 20 years of experience in Vietnam, with a team of senior lawyers who have worked with the Government in the development of Vietnamese business and investment laws for years, we have the insights to the interpretation of the laws and policies. Our lawyers are not only qualified to practice laws in other countries, including UK, US, Korea and

the Philippines, but also have extensive international legal practice experience.

VILAF is a full-serviced law firm, dedicating to many clients who have been working with us for many years, among those are Ford, Philip Morris, Bunge, Shell, Marubeni, Sumitomo, SCG, Mondelēz International, BNP Paribas, Citibank, SMBC, SCB, ANZ, Mizuho, BTMU, etc.

We have been consistently ranked as the 1st tier law firm by Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, IFLR 1000, ALB and AsiaLaw in most of major areas of practice, including Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate, M&A, Projects & Energy and Real Property.

VILAF has been involved in various landmark commercial and financing projects in Vietnam and it has received numerous international awards, including: • IFLR – Vietnam National Law

Firm of the Year 2016, 2008, 2007

and 2006 • IFLR – Project Finance Deal of the

Year 2016 • IFLR – Project Finance Deal of the

Year 2002 • IFLR - Debt and Equity Linked

Deal of the Year 2010 • Asia Law – Outstanding Law Firm 2016 • Asian - Mena Counsel – In - House

Community Firm of the Year 2015 • Chambers Asia-Pacific - Leading

Law Firm of the Year 2015 and 2014 • Annual Vietnam M&A Forum -

Best M&A Vietnam Law Firm of

the Year 2015 – 2014 Award • Global Law Experts - Vietnamese

Real Estate Law Firm of Year and

Vietnamese Contract Law Firm of

Year Awards for 2014 • ALB – Vietnam Deal Firm of the

Year 2012, 2011, 2009 & 2007

• Chambers Asia-Pacific - Award of

the Year 2011 • Global Law Experts - Vietnamese

Banking & Finance Law Firm of

Year 2012 and 2010 Awards • ALB – Employer of Choice of the

Year 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 & 2009 • Acquisition International Legal – Banking and Finance Law Firm

of Year 2011 for Vietnam • Euromoney Legal Media Group

– Asia Women in Business Law Best Law Firm of Year 2011 for Vietnam • ALB - Leading M&A firms 2010 & 2009 • Pacific Business Press – Asian

Counsel Firm of the Year 2010 • Ministry of Justice of Vietnam –

Vietnam’s Law Firm of Year 2012

& 2010; Vietnam’s Deal of Year 2012 Many VILAF lawyers have been educated or trained in well-known law schools in the United States, Great Britain and Australia.

All senior lawyers have long experience working with leading international law firms, including lawyers with great experience with Clifford Chance, Freshfields, Baker & McKenzie, and other international law firms.

What makes VILAF human resources unique is the state-of-the-art combination between international experience and local expertise. This has made several lawyers of VILAF be recommended leading lawyers in Vietnam by well-known international legal guide books such as Chambers Global, Legal 500, IFLR 1000 and Asia Law.

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Alexandra Kontos Senior Partner Walker Kontos Advocates +254 20 2713023-6 / +254 20 2718432-6 www.walkerkontos.com walkerkontos@walkerkontos.com Hakika House, 9 Bishops Road, P.O. Box 60680 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya

The Firm Founded in 1988, Walker Kontos has grown to comprise 9 partners, 6 associates, 4 legal assistants and over 35 support staff offering expert legal advice and support services to businesses, corporate entities, banks and financial institutions (including microfinance institutions), governments, multinationals, state corporations, diplomatic missions, NGOs, development agencies and private clients.

