Global1002019

Global 100 - 2019

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Editor's Introduction

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Winner's Index

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Africa

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Asia

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Europe

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North America

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South America

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Editor in Chief Richard Baker 2nd Floor Quayside Tower 252 - 260 Broad Street Birmingham West Midlands B1 2HF United Kingdom +44 (0)20 3291 3493

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Welcome to Global 100 – 2019 Welcome to the 2019, Global 100, consisting of the World’s leading firms and individuals, with votes received from our global readers, in over 163 countries worldwide.

The purpose of the Global 100 is to provide the readership with a comprehensive understanding of those firms that are truly leaders within their chosen areas of specialisation.

The Global 100 does not follow the usual process followed by many others. It follows a very specific, very comprehensive process, not commonly used elsewhere in the industry.

Following the closure of the process, which follows a very strict format of self-submission and thirdparty nomination, firms are shortlisted and selected as winners.

For each category awarded a proprietary method of analysis ranks winners based on their domestic and international work. This ranking method produces a list of shortlisted firms, based on a very comprehensive set of criteria.

Once all votes have been received, a panel of judges review the votes within each category.

The judging process assesses the following considerations; The strategic nature of work conducted.

The complexity of work conducted.

The scale of work conducted.

Whether the work conducted was done in a timely manner, and within budget.

Any ground-breaking or innovative processes used during completion of conducted work.

The judging process focuses strongly on the complexity and strategic significance of work conducted.

The above criteria underline’s the importance of the recognition each winner is receiving as a Global 100 winning organisation, firm or individual.

In summary, the Global 100 program provides a benchmark of the very best of the best industry leaders, exemplary team’s and distinguished organisations.

We would like to extend our congratulations to all the Global 100 – 2019 winners.

Richard Baker Editor in Chief

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AFRICA A to Z Solutions Ltd

Best Film Fixing Specialists - Zambia

ART WERT

Best Landscape Design Company 2019 - Morocco

Brone Positioning + Survey Limited

Best Geotechnical Survey Company - 2019 - Brone Positioning & Survey Ltd - Nigeria

Digital Encode Limited

Outstanding Cybersecurity, Governance, Risk and Compliance Company 2019 – Africa

Karibu Kenya

Best Online Luxury Accommodation Booking Agent - Kenya

Kenna Partners

Law Firm of the Year - Arbitration – Nigeria

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ASIA A. G. Cosmic Clinic and Research Institute

Unique patented, Best alternative medicine practice 2019- Chennai, Coimbatore, Salem

Karanjawala & Company

Litigation Law Firm of the Year - India

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1. Law Firm of the Year – Dispute Resolution – India 2. Litigation Law Firm of the Year – Global 3. Boutique – Litigation Law Firm of the Year – India Law Office of Ramni Taneja

Commercial Law Firm of the Year - India

Loeb & Loeb LLP.

IPO Transactions Law Firm of the Year - Hong Kong

Manning & Co.

Best Marketing & PR Company 2019 – Asia

Panocean Secretarial Group

Offshore Company Incorporation & Secretarial Service Provider of the Year - Hong Kong

Prabhudas Lilladher Pvt. Ltd.

Best Equity Research Firm 2019 - India

Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de

Best General Practice Law Firm of the Year - Philippines

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S.K.Singhi & co. LLP

Best Law Firm of the Year – India

SET Ltd

Organic Waste Reduction Solutions Provider of the Year 2019 - UAE

Shanghai Co-effort Law Firm

Maritime Law Firm of the Year - China

TAN SWEE IM, SIVA & PARTNERS

Law Firm of the Year - Construction - Malaysia

Vitta International

Project Finance Consultant of the Year & Best Corporate Finance Solutions Provider - UAE

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EUROPE Adrian Ashton

Adrian Ashton - Best Freelance Enterprise Consultant of the Year - UK

Blacktower Financial Management

Offshore Financial Management

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(International) Ltd) Brevalex

Trademark Attorney of the Year - France

Brusa Spagnolo Tosoni Carelli

Criminal Law Lawyer of the Year - 2019 - Sergio Spagnolo, Studio Legale Brusa Spagnolo

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Tosoni Carelli - Italy Caithness Business Serviced Apartments

Best Business Self Catering Accomodation of the Year - UK

Designboard Belgium

Best Creative Design Agency 2019 – Belgium

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Dreyfus & associés

Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year - France

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Earth Capital

Best for Sustainable Asset Management - UK Sustainable Private Equity Fund of the Year: Nobel Sustainability Fund & Most Sustainable PE Investment Manager 2019 - Global

Exclusive Private Villas

Corporate Villa Rental Business of the Year - 2019 - Exclusive Private Villas Ltd – UK

FACET Ltd

Best Multi-Asset Fund Manager 2019 - U.K.

FLEMING MCGILLIVRAY & Co

Compliance Consulting Firm of the Year - UK

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Best in Specialist Compliance, Collective Investment Schemes, Operational Risk & Investment Risk Management Consultancy - UK Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Best Private Healthcare Service - Surrey, England

Grant Thornton UK LLP

Asset Recovery Firm of the Year - United Kingdom

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GÜRLICH &Co. Advokátní kancelář

Law Firm of the Year - Czech Republic

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Hahnelt Consulting

Best SME Business Consultancy 2019 – Germany

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Harris Solicitors Limited

Criminal Defence Specialist of the Year 2019 - West Yorkshire, England

Henry Howard Finance Group PLC

Mark Catton - Henry Howard Finance Group - CEO of the Year - United Kingdom

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Asset, Vendor and Retail Finance Business of the Year Best Financial Services Firm of the Year - UK Game Changer of the Year - 2019 - Mark Catton, Henry Howard Finance Group - UK Hogarths Hotel Group

Best Countryside Hotel & Restaurant of the Year - UK

Howarth Homes plc

Best Residential Builder & Developer - UK

Infinity Partnership Limited

Corporate Finance Boutique of the Year - Scotland

International Travel and Healthcare Ltd

Best Travel Insurance Provider - UK

Jan Mühlfelt

Best Executive Coach of the Year- UnlockPotentialNow - Czech Republic

Katzenworld

Best Online Cat Information Platform 2019 - UK

Manor Marketing Consultants) Ltd.

Best Full-Service Broadcast Marketing Agency 2019 - UK

OGT Forensic Ltd

Dr John Douse - Best for Forensic Science 2019 - U.K.

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PEEK Architecture + Design Ltd

Architecture Firm Director of the Year 2019 - United Kingdom

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Powder N Shine

Best Catered Ski Chalet Company of the Year - 2019 - France

Principioattivo Architecture Group S.r.l.

Award for Innovation in Urban Regeneration - 2019 - PRINCIPIOATTIVO Architecture

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Group Srl - Italy Prosperis Limited

Best Independent Financial Advisory Firm 2019 - UK

Quiver Management Ltd

Best Coaching Company of the Year - Europe

R ATH E A U X A v o c a t s d’ A f f a i r e s

Law Firm of the Year - Corporate, M&A, Tax and Labour Law - France

Refresh Cosmetic Surgery - MR MAISAM FAZEL

Best Onco Plastic Breast & Cosmetic Surgery Specialist - 2019 - Refresh Cosmetic Surgery

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- London, UK Restaurant Pau Claris 190

Best Fine Dining Restaurant 2019 - Barcelona, Spain

SDA Build London

Best Home Renovation & Property Refurbishment Firm 2019 - London, UK

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Armand W. Grumberg - Skadden - Leader of the Year in M&A - Paris, France

Talent FM

Best Executive Search Consultancy 2019 – Facilities Management - UK & EMEA Regions

Tapestry Compliance Limited

Best Global Compliance Law Firm of the Year – UK

The Audiology Clinic

Leading Expert in Hearing Tinnitus & Balance - 2019 - The Audiology Clinic: Dr Deepak

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Kumar - County Kildare, ROI Touchstone Associates Ltd

Best Executive Coach of the Year - UK

Tusker Direct

Best Workplace Car Scheme - 2019 - Tuskerdirect Ltd - UK

VALURA

Best Business Valuation Company - Eastern Europe

WFS Technologies Ltd

Best Subsea Wireless Solutions Provider - 2019 - WFS Technologies Ltd – UK

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NORTH AMERICA Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres

Best Humanitarian Aid HR Director 2019 - New York, USA

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Ghost Systems, Inc.

CyberSecurity Solutions Provider of the Year - USA

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Globe POS Systems Inc

Best Technology Solutions Provider of the Year - Canada

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Hedgeford & Berkley

Best Boutique Home Renovations Company - 2019 - Hedgeford & Berkley Inc. - Ontario, Canada

Historic Barns of Nipmoose

Best Rural Wedding Venue - Upstate New York, USA

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Imbriale Injury Law

Best for Premises Liability - Georgia

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Innovation Insurance Group, LLC

Best Insurance Consulting Firm of the Year - USA

International Home Realty

Best Real Estate Firm - 2019 - International Home Realty - Southern California,

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USA Kehrer Bielan Research & Consulting

Best Research & Consulting Firm for the Financial Services Industry, USA

Klein Lawyers LLP

Best Auto Accidents Law Firm of the Year - Canada

mIQroTech, Inc

Best Pipeline Detection Technology Provider - USA

NutriStart

Best Natural Vitamin Supplement Provider - Canada

QA Mentor, Inc.

Ruslan Desyatnikov - QA Mentor - Best CEO of the Year - New York, USA

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Best Providers of Quality Software Company of the Year - New York, USA Regent Law

Best Corporate Governance Law Lawyer of the Year - Canada

Rogerson Law Group

Client Choice - Asset Protection Law Firm of the Year - Canada

Rosenbaum IP

Best Patents Law Firm of the Year - Illinois, USA

Schneider Electric Industrial Automation Business

Recognized Leaders in Smart Pump Controls – 2019 – Schneider Electric/ Square D - USA

Select Services Films, Inc.

Best Woman-Owned Film & TV Production Company - California

Set and Flow

Yoga Studio of the Year 2019 - California, USA

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Best Yoga Studio 2019 - Los Angeles SIMON LESSER PC

Copyright Lawyer of the Year - New York, USA

SMTD Law LLP

Individual - Construction Litigation Lawyer of the Year - California, US

Solar Dynamics Limited

Best Solar Hot Water System - Caribbean

Stony Brook Medicine

Best Author of the Year - New York, USA

The Ascendant Group

Corporate Brand Strategy Firm of the Year & Award for Excellence in CEO

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Branding - USA The Richard L. Rosen Law Firm, PLLC

Richard Rosen - Franchise Lawyer of the Year - USA

TheGM’sPespective.

Baseball Business Consultant of the Year 2019 - Canada

Transblue

Most Trusted Hardscaping Services Provider - 2019 - Transblue - Seattle, USA

Underground Professional, LLC

Web & Graphic Design Firm of the Year - 2019 - Underground Professional,

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LLC - Chicagoland Untitled SLC

Investment Funds Law - Cayman Islands

Whitelaw Twining Law Corp

Insurance Law Firm of the Year - 2019 - Whitelaw Twining Law Corporation - Canada

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SOUTH AMERICAÂ Basilio Advogados

Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year - Brazil

Horvitz y Cia Ltda.

Family Law - Chile

Intercorp Group

Best Tax Consulting Managing Partner of the Year - Brazil

Rosa May Sampaio Arquitetura de Interiores

Interior Design Company of the Year 2019 - South America

Samantha Mendes Longo

Best Litigation Lawyer of the Year - Brazil

OCEANIA & GLOBAL Atlite (Aust) Pty Ltd

Best High End Skylight Specialists - 2019 - Atlite Skylights - Asia Pacific

Elm Cottage

Rural Retreat of the Year - 2019 - Elm Cottage Tumut - Australia

MinterEllisonRuddWatts

Christopher Young - Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year - 2019 - New

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Zealand Nicole Iseppi, ENGIE

Nicole Iseppi - Global Energy Lawyer of the Year - Global

Oleeo

Most Innovative Talent Acquisition Technology - International

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A to Z Solutions Ltd

Best Film Fixing Specialists - Zambia

ART WERT

Best Landscape Design Company 2019 - Morocco

Brone Positioning + Survey Limited

Best Geotechnical Survey Company - 2019 - Brone Positioning & Survey Ltd - Nigeria

Digital Encode Limited

Outstanding Cybersecurity, Governance, Risk and Compliance Company 2019 – Africa

Karibu Kenya

Best Online Luxury Accommodation Booking Agent - Kenya

Kenna Partners

Law Firm of the Year - Arbitration – Nigeria

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Africa Law Firm of the Year - Arbitration

Kenna Partners is one of the leading multi-service Law Firms in Nigeria. The Firm provides function- specific professional services in various areas including Arbitration, Litigation and other Dispute Resolution Schemes, Energy and Natural Resources, Corporate and Commercial law, Banking and Investment, Intellectual Property and Technology, Media and Communications. The Firm combines its extensive market and local knowledge with an innovative approach to ensure Clients get the best solutions. It is distinguished not only by the depth and scope of its specialised legal services, but also by its expertise in corporate set-ups and restructuring, as well as foreign direct and private equity investments.

Driven by a limitless enthusiasm to contribute to the field of law beyond the practice of law, Kenna Partners has for over the past 25 years worked on several significant assignments of national importance and milestone essence. The Firm’s proficiency in Arbitration draws from its many years of experience in resolving complex landmark and significant disputes which resulted in the Firm securing the largest Arbitration award in the history of Nigeria for its Clients in the year 2018. The collective experience and knowledge of the Firm’s Counsel across several practice areas is the reason the Firm can deliver on its promise of a commitment to excellence in service delivery and Client satisfaction. With the benefit of the Firm’s experience in cross-border trade and commerce, the Firm provides support and guidance

Nigeria

to its diverse client base on their most significant and challenging business transactions.

The Firm’s core value of ‘Client-First’ is reflected in the dedication shown on every single Client assignment. This Client-centric approach has helped the Firm build and sustain strong Client relationships. Regular communication, an understanding of Clients’ businesses combined with legal expertise and specialised knowledge has been crucial in helping the Firm’s Clients achieve their objectives. Kenna Partners’ commitment to excellence drives it to continuously seek new ways to improve the quality of its service. Through diligence in legal research, an understanding of business trends and a cutting edge information technology support system, the Firm is able to consistently provide solutions to its Clients in ways that create lasting value for them.

Contact Details Company: Address:

Tel: Email: Web:

8 Ogunyemi Road Palace Way, Oniru PO Box 73002 Victoria Island Lagos, Nigeria. +234 815 839 0744, +234 811 395 1052 counsel@kennapartners.com www.kennapartners.com

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ASIA A. G. Cosmic Clinic and Research Institute

Unique patented, Best alternative medicine practice 2019- Chennai, Coimbatore, Salem

Karanjawala & Company

Litigation Law Firm of the Year - India

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1. Law Firm of the Year – Dispute Resolution – India 2. Litigation Law Firm of the Year – Global 3. Boutique – Litigation Law Firm of the Year – India Law Office of Ramni Taneja

Commercial Law Firm of the Year - India

Loeb & Loeb LLP.

IPO Transactions Law Firm of the Year - Hong Kong

Manning & Co.

Best Marketing & PR Company 2019 – Asia

Panocean Secretarial Group

Offshore Company Incorporation & Secretarial Service Provider of the Year - Hong Kong

Prabhudas Lilladher Pvt. Ltd.