Notable recent transactions include: M&A •

Acting for the Alteo Group, Mauritius, a member of a listed conglomerate in Mauritius, in the acquisition of a majority stake in a large sugar miller in Kenya;

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Acting for Ciel Healthcare Limited part of Ciel International Group, Mauritius, a member of a listed conglomerate in Mauritius, in the acquisition of a majority stake in a healthcare facility with several subsidiaries in Uganda;

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Advising and acting for I&M Holdings Limited, a company listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange with subsidiaries in Kenya, Mauritius and Rwanda in the proposed acquisition of all the issued shares in Giro Commercial Bank Limited;

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Advising the shareholders of Power Technics Limited, Computer Technics Limited and Prisma Electric Limited in Kenya and Power Technics (Uganda) Limited in relation to the sale of their businesses to Schneider Electric Industries SAS; and

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Acting for shareholders of Apex Africa Capital Limited in the sale of 100% of the issued share capital of the stock brokering firm.

Key Clients: Ciel Healthcare Limited, Alteo Group, Apex Africa Capital Limited, Power Technics Limited, Power Technics (Uganda) Limited, I&M Holdings Limited, CfC Stanbic Bank Limited, Bank of Africa Group, Art Caffé Coffee & Bakery Limited Contact: Michael Kontos Tel: +254 20 2713023 - 6 Email: mkontos@walkerkontos.com Contact: Alexandra Kontos Tel: +254 20 2713023 - 6 Email: akontos@walkerkontos.com

Corporate Finance & Capital Markets • Acting as Kenyan counsel to the

Standard Bank Group (including

Standard Bank South Africa and

CfC Stanbic Bank Kenya) and RMB

South Africa in an asset finance

facility to a medical equipment manufacturer; •

Acting as Local Legal Counsel to Standard Chartered Bank Plc in respect of a USD100 million financing to a regional Bank;

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Acting as Kenyan counsel to PROPARCO in connection with a USD30 million unsecured credit facility to a local bank; and

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Advising Housing Finance Company of Kenya Limited (now HF Group Limited) in relation to its rights issue of K.Shs.3.5 billion.

Key Clients: Standard Bank Group (including Standard Bank South Africa and CfC Stanbic Bank Kenya), RMB South

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Africa, PROPACO, Housing Finance Company of Kenya Limited (now HF Group Limited), Standard Chartered Bank Plc Contact: Michael Kontos Tel: +254 20 2713023 – 6 Email: mkontos@walkerkontos.com

Privatisation, Projects and Energy •

Acting as Kenyan counsel to CDC Group plc and Green Africa Power LLP in a detailed review and amendment of a licence over a project area and in the review of the proposed Government of Kenya Letter of Support;

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Advising a foreign investor in relation to their participation and joint development of a 60MW wind farm in Kenya;

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Acting as legal advisors in the privatisation of Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) through the sale of shares to Distell;

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Acting as local counsel to lenders (IFC and PROPARCO) in the preparation of financing agreements in collaboration with international counsel and in the eventual preparation and perfection of the agreed security documents in respect to several hydro-power projects being developed in various locations in Kenya by several project companies established by KTDA Power Company Limited; and

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Advising PTA Bank with respect to a USD25 million project finance relating to the construction of a Class A shopping mall known as the Hub.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR - KENYA

Key Clients:CDC Group plc, Green Africa Power LLP, IFC, PROPARCO, KWAL Privatisation Implementation Committee, PTA Bank Contact: Michael Kontos Tel: +254 20 2713023 - 6 Email: mkontos@walkerkontos.com

Conveyancing & Property Law •

Acting for Britam Group in the negotiation of the construction contracts of Britam Tower which when completed is projected to be the tallest building in Kenya and the third tallest in Africa;

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Acting for Saracota Enterprises Limited in relation to the sale of 51 residential bungalows and commercial units being developed in Paradise Park, Athi River; and

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Acting for developers in the joint venture development of Kitambo Gardens, a luxurious residential gated community in Karen.

Key Clients: Britam Group, Hajar Services Limited, Saracota Enterprises Limited Contact Name: Peter Mwangi Tel: +254 20 2713023 - 6 Email: pmwangi@walkerkontos.com

Information Technology •

Acting for British American Investments Company (Kenya) Limited in the negotiation of various software license, implementation and support agreements from local and international software providers for the provision of various software solutions; and

• Acting for Housing Finance

Company of Kenya Limited (now

HF Group Limited) in the

acquisition of a core banking

software from a Greek consortium

- Intrasoft International S.A Limited.

Key Clients: British American Investments Company (Kenya) Limited, Housing Finance Company of Kenya Limited (now HF Group Limited)

International Limited (In Receivership), Zurich Insurance, Regent Insurance South Africa Contact: Greg Karungo Tel: +254 20 2713023 - 6 Email: gkarungo@walkerkontos.com

Contact: Paul Ogunde Tel: +254 20 2713023 - 6 Email: pogunde@walkerkontos.com

Contact Name: Peter Mwangi Tel: +254 20 2713023 - 6 Email: pmwangi@walkerkontos.com

PRACTICE AREAS

Dispute Resolution

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Corporate and Commercial

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Acting for Zurich Insurance & Regent Insurance South Africa in successfully defending a multi-jurisdiction multimillion dollar aviation claim;

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Corporate Finance

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Dispute Resolution

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Acting for Homescope Properties Limited in successfully defending a claim lodged at the National Environment Tribunal challenging approvals granted by various statutory bodies in respect of a multi-million dollar residential development in Nairobi;

• Insurance

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Acting for the Receivers of KSC International Limited (In Receivership) in defending a complex multi-million dollar claim for taxes by the Kenya Revenue Authority; and

• Banking

• Energy

• M&A • Privatisation •

Project Finance

• Trademark and Intellectual Property

• Advising and guiding the

Nairobi Securities Exchange

through its internal restructuring

as well as handling subsequent litigation.

Key Clients: Nairobi Securities Exchange, Homescope Properties Limited, KSC

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PATENT ADVISERS OF THE YEAR - JAPAN Osamu Yamamoto Partner YUASA and HARA +81(3)3270-6641 http://www.yuasa-hara.co.jp/ yamamoto-ch@yuasa-hara.co.jp Section 206, New-Ohtemachi Building, 2-1, Ohtemachi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0004, Japan

Biography

Other Practice Areas

Osamu Yamamoto is a patent attorney, and a partner of YUASA and HARA, and is the acting Chief of the Chemical Section.

Our firm’s practice areas

Mr. Yamamoto has experience in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research and worked in the field of development at a chemical company for a period of around ten years before specializing in intellectual property. In particular, Mr. Yamamoto worked in the research and development of bacterial production of a macromolecular sodium hyaluronate, and application thereof in injectable form for the treatment of knee joint pain arising from osteoarthritis. As a result of such research and development activities, Mr. Yamamoto is well aware of the necessity for a patent strategy that is congruent with key commercial requirements. In his work as a patent attorney Mr. Yamamoto strives not simply to obtain a grant of patent for a client’s invention, but to obtain patent protection that will afford the invention a strong footing with innate resilience to potential litigation in a globally competitive market.

Mr. Yamamoto has represented a variety of companies in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and foods/beverages. He is experienced in patent prosecution, invalidation trials, and providing expert opinios. Moreover, he also has experience in working in close strategic alliance with Japanese and foreign companies in the launch of new drugs in the US and EP. Mr. Yamamoto was chosen by Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2014 and 2015 as “Biotechnology Lawyer of the Year,” chosen by Corporate LiveWire Global Awards 2015 as “Biotechnology Lawyer of the Year,” and chosen by M&A Today Global Awards 2015 as “Biotechnology Lawyer of the Year.”

• Intellectual Property • Patent

• Utility model • Trademark • Design • Copyright • Unfair Competition • Trade Secret • Corporate / M&A • Transaction / Contract

The Firm Our firm was established by Judge Toyotaro Yuasa in 1902. After undergoing several name changes, our firm was named YUASA and HARA in 1972. Since the early days of the firm, provision of an international service for both Japanese and foreign clients has been at the core of our legal and intellectual property practice.