Best Equity Research Firm 2019 - India

Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de

Best General Practice Law Firm of the Year - Philippines

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los Angeles

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S.K.Singhi & co. LLP

Best Law Firm of the Year – India

SET Ltd

Organic Waste Reduction Solutions Provider of the Year 2019 - UAE

Shanghai Co-effort Law Firm

Maritime Law Firm of the Year - China

TAN SWEE IM, SIVA & PARTNERS

Law Firm of the Year - Construction - Malaysia

Vitta International

Project Finance Consultant of the Year & Best Corporate Finance Solutions Provider - UAE

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Unique patented, Best alternative medicine practice 2019Unique patented, Best alternative medicine practice 2019Chennai, Coimbatore, Salem Chennai, Coimbatore, Salem

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A.GGCOSMIC COSMIC CLINIC AND A. CLINIC AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE RESEARCH INSTITUTE Drawingon on more than The 24 uniqueness element, it’streatment related growth and survival of the lies in diagnosing and pulse patterns, Drawing more treating and finding the prognosis of thepoints root cause the laws. than 24experience years’ years’ in the energy channels ,element and of cycling diseases and disorders through 10 elements pulse diagnosis experience in the field of treatment, being method invented by field treatment, 2020oftheir silver jubilee year Prof. Dr. Aathi Jothi Babu’s invention extended to invent the Prof. Dr. Aathi Jothi Babu. This invention without medicine A.G. Cosmic Clinic A.G. Cosmic Clinic and micro and macro atomic energies of the universe, present is proven to cure all kinds of diseases and disorders among and Research Institute Research Institute aims every to age in group. the human body, which explains the energy link between This breakthrough invention can change aims to offer, ‘The offer, ‘The universe or cosmos the side human body, and the the entirethe world into a healthy worldand without effects.

Panchaboodha sweat gland proving the phrase ‘As above so below’. treatment’, unique Panchaboodha This in depth, complete breakthrough invention of method of diagnosis treatment hasinbrought to A.G. Cosmic clinicinvention of treatment and treatment to a This depth,success complete breakthrough and the inventor Prof. Dr. Aathi Jothi BabuCosmic in treating andand the inventor wide range ofunique patientsmethod treatment’, has brought success to A.G. clinic recovering most patients in givingand quality who have often of diagnosis and treatment Prof.

Dr.impossible Aathi Jothi Babuand in treating recovering most life to each one of them. struggled to find a to a wide range of patients impossible patients and in giving quality life to each one of cure in the existing who have often struggled them.

He has first filed his invention, in India and in PCT, consisting fields of treatment, to find a cure in the existing fields of treatment, 152 countries. This invention was granted patents from with or without medicines. We profile the institute to firstAfrica. filed his in IndiaThe and in PCT, consisting Australia He andhas South Thisinvention, unique invention, illustrate more about the services it provides. with or without medicines. We profile the inventor , invention Panchaboodha treatment has also obtained copyrights and institute illustrate more about services 152and countries.

This different invention was granted patents from from U.S.A., India. Seven trademarks are also A.G.the Cosmic clinicto and Research Institute wasthe Founded by they obtained for the invention and institution.

Chairman and Chief Doctor, Prof. Dr. Aathi Jothi Babu. provide.

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Dr. Aathi Jothi Babu is the inventor of The of the inventor Prof. Dr. Aathi Jothi Babu is to create a most any diseases and disorders in human body, mind and soul, healthy world with out medicines and effects, hence A.G. Cosmic clinic and its founder chairman Prof.

Dr.side Aathi including genetics.

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Though the treatment involves no medicines, invasions, points related to the elements. This made him to invent the exercises and strict diet patterns, it is starting spread its revolutionary and complete methodology of the existing Prof.

Dr. Aathitheories Jothi Babu.

This invention without medicinewings, because A.G. Cosmic Clinic and Research Institute of the immediate relief and cure felt by has its head Acupuncture and made it a complete treatment the patients.

A. G. Cosmic Clinic and research institute is toto treat anyall ailment. iseligible proven cure kinds of diseases and disorders among office at Salem, Tamilnadu, India. It has its branch at very successful because of the immediate results without every age group. This breakthrough invention can change Chennai and the franchise in Coimbatore.

Prof.entire Dr. Aathi Jothi Babu has developed a new system the world into a healthy world without side effects.medicines are felt by the patients who were abandoned by most or all the medical schools. The Clinic and its in the alternative treatment practice, named The Though the treatment involves no medicines, invasions, founder Prof. Dr. Aathi Jothi Babu are well recognised Panchaboodha treatment having 100 element energy Prof. Dr. Aathi Jothi Babu invented the breakthrough exercises and strict diet patterns, it is starting spread its and popular in the urban and rural India and the clinic channels, he also inventedit’s relevant pulse pattern invention the pulse patterns the six elements because the immediate relief and cure felt by patients from U.S.Aof, Australia, Czech Republic, and 10000of element points.

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The Clinic and its founder doctors all over the worldJothi and Babu reach its new heights in human body from head to toe consists of the points related Prof.

Dr. Aathi are well recognised and popular promoting family health, Prof.

Aathi JothiThis Babu’s invention to invent to theDr.elements. made him toextended invent the revolutionary in individually the urban health, and rural India andand thesociety clinic is serving patients health with the support of its national and international the micro and macro atomic energies of the universe, and complete methodology of the existing Acupuncture from U.S.A , Australia, Czech Republic, middle east countries governing bodies. Prof. Dr. Aathi Jothi Babu believes that present in the human body, which explains the energy link theories and made it a complete treatment eligible to treat and around the globe this will bring welfare, prosperity and peace to the entire between the universe or cosmos and the human body, any ailment. world.

Proving the phrase ‘As above so below’.

Prof. Dr. Aathi Jothi Babu has invented a new system in the alternative treatment practice, named The Panchaboodha treatment having 1000 element energy channels, he also invented it’s relevant pulse pattern and 100000 element points. Around the globe this is the first invention for bringing growth and survival theories connecting to the universe through panchaboodha

Having originated in India, A.G. Cosmic clinic and Research Institute is keen to create the Panchaboodha doctors all over the world and reach its new heights in promoting individually health, family health, and society health with the support of its national and international governing bodies. Prof. Dr. Aathi Jothi Babu believes that this will bring welfare, prosperity and wisdom thus creating peace to the entire world.

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Awards Received : : Awards Received Caring Company 5years+ Award from 2013 to to 2019 • Corporate INTL Global Award Offshore Company Incorporation & & Caring Company 5years+ Award from 2013 2019 • Corporate INTL Global Award Offshore Company Incorporation Secretarial Service Provider of of thethe Year in Hong Kong 2018 • Family-friendly Employers Award Scheme 2015/16 & 2017/18 • • Secretarial Service Provider Year in Hong Kong 2018 • Family-friendly Employers Award Scheme 2015/16 & 2017/18 Enterprising Hong Kong CSR Awards 2015 – CSR Award • Most Valuable Services Awards in Hong Kong 2015 • “The Hong Kong Enterprising Hong Kong CSR Awards 2015 – CSR Award • Most Valuable Services Awards in Hong Kong 2015 • “The Hong Kong Industry Pioneer – King of of thethe Year in 2013” Awarded from thethe Judging Committee of of Wen Wei PoPo Industry Pioneer – King Year in 2013” Awarded from Judging Committee Wen Wei

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Asia Best Law Firm of the Year

For over a decade, S. K. SINGHI & CO., LLP, ADVOCATES a well recognized and renowned Professional Indian Law Firm headquartered in Kolkata, India and has six offices including at New Delhi, Mumbai and satellite office at Gurugram and Bhubaneswar with associates strength of 40+ has been working within the legal domain as an advocate firm.

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significant strides nationally within the legal sector through appropriate measures being taken to extend their reach beyond national shores.

Mr. S.K. Singhi, the managing partner is the strength of the firm and has behind him corporate and legal experience of more than 25 years. Mr. Ankur Singhi, the senior partner possesses dynamic and robust work culture and plays an instrumental role in the Organization and is endowed with rich cross-functional experience.

“At S K Singhi & Co, LLP, the team is firmly devoted to working in this direction, a clear manifestation of which is the numbers of awards the firm have already garnered in this short span of time. While the firm intermittently pause to acknowledge achievements, the firm strive to keep forging ahead with this tunnelled vision.

The entire SKS family is trying to build upon the firm’s manifesto, so that they can forge ahead with collective ambitions and goals in the years to come to epitomize the excellence of the goodwill of the firm.”

Since the inception, S K Singhi & Co, LLP’s core business has compromised of providing legal services, which include advisory and representational services before the judicial and quasi-judicial authorities within various fields of law.

Today, the firm have already begun taking

“Throughout the years, the firm have extended their collaborations with renowned legal associates, both domestically and internationally. Our next move is to stamp our position on the national map more extensively while consolidating consortiums globally.”

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Asia Appellate Law Firm of the Year

Having been in practice in Malaysia and Brunei for 30 years, Sivabalan Sankaran is an experienced senior contracts, commercial, litigation and construction lawyer.

He has acted in a variety of arbitrations both domestic and international encompassing construction and international commercial contracts.

He is a fellow of the AIADR, panel arbitrator and adjudicator with the Asian International Arbitration Centre and a member of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He currently serves as Honorary Secretary of the Society of Construction Law and the Malaysian Society of Adjudicators.

Tan Swee Im, Siva & Partners is a law firm focusing on the construction sector. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and having its branch in Johor Bahru, the firm serves clients in Malaysia, AsiaPacific, and the Middle East.

We have assisted our clients in contracts and commercial management including developing their procurement strategy, contract drafting, negotiations, contract administration and dispute resolution. Through our work with developers, contractors, sub-contractors and consultants across the region including Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar, we have developed a strong understanding of local contractual environments. In Malaysia, we represent a range of clients from public listed groups to specialist contractors, from local companies to companies from the UK, Germany and mainland China, but to name a few.

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The firm is led by lawyers who are experienced in the construction industry and commercial work. Their core competencies cover a range of issues relating to project procurement, including developing the appropriate contracting model for the project, risk assessment and allocation, tender review, contract negotiation and drafting. They have significant experience in advising their clients on the full range of industry standard forms of contract as well as bespoke forms. They understand why disputes arise and how to manage and resolve them therefore they are well equipped to support the management of commercial claims and counterclaims and explain the contractual process in negotiations.

The firm offers clients considerable experience in both contentious and non-contentious aspects of construction and engineering projects. We also deal with alternative dispute resolutions such as arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and matters related to sports law.

Mr. Sivabalan Sankaran Managing Partner BA Law (Kent) CLP (Malaysia) Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration Certificate in Sports Arbitration (AIAC) Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya AIAC Panel of Adjudicators AIAC Panel of Arbitrators MCIArb, FAIADR

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EUROPE Adrian Ashton

Adrian Ashton - Best Freelance Enterprise Consultant of the Year - UK

Blacktower Financial Management

Offshore Financial Management

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(International) Ltd) Brevalex

Trademark Attorney of the Year - France

Brusa Spagnolo Tosoni Carelli

Criminal Law Lawyer of the Year - 2019 - Sergio Spagnolo, Studio Legale Brusa Spagnolo

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Tosoni Carelli - Italy Designboard Belgium

Best Creative Design Agency 2019 – Belgium

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Dreyfus & associés

Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year - France

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Earth Capital

Best for Sustainable Asset Management - UK Sustainable Private Equity Fund of the Year: Nobel Sustainability Fund & Most Sustainable PE Investment Manager 2019 - Global

Exclusive Private Villas

Corporate Villa Rental Business of the Year - 2019 - Exclusive Private Villas Ltd – UK

FACET Ltd

Best Multi-Asset Fund Manager 2019 - U.K.

FLEMING MCGILLIVRAY & Co

Compliance Consulting Firm of the Year - UK

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Best in Specialist Compliance, Collective Investment Schemes, Operational Risk & Investment Risk Management Consultancy - UK Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Best Private Healthcare Service - Surrey, England

Grant Thornton UK LLP

Asset Recovery Firm of the Year - United Kingdom

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GÜRLICH &Co. Advokátní kancelář

Law Firm of the Year - Czech Republic

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Hahnelt Consulting

Best SME Business Consultancy 2019 – Germany

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Harris Solicitors Limited

Criminal Defence Specialist of the Year 2019 - West Yorkshire, England

Henry Howard Finance Group PLC

Mark Catton - Henry Howard Finance Group - CEO of the Year - United Kingdom Asset, Vendor and Retail Finance Business of the Year Best Financial Services Firm of the Year - UK Game Changer of the Year - 2019 - Mark Catton, Henry Howard Finance Group - UK

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Hogarths Hotel Group

Best Countryside Hotel & Restaurant of the Year - UK

Howarth Homes plc

Best Residential Builder & Developer - UK

Infinity Partnership Limited

Corporate Finance Boutique of the Year - Scotland

International Travel and Healthcare Ltd

Best Travel Insurance Provider - UK

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Jan Mühlfelt

Best Executive Coach of the Year- UnlockPotentialNow - Czech Republic

Katzenworld

Best Online Cat Information Platform 2019 - UK

Manor Marketing Consultants) Ltd.

Best Full-Service Broadcast Marketing Agency 2019 - UK

OGT Forensic Ltd

Dr John Douse - Best for Forensic Science 2019 - U.K.

PEEK Architecture + Design Ltd

Architecture Firm Director of the Year 2019 - United Kingdom

Powder N Shine

Best Catered Ski Chalet Company of the Year - 2019 - France

Principioattivo Architecture Group S.r.l.

Award for Innovation in Urban Regeneration - 2019 - PRINCIPIOATTIVO Architecture

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Prosperis Limited

Best Independent Financial Advisory Firm 2019 - UK

Quiver Management Ltd

Best Coaching Company of the Year - Europe

R ATH E A U X A v o c a t s d’ A f f a i r e s

Law Firm of the Year - Corporate, M&A, Tax and Labour Law - France

Refresh Cosmetic Surgery - MR MAISAM FAZEL

Best Onco Plastic Breast & Cosmetic Surgery Specialist - 2019 - Refresh Cosmetic Surgery 46 - London, UK

Restaurant Pau Claris 190

Best Fine Dining Restaurant 2019 - Barcelona, Spain

SDA Build London

Best Home Renovation & Property Refurbishment Firm 2019 - London, UK

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Armand W. Grumberg - Skadden - Leader of the Year in M&A - Paris, France

Talent FM

Best Executive Search Consultancy 2019 – Facilities Management - UK & EMEA Regions

Tapestry Compliance Limited

Best Global Compliance Law Firm of the Year – UK

The Audiology Clinic

Leading Expert in Hearing Tinnitus & Balance - 2019 - The Audiology Clinic: Dr Deepak Kumar - County Kildare, ROI

Touchstone Associates Ltd

Best Executive Coach of the Year - UK

Tusker Direct

Best Workplace Car Scheme - 2019 - Tuskerdirect Ltd - UK

VALURA

Best Business Valuation Company - Eastern Europe

WFS Technologies Ltd

Best Subsea Wireless Solutions Provider - 2019 - WFS Technologies Ltd – UK

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Blacktower Financial Management (International) Ltd has been operating across Europe for more than 30 years and, with branches opening more recently in the Cayman Islands and the US, now provides its brand of trusted, holistic financial planning and wealth management services to individuals and organisations across the globe.

Founded in 1986 by Group Managing Director John Westwood, Blacktower has built up an enviable practice which has grown and evolved with the ever-changing demands of its clients and the regulatory requirements of the industry. John Westwood is also the current Chairman of the Federation of European Independent Financial Advisers (FEIFA), and the business as a whole boasts several key jurisdictional memberships, including the Portugal Chamber of Commerce, the Gibraltar Insurance Association and the Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce.

In 2014, Blacktower opened on Grand Cayman.

Ally Kerr (Group Director) heads up the Cayman and Caribbean Regions and he and his team provide wealth planning, savings plans, discretionary asset management, executiononly services, and international accounts and investment services to ensure clients’ wealth and assets are managed and structured in the most efficient and secure way possible.

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of locally run seminars and information hubs, as well as carrying out charity work and sponsoring community events.

In 2017, Blacktower (US) LLC began operating out of New York and Florida, again Ally Kerr and his team offer wealth management and financial advice for UK and dual-nationals who are resident in the United States. The labyrinthine nature of financial planning in the US means that the Blacktower US holistic approach provides an invaluable service.

Blacktower takes great pride in its expertise and high levels of regulation and licensing within the financial services sector – Blacktower is fully MiFID and IDD licensed – and is committed to clarity, transparency and providing a client-centred approach; the high-level industry credentials featured in the staff member profiles are proof positive of this. Blacktower’s products and services are designed to protect and grow clients’ wealth and assets, and include wealth management and tax planning, education fee and international pension planning, QROPS and SIPPs transfers as well as a range of investing options, including The Nexus Portfolio Range: a selection of actively managed, global portfolios designed to protect wealth and provide capital growth.

Across Europe, Blacktower boasts 16 branches, each of which is staffed by experienced professionals who are fluent in English as well as the respective regional languages. Many team members are expats themselves and this affords them particular knowledge, skill and empathy when addressing the needs of expat clients. All EU teams provide the full range of Blacktower services and products, and each branch has built up strong community connections, including the provision

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Europe Criminal Law Lawyer of the Year - 2019 - Sergio Spagnolo, Studio Legale Brusa Spagnolo Tosoni Carelli

Born in 1962, Sergio Spagnolo graduated from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Milan, Italy.

After several years in one of the major criminal law firms specialized in criminal law, in 2001 he co-founded the associated law firm “Studio Legale Brusa Spagnolo Tosoni & Partners”.

He is specialized in financial and corporate crimes (money laundering, fiscal criminal law, bankruptcy), public administration crimes, intellectual property crimes, crimes related to professional negligence, especially medical liability, environmental legislation, and job safety.

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He partecipated in the main “white collar crime” trials in Italy, such as Parmalat (bankruptcy and market rigging), Banca Popolare di Lodi (banking crimes), Telecom Italia (corruption), Capitalia (bankruptcy).

He cooperates with several law firms in UK, USA, Switzerland and France. He also provides legal assistance and consulting for major Italian and international Companies.

He is a member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy and of IBA (International Bar Association).

He regularly helds conferences on corporate administrative liability (ex D.Lgs. 231/01) and public administration cases. He has been the supervisor president (ex D.Lgs. 231/01) of an international food/non-food company, and continues providing legal opinions on 231 law and, in general, 231 crimes.

He speaks English and French fluently.

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Europe Best Creative Design Agency 2019

I am excited to meet Designboard; the winner of our Best Creative Design Agency Award 2019 – Belgium.

Located in the beautiful city of Antwerp - fittingly known as the Creative City of Belgium – we are welcomed with open arms by the core leadership team at Designboard; also known as the brand guardians of some of the world’s most ironic FMCG brands. Before we sit down on big rubber balls with a coffee in one hand and biscuit in the other; Marianne Madsen - the agency’s Global Client & Strategy Leader - gives us a tour of the two-storey industrial era agency space which hosts in excess of 150 people.

The atmosphere is great, the teams are buzzing and we are told that Designboard is one of the prominent pillars within a larger network of talented professionals; Brand Quadergy. Together they master all aspects of global brand management from strategy and creation, to production and deployment, covering the full consumer value journey across all touchpoints.

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that taste a bit like gingerbread, only better!

First of all, congratulations on winning the first award within our newly created Design and Branding category.

Thank you very much! We are extremely proud and honoured, 2019 has been quite a glorious year for us so far and winning an award is always a nice way to be reminded that what you do is relevant and appreciated.

How would you describe what you do in one sentence?

We combine our superpowers of design, communication and creativity to generate engaging and meaningful brand experiences that deliver real impact and added value to consumers’ lives!

How does a brand experience become meaningful?

When it manages to successfully reflect the needs and desires of today’s consumer and resonate with them on a deeper level. It’s like the friends you keep; what do they bring to your life that makes them valuable, appreciated and important to you? What are the attributes that strengthens your

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relationship, evokes trust, a certain level of dependability and admiration? Perhaps they make you feel understood, happy and confident or they help you, reassure you and give you peace of mind. Our clients seek ways to continuously engage with their audiences and master a positive experience at every touchpoint within the consumer journey. They are well aware that brand loyalty is what grows their businesses and with internet and social media influencing the acceleration of the full brand experience, they listen carefully to what their consumers tell them and place her at the forefront of everything that they do!

And how would you define added value?

Unlike EVA (Economic Value Added), it’s not directly linked to profits unless you define it as your brand’s equity. Added value is what creates and maintains a valuable bond between your brand and consumer, that little extra that sets you apart from competition and keeps you top of mind. Look at how to improve her user experience, reward her loyalty, offer free services and stay ahead of the game. Think of added value from your consumers’ perspective, not your business’s.

How is the digital transformation impacting brands?

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It has already had a significant impact on a brand’s ability to deliver superior consumer experiences in captivating and disrupting ways towards a much more engaging and personalised brand and product offering, and it has helped businesses develop a deeper understanding of their consumers’ expectations and anticipate their future needs. I also see how more and more brands are bringing the successes of their digital web approach into their retail environments. Interactive product touch-screens and tablet tills are enhancing the retail experience and elevating a sense of tailor made options based on the consumers’ choices.

What areas of brand marketing do you think will be important in the next 10 years?

Mass personalisation and co-creation represents substantial growth opportunities for brand owners.

Empowered by social networks and digital devices, consumers are turning into creators and dictating what they want, when and where they want it. The ability for consumers to be able to shape their own brand experiences and personalise them will be key. It will give brand owners the opportunity to demonstrate the value

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consumers get from their personal data being used and simplify their product and service range which means lower marketing and production costs while creating more predictable demand. With the sharing economy set to exceed US$335 billion by 2025, share-based brands that focus on affordability, convenience and efficiency is another important area for brand marketing. We will see an increase in community based online platforms that will continue to challenge the big brand owners and identify ever evolving gaps in the market place with quick ‘go to market’ solutions. Brands will need to embrace more transparency and authenticity and will do well in leveraging the powers they have, one being to reinforce the co-creation between suppliers, retailers, governments and consumers towards a more responsible and sustainable way of living. The brands of the future will make society a stakeholder in their brands.

nurtures our work and enhances our capacity to adapt to different markets through a deeper understanding of the main factors that influence and shape the relationship between consumers and brands and products. We know that within each of the regional markets we work for, there are largely similar cultural and religious traditions, spoken idioms, eating habits, lifestyles and artistic expressions, as well as historical conventions and political systems. We look to uncover the exciting differences but also the similarities, unifying the bigger picture whilst differentiating the details. It’s still the case that countries and cultures behave, communicate and perceive the world around them differently but this is often done so with very similar mind-sets. We work with a GLOCAL approach for multi-cultural brands, thinking globally across branding but locally across design and communication!

How do all these factors play a role in the work you create?

To what extend do you research and think about the person in the street, the people you design for?

They are top of mind in everything that we do and we develop insights and trends reports to inspire and influence our clients. There is a growing demand for a more holistic brand experience with younger consumers driving the demand across all generations. It is the brand owner’s ability to follow suit and leverage these mindsets in their brand building and marketing strategies that will decide which brands will remain relevant to today’s consumer. We work across global markets and have developed an intercultural approach with tools that

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I don’t think we ever stop. It’s a pastime for people in our industry, an obsessive hobby that all our family and friends can testify to, because it drives them all crazy. There is no such thing as a 10 minutes trip to the supermarket, my children only let me go in the weekends and find it awkward the way I stop and snap photos in every isle, raving or outraging at displays and designs alike. The consumer is absolutely at the heart of everything that we do. We spend as much time as we can with them,

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talking to them extensively in workshops and focus groups, stalking them in supermarkets and shoppingmalls, taking note of their conscious and subconscious shopping behaviour. We aim to gain a clear cultural and psychological understanding of their lives; their challenges, ambitions, aspirations and their role in society.

What matters to her? Why? Who is she when she is alone?

At work? Comforting her children or in her lover’s arms?

How does she react? Process information? Prioritise decisions? Define value and quality? These insights all contribute in various degrees to how we communicate with her, design for her, the styles and filters we apply, the way we build the consumer journey, within which environments and at what touch-points! Ultimately, we look for tangible insights that can be successfully applied across strategy, communication, design and innovation.

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brand building assets and design principles. The Downy project is a new line-extension in IMEA, created to indulge ‘inspired by nature scent seekers’ commanding softness and long-lasting freshness. The Professional Range, a GE B2B proposition across multiple household and laundry brands, for the more demanding cleaning requirements of the ‘perfectionist’ HORECA business owners.

The Global 100 Team would like to congratulate designboard on winning Best Creative Design Agency Award 2019 – Belgium!

Tell me a bit about Procter & Gamble and the work you do for them?

We have been working together with P&G as long as we have been open for business. We just celebrated 50 years on the map so that’s something we are very proud of. For the past 20 years we have been working primarily for Fabric Care so think bubbles, whiteness, brightness, protection, softness and long-lasting scents to mention the most obvious. But of course, it is much more than that! It becomes about enticing her, seducing her senses, putting a smile on her face, rewarding her, surprising her, meeting her needs and exceeding her expectation. It’s about trust and loyalty, comfort and reassurance and it’s important to be able to communicate with her in a manner that is meaningful and relevant to her. We work across global and local portfolios with equal passion and we have designed some of P&G’s most iconic and loved brand identities as well as hundreds of their packaging designs. We are lucky to work with both R&D, Consumer Intelligence, Marketing and Design and also on such famous and long-standing brands that both my grandparents, my parents, myself and now my children buy and believe in.

Finally, what are you allowed to tell me about the projects that have contributed to you winning the prestigious award of Best Creative Design Agency 2019?

We were fortunate to work with exceptional leaders and amazing teams across both project. Each was headed up by super talented ladies who have an exceptional knowledge of their brand portfolio, their target audience and their market. I have to say this is very typical for P&G but we were extra blessed, as they also have a very comprehensive understanding of design, a love for

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Europe Corporate Villa Rental Business of the Year - 2019 Exclusive Private Villas Ltd

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THE “EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE VILLAS DIFFERENCE”

The prime end of the villa vacation rental market offers up huge opportunities for the corporate hospitality sector which is why founder and CEO, Kerrie Potts entered the marketplace with her unique offering. The proposition is to focus on high end, quality properties which not only are vetted by property management partners, but Kerrie herself. Exclusive Private Villas has become an accommodation provider catering for not only villa renters seeking luxury homes but also businesses looking for accommodation for staff attending exhibitions, conferences and staff getaways. Throughout 2019, Exclusive Private Villas offered the opportunity for companies attending major conferences in locations such as Orlando with an alternative to standard hotel room offerings and the destinations base has extended throughout the year . Exclusive Private Villas have added destinations across Europe, Asia and American with villas in Orlando, Barbados, Ibiza, Greece, Koh Samui and Croatia.

Exclusive Private Villas, winner of the 2018 Corporate Luxury Villa rental company of the year in the prestigious “Corporate Travel Awards” saw an early opportunity to market its prestigious luxury vacation rental villas to the business community during off-peak holiday periods which provides villa owners with an extra boost to their occupancy with the kind of high quality clients that are in big demand. Since recognising this opportunity, Exclusive Private Villas have focussed on marketing accommodations to their network of 147,000 clients in the industries of Entertainment, Sport, Banking, Finance and business. Commenting on this opportunity, Kerrie Potts says “It wasn’t an obvious choice at first as we had mainly focussed on vacation rental but because our high net worth clients generally come from business backgrounds, the synergy became apparent. What our clients were looking for were large, often 20+ guest luxury accommodations where staff could enjoy the space our villas offered whilst doing business and incentivising staff. A stay at one of our impressive villas is a real motivating factor and provides staff with a lot of bonding opportunities”.

GROWTH Since 2017, Exclusive Private Villas have expanded the number of properties they offer from a base of 100 villas to now over 550 properties.

Kerrie comments “With such a large number of properties in our portfolio we are often able to offer our clients adjacent properties next door or even across the road to each other in order to cater for very large groups which can quite often be 70 to 100 strong. Couple that with some of our super large homes, businesses can hold staff events in the bigger homes whilst staff stay very close by to the event being held”.

UNIQUE PRODUCT FEATURES A key factor in the Exclusive Private Villas success is down to the fact that many of the villas offer staff the added benefit of relaxing around the private pools, enjoy the in-villa entertainment (such as a private bar, pool tables, ice hockey and video games) and enjoy a private, quality time amongst work colleagues away from the limitations they previously had booking hotel rooms. Kerrie explains “Most of our topend villas do come with some quite extraordinary features which lend themselves perfectly to the corporate market and often our clients couple their stay with some of our concierge services such as a private chef or executive limousines”.

When it comes to destinations, the business has not only focussed on the holiday features of an area but also those core cities where convention centers are abound. The Orlando area, for example, like Las Vegas, is a typical mecca for companies promoting their goods and services and wishing to showcase them at some of the big exhibition centres like “Gaylord Palms” or the huge “Orange County Convention Center”.

Unlike the vacation market, the corporate market requires an extra level of service and facilities that Exclusive Private Villas are also able to offer as Kerrie explains. “We find our corporate clients are wanting something different and more than just meeting rooms and reception areas and we often find ourselves organising staff events with a twist.

These invariably involve using the private, and often very large outdoor areas within the gorunds of our homes to host events. We offer quite a unique hospitality experience with a much different feel to what our guests are used to. Our clients really enjoy the privacy our homes can uniquely provide”

A CONSISTENT APPROACH Whilst Exclusive Private Villas pride themselves on a very bespoke approach, which lends itself perfectly to corporate demands, one of their huge successes is the ability to offer brand consistency across all their homes. A stay at an Exclusive Private Villas home can quite literally have the same look, feel and strong brand essence from one home to another. Raising the bar in the luxury private villa market has certainly been a key factor in Exclusive Private Villas success as Kerrie explains.

“Customers don’t really want to arrive at their villa not knowing what level of quality to expect from the home, so we pay a huge amount of attention to consistency of our product – from toiletries, to wifi to the cleanliness of the pool, we feel it’s really important to ensure that our customers only get pleasant surprises”.

HEAD OFFICE The company is based on the south coast in Chichester, England and has a team of destination specialists available 24/7 – 365 days a year to be on hand for first line support whilst partnering with award winning local ground teams who oversee the quality control of the product and assist guests with a luxury concierge service during their stay. Their Orlando team was awarded the FVRMA Management company of the year award for 2017/18, a prestigious award proudly held for their second year. Kerrie adds “Ground teams are what really makes or breaks a stay and we have a strict policy to work only with very well established, award winning teams. We found that working directly with villa owners doesn’t provide anywhere near the level of quality control we demand for our clients and guests. With villa selection, we only really work with agents who can provide the style and the level of service that our corporate customers can trust”.

LOOKING FORWARD The first year of business saw the company grow by 400% in terms of inventory and in 2020 have ambitious plans to grow this even further.

“We announced our growth plans for 2019 which was successful but in 2020 we are planning to grow our destination base even further which will see our inventory grow and our focus continues to be on large cities which could include London, Sydney and Los Angeles Kerrie adds. “Luxury and corporate travel is much more than simply choosing a destination and selecting a property. The demands we see of our clients mean that much of our focus is helping the clients not only select a perfect property for their event or their attendance of a nearby EXPO but equally helping them plan their stay, helping them plan their catering and helping them ensure a smooth and successful business trip.

This is one of the main reasons we are seeing so much repeat business from our existing clients and it is these very clients who are providing the testimonials to our new clients who we welcome on board every day”.