YUASA and HARA is organized into four divisions: Law, Patent, Trademark & Design and Accounting & Auditing. YUASA and HARA has unprecedented expertise across all relevant legal and technical fields, and provides seamless integration of intellectual property protection, business law, and accounting.

The firm’s Patent Division is staffed by 52 patent attorneys. According to the technical expertise of each patent attorney, the division has been organized into three groups: Chemical, Electrical/Electronic and Mechanical Sections. As a result of flexible development of each group, the range of our professional expertise successfully covers all fields of technology including biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, material sciences, medical devices, automotive machinery, aerospace engineering, mechatronics and computer sciences. The Patent Division handles not

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only prosecution of patent applications, but also litigation.

The Chemical Section consists of 27 patent attorneys, and covers all areas of chemistry. The Chemical Section includes a strong core contingent of biotechnology and pharmaceutical experts, consisting of 17 exceptionally experienced patent attorneys, each of whom has extensive background experience in biotechnology and/or pharmaceuticals; with a number of the attorneys holding higher degrees such as PhDs in their field.

Unparalleled Legal, IP and Accounting Services Tailored To Meet Your Requirements

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International Hotel Network Our hotel section , The International Hotel Network (IHN), ensures that corporate needs outside of the working environment are also met. We proďŹ le only the ďŹ nest hospitality establishments from around the world, and allow our users to easily book their stay using our site.

Our aim is to provide the global business community with access to hotels that meet their requirements be it for leisure, business or a special occasion.

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Exclusive Resort of the Year - Greece

Country: Greece | Location (City): Elounda Lassithi Crete Domes Of Elounda All Suites And Villas Boutique Beach Resort Elounda is a destination that continues to be the secret holiday hideout of the most elite members of the international jet set since the 1970’s. It is surrounded by mountains in a secluded bay of crystal waters on the island of Crete and was originally chosen

by Greek Hoteliers as the most blessed spot in Greece. Elounda has the most stunning views and desirable climate in the country with 7 months a year of perfect temperatures, summer breezes and sunshine… guaranteed!

Part of the Elounda myth, is the Venetian Castle on the Island of Spinalonga, the setting for Victoria Hislop’s bestselling novel “The Island”. Domes of Elounda is set on the most

privileged hill, isolated from the other resorts and with the closest breathtaking views of the Venetian castle and the sea.

ELOUNDA REINVENTED Domes of Elounda is the realized dream of Ledra Hotels, an organization that operates several hotels in the area. This is the newest luxury resort in the region and by introducing the ultraluxe facilities reinvented Elounda’s lost principal of exclusivity.

The food, the culture, the architecture is all brought to life in the form of a luxury resort that consists only of suites and villas.

The essence of the concept is to provide a

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small number of exclusive guests with all the amenities of a resort while offering an abundance of living space, privacy and extraordinary service.

A HUMAN APPROACH TO LUXURY Domes of Elounda all Suites and Villas Spa Resort offers guests the true Mediterranean experience, connecting luxury to natural environment and local culture. This is a new alternative luxury one isn’t afraid to touch, one you can live in, and one with extraordinary character that allows you to remain in sync with the landscape of Greece while enjoying world class accommodation.

EXCLUSIVE RESORT OF THE YEAR - GREECE

Our staff is always there when your client needs them and is dedicated to uphold our motto: “There’s nothing we can’t do for our guests”.

TRULY AUTHENTIC ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN Minimally interfering with the natural habitat and harmonically blended with their surroundings, the domed structures emerge from the ground, respecting its natural contours and creating a Mediterranean settlement on a hillside of flower gardens, stone pathways, and olive groves. Each suite and villa finds its roots in architecture

from Greece, Carpath and Syria, borrowing features such as domed and pyramidal ceilings that cool rooms capturing sea breezes, and create organically shaped living spaces at a human scale. Mild earth tones are found throughout, embellished with works of art from internationally recognized art houses as well as one of a kind pieces from local artists.