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Europe Compliance Consulting Firm of the Year

Established in 2004, FMConsult is a specialist compliance, collective investment schemes, and operational and investment risk management consultancy that services a whole host of global financial services firms. We have made it our mission to provide solutions to our clients so that they can continually meet regulatory requirements.

Headquartered in London, FMConsult has offices in Ireland and USA, with an associate in Italy. Our highly experienced team have first-hand experience in asset management, wealth management, financial regulations and investment risk which provides us with the all-round expertise you would require from a consultancy. To learn more about our senior team, please refer to www.fmconsult.co.uk FMConsult is an independent regulatory, product development and operational risk consultancy committed to assisting clients in aligning financial services processes with regulatory requirements.

We provide risk and compliance solutions that enable senior management of financial services firm’s to demonstrate that they and their firm are currently, and will continue to be, aligned with regulatory requirements.

We major on the wholesale firms and funds industry but also have the capacity and experience to assist retail and market infrastructure companies.

Examples of the types of work performed for our clients to date include • Corporate Authorisation • Compliance Outsourcing and Interim Resources • Due diligence & expert witness assignments • Fund establishment & authorisation • Consumer Credit • Compliance Monitoring and in-depth investigations Dallas J McGillivray - Group Managing Director Experienced international regulatory and business manager.

Previous Global Head of Compliance and Operational Risk at a major asset management company for all business outside of the Americas with circa 30 years experience in UK and global regulatory issues, covering both retail and institutional. Over 8 years with Coopers & Lybrand (now PWC) in four different countries covering audit, accounting services, insolvency and regulation. Specialist in providing corporate governance and operational risk services to asset management and investment companies.

Contact: dmcgillivray@fmconsult.co.uk

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Andrew J Hicks - Group Director More than 10 years experience as a manager for a major international asset management company, covering compliance monitoring/advisory, internal audit and operational risk roles. This role primarily covered the UK market place but also extended to US, Irish, Luxembourg, German, French and Italian regulated businesses covering both retail and institutional clients. Also a further 8 years as a financial and regulatory auditor for a medium size audit and accountancy firm based in London. Specialist in providing accountancy, audit, compliance monitoring, regulatory, advice and operational risk services to asset management and investment companies.

Contact: ahicks@fmconsult.co.uk Ross Revell - Director Ross is an experienced regulatory professional who has held CF10 and CF11 roles at both a leading Insurer and separately at an IFA Network, and has also worked at two of the Big Four Consultancy firms. He has previously worked at the FSA and started his career in financial services in the Banking sector 28 years ago. His experience covers Banking, Mortgages, Life & Pensions, General Insurance, Wealth Management, Private Banking and Stock Broking.

Contact: rrevell@fmconsult.co.uk Colette Panebianco - Director FMConsult USA Colette is an experienced financial services executive.

With circa 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Colette has a detailed knowledge of the US asset management industry from working with high-level investment advisers, hedge funds, broker-dealers and family offices both domestic and offshore. Colette specialises in designing the compliance infrastructure for start-up and established registered and unregistered US and non-US funds, investment advisors and private equity firms. Colette has proven to bring personalised and assured quality services tailored to meet a firms compliance needs. Colette is a Certified Investment Advisory Compliance Specialist.

Contact: cpanebianco@fmconsult.us John Clare - General Manager – FMConsult Ireland John is an experienced financial services executive and has a detailed knowledge of the Irish Financial Services Industry with over 22 years of proven business experience. John has been registered with the Central bank since 1996 and is a member of the Association of Compliance Officers Ireland.

Contact: jclare@fmconsult.co.uk

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Europe Law Firm of the Year

Czech Republic

The law office GÜRLICH & Co was founded on 1st February 2002. All members of the firm are experienced lawyers possessing outstanding professional expertise in various branches of law.

Skilled lawyers, qualified office staff and a lot of experience – that’s our law firm. We are fully capable of offering legal Services to both individuals and legal entities in almost all fields of civil and commercial law, all over the territory of the Czech Republic, both in Czech and English language. We also cooperate with a number of external lawyers, all experts in their respective fields, to ensure the best possible outcome for our clients.

In the event of cross-border transactions and litigation, this office hires its cooperating international law offices as well as external foreign lawyers. Still, this Law Firm remains a purely Czech legal office free of any financial or other influence exerted by foreign and/or local nationals. This allows the firm to provide its services in compliance with law, professionally and independently.

Our law firm focuses mainly on the following areas of law: Civil law, Corporate and business law, Real Estate law, Intellectual property, Labor law and Litigation.

Above all we deal with, among the advisory on real estate property transactions (e.g. sale, purchase or lease of apartments and commercial property), drafting all documents relating to real estate financing, drafting all security related documents (mortgages, lien over property and other assets including sets of movable assets, lien over IP or a business or part thereof, security / collateral agreements relating to banking accounts, shares and ownership interests, as well as numerous fiduciary assignments of rights demanded by banks), arranging registration and all other related steps, including advice on governing law. Moreover, we focus on advisory to developers, on investment in real estate, lease and sublease agreements, liens on real estate, creation of easements, building law.

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Our law firm provides its services at a high professional level, quickly and with complete independence.

Two of our key values that help to drive businesses of our clients are flexibility and personal approach that we manage to maintain through the hard work of our young but skilled colleagues who are at all times prepared to offer tailor-made solutions. Within the scope of legal assistance, our law firm provides prevailingly advisory services in selecting the most suitable procedure with a view to client’s needs, prepares various documents and arranges for the preparation of opinions and legal analyses.

The highest level of professionalism that we try to maintain encompasses taking into account forthcoming legal amendments, detailed continuous study of judicature of both the national and European courts. However, while focusing on professionalism we never forget that it goes hand in hand with a personal approach which ensures that clients can always rely on our services and we provide our best in the shortest possible time with a broad level of transparency and detailed records of our performance.

SCOPE OF LEGAL SERVICES: • Business Transactions • Civil Law • Intellectual Property • Corporate Law and Business Law, Public Procurement • Labour Law • Real Estate • Litigation

Contact Details Company: Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

GÜRLICH & Co Politickych veznu 19 110 00 Prague 1 Czech Republic +420 222 101 591 +420 222 101 590 info@akrg.cz www.akrg.cz

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Europe Best SME Business Consultancy 2019

Hahnelt Consulting

Driven by ensuring efficient commercial structures, Hahnelt Consulting strengthens the competitiveness of its SME clients, from short-term individual measures to increase efficiency as well as long-term interim projects. As part of our overview of a selection of the winners from this year’s EU Business Awards we explore the secrets behind its phenomenal success.

Hahnelt Consulting was founded by Michael Hahnelt. As CFO in board and management positions, he brings 28 years of international operational experience, 17 of which from the process-oriented automotive supply industry. Today, Hahnelt Consulting stands for qualified management consulting and interim management - from concept development to implementation. Driven by ensuring efficient commercial structures, the firm strengthens the competitiveness of its SME clients sustainably, where recognizing and implementing optimization approaches is one of the key competencies for increasing the value and competitiveness of medium-sized companies.

In order to develop a company’s success, the practice-oriented view of numbers, facts and strategies is of key importance: the targeted, rapid realization of all necessary measures. With its expertise in finance, business processes and know-how, Hahnelt Consulting work alongside their clients to realise their goals. Due to this high production affinity, Hahnelt Consulting is very familiar with the success factors of production companies. As a consultant and implementer, Hahnelt Consulting maintains the independence of third parties, especially when decisions are made about suppliers or other partners of the client. None of the knowledge and

Germany information acquired in the consultation process reaches third parties, and as such the firm maintains its independence and also offers clients complete confidentiality. The team at Hahnelt Consulting only advise in fields in which they have proven competence or have gained competence, ensuring that they are always confident of their ability to support clients. As a result of this approach, Hahnelt Consulting is a business partner of private equity companies but also of independent SME companies. Interim managers bring a treasury of experience from all sectors of industrial manufacturing.

Interim managers may be involved in all phases of a business cycle, such as business start-up, growth phase, stabilization, stagnation and working in a crisis and on its potential impact.

In almost all these entrepreneurial phases, reorganizations, restructurings, realignments, mergers, splits, changes of shareholders, purchases and sales or partial sales of companies lays a result.

That is why the private equity firm often uses the right specialist for the company and its situation: reorganizer, M & A or post-merger integration (PMI) expert and generalist. The prerequisite for a successful implementation of the task in cooperation with the company, the PEG, its management team and the interim manager is a detailed analysis of the current company situation. Overall, Hahnelt Consulting manages projects in various branches of industry and penetrates deeply into every task, and this will remain the firm’s focus as it looks towards a bright and exciting future.

Contact Details Company: Email: Web:

Hahnelt Consulting mh@hahnelt.com hahnelt.com

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Europe Henry Howard Finance Group - CEO of the Year

United Kingdom

It’s simple but effective. Personal service is key – we listen to our clients, understand their needs and wants, and find an appropriate funding solution.

Mark Catton It’s just over a year since Mark Catton, the former head of RBS’s UK Corporate Bank and Non Executive Director of Direct Line Group Plc took up the role of CEO at Henry Howard Finance (HHF), and the second time in the same period he has been named CEO of the year by Global 100.

Here, Global 100 chats to Mark about taking the Global 100 title for a second year running, and what the next steps for HHF are.

Congratulations Mark – how does it feel to have been named CEO of the year by Global 100 for 2018 and now for 2019 too?

It’s brilliant. It recognises the HHF team and what we’re trying to do. We have a growing fan base and are trying to provide fantastic service to our customers. We haven’t shouted about our successes but our profile is growing and we’re establishing ourselves as a technology led, service led business, going the extra mile for our customers, who like our people and what we’re trying to do.

It has been a very busy time for you and the business. What have been your highlights so far?

Our highlight has to be the quality of the team and the number of fantastic people we’ve been able to attract to the business.

The great thing about our new recruits is that they all like our story and want to be part of it. We’ve added more than 60 new people to the team in the last year and there’s more to come.

It’s a new team, with different ideas, with a passion for driving improvements and success. We have fantastic customer relationships and will keep growing the franchise.

We’re investing heavily in various technology and data tools – our customers really like our offering and we’re working with them to ensure we’re investing in the rights areas and adding value to their own customer acquisition and experience.

We’re a new Board and senior management team and it’s great to have the freedom to set our own aspirations and objectives. We’re aiming high – very high – and see huge potential for the business and how we can add value to our customers and what they’re trying to do.

The British Business Bank has been brilliant in supporting our funding needs. We’ll need to make sure we have the right funding mix as we keep growing and adding customers.

HHF works in a very competitive market and many SMEs are still looking to high street lenders for finance. How does HHF stand out from the crowd?

It’s pretty straightforward really. It’s about a passion for great service. Our teams build personal relationships with our customers and do their best to support their finance needs.

If you look at our customer case studies, they all say how well supported they feel by their account manager.

The vast majority of the deals we finance for our customers are done on our own balance sheet, so we make quick decisions and can be very flexible, but we also have excellent relationships with our panel of funders, so we can deliver a range of solutions.

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Vendor finance is a key part of business for HHF – how is HHF helping SMEs with leasing agreements, and again, what makes HHF different in this market?

Relationships, Service, Technology. We’ve not particularly shouted about it but we’re one of the leading Vendor finance businesses in the UK. We support several hundred Vendors across all sectors and equipment types - for example, we finance complex IT programmes, telecoms solutions, security equipment, shopfitting, leisure equipment, to a range of vending solutions.

We work with some of the biggest Vendors in the market and offer a technology-led and service-led model.

Our HowApp technology offers Vendors what they need to give their SME customers the service they want - and we’re currently investing significant sums into our HowApp platform to ensure it is at the leading edge in this market. We’re working in partnership with a number of our Vendor customers to ensure we get that right, which has been a great asset in the development of the platform.

Importantly though and despite the use of technology in this market, we also try to deliver a great personal service - all our Vendors have dedicated relationship teams and that is pivotal to our continued success in this market.

What do you love about working for HHF? Running our own business - well, it’s owned by Cabot Square Capital - but it feels like our own! It really is a massive privilege.

I also love the opportunity to lead and grow a thriving business, and to see our team really enjoying what they do and wanting to be part of what we’re building – it’s incredibly rewarding.

We have a super flat management structure. We make decisions and get things done – it’s simple but it works.

2019 continues in many ways to be a difficult one for the UK economy, with a lot of uncertainty lingering on around Brexit.

What do you think are going to be the biggest challenges for SMEs in the UK in the coming years and how can HHF help?

There are plenty of Brexit commentators. I don’t need to add to them. The paralysis in Government is clearly unhelpful for businesses of all shapes and sizes, but the way I see it is that SMEs will stick to what they’re good at. Some will keep investing and growing and be opportunistic, whilst others will need to baton down the hatches. Management teams are generally pretty robust and resilient. They’ll keep a close eye on supply chains and how their own customers, buyers and suppliers are faring. Access to finance is hugely important to many SMEs and that’s how we help and can step in - most of what we do is for business-critical equipment. Our door is always open to chat through funding options for SMEs. What can we expect to see next from HHF beyond 2019?

Our plans are to keep growing and investing – particularly in our technology and service platform. We’re only as good as our customers see us. We expect to support thousands more SMEs with their equipment finance requirements.

To contact Henry Howard Finance please call 01633 415222 or visit www.henryhowardfinance.co.uk.

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Europe Best Residential Builder & Developer

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Europe Best Online Cat Information Platform 2019

UK

Katzenworld was set up about 4 years ago by a small band of cat enthusiasts who wanted to share their love of cats with a wider audience Naturally, they turned to the internet but were disappointed that many sites listed under “Pets” were in fact all about the other furry four-legged friends; dogs. It wasn’t that they disliked dogs, they just wanted to share their experiences with their cats somewhere. One night during a board game evening, the group joked about starting their own blog about cats. And so, the idea for the blog was born.

When working with companies on promoting cat welfare and cat-related products it is a core belief of Katzenworld to stay independent and thoroughly review content to ensure readers are provided with accurate and helpful information.

When it comes to product reviews it is particularly important to maintain neutrality so that readers can trust what they read. Only when a product has been fully tested and approved by the Katzenworld team will it be published.

While Katzenworld works with companies through partnerships and other collaborations these are carefully chosen long-term relationships after a service or product has been thoroughly tested. To achieve this, Katzenworld has worked with many cat professionals and related associations such as International Cat Care and the IFSM. Katzenworld believes that it’s their followers and readership that sets them apart to provide clients in the pet industry with means to reach an engaged audience that is often willing to provide constructive feedback or help spread the word about products. Additionally, Katzenworld will never turn a contributor away but instead guide them in making their contribution a valuable piece for the cat community In the beginning, they set up a simple web-based blog to post pictures and amusing stories about their own four cats; Oliver, Nubia Snowball and Mau. They soon realised that there was also a demand for a space for people reading the blog to share their own experiences. This is the core of Katzenworld, and something which sets them apart from many other pet blogs; the capacity for everyone could both consume and produce content. At that time, readers began asking them questions about cat health and wellbeing, which lead to the collaborations between Katzenworld and trusted organisations in the sector such as International Cat Care (ICatCare). Katzenworld began a

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successful collaboration with the German company, 4cats, to launch a range of toys in the UK. At Katzenworld’s centre are the editorial/director team, Marc-Andre Runcie-Unger and Iain Runcie-Unger who are responsible for the content selection and daytoday management. They also oversee the direction of Katzenworld’s editorial policy. Both have daytime jobs, so maintaining Katzenworld takes up all their free time.

Around this core, there is a small team of professional content writers, which include cat behaviourists, veterinary staff, artists and journalists. A third layer consists of various content creators, such as regular visitors sharing their experiences, welfare experts from animal charities and other pet industry professionals. All have been carefully selected to be in line with Katzenworld’s ethos by reviewing previously published content and conferring with existing connections.

Their policy is to permit people to express their opinions and allow them to be debated with a wide input. This is an important aspect of the Katzenworld community which they believe has contributed to their success.

Rather than hiring additional talent to the company, contributors apart from Marc-Andre and Iain are volunteers or individuals who run their own blogs websites and benefit from people finding out about them creating good content.

Through careful expansion Katzenworld has managed to attract a new audience of 150.000 monthly unique visitors via their Apple News Channel which has added a whole new spectrum of readers to their portfolio. On average 500.000 articles are read on the Apple News channel alone each month.

“Katzenworld wouldn’t be what it is today without our large follower base, it’s an engaged audience and the nearly 300 worldwide contributors. And of course, there are also our 5 mascots, Oliver the Tuxedo, Nubia the black cat, Renegade the Oriental Shorthair, Freya the straight coat Peterbald and Ha’Penny the Australian Mist that are technically our product testers! ;)”

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Europe Dr John Douse - Best for Forensic Science 2019

UK

DR JOHN DOUSE

Independent Forensic Expert Witness Services As an independent provider of forensic services we have time to examine each case thoroughly and in depth, and to pursue exhaustively the possibility of innocent explanations for observed evidence.

using our own funds, in order to provide new improved Techniques that can provide answers in the most complicated and demanding forensic scenarios.

(Carrying on our established publication record in this field)

We are frequently instructed when other resources have failed to identify a challenge.

• Sometimes this research can occur as part of a trial (Eg r v campbell norris ultra low level detection, a world first)

We continue to lead pioneering innovation in forensic trace analysis techniques, an example being the first use of nanobore hplc/ms/ms to detect insulin, in an invisible plasma residue, in the leeds insulin murders (r v campbell norris) in 2007. In this work we achieved a sensitivity for insulin 1000 times lower than previously achieved.

• We are regularly tasked when other resources fail to provide a conclusion

Our report was selected in place of those of three other experts, in the case of r v ahmed ali, (plot to destroy passenger aircraft on the trans atlantic route using liquid explosives) for the defence of all 8 defendants.

We have recently assisted the defence with the dpp v sharon collins ricin investigation, and the london/glasgow car bombings among many other cases under instruction.

THE SPIRIT THAT DRIVES US

TECHNIQUES DEVELOPED

1: The GC TEA method for the screening of highly contaminated real world samples for traces of explosives.

2: The quality control techniques used for the operation of Laboratories involved in the trace analysis of explosives and other forensic chemicals of interest (eg DNA) at the low nanogram level.

• Our expertise arises from forty years of scientific experience and 25 years of forensic casework and research Experience (met police forensic science lab and forensic explosives lab (london)

3: The silica capillary column gas chromatography method for detecting low nanogram traces of date rape benzodiazepine drugs in small (100 microlitre blood samples).

• We process 20 cases per year involving forensic chemistry

4: The prostaglandin method for investigating sexual offences.

• This permits us to exhaustively investigate the circumstances of each case • These cases often are some of the most high profile • This level of care results often in revealing detail that has been overlooked by other resources (Eg. Research on hydrogen peroxide concentration techniques overlooked for 6 years) • Economy with public and private funding is matched by an understanding of our responsibility to impartially serve the court, coroners enquiries, or inquests • Our cross disciplinary expertise provides new insights (first to notice reports in explosive literature and link Them to likely gunshot residue contamination issues) • We carry out continuing fundamental forensic research

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• In many cases we have pioneered, developed and published the techniques and quality control procedures used to obtain evidence, and as a result have an unassailable proven superior expertise in these matters compared to other “experts”.

5: The GC/TEA method for detecting traces of Organic Components of gunshot residue.

6: Vacuuming, headspace, and absorbent clean-up techniques for the trace analysis of explosives, gunshot residue, prostaglandins, and drugs in heavily contaminated samples.

7: First use of Nanobore HPLC Electrospray MS (Quadrupole)/ MS(Time of Flight) to detect and identify nanogram traces of Insulin in a casework sample in the UK. (R v Campbell Norris).

8: The TLC technique for the trace analysis and differentiation of different types of Nitrocellulose.

9: Highly specific TLC method for the detection and identification of low nanogram levels of nitroaromatic explosives in highly contaminated samples using laser

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Europe Dr John Douse - Best for Forensic Science 2019 induced fluorescence.

10: A general HPLC method for the analysis of Acid/Neutral drugs using UV detection (Unpublished).

11: Selective Analysis of Sulphur compounds in food extracts (alcoholic drinks).

12: Analysis of water for traces of a pesticide widely used in Denmark (unpublished).

13: Manual of Improved improvised Incendiary and Explosive Devices.

14: Development of Improved syntheses of Barbiturates for use in the preparation of Radioactively labelled compounds for use in the investigation of the permeability of the cell membrane.

15: A method for the low level trace analysis of thyroxine in small blood samples (unpublished)

ACCELERANT RESIDUES

Improvised, Commercial, Trace analysis, Petrol bombs, Firestarting, Identification ALCOHOL Back calculations, Effects, Air rage, Impairment, Visual recognition of impairment, Serious injury liability, Illicit fermentation, Illicit production, Illicit distillation CANNABIS Trace analysis, Chemistry, Growing operations, Growing equipment, Hash oil extraction, Identification, Paraphernalia, Valuation, Growth yield, Usage rates, Medical uses, Road traffic accident impairment, Personal usage rates.

CHEMICAL WEAPONS Military, Improvised, Chemicals, Toxin (Ricin), Devicesexplosive, Devices- dissemination, Detection, Training manuals.

CS SPRAYS Trace analysis, Effects, Usage, Recommended tactics DNA Trace analysis, Profile comparison, Quality assurance, Contamination issues, Low copy number profile interpretation DRUGS Analysis, Purity, Identification, Pharmaceuticals, Illegal drugs, Designer drugs, Banknote contamination, Detectionlaboratory, Detection- roadside, Chemical synthesis, Illegal laboratories, Counterfeit drugs, Paraphernalia, Cultivation, Growing operations, Chemical synthetic operations, Usage rates, Valuation, Growth yield, Counterfeit Viagra, Date rape.

EXPLOSIVES Military explosives, Commercial explosives, improvised explosives, Bombs, Ammunition, Roadside devices,

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Improvised explosive device design, Improvised explosive production health and safety, Electrical circuits, Chemical synthesis, Illegal laboratories, Training manuals, Target attack principles, Training, Petrol bombs, Chemical WMD devices, Toxin WMD (Ricin) devices, Trace analysis, Contamination, Quality assurance, Car bombs, LPG devices, Roadside IEDs, Timers, Booby traps, Detection, New explosives, Incompatibility of ingredients, Effects, Dirt-bomb devices, Radioactive isotopes, Defence against, Destruction of aircraft, Potential stability, Effectiveness against complex targets, Trials, Demonstrations, Hugh speed photography, Disposal, Device detection, Improvised detonators, Target selection, Target planning, Target approach, Stand-off devices, Rare examples.

FIREWORKS Accidents, Improvised, Ballistics, Trajectories, Failure GUNSHOT RESIDUE Organic, Inorganic, Trace analysis, Contamination, Quality assurance, Natural occurrence INCENDIARIES Military, Commercial, Improvised, Devices, Detection, Firestarting, Target attack principles, Petrol bombs, Delay timers- military, Delay timers- improvised, Effects, Thermite, Rare examples, Training manuals.

PYROTECHNICS Military, Commercial, Improvised, Malfunctions, Disposal.

RICIN Extraction procedures, Dissemination, Administration, Training videos, Training manuals, Toxicity, Trace analysis, Confirmation SECURITY DYES Trace analysis, Identification, Natural occurrences/legal usage, Contamination issues, Quality control TOXICOLOGY Ricin, Insulin, Cannabis, Cocaine, Heroin, Ecstasy, Amphetamines, Designer drugs, Pharmaceuticals, Toxins, Pesticides, Chemicals, Alcohol, Illegal drugs, Trace analysis, Effects, Air rage, Fitness to drive, Impairment, Alcohol back calculations, Cause of death, Pharmacogenetics, Post mortem distribution.

Details Address: Qualifications: Address:

Areas of work: Tel: Email: Website:

Dr John Douse Independent Forensic Expert Witness Services (BA, MA, D.Phil (Oxford), FRSC, FCSFS, F ChromSoc, MEWI, MIExpE) OGT Forensic Ltd PO Box 711 Taunton Somerset TA4 4ZN Nationwide and International 07766 286 001 drjohndouse2@btinternet.com forensic-expert.org

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Europe Architecture Firm Director of the Year 2019

UK

PEEK Architecture + Design Ltd does everything from planning and feasibility, detailed construction design, interior design and bespoke furniture, mostly in prime London locations. Over recent years we have been following our clients as they make the big move out of the city, so are working on some fantastic country and European residences in addition to our city-based projects. This is testimony to the level of excellence myself and my team pride ourselves on and the success of our client-focused approach.”

Multi-award-winning PEEK Architecture + Design is a vibrant, design focused, architecture and interior design practice.

Established by Georgina in 2006, PEEK has since developed a reputation for excellence and gained a loyal base of clients who have enjoyed working with this dedicated team. Georgina outlines how far she and her company have come over the past few years.

“At the beginning of my career I graduated from the Bartlett School of Architecture at UCL, and my transformative time there can be compared to a kind of amazing, exciting, architectural bootcamp. Due to continuing to work in a professional capacity throughout my education, after qualifying I hit the ground running and set up my own firm at quite an early age.

“Since then I have been the proud leader of PEEK, and I have had the privilege of working with a loyal client base who have entrusted me with some great projects. Our practise

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Seeking to enhance her company’s success over the coming years, Georgina has exciting plans to drive it to even greater renown and expand its service offering, as she concludes.

“Currently, at PEEK we are developing some bespoke furniture pieces, light fittings and designs for ironmongery, to compliment our projects. We visual projects as a whole, creating spaces which are tactile and timeless.

Contact Details Company: Contact: Address: Tel: Web:

PEEK Architecture + Design Georgina Turvey Peek Architecture & Design Ltd, Noland House, 12-13 Poland Street 07919385927 www.peekarchitecture.co.uk

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Europe Best Independent Financial Advisory Firm 2019

One of Harrogate and Yorkshire’s leading Independent Financial Advisers and Employee Benefit Consultants, Prosperis Limited offer innovative and objective advice to a wide range of clients. Among our esteemed winners in this year’s Yorkshire & Humber Enterprise Awards, Prosperis is definitely one to watch, as we found out when we profiled the firm and offered readers a glimpse into the work it undertakes and the secrets behind its incredible success.

Established in 2002 by Niall Gunn, CEO, Prosperis provides a wide range of holistic financial advice to individuals and business throughout the UK. The business recently relocated to new premises in the centre of Harrogate primarily to accommodate their on-going expansion.

Chairman, Paul Meehan, has many years’ experience in building up businesses through mergers and acquisition and he takes a leading role for the business in that regard.

The firm supports a vast array of clients that come from across all sectors of business,

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industries and the professions. What links these clients is the exceptional, pro-active service they receive when they work with Prosperis.

The majority of the firm’s clients seek retirement planning and general investment advice, however, Prosperis’ flexible approach and skilled personnel mean the firm is able to support them with any financial or employment benefit support they may need.

Through this approach, the firm works hard to offer clients a service seeking to create a wealth accumulation and protection plan that meets their individual needs, rather than simply aiming to sell them off the shelf products. This method ensures the firm’s objectives are aligned with those of its clients, reinforcing Prosperis’ commitment to providing them with the very best financial advice both today and for the years ahead.

When a new client comes to the firm to seek support and advice, the team aim to provide them with simple, practical advice they can

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Europe Best Independent Financial Advisory Firm 2019

understand, rather than bombarding them with information they cannot understand or use. Prosperis firmly believes in engaging with clients at a level they can gain the most from, rather than over complicating the solution, as, in many cases, the simplest solution is the one that fits most, most of the time. By minimising jargon and providing as much or as little access to staff as a client may need, Prosperis is able to provide clients with the highest possible quality of support and service which meets their exact requirements.

This approach has served the company well, and today it leads the competitive financial advice market. In Yorkshire and Harrogate especially, there is a high demand for these services, with many new firms entering the market on a regular basis. What sets Prosperis apart from these other companies is its exceptional level of client service. By working closely with the client to understand their long-term goals and support them to achieve these, the company is able to retain its client base and enhance this year-onyear.

Within the financial advice market currently, there are a lot of regulations and changes impacting Prosperis and its clients. Recently, the Regulator has taken steps to look at the many transfers out of final salary pension schemes and tightened up the already strict processes involved. Prosperis believes this is good practice but many firms have fallen foul of these rules and advice is likely to suffer as a result. However, thanks to its committed staff and their hard work and innovation, Prosperis has managed to support its clients through this development and it will continue to adapt and remain at the forefront of the latest industry developments moving forward.

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private medical insurance, critical illness cover and group life assurance arrangements.

Looking to the future, Prosperis is continuing with its aim to expand, via both organic growth and through acquisition. The company has already purchased one small business last year and is currently in talks with other firms with a view to making at least two additional purchases in 2019.

Whilst this growth is vital to the firm’s ongoing success, the team will remain committed to ensuring its service offering remains at the highest standard that clients have come to expect.

Prosperis is continuing to grow its advisory team and has recently hired a number of new staff in its strategy to expand its Wealth Management service further. Nicholas Utting, Associate Director, has been with the firm for over 7 years and takes the leading role in private client delivery. Nick has recently been joined in his role in dealing with individual clients as the firm appointed Matthew Tallant and David McLaughlin as independent financial advisers.

As part of this focus, Prosperis is currently seeking to adapt around the changes it is seeing in the financial advice market by developing its own Wealth Platform, which will provide its clients with real time, live access to the company’s back office system. This will enable clients to access valuations, store important documents, such as Will and Powers of Attorney, and edit their data on-line. To assist the firm in bringing its service offering to clients, the firm recently appointed Matthew Harris as Head of Operations. Matthew has many years of experience with large national firms and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the business.

For corporate clients, Prosperis offers a bespoke service in a number of complex fields. Led by David Carrington, Corporate Development Director, Prosperis provides specialist advice to

Ultimately, thanks to these projects and others Prosperis is set to further enhance its already impressive success over the years to come and provide its clients with the solutions and support they need in the ever-evolving financial advice market.

corporate clients on, for example, auto enrolment and on-going pension scheme governance. Assisting David in the delivery of group risk and employee benefits, Natasha Jockel and Samantha Campey manage these services for clients throughout the UK covering

Company: Prosperis Limited Contact: Kirsty Henry Address: 14 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate, HG2 0NA, UK Phone: 01423 223658 Website: www.prosperis.co.uk

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Europe Law Firm of the Year - Corporate, M&A, Tax and Labour Law

Founded in 1920, Ratheaux has, over the years, taken part in the creation and development of a considerable number of large corporations and still continues to help its clients in their National and International development. Head office in Lyon, branch office in Paris, member of the Consulegis worldwide legal network.

Ratheaux has strong expertise in the field of business law covering company formation, asset deals and take over, legal due diligence, tax and labour law issues, contract drafting, unfair competition and breach of contract, venture capital law and shareholders’ agreements, Intellectual property law including patent and trade mark infringements and acts either as a legal counsel or takes care of litigation matters.

The companies which have chosen Ratheaux come from large retail, industrial chemical, metallurgical, plastics and the pharmaceutical sectors, as well as automobile manufacturing suppliers, IT and software services or venture-capital companies. Ratheaux also regularly advises a variety of national and International groups and provide work directly in English (please see full details at www.ratheaux.fr).