12km from Agios Nikolaos and 45km from nearest golf course 80km from Archaeological site of Knossos Telephone: Head offices & Reservations: (+30) 2310 810 624 Email: info@domesofelounda.com Website: www.domesofelounda.com

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Country: England | Location (City): Sutton Coldfield | The Belfry Hotel & Resort Settle in and experience the world-class luxury of the award-winning Belfry Hotel & Resort, from their iconic greens to the sumptuous bedrooms. Surrounded by over 500 acres of North Warwickshire countryside yet just 20 minutes from Birmingham city centre, The Belfry introduces luxurious guest bedrooms and suites, meeting and event rooms, restaurants, bars, a nightclub, a luxury Spa and Health Club and of course amazing golf.

Hotel Under the ever watchful eye of the award winning Chef Director, Glen Watson, The Belfry succeeds in providing the most memorable of dining experiences. The Ryder Grill serves up dishes created from only

the highest quality ingredients, all locally sourced, freshly selected, and lovingly prepared.

The a la carte menu provides succulent steaks, chargrills and spit roasts, fish and lobster, complemented by views across the iconic Brabazon golf course. For a more casual environment The Belfry’s infamous Sunday roast is served up in The Ryder Kitchen, whilst Sam’s Club House boasts their doublestacked burgers and light bites. The Belfry’s latest dining offering is the family friendly Pizza Pasta Restaurant, Rocca’s!

Hotel Leisure The Belfry has established itself as one of the best nationwide with the Spa playing an integral role in the resorts success. The Spa

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which echoes the grand décor of the hotel is the epitome of indulgence, where guests can step into their very own sanctuary of tranquillity.

With 11 luxurious treatment rooms, 1 dual room, a stunning relaxation room, Fire & Ice experience of 12 bio thermal rooms designed to enhance your mood and invigorate the senses; the ESPA Spa spoils guests from top to toe.

The Belfry’s leisure club offers some of the UK’s most advanced gym equipment from the Amazing Life Discover Range, resistance weights, cardio machines and a spinning studio. For activity outdoors The Belfry has recently opened their Woodland Trail with an area dedicated for boot camps and a 2km trim trail.

GOLF RESORT OF THE YEAR – ENGLAND, UK

Hotel Business Services

Hotel Rooms

The Belfry’s professional team is dedicated to providing a personal, attentive service which begins the moment you first make contact and continues until your last guest leaves.

Whether it is a champagne dinner reception for 20, a glittering product launch for 300, an ‘all singing, all dancing’ awards do or a private board meeting, their 14 luxury suites, six boardrooms, and more than 20 conference and events suites will rise to every occasion. Whichever room you choose, you’ll benefit from the latest AV technology, natural daylight, air conditioning, wi-fi and high speed internet access.

319 signature bedrooms that feature The Belfry’s classic, contemporary design of calming neutral tones and bold accents.

11 Signature Suites - the ultimate in modern luxury, providing all the space guests could need to relax in style. Sleek bathrooms, rich fabrics, sumptuous beds, a generous living area and private balcony with views of either the PGA Championship or The Brabazon golf courses.

area, sumptuous bathroom with teardrop shower and separate bath and enjoy putting green views from the Manor House entrance and stunning views down The Brabazon.

The Belfry Presidential Suite. Spacious two room Suite with King Size Bed and Golf Course View. The Suites can accommodate up to two children and are ideal for families.

Telephone: 0844 980 0600 Website: www.thebelfry.co.uk

Three Manor House Suites located in the historic part of The Belfry, offering an elegant blend of past and present, classic and contemporary. Relax in the spacious living

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Country: Thailand | Location (City): Chiang Mai, Golden Triangle (Chiang Rai), Koh Samui (Suratthani) From the hills of Chiang Mai, to the jungle of the Golden Triangle, to the pristine white sands of Koh Samui, Four Seasons turns every journey into a sublime experience.

As different as they are, our three Thai properties welcome you with the same Four Seasons spirit, highlighting thoughtful service and exceptional quality.

FOUR SEASONS RESORT KOH SAMUI Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui is an away-from-it-all hillside resort set amid

the stunningly beautiful Gulf of Siam.