Ratheaux is recognized as one of the leading business law firms in France: Awarded 2018 Law Firm of the year- France by Corporate USA Today, Awarded Best lawyers 2019 in France by US Best Lawyers review in partnership with French newspaper LES ECHOS. Why choose Ratheaux Do you want pragmatic solutions?

We have the experience of solutions that fit your true needs. We are representing companies of all sizes and subsidiaries of foreign groups based in the Rhone-Alps region, the Paris area and throughout France. You will have the benefit of innovative and technical solutions to achieve your goals and objectives without unnecessary costs and delays.

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Full services Law Firm Our law firm is managed by 9 partners with complementary abilities in corporate, tax, labour, intellectual property (patents and trademarks), and competition law. A team of experts is devoted to you and our 50 attorneys and associates listen and take the time to fully understand the facts of each file.

Their goal is to resolve each matter in a timely fashion and our partners have active involvement in all cases and are readily available to speak to you directly.

International business matters We advise clients directly in English on a wide range of international matters, including employee repatriation and expatriation, sub-manufacturing agreements, joint ventures, distribution networks, outsourcing, supply contracts, tax optimization, tax legal assistance in tax audits and transfer pricing and we are experts in international conventions.

We also have the benefit of access to a worldwide 1.800 member attorney network which allows us to control foreign law points while negotiating and drafting your agreements in English, or to channel to them any legal needs. We will accompany you abroad or work in connection with one of our foreign network member for finalization of a deal, setting up of a foreign company and securing out-sourcing agreements.

“Ratheaux is recognized as one of the leading business law firms in France” Contact Details Company: Address: Tel: Email: Web:

RATHEAUX – Avocats d’Affaires RATHEAUX Business Law Firm, Lyon and Paris Cité Internationale 34 quai Charles de Gaulle 69463 LYON cedex 06 France +33 (0) 4 72 61 75 75 henri.saintpere@ratheaux.fr www.ratheaux.fr

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Europe Best Fine Dining Restaurant 2019

Raphael Warda is a German-born chef and restaurateur with a talent for Mediterranean cuisine. He discovered that he could make his passion for cooking a job when, for a favor, he worked as cook for the father of his friend..

Fast-forward a few years and this creative, innovative chef is now running his own kitchen in his own restaurant Pau Claris 190, a high-end, yet casual and cosy eatery in a trendy Barcelona neighbourhood. LTG spoke to Raphael to find out more about his interesting story and get to know how he was inspired to create one of Barcelona’s most exciting new restaurants.

The kitchen is memories: my mother cooked me exotic recipes from India and my grandmother gave me German desserts. This is reflected in my current kitchen. Everything I’ve lived influences my recipes. I first trained as a chef in French cuisine at a restaurant in Ibiza, as my mentor was a really good French chef from Paris. I studied in French cuisine as well and so I became very familiar with it, but I then got really into using local produce in my dishes too.

In my studies I also met Japanese cuisine and with it I discovered the philosophy and respect for fresh produce and the treatment of vegetables. This is why the cuisine at Pau Claris 190 is Mediterranean with French influences, with a focus on the use of fresh local with the exotic touch of my mother’s kitchen and my grandmother. At the end it has all been inspired by my own personal experiences as a chef since I have learned throughout my time in this job what makes great food.

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introduce herself and ensure they feel welcome and at home. Actually, offers a personal treatment that makes diners feel at home.

Together we offer a very personal service. Except for the sauces which we prepare ahead of time, we cook all our food only once the guest has ordered it in the proper, traditional way, so that it is fresh. The aim of this is to ensure our guests get the healthiest food and the tastiest flavours possible in order to give them a memorable gastronomic experience. As there is nothing pre-cooked in the restaurant, my wife and I are also able to meet all of our guest’s personal requests; for example, if a guest has allergies or intolerances, we can factor it into the preparation of their meal. We even make our own bread on-site, both gluten and gluten-free. But above all it worries that everything is correct so that the diners can be calm and enjoy the experience without worrying about anything.

My mum had always used organic vegetables and produce; I had grown up with this and had become used to it, so this influenced me to open my own restaurant in Barcelona that specifically used only local organic produce, which I believe are of the best quality.

The most important thing is that you feel comfortable; you don’t have to dress up really elegant but you can if you want to. The feeling of being welcome is not just in the décor, you can also see it in the atmosphere and the fact that you don’t need to dress up. My wife Lizbeth Brophy, the hostess, is always ready to greet our guests directly as they come through the door; she will sit them down,

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Europe Best Executive Search Consultancy 2019 – Facilities Management

UK & EMEA Regions

Global 100 interviewed Nikki Dallas, Founder & Director of Talent FM Winners of Best Executive Search Consultancy 2019 – Facilities Management – UK & EMEA Congratulations to Talent FM. How do you feel about winning?

We were excited to be nominated in such a competitive category, but we are even more delighted to be chosen for such a prestigious award.

Talent FM has always been a facilities management specialist recruiter but over the past couple of years we have been moving towards the executive search model which we believe gives our clients far better results.

What do you think influenced the decision of the judges?

Every company claims to be unique but we have created a genuine point of difference in the industry.

Our one year guarantee on all our work is very popular with clients because it mitigates some of their risk. We have been bold to do this because no one else is doing it but we believe our product and service is world class and we wanted to share that confidence by offering a guarantee on our results.

It makes sense for us because when we analysed our placement data we realised that 98% of all the candidates we introduced were still in place after 12 months. So if we were getting it that right, first time and almost every time, why not disrupt the sector and challenge others to stand behind their results as well.

The judges were keen to reward innovation. Your Zodiac product was noted as a point of excellence.

Can you tell me more about that?

Certainly! It is something we are incredibly proud of and have spent a lot of time and energy on to get right. Zodiac pushes recruitment into the 21st Century. It is a portal that can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any computer, tablet or

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phone. All hiring managers have access to it so they can keep up to speed with their assignment and where we are up to in the process. Our research told us that clients were keen to have this knowledge so that they had more engagement throughout the duration of the campaign.

We incorporate video interviewing, key competency questions and psychometric testing into the portal so we are delving deeper than the standard skills & experience and able to assess softer skills and the cultural and team fits of candidates. This is an absolutely crucial part of our success; our ability to get the right person in the right role.

The feedback from candidates has been excellent too because they get their own log-in to the portal and are able to answer questions from the client directly so they feel they can ‘sell’ themselves into the role, rather than just relying on the consultant’s point of view. We are very happy with it and pleased that the judges appreciated what we have developed.

What is next for Talent FM Executive Search?

Global domination! No, all joking aside we would like to develop our business into new geographies.

We predominantly currently work in UK, Europe and the Middle East but we would like to share our offering to a wider audience. We have an excellent network in India because we had an office there for a couple of years so Asia Pacific seems the most logical area for expansion.

And finally, what are the values you live by?

Treat others how you wish to be treated. And be kind, you never know what someone is going through.

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Europe Leading Expert in Hearing Tinnitus & Balance - 2019 The Audiology Clinic: Dr Deepak Kumar

County Kildare, ROI

The Audiology Clinic

Expert in Hearing & Balance healthcare

Ear is the only organ in our body that is responsible for two function - Hearing and Balance. Anatomy of the Inner ear house both senses hearing and balance. Therefore when inner ear gets affected due to any reason either trauma, disease or ageing, it is possible that one’s both hearing and balance function can get affected or may be only hearing or only balance can get affected. Person with dizziness or balance disorder may or may not have hearing loss. It is important to remember that dizziness or vertigo is only a symptom and not a diagnosis. Formal vestibular assessment is required to know the possible causes of dizziness/vertigo which can help in treatment.

Can you imagine your life without hearing the voice of your loved ones? No, it’s difficult for everyone. It is really annoying when you want to participate in a conversation but you are not able to hear others properly. It creates lack of confidence and one feels like to stay home rather than participating in any social gathering, a family function or in a party. That is the unfortunate reality of “Hearing loss”.

A large number of population with hearing difficulty don’t wear hearing aids. Some of them are not confident to use them, some feels they will become dependent on hearing aids. The reality is if a hearing aid is fitted appropriately after a proper assessment then it improves the hearing quality and it does not damage hearing. Studies show that the people who wear hearing aids are more happy and confident.

Tinnitus is perception of sound when there is no external source. Tinnitus sound could be ringing, buzzing, clicking and it could range from low to very high pitch and may be continuous to intermittent. The severity of perception of tinnitus can also range from subtle to shattering. Hyperacusis is a disorder in which a person finds intolerance to sounds otherwise it seems normal to most people. People who suffer with hyperacusis may find normal environmental sounds too loud. There are various different treatment option available to manage tinnitus and hyperacusis. Complete medical and audiological assessment is required to know the best possible treatment option.

Why choose audiology specialist? An Audiologist/ Audiological Scientist is a healthcare professional involves in

assessment and management of people with hearing and balance problems. This includes patients of all ages from newborn babies to elderly people.

The Audiology Clinic is a private independent audiology practice. At our clinic we facilitate prevention, assessment and management of patients suffering with hearing, tinnitus and balance (vertigo/dizziness) disorders. All patients attending the audiology clinic are seen by Dr Deepak Kumar, Audiological Scientist.

Deepak began his academic career by obtaining Bachelor Degree in Audiology from University of Mysore, India. He then went to the prestigious Institute of Laryngology and Otology at University College London where he obtained Master Degree in Audiological Science and achieved distinction. He completed Doctor of Audiology from A.T. Still University, Arizona, USA. Deepak is a member of Irish Academy of Audiology (IAA), Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiologist (ISHAA), and a fellow member of American Academy of Audiology (FAAA).

Deepak began his career from working in a Children’s Hospital in Jaipur, India and since then he has worked in Kenya and UK. He has been working in Ireland since 2004.

During over 18 years of professional experience, Deepak has worked in all aspects of Clinical Audiology including tinnitus, advanced audio-vestibular (auditory and vestibular), prescription of hearing aids, cochlear implant etc. He has been involved in teaching medical and paramedical students in the clinic as well as in the university. He has also carried out various research related to audiology (audiovestibular). His recent research was on “The Effect of Body Position and Pressure on the Cochlea” with Professor David Kemp who is the Emeritus Professor at UCL Ear Institute, London. Deepak has presented many papers in the national and International conferences and written articles in journals.

At The Audiology Clinic, Dr Deepak Kumar’s main aim is to enhance one’s quality of life through better hearing and balance healthcare by offering highest standard of personal attention and professional services.

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Europe Best Executive Coach of the Year

UK

TOUCHSTONE ASSOCIATES LTD

LEADERSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY Touchstone Associates is an award-winning coaching and consulting organisation working across the UK and Middle East. Its Founder, Judith Cashmore-James established the organisation in 2007 to work with organisations to facilitate strategic change in leadership practices through effective coaching and mentoring.

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udith and her team bring a vast wealth of leadership experience across both the public and private sectors. Their long-term mission is one of providing outstanding coaching services which support and inspires the growth of leaders, empowering them to fully embrace and deliver transformative leadership.

It is Judith’s passion for coaching and its powerful impact on individuals, their organisations and the communities they serve has led her to coach across the UK, the Middle East and Australia.

She and her team aim to drive leadership engagement and growth in everything they do.

Judith has an impressive background in senior leadership roles and that combined with her extensive consulting and coaching experience has led her to witness both outstanding and significantly less than outstanding leadership.

Early on in her career she witnessed the impact of bullying and aggressive leadership styles which set her on a course of developing her own leadership approach which is based on ‘leadership from the heart’. She and her team focus on nurturing and encouraging the growth of outstanding leadership capability drawing on their own strong and grounded values to develop and support their work. The team supports organisations to support and challenge clients to chart their own path of leadership, exploring who they are as leaders and individuals rather than adopting cultural leadership styles.

Ultimately the aim is to help them develop clarity around what is truly important to them to enable them to fully embrace their individual leadership approach. Judith also promotes sustainable leadership growth by encouraging clients to

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nurture the next generation of leaders.

Clients comment on completing their coaching relationships with Judith and her team with increased confidence in who are they are as leaders; reduced stress in trying to lead from a place that does not sit with their own integrity and values and gaining a significantly increased focus on delivering outstanding performance. Client organisations stay with Judith at Touchstone for many years due to the outstanding impact that her coaching has on the individuals and the organisation as a whole.

Overall, with the Touchstone team possessing a striking ability to deliver outstanding results to all its clients, there are many reasons why they choose to work with the firm. Throughout the sector, the organisation boasts an impressive track record in delivering outstanding coaching for clients, almost all of whom experience career growth and progression, meaning there is widespread optimism about what the future holds for Touchstone Associates.

Judith Cashmore-James Contact Details Company: Address: Tel: Web:

Judith Cashmore-James Touchstone Associates Ltd First Floor, 6 Ferranti Court, Staffordshire Technology Park, Stafford, ST18 0LQ, UK 01785 613962 www.touchstoneassociates.co.uk and www.cashmorejames.co.uk

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Europe Best Subsea Wireless Solutions Provider - 2019 - WFS Technologies Ltd

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NORTH AMERICA Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres

Best Humanitarian Aid HR Director 2019 - New York, USA

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Ghost Systems, Inc.

CyberSecurity Solutions Provider of the Year - USA

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Globe POS Systems Inc

Best Technology Solutions Provider of the Year - Canada

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Hedgeford & Berkley

Best Boutique Home Renovations Company - 2019 - Hedgeford & Berkley Inc. - Ontario, Canada

High Rock Partners

Mid-Market Boutique Advisory Firm of the Year - USA

Historic Barns of Nipmoose

Best Rural Wedding Venue - Upstate New York, USA

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Imbriale Injury Law

Best for Premises Liability - Georgia

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Innovation Insurance Group, LLC

Best Insurance Consulting Firm of the Year - USA

International Home Realty

Best Real Estate Firm - 2019 - International Home Realty - Southern California, 62 USA

Kehrer Bielan Research & Consulting

Best Research & Consulting Firm for the Financial Services Industry, USA

Klein Lawyers LLP

Best Auto Accidents Law Firm of the Year - Canada

mIQroTech, Inc

Best Pipeline Detection Technology Provider - USA

NutriStart

Best Natural Vitamin Supplement Provider - Canada

QA Mentor, Inc.

Ruslan Desyatnikov - QA Mentor - Best CEO of the Year - New York, USA Best Providers of Quality Software Company of the Year - New York, USA

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Regent Law

Best Corporate Governance Law Lawyer of the Year - Canada

Rogerson Law Group

Client Choice - Asset Protection Law Firm of the Year - Canada

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Rosenbaum IP

Best Patents Law Firm of the Year - Illinois, USA

Schneider Electric Industrial Automation

Recognized Leaders in Smart Pump Controls – 2019 – Schneider Electric/Square D - USA

Business Select Services Films, Inc.

Best Woman-Owned Film & TV Production Company - California

Set and Flow

Yoga Studio of the Year 2019 - California, USA

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Best Yoga Studio 2019 - Los Angeles SIMON LESSER PC

Copyright Lawyer of the Year - New York, USA

SMTD Law LLP

Individual - Construction Litigation Lawyer of the Year - California, US

Solar Dynamics Limited

Best Solar Hot Water System - Caribbean

Stony Brook Medicine

Best Author of the Year - New York, USA

The Ascendant Group

Corporate Brand Strategy Firm of the Year & Award for Excellence in CEO Branding - USA

The Richard L. Rosen Law Firm, PLLC

Richard Rosen - Franchise Lawyer of the Year - USA

The GM’s Pespective

Baseball Business Consultant of the Year 2019 - Canada

Transblue

Most Trusted Hardscaping Services Provider - 2019 - Transblue - Seattle, USA

Underground Professional, LLC

Web & Graphic Design Firm of the Year - 2019 - Underground Professional, LLC - Chicagoland

Untitled SLC

Investment Funds Law - Cayman Islands

Whitelaw Twining Law Corp

Insurance Law Firm of the Year - 2019 - Whitelaw Twining Law Corporation - Canada

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North America Best Humanitarian Aid HR Director 2019

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New York, USA

David Epstein is Director of Domestic Human Resources for the US office of Doctors Without Borders/MSF-USA. He is a member of the management team working on strategic human resources issues ranging from diversity and talent management to international benefits and wellness initiatives, serving as the US subject matter expert.

Prior to joining MSF-USA, David was Director of Human Resources at the New York Foundling Hospital Center for Pediatric, Medical and Rehabilitative Care (Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center) where he received the NYAHSA (now LeadingAge New York) Professional of the Year Award for his contributions to pediatric long-term care.

A frequent contributor to Forbes.com, David recently was awarded the George Washington Honor Medal from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge for his speech at the Women in Leadership Symposium.

He is a member of the SHRM Global Expertise Panel, a Board Member of the Tri-State Diversity Council, and an Advanced Practitioner of the Association for Conflict Resolution. He is a frequent lecturer and panelist on diversity, human resources and international employment including at the American Bar Association Conference in Dublin.

A graduate of Cornell’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, he is also a member of the Board of Advisors and Faculty of National Paralegal College and is a Kellogg Executive Scholar. David has more than 20 years of human resources experience and holds master’s and post-master’s degrees in management and international employment law.

He is a Certified Diversity Professional, Senior Certified HR Professional, Career Management Fellow, and a Certified Wellness Practitioner. He received the TriState Diversity Council’s “Most Engaged Leader” and “Company of the Year Award” in 2018.

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North America USA USA

CyberSecurity Solutions Provider of the Year

Our Mission is to maintain a complete future-proof cyber security infrastructure – The Internet of Trust™ – built to the very highest modern standards by a team of highly experienced specialists, using the best-in-class patented technologies. This infrastructure is made available to government, businesses and consumers on a supply contract basis, tailored to the requirements of that organization or individual. We are the only company offering fully integrated endto-end holistic cyber security as a service.

Ghost Systems, Inc. is a Nevada, USA corporation organized in January 2014. Ghost established its worldwide corporate headquarters and NOC/SIC in Nevada, USA to support the Financial Services & Banking; Legal; Healthcare/Pharma; Critical Infrastructure & Energy; Mid-Market Enterprise and The Internet of Things markets. Ghost has a world-class business and technology team including several of the finest developers of cyber security technologies in the world today.

Conventional cyber security solutions are fundamentally “Hackable by Design”. It is impossible to create a secure environment using a hodgepodge of “point solutions” to create a cohesive, secure environment. Ninety-six percent of all reported breaches were variants of nine types of attack vectors. Ghost Systems’ network with its Jibberish™ user interface eliminates all nine confirmed attack vectors.

Deployed in mid-2015, Ghost Systems’ SafePlace Ecosystem™ is designed from the ground up to be Resilient and “Secure by Design.” The tightly integrated Kevlar™ Mesh network design – Ghost Network coupled with Jibberish™, a secure Wall metaphor – virtually guarantees corporate infrastructure is protected as well as the information that is transported across it. By tightly integrating multiple proprietary technologies, the SafePlace Ecosystem is virtually impenetrable at all layers of the OSI Model. Each element of the tightly integrated Ghost network has been third-party Pen tested as impenetrable.

Once implemented into an organization, the Ghost Network actually Ghostifies™ the network

and Jibberish™ Ghostifies™ any organization connected to it (makes the network and the enterprise disappear, like it is not even there), creating a SafePlace™ in which to safely communicate with customers, partners or entire communities of common interest – dramatically enhancing data availability, confidentiality, and integrity and preventing unauthorized access or theft of all forms of digital information – whether in-flight or at-rest.

There is no other holistic solution available today that employs proprietary technologies to provide such a highly resilient and secure network & communications ecosystem.

Ghost – in cooperation with over a dozen key prospect companies – defined and developed several key workflow solutions to support various industry-specific workflows. One such workflow is designed to replace the traditional cyber methods used to communicate with clients and others in the Legal Market. The workflow contains; a secure personal information management service, and a permission-based Peer-to-Peer private messaging service. The workflow is easily added to existing tools making it an economical way to ensure all information shared and stored pertaining to any legal matter is absolutely secure.

We intend to change forever the fundamental dynamics of the war between cyber criminals and the good guys, making the Internet or any other private or public network a safer place for people and businesses to interact, having a positive impact across the World.

Ghost Systems, Inc. Address: 865 Tahoe Blvd.

Suite 214

Incline Village,

Nevada 89451 USA Ph: 831.459.8199 Web: www.ghost-systems.com

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North America Best Technology Solutions Provider of the Year

Canada

GLOBE POS SYSTEMS INC GLOBE POS Systems started doing business back in 1970 and from the very beginning the aim was to provide quality service and products, while keeping customers’ interests in mind. The business started out as a small reseller of Logivision products and mainly concentrated on electronic cash registers. Then, Paul Leduc, the President of Globe POS took over the business ten years ago and continued to build upon the existing solid foundation. He set out to convert customers to computerized point of sale systems and add more products and services to better serve them, and the rest is history. Today, we not only specialize primarily in easy-to-use and easy-to-manage Point of Sale Systems, but we also offer every other peripheral and accessory that a store or restaurant might need to operate. Our product portfolio has increased drastically and includes some of the very best solution providers and brands

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in the market like HP and Toshiba for POS systems, Reflection and Acceo Logivision offering comprehensive and easy to use software solutions, Gozone WiFi one of the most amazing cloud-based marketing tools and most recently Pointy an ingenious way that helps local retailers be found online easily, just to name a few. Security and Data Protection continues to be a very big concern for merchants and Globe POS is making sure that employees are QIR Certified and keep following all the rules of installation and management, while also using solutions that are certified to mitigate risk.

We support a wide range of customers across the corporate spectrum, starting from grocery stores to convenience stores to pet stores, all the way to coffee shops and quick service restaurants. That is why, our extensive experience in the business in

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general is certainly a benefit when it comes to helping our clients decide on which products and services will best work for their environment. Most of our employees come with more than 5 years experience and have all the same mind-set, which is to deliver fantastic service. Our team is made up of very dedicated people whose sole goal is to ensure that our customers are always satisfied and while everyone pushes internet sales and orders, which can be very impersonal at the best of times, we still have a very traditional way of interacting with clients, as we still take the time to meet them in person. This personal touch really makes a big difference as it gives the customer an opportunity to not only get to know the products we offer but ultimately gives us as a company a better idea of what challenges they will face in their daily operations and help them effectively resolve them the first time round. Each and every customer is given the same priority, irrelevant to how big or small the sale might be and our efforts do not stop when the sale is closed or when the offices closes for the day, but extends beyond to our support team who is available around the clock.

2019 is already half-way through and it’s proving to be as busy and fruitful as predicted, if not more. Retail and Hospitality

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still remain our firm’s core market and we continue to add well-renowned names to our already impressive line-up of customers, like Jimmy The Greek, McEwan, Ambrosia, Global Pet Foods, Johnvince and many more. And as our customer portfolio grows, so too does the team of people that support our endeavours. Globe POS keeps on investing a lot of time, resources and money to train ‘new’ and ‘old’ employees.

A company is only as good as the people that work for it, so we continually train our staff on a regular basis to make sure that they are on top of their game with UpToDate information on new technology and trends in this ever-changing market.

As Globe POS approaches its 50th year anniversary, we look at the forward to future with renewed hope and excitement at what new opportunities will present themselves.

At the end of the day, we have to keep sight of our values and keep taking care of our customers and keep working as if today is the last day.

Company: GLOBE POS SYSTEMS INC Address: 294 Walker Drive, Unit 12, Brampton, ON, L6T 4Z2 : Office (416) 900-4050 Toll Free: (866) 446-2954 Fax: (905) 695-9101 Website: www.globepos.ca

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North America Best Rural Wedding Venue - Upstate New York,

New York

Historic Barns of Nipmoose Perched on a knoll overlooking a stunning pastoral landscape, the Historic Barns of Nipmoose provide an idyllic setting for rustic chic wedding receptions and ceremonies. Situated on the picturesque Nipmoose Farm in the upper Hudson River Valley of New York State, the barns once supported a thriving agricultural enterprise.

Over the course of 10 years, the three historic barns were meticulously restored by skilled craftsmen. The Scottish Barn, German Barn and Corn Crib are superb examples of early timber framed structures. They are centrally located on a 120 acre farmstead, surrounded by vast expanses of farm fields and distant views of woodland. For the past seven years, the Nipmoose barns have hosted weddings of all sizes and styles.

One bride aptly wrote, “While the Barns are majestic in stature and presence, their discrete and rural location and the layout of the property provided a very intimate setting for wedding vows and reception. The barns were the perfect setting for our country-themed affair, and the surprisingly endless amenities provided at such a rural site enhanced our experience tremendously.”

A long private driveway leads to the three historic barns, a workshop barn for caterers, an aspen grove where ceremonies are held, a pond, and several gardens. As guests arrive, they feel as if they are stepping back in time to the 1800s when the barns were first built. The setting, combined with the superior quality of the barn restoration, is simply breathtaking.

One couple wrote “From the second we turned into the long, tree-lined driveway, and took in the magnificent views, we knew we had found someplace special. A far remove from even the smallest nearby towns, the place had exactly the kind of secluded beauty we were looking for.”

What is unique about the Historic Barns of Nipmoose as a wedding venue is having three barns (two large and one small) included in a single event. It affords couples a unique opportunity to plan their wedding.Each of the three barns serves a purpose during a wedding, and each couple can choose how best to use them.

As one bride noted,“The multiple barns allow for you to turn your event into a world of its own and really allow your personality to show through.”

Upon arrival for a wedding, guests enjoy the stunning view of the farmstead as they walk to the barns from the parking lot which is separated from the event

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site (so as not distract visually from beauty of the buildings and grounds). The guests then gather around the aspen grove for the ceremony. Appetizers and drinks are generally served in the German Barn and after dinner, dancing is held there. The largest of the buildings, the Scottish Barn, is where dinner is served.

The little Corn Crib is most often used for displaying memorabilia or as a photo booth. Guests enjoy the flow from one building to another throughout the evening, ambling across the “courtyard” from one barn to the next. The well located in the center of the courtyard is a popular welcome station, and fire pits positioned in proximity to the barns enhance the evening activities.

All barns are equipped inside with rows of hanging Barcelona lights. In addition, in the evening, 100 oil fired lanterns hanging from shepherds’ hooks are lit outside, creating a magical aura. Amenities include three bathrooms (one of which is handicap accessible) and a bridal suite. Caterers work out of the Workshop Barn.

The Nipmoose barns are owned by the non-profit, The Persistence Foundation, which is dedicated to land conservation and historic preservation. The foundation works with area conservation groups and promotes restoration, documentation and preservation of historic buildings such as barns.

Whether elegant, casual, grand, intimate or something in between, you will be excited by the variety of options for weddings at Nipmoose. As one couple wrote, “Our guests were fascinated with the history of the Barns and the natural beauty of the property, which provided plenty of room and fresh air for socializing without ever feeling cramped or scheduled. Thank you for making it the most beautiful and memorable day for us- your venue is historical and breathtaking all at once!”

Contact Details Company: Contact: Tel: Email: Web:

Historic Barns of Nipmoose Connie Kheel 518-944-4414 historic@nipmoosebarns.org https://nipmoosebarns.org/

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North America Best for Premises Liability

Attorney James Imbriale In over 25 years, and after winning over 50 Million Dollars in verdicts and settlements for his injury clients, James Imbriale has been providing compassionate, zealous, and effective counsel to his clients. He has handled hundreds of personal injury cases, ranging from wrongful death matters to slip and falls to car accidents.

James is focused on providing client-first representation, never letting an “attorney ego” get in the way of the level of care and service he offers.

After graduating Emory Law School in 1990, James worked alongside some of Atlanta’s most recognized injury attorneys, learning the ropes and trade secrets from some of the best in the community. Over the years, James has used his legal insight as a Woodstock personal injury lawyer to serve individuals who have been the victim of negligence or malicious actions.

James was been voted a “Super Lawyer” 3 years in a row by his peer attorneys for which only 5% of lawyers in the State of Georgia have ever receive such distinction.

About us For 3 years in a row James was also voted the Best Attorney in the city of Woodstock, Georgia, and voted Best Attorney for Premises Liability in the State of Georgia by the readers of Around Woodstock Magazine.

James has been selected a Member of the Lawyers of Distinction organization for which only 1% of lawyers in the country have ever been honored to receive this.

Imbriale Injury Law is a firm dedicated to real justice and personal solutions. Our firm has been advocating for injury victims across Cherokee County and all of Georgia. We are regularly

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trusted with clients’ million-dollar personal injury cases, utilizing our experience, skill, and resources to secure maximum compensation on their behalves. At Imbriale Injury Law LLP, we are equipped to go toe-to-toe with big insurance companies—and we are not afraid to fight for the justice our clients deserve.

When you hire our firm, you can be confident knowing you’ve hired the power to protect you from start to finish. We carefully prepare our clients’ cases for trial, whether involving a car accident, medical malpractice, or wrongful death. The Woodstock personal injury attorneys at our firm are zealous, bold, effective, and proven successful in resolving injury claims.

Committed to Serving Our Communities Imbriale Injury Law is deeply committed to serving our community in any way possible.

Handling personal injury cases, we believe it is important to give back to help support people who are dealing with illness and injury, which is why we support organizations like Disabled American Veterans, Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance, St. Jude’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, and the American Foundation for Prevention of Suicide. We also support charities that help people in other times of need, including local food pantries, Goodwill, Feed the Children, the Atlanta Union Mission, Operation Blessing International, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. We are humbled by the opportunity to serve people and consider it a privilege to share our success with others.

Contact Details Company: Address: Tel: Mob: Email: Web:

James F. Imbriale Esq Imbriale Injury Law 145 Towne Lake Pkwy, Ste 200, Woodstock GA 30188 ofc 678.445.7423 cell 678.612.7164 jim@imbrialeinjury.com ImbrialeInjury.com

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North America Best Real Estate Firm - 2019 - International Home Realty

Southern California, USA

Working alongside buyers, sellers and those seeking to lease their property, International Home Realty offers a one-stop-shop for a wide range of clients seeking professional, expert support and service. We profile the firm to find out more about the services it has to offer its valued clients.

Supporting clients from around the world and across the residential and corporate markets, International Home Realty boasts an array of professional agents who can undertake transactions in nine different languages.

As a result, the firm has a global reach and works with clients from Asia, primarily China as well as Europe, Australia, South America, Canada and beyond. Seeking to connect the world with Southern California, the team travel regularly to connect with the buyers and learn about their culture and way of life. As such, the team are able to adapt to the needs of their individual clients and offer them a service that is in line with their culture, beliefs and way of life.

From the very beginning clients receive a topquality service, and the International Home Realty team work alongside their clients before, during and after each transaction. Alongside their focus on providing clients with bespoke services tailored to meet their specific needs, the team work to ensure that they create personal relationships with their clients each and every time they have the privilege of working alongside them.

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Over the coming years the core focus for International Home Realty is growth. Currently the firm has 25 agents, but it aims to have 50 by the end of this year, aiming to reach 100 in 2020.

This growth will allow the firm to support even more global clients and provide them with the same award-winning service that its customers have come to expect.