Spacious Pool villas nestle tropical gardens, conserved coconut groves, and the glorious amphitheatre of sky, sea and exotic island. Explore the forest spa. Dine delectably at hillcrest or beachside. Glide through the 50-metre Infinity Swimming Pool. Sit back and relax at CoCoRum bar, boasting authentic and extensive collection of rums in Thailand. Sip something special as you survey the exotic ambiance and savour the exquisite cuisine and music of Latin America. Splash in the private bay. Encounter a pristine world of white sand beaches, vibrant reefs, rainforest and sunshine.

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FOUR SEASONS RESORT CHIANG MAI Nestling the majestic Mae Rim Valley, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai features refined local Lanna Kingdom culture and contemporary designer-enriched Pavilions with stunning views of terraced rice fields and misty mountains beyond.

Minutes from the historic city of Chiang Mai, the resort is a perfect springboard for discovering the Northern region’s most glittering heritage sites and colourful contemporary life. Explore the resort’s lush tropical grounds to discover intriguing insights into the exotic local flora and

HOTEL BRAND OF THE YEAR - THAILAND

fauna. Tick off atmospheric ancestral shrines, rice fields and beloved water buffaloes. Discover local flavours and original cocktails, especially those created by world-renown mixologist Javier de la Muelas. Add another talent to your repertoire at the resort’s acclaimed Thai cooking school and feel the world from different perspectives at The Spa.

accommodations. Amid Thailand’s exotic bamboo jungles, and reachable only by river boat, these all-inclusive two- or three-night adventures for active adults cover every detail, from elephant mahout training to riverside drinks in the stilt-top bar.

Telephone: +66 2207 8900

FOUR SEASONS TENTED CAMP GOLDEN TRIANGLE

Email:

Enjoy an escape shared by a select few within just 15 luxurious tented

Website:

reservations.thailand@fourseasons.com

www.fourseasons.com/thailand

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Exclusive Resort of the Year – Maldives

Country: The Maldives | Location (City): Rangali Island | Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Barefoot luxury meets unpretentious style here. Home to whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, turtles and an extensive coral reef, it was recently voted the “Best Luxury Resort in the Maldives”.

extensive range of excursions, diving and watersports– including a submarine – a vibrant coral reef and the world’s most perfect beaches

Reached by a 30-minute seaplane flight, this spectacular resort offers three resort experiences on two islands and is home to 11 restaurants and bars including: Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, 101 of the world’s best cheeses, the underground Wine Cellar and 20,000 bottles of fine wines.

Barefoot luxury meets unpretentious style at the spectacular Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. Home to whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, turtles and an extensive coral reef, it’s been awarded “The Best Water Villas in the World”, “The Best Suites in the World” and “Best Spa Resort in the Maldives” among other accolades.

For relaxation, there are two spas, an

Reached by a 30-minute seaplane flight, this

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luxury resort offers three different resort experiences on two islands: guests can enjoy the typical get-away-from-it-all Maldivian hideaway on tiny Rangali Island while also having access to the facilities of the larger and livelier main island which is linked to it by a 500m bridge. The third resort experience is at the Spa Retreat, an over-water destination spa that operates as a resort-within-a-resort set 100m off the tip of the main island.

Accommodation varies from 50 romantic water villas on Rangali Island and 79 contemporary beach villas tucked away

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amongst tropical greenery on the main island to 21 stunning over-water villas at the Spa Retrea.

No matter where they stay, guests can enjoy all the resort’s facilities in full, which includes 11 restaurants and bars, two spas, two pools and unique experiences such as manta watching at night, turtle conservation, dolphin-spotting excursions and snorkeling with whale sharks.