Jerry Koller Contact Details Company: Contact: Address: Tel:: Web:

International Home Realty Jerry Koller 16485 Laguna Canyon Rd., Suite 120, Irvine, Ca 92618 1-949-379-6880 www.ihrealty.com

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North America Best Auto Accidents Law Firm of the Year

Klein Lawyers is one of British Columbia’s leading personal injury law firms. For more than 20 years, Klein Lawyers has protected the rights of Vancouver car accident victims and their families and sought maximum compensation for their losses. With a team of more than 50 staff members, including our Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Support Team, the firm has the resources to give clients highly personalized attention and pursue a result that meets their unique needs and goals.

The firm is available 24/7 with locations in Vancouver, Abbotsford, Langley, Surrey, Coquitlam, Burnaby, and North Vancouver. Klein Lawyers handles all types of car accidents, whether the client was a driver, passenger, pedestrian, or bicyclist.

The firm charges no fees for any of their services unless an ICBC settlement or court award is reached.

This is their No Fee Guarantee offered to all motor vehicle accident clients.

Klein Lawyers works with highly skilled investigators to determine why a car accident happened and who was at fault. Klein Lawyers also frequently consults

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with knowledgeable medical, financial and accident reconstruction experts. They develop solid cases for ICBC settlement negotiations and often secure compensation for clients without the need to go to trial. However, each case is prepared to be ready for court if going to trial is what it takes.

Klein Lawyers’ MVA Support Team is wholly dedicated to working closely with clients to pursue the compensation they are due. The team also helps to reduce many of the other burdens that clients face in the aftermath of an auto accident, including helping them to navigate the medical system so they get the best care possible.

Anyone injured in a motor vehicle should contact the firm at: Contact Details Company: Address:

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Klein Lawyers LLP 400 1385 West 8th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6H 3V9 604-874-7171 www.callkleinlawyers.com

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North America Best Woman-Owned Film & TV Production Company

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North America Individual - Construction Litigation Lawyer of the Year

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and owner/developers in complex construction, commercial, real estate and business matters. Mr. Timpane specializes in handling major construction project defaults, with particular expertise in analyzing default scenarios, quickly conceiving and implementing cost-effective and loss-reducing measures for project completion, and resolving project disputes.

SMTD Law LLP is a boutique law firm concentrating in construction, surety and business litigation. The Firm’s attorneys are highly experienced in handling disputes unique to the construction and surety industries and they understand the rigors and challenges of litigation. Because of the Firm’s experience, our attorneys are well prepared to work with our clients to achieve their goals. We take pride in knowing that our clients trust us to handle their legal needs, and, as a result, we do everything in our power to help our clients succeed.

The Firm’s size, experience and streamlined infrastructure allow it to effectively and efficiently advocate for our clients while providing competitive and reasonable rates.

The Firm’s Leaders ALI SALAMIRAD Ali Salamirad concentrates his practice in the areas of construction and surety law. Many of the nation’s leading surety companies, general and specialty contractors trust Mr. Salamirad’s guidance and counsel when dealing with the myriad of issues that arise in the construction industry. Mr. Salamirad has successfully handled a wide range of cases on federal, state and private construction projects, including bid disputes and protests, subcontractor substitutions, labor claims, extra work disputes, differing site condition claims, delay, productivity and efficiency claims, default terminations, takeover and completion efforts, and surety financing arrangements.

CHRISTOPHER MORROW Christopher Morrow represents a broad range of clients in various litigation and transaction matters. Mr. Morrow represents general contractors, owners, subcontractors and developers on a wide variety of commercial and construction matters. Mr. Morrow frequently is retained to assist during the pre-construction stage, including representing owners and developers through the acquisition, development and entitlement process and assisting in negotiating and preparing contract documents tailored to suit individual projects. Mr. Morrow also advises clients with contract administration during contract performance and through the claim process, including claim preparation and prosecuting and defending claims to resolution through negotiation, litigation and all forms of alternative dispute resolution.

MICHAEL J. TIMPANE Michael J. Timpane is the managing partner for the firm’s Oakland, California office. He is an accomplished trial lawyer, mediator, arbitrator, special master and project neutral. Mr. Timpane has thirty years of experience representing sureties, general contractors, subcontractors

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JONATHAN J. DUNN Mr. Dunn concentrates his practice in construction law, government and public contracts, creditor’s rights and complex commercial law matters, including real estate, collections and bankruptcy. Mr. Dunn has over twenty years’ experience in addressing complex legal and factual matters, especially those that arise out of construction disputes and defaults on federal, state (public works) and private construction projects in the United States. In particular, Mr. Dunn has significant experience in complex construction disputes, including performance, changes, administration, delay, impact, disruption, inefficiency, extra-work, design scope, errors and omissions, differing site conditions, false claims, bid-protests, subcontractor substitutions, and other construction claims. Mr. Dunn has successfully represented clients in trial, litigation, arbitration, and mediations, and handles a multitude of complex commercial litigation, construction and bankruptcy matters at any given time.

MARILYN KLINGER Ms. Klinger serves as the Managing Partner of SMTD Law’s Los Angeles office. She is involved in all aspects of construction law on a state and national level, representing the full spectrum of the construction industry, from owners, contractors, subcontractors and sureties. Ms. Klinger’s practice includes time-related claims and litigation, legal advice and counsel regarding the contracting process (e.g., bidding and contract disputes), payment enforcement/defense, administrative and scope claims and litigation, and counseling and transactional services to the construction industry. In addition, she has extensive experience in dispute resolution including litigation, trial, appeals, arbitration and mediation.

ROBERT J. BERENS Robert J. Berens is the managing partner of the firm’s Arizona office. Mr. Berens is a trusted and experienced surety, bankruptcy, construction and commercial litigation attorney. Mr. Berens specializes in handling major construction project defaults and guiding his clients through the myriad of complex legal and practical issues encountered in these default scenarios. Mr. Berens has significant trial experience in a variety of forums and even more experience with the prompt and efficient resolution of cases through negotiation and mediation. Mr. Berens is board-certified in business bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification and Arizona Board of Legal Specialization.

Contact Details Company: Address: Tel: Web:

SMTD Law LLP 355 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 2450 Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 943-1425 main (213) 943-1427 direct (213) 268-8105 cell www.smtdlaw.com

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North America Best Author of the Year - New York

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A Futuristic Novel

By Steven Jonas (Brewster, NY: Trepper & Katz Impact Books, an imprint of Punto Press Publishing; 3rd version, 2013). Originally published in 1996.

Available at Amazon.com: The 15% Solution.

The book has been called the Uncle Tom’s Cabin of its time. Another commentator has said: “Highly detailed, [it’s] a roadmap to the craziness of a powerful and fanatical segment of the population that is unlikely to fold any time soon.”

A third has called Dr. Jonas the Cassandra of our time, for the U.S. In the 1990’s, when the book was written, the Republicans and the Christian Right were telling us what they would do if they ever got significant control of the Federal and State governments.

They now have it. Under Donald Trump they are steadily moving in the direction of establishing what I have termed “21st Century Functional Fascism” (1). From the perspective of 199495, the book describes a fictional religious/

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authoritarian future that for the nation that was predictable back then. Under the Trumpites, a version of it could still well become reality.

Written as a “future history,” from the perspective of the mid-90s, the book is fictionally published in 2048, on the 25th anniversary of the restoration of Constitutional Democracy that occurred at the conclusion of the Second Civil War. “The 15% Solution” in the title refers to an electoral strategy to ensure victory for the Republican Christian Right which was actually developed in the 1980s by an organization called “The Christian Coalition.” (See also the current GOP voter suppression campaign). Written as “fictional non-fiction,” the book is focused on the threat of developing fascism “American

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style,” that at that time was being posed by the Republican/Christian Right. The book’s primary purpose is to show how a theocratic authoritarianism can be gradually introduced into any country, even the “world’s greatest democracy,” behind a facade of Constitutional legality no less. That is, if there is no awareness in some significant sectors of the population and opposition elected and party officials nationally of what might happen and is happening.

In that sense, it follows in the tradition established by its major forebears: Jack London’s The Iron Heel (1908) and Sinclair Lewis’ It Can’t Happen Here (1936). The former book predicted the rise of a fascist-type state in the United States, before the first one appeared in Hungary under the dictatorship of Admiral Miklos Horthy in 1919.

The latter book predicted the development of one in the U.S., originally as the result of the 1936 elections (see also the 2016 elections).

The fictional author of the book, as purportedly published in 2048, is ”Jonathan Westminster,” which is a play on the name Jack London.

When originally published in 1996 the book was a warning about what might happen in the U.S. as a result of the alliance between the Christian Right and the Republican Party. With its re-issue in 2013, the book warned about the consequences of what was then happening, which by 2019 has become an ever more threatening reality, under the Trumpites, with their ever-increasing support among the Christian Right. Projected in the book in 1996 was that the Republican Party would trans-mogrify into a then-fictional “Republican-Christian Alliance.”

By 2012, Howard Fineman of The Huffington Post and MSNBC had determined that the Republican Party had really become what he termed the “American Faith Party” (2). The book takes it from there.

----------------------------------------------------------------------1. https://www.opednews.com/articles/21stCentury-Trumpite-Fasc-by-Steven-Jonas-Class_ Fascism_Fascism-Has-Happened-Here_FascismCant-Happen-Here-180206-345.html.

2. Fineman, H., “Rise of Faith within the GOP has created America’s First Religious Party,” The Huffington Post, http://www. huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/05/republicanparty-religion-first-religious-party_n_1322132.html.

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Biography, May 27, 2019 Steven Jonas, M.D. (Harvard Medical School, 1962); resident, Department of Social Administration, London School of Economics, 1964-65; M.P.H. (Yale School of Medicine, 1967), M.S. (Wagner School, New York University, 1997), is Professor Emeritus, Department of Preventive Medicine and the Program in Public Health, StonyBrookMedicine, Stony Brook University, NY, USA. He did his Residency in Preventive Medicine with the New York City Health Department and is board-certified in preventive medicine/public health. Dr. Jonas held several positions in the Departments of Health and Hospitals in New York City, 1967-71, and joined the Department of Preventive Medicine at what has become StonyBrookMedicine in 1971. His academic interests have included: health care delivery systems analysis, medical education policy, national and world history/political economy and politics, personal health promotion/regular exercise, and multi-sport racing.

Honors, Awards & Affiliations: Dr. Jonas is a Fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences, the American College of Preventive Medicine, the American Public Health Association, the New York Academy of Medicine, and the Royal Society of Medicine (UK). He is a Past President of the Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine, and a past member of the New York State Board for Medicine. He was the Editor-in-Chief of the American Medical Athletic Association Journal, 2002-15.

He is the recipient of the Founders’ Medal for Contributions to Medical Education, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (1982), the Duncan Clark Career Achievement Award, Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (2006), the Faculty Recognition Award of the Graduate Program in Public Health, Stony Brook University (2008), and the Yale School of Public Health Distinguished Alumni Award (2010).

Selected Books: He has authored, co-authored, edited and coedited 17 books of his own and 19 others,

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North America Baseball Business Consultant Of The Year 2019

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through the gift and enhancements of this new and unlimited age of multi-media.”

What complexities has your firm experienced recently and how has the firm overcome the challenges.

What others perceive as challenges, I look at as a positive. Controversy creates headlines and I try to highlight the best in people and what they can do outside of their respective professions.

Please elaborate upon your firm’s expertise, key individuals and, if applicable, its products, explaining how these give your firm a distinct advantage over its competitors.

Please give a brief description of your business, if applicable, its products and the services provided.

Put simply, I combine business acumen with a proven track record of superior performance and an in-depth knowledge of baseball operations and the game in general from the inside out. I understand the culture, demands, and expectations within a professional baseball organization, As a player, I was always the go-to person when the game was on the line, and as a business professional, I have demonstrated the same ability to deliver excellence. This allows me to provide in-depth coverage of the game from a perspective that is second to none.

Please outline the scope / reach of your business and its key territories / markets.

The scope of my business is not necessarily in the area of baseball. My track record has allowed me to interview countless athletes in a variety of sports (NFL, NHL, UFC, WWE) and personalities in other industries.

I cherish the opportunity to speak with people who have a story to be told and I have the ability to provide that platform.

Please provide an overview of your firm’s products / services, please explain the ways in which your firm distinguishes itself from its competitors, please provide, if available, recent examples of where your firm has achieved recognition, demonstrating your strengths.

I am currently in the process of completing my Masters in Leadership (concentration in Sports Management) from Northeastern University. Once I graduate, I have a lot of thinking to do, particularly about my education. I would love to continue this journey and get my PhD in Sports Leadership. Yes it has been difficult balancing life and postgraduate classes, but I have proven to myself that I can literally do anything I want if I put my mind to it. Sounds cliché, but it is true.

I have never been the smartest, the biggest, or the strongest and I wove that into my mindset to achieve a baseball scholarship and in to a professional baseball contract. I took that same mindset into my professional career and never put limitations on any goals.

Ultimately, I am very motivated to give back to the community and to share what the game of baseball and what sports has done for me. Coaching, focusing on behaviours, competencies, and keeping athletes/ players motivated is a priority.

As such, I am currently in the preliminary stages of creating a non-profit: IGNITE CHANGE. The main activity will be running clinics focused on playing baseball the right way, but with a component on leadership, attitude, and behaviors. It elaborates on ideas from Schea Cotton’s basketball camp and Chris Herren’s basketball camp, both truly amazing individuals who have overcome personal struggles to make a difference in their communities and beyond.

This exciting new development will help me to support the baseball community even more and provide valuable services where they are most needed.

Since my days of competing at the collegiate and professional level are behind me, I now have the opportunity to teach the game through coaching, clinics, and my writing. Through the GM’s Perspective, I want to enlighten my readers with my articles, give back to the community with my lifetime knowledge of the game, and continue to grow my audience

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North America Insurance Law Firm of the Year - 2019 - Whitelaw Twining Law Corporation

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Basilio Advogados

Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year - Brazil

Horvitz y Cia Ltda.

Family Law - Chile

Intercorp Group

Best Tax Consulting Managing Partner of the Year - Brazil

Rosa May Sampaio Arquitetura de Interiores

Interior Design Company of the Year 2019 - South America

Samantha Mendes Longo

Best Litigation Lawyer of the Year - Brazil

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OCEANIA & GLOBAL Atlite (Aust) Pty Ltd

Best High End Skylight Specialists - 2019 - Atlite Skylights - Asia Pacific

Elm Cottage

Rural Retreat of the Year - 2019 - Elm Cottage Tumut - Australia

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Christopher Young - Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year - 2019 - New Zealand

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Nicole Iseppi, ENGIE

Nicole Iseppi - Global Energy Lawyer of the Year - Global

Oleeo

Most Innovative Talent Acquisition Technology - International

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Oceania & Global Best High End Skylight Specialists - 2019 - Atlite Skylights

Multi award winning Atlite Skylights is going from strength to strength since launching their premium roof window in 2017. Architects and homeowners alike are revelling in the ability to incorporate skylights in different shapes and sizes. Creativity does not need to be curbed when skylights can be triangles, hexagon and rhombus shapes.

Skilfully designed by the Atlite team of engineers and in collaboration with Swinburne University Centre for Design Innovation, the stunning, sleek designs feature edge to edge glass, removing the bulky trims of other skylights. The roof window is double glazed that provides proficient insulation all year round. The glass is

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fire resistant (Bal40 rated), leak proof, hail resilient and can come with a self-tinting laminated glass using thermochromic technology.

The roof window can be fixed or openable either via remotely powered or manual operation with an out of reach operating pole.

The Atlite Roof Window can be installed on a ZERO pitch and comes with a 15-year warranty.

Accessories are available including flyscreens and blinds.

The winner of the Good Design Award in 2018 and 2019, other industry awards and featured on the Australia by Design Innovation television series in 2018 Atlite Skylights is a leader in the skylights industry.

The Centre for Design Innovation focuses on strategic and transformative design research used as an enabler for design innovation to turn good ideas into commercial outcomes.

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