A gastronomist’s dream, the resort is the home to world-class dining such as Ithaa

Undersea Restaurant, the only all-glass undersea restaurant in the world, Japaneseinspired dishes under the stars at Koko Grill, 101 of the world’s best cheeses in the Cheese Bar or visit The Wine Cellar for degustation wine dinners hosted by our chef and sommelier. Over 20,000 bottles of fine wines, from rare vintages to new discoveries, ensure that every meal becomes a feast for the senses.

including a submarine – snorkel the resort’s vibrant coral reef which is just steps from the beach or simply celebrate the art of doing nothing in a million different ways on the world’s most perfect beaches.

Telephone: +960 6680629 Email: Mlehi.maldives@conradhotels.com Website: www.conradmaldives.com

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Luxury Escape of the Year - Greece

Country: Greece | Location (City): Oia, Santorini | The Katikies Hotel Inspiring deep emotions of enchantment and fascination, the Katikies Hotel in Oia Santorini is renowned for its leading luxury, unparallel services, warm atmosphere and sense of romance uniquely combined in an exceptional setting and natural environment in Oia Santorini, inviting its guests to experience moments of pure luxury.

of unparalleled romance and prestigious luxury.

A Santorini legend and leading hotel in Greece, the Katikies Hotel is synonymous with many unrivalled characteristics. Awe inspiring Caldera views, sublime Santorini sunsets and perfectly manicured pink bougainvilleas provide the magnificent backdrop for this perennially gleaming, glistening white Santorini luxury hotel that spills down the cliffs of the magical Caldera.

The Kirini pool restaurant and celebrated pool bar reflect all that is art and magic in the remarkable avant garde Santorini restaurant culinary scene that wholly characterizes the Katikies Hotel.

With a history as spectacular as its free form fantasy architectural formation of stairs, bridges, cubist cottages, infinity pools and Caldera views, the Katikies Hotel in Oia Santorini has garnered the reputation of the Grande dame of Caldera luxury hotels.

Gorgeous luxury rooms in this Caldera hotel are both pristine and welcoming where magical private terraces hover over the most unforgettable of views.

Perched on the Caldera cliffs, 300 feet above the azure waters of the Aegean, Katikies The Hotel in Oia Santorini provides an experience

Hotel Dining The Katikies Hotel has come to be known as the luxurious jewel of Santorini hotels, boasting some of the most elegant dining in Greece.

In addition, The Katikies Dinner Restaurant, with its four tables suspended on a secret rooftop veranda on the volcano rim, offers one of the most sumptuous and romantic dining experiences in the world.

Hotel Leisure The K – CLUB, the hotel’s concierge service, instils a sense of comfort, creates enriching experiences and offers exclusive access.

Whether it is art or culture, food or drink, a spa treatment, exploring the island on a "caique" or a night out, the K-Club brings you nothing but the best. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it is there to help with all of our guests needs, no matter how extraordinary or demanding they may be.

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Hotel Rooms Luxurious romantic and mysterious grandeur describe each of the 27 rooms and suites that artfully combine the classical with the contemporary.

Well proportioned characteristics imbued by romantic Santorini white - washed walls, touching powder blue textiles and lovingly handpicked Greek antiques, match the traditionally beamed ceilings. Each one of the suites combines gentle references to the past with today’s cosseting technology.

Elegant symmetry, simplicity and harmonious refreshed palettes adorn throughout this luxury accommodation where bold white bathrooms have been interpreted using the finest natural materials, striking marble that reflects both cleanliness and purity in spaces dedicated to sleep and contemplation.

Telephone: 0030 22860 72380 Email: info@katikies.com Website: www.katikieshotelsantorini.com/

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Luxury Hotel of the Year - Shanghai, China

Country: China Location (City): Shanghai | The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong Immerse yourself in the energy of the city’s financial and commercial epicenter when you stay at The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong.

Ideally located on Century Avenue, in the heart of the Lujiazui finance and trade zone, our hotel is just moments from popular Shanghai destinations, such as The Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Grand Theatre, Yuyuan Garden and Bazaar, and Shanghai Science and Technology Museum.

is Shanghai’s ultimate destination for uncompromising style and luxury.

Positioned in Pudong’s social and commercial hub at the top of Shanghai ifc with views over the Bund, the hotel is designed by world famous Richard Farnell and is situated on the top 18 floors of the ultra-modern, 58-story Tower 1 of Shanghai ifc in the heart of the city’s Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, offering luxury commercial, residential and retail space.

interactive open kitchen. Chinese restaurant Jin Xuan featuring 8 private dining rooms for special occasions. Rooftop Restaurant & Bar Flair serving stylish Asian dishes and overlooking The Bund. Aura Lounge and Jazz Bar offering tea, light meals, signature Afternoon Teas and varieties of wines. Aroma is the ideal meeting point for gourmet coffee, refreshing beverages and light fare.

Hotel Information

Hotel Dining

The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong

Three-meal Italian restaurant Scena with

24-hour Fitness Studio, pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and dry sauna on the 53rd floor, featuring uninterrupted views of the Bund.

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Hotel Leisure

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The Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA, offering a variety of beauty treatments and rejuvenating therapies in 10 treatment rooms. The exquisite collection of treatments represents complete care, personalization and the ultimate in luxury.

Hotel Business Services More than 2,600 sq m/ 27,300 sq ft of meeting and conference space. 1.135 sq m/ 12.200 sq ft Grand Ballroom divisible into three salons.

Four multi-purpose function rooms and two boardrooms.

Hotel Rooms

Email: joy.deng@ritzcarlton.com

285 guest rooms including 52 suites. There are 53 Ritz-Carlton Club rooms and The RitzCarlton Club Level features a separate Club lounge which offers five complimentary food and beverage presentations throughout the day and evening, and a dedicated concierge staff. An array of luxurious amenities including twice-daily housekeeping attention with evening turndown service and 24-hour in-room dining.

Website: www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/ ShanghaiPudong/Default.htm

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Luxury Historic Hotel of the Year - South Africa

Country: South Africa | Location (City): Cape Town | Taj Cape Town Taj Cape Town welcomes guests to the vibrant heart of one of the world's most scenic and desirable cities, Cape Town.

Taj Cape Town is a combination of rich history and elegant contemporary architecture. Originally home to the South African Reserve Bank and Temple Chambers, later the Board of Executors (BOE), it successfully combines the heritage of the old with the luxury of the new.

This five-star hotel is ideally located in the centre of historic Cape Town at the entrance

to the famous pedestrian precinct, St George's Mall. Its prime location ensures that Taj Cape Town is perfectly situated for those looking to discover authentic Cape Town; and its blend of fascinating history, exotic culture, soulful art, lively entertainment and delectable cuisine.

A proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World Taj Cape Town is a luxury hotel set in the vibrant heart of Cape Town.

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Occupying two historic buildings, it retains the architecture and many meticulously restored interior features of the original South African Reserve Bank and the old BoE building – formerly the Temple Chambers, built in 1890. Seventeen new storeys house suites, guestrooms and residences with magnificent views of the Mother City and the iconic Table Mountain.

Taj’s doors open to a precinct that includes the national and provincial parliaments, Government Avenue leading through the 350-year-old Company Gardens from St

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George’s Cathedral, the cosmopolitan crafts of St George’s Mall and Greenmarket Square and a diversity of culture, art, entertainment and cuisine.

Taj Cape Town's 176 exceptional rooms and suites offer an oasis-like retreat from the lively bustle of the city centre. The historic structure of Taj Cape Town is home to the exquisite Heritage Rooms and Suites, Tower Rooms and Suites, The Presidential Suite and the Taj Club.

The rooms combine old-world quality and

modern amenities. As well as the gamut of facilities that guests would expect in a luxury hotel room such as a mini-bar, safe, voicemail and international plug sockets, standard features include high-speed wireless internet, an iPod docking station and charger, an internet-enabled television and a work station with a multi-media hub so laptops can be interfaced with the television.

banqueting and meeting rooms.

Telephone: +27 21 819 2000 Email: willie.williams@tajhotels.com Website: www.tajhotels.com

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