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Global 100 - 2021

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR DR. TIGRAN HAAS

NEW CENTRE FOR THE FUTURE OF PLACES (CFP) SWEDEN

North America

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North America Director of the Year - Dr. Tigran Haas New Centre for the Future of Places (CFP)UK

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DR. TIGRAN HAAS CEO/Director of Centre, Research Program Manager & Associate Proffessor ABOUT DR. TIGRAN HAAS Dr. Tigran Haas, is the Tenured Associate Professor of Urban Planning and Urban Design as well as the Director of the International Centre for the Future of Places (CFP) at KTH. He has advanced degrees in Architecture, Urban Planning and Design, Environmental Science and Regional Planning. He has written over 60 scholarly articles, 8 books and has been involved in teaching in various International educational programs at KTH. Tigran Haas’ expertise, current research and teaching focus on contemporary trends and paradigms in urban planning & urban design, new urbanism, sustainable urbanism, social housing and urban transformations, digital cities and city development and sustainability. Tigran Haas is the former Director of the Civitas Athenaeum Laboratory (CAL) at KTH in Stockholm, Sweden. Key works: New Urbanism & Beyond - Designing Cities for the Future, Rizzoli, New York 2008 and Sustainable Urbanism & Beyond - Rethinking Cities for the Future, New York 2012, Rizzoli and In The Post - Urban World - Emergent Transformation of Cities and Regions in the Innovative Global Economy (w/ Hans Westlund), Routledge, New York and London 2018.

FIRM PROFILE Our mission is that Centre for the Future of Places, aside from becoming an International Hub for Research on Public Space & Beyond, doing studies on the subject from a global perspective, also becomes a clearing house for ideas and new proposals on how the cities should be planned, designed, and retrofitted best to meet both today’s and tomorrow’s challenges with the focus on public places and urban spaces. The Centre for the Future of Places has been established to promote sustainable urban development by shifting the urban discourse from objects to places in order to promote healthy and livable cities, within the disciplines of Urban Planning and Urban Design. We envision a networked community of leaders actively working across sectors, frontiers, and disciplines to build a more just, sustainable, and prosperous world. The task of the Centre is to take a holistic approach in defining, classifying and establishing the public space as an independent academic research field.

design, environmental psychology, urban sociology, architecture, urban economics, human geography and others. The focus on public space will serve as a crossdisciplinary framework to merge the knowledge from the different disciplinary silos; thus creating links between the experts within them, to create a holistic understanding of the city that serves as the basis for practical and effective action, which will require extensive international cooperation. The International Centre for the Future of Places has an extensive global network of leading scholars in the field and organizes conferences, symposiums, lectures, talks, seminars and meetings of world class.

Future of Places Contact Details Tel: Email: Web:

+46 8 790 6000 futureofplaces@abe.kth.se tigran@kth.se www.kth.se/futureofplaces/

This means that the center will systematically link together knowledge from all disciplines related to the field of public space, such as urban planning, urban

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CONTENTS

Cover Story

Editor's Introduction

Winner's Index

Africa

Asia

Europe

North America

Oceania & Global

South America

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 The information contained in this publication has been obtained from sources the proprietor’s believe to be correct. However, no legal liability can be accepted for any errors. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior consent of the publisher.

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Welcome to Global 100 – 2021 Welcome to the 2021, 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 – 2020 winners.

Richard Baker Editor in Chief

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AFRICA BridgeGap

HR Consultancy of the Year 2021 - Nigeria

Coega Development Corporation

Group Head of Marketing, Branding & Communications of the Year - Dr. Ayanda Vilakazi -

Coega Development Corporation (CDC) (PTY) Ltd - South Africa

ASIA Bran-New International CO., ltd

Bran-New International Co., Ltd - South Korea / Best Compact Baby Stroller 2021 - Keenz Air Plus

Charterhouse

Best International Recruitment Specialist 2021 - UAE

Deep&Far

Mergers and Acquisitions Firm of the Year 2021 – Taiwan

Esenyel Partners

Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year

Karanjawala & Co.

Litigation Law Firm of the Year – India

Tono Mirai architects

Best Architectural Design & Construction Management Company & Best Contemporary Private

Home Design Project: Shell House - Japan V-Trust Inspection Service Co.,Ltd.

Most Trusted Inspection Company of 2019 & 2020

EUROPE Abbey & Central Hotels

Best 3 Star Hotel - 2021 - Central Hotel Donegal - County Donegal, ROI

AdEPT

Most Oustanding Telecoms Integration Solutions Provider 2021 - UK

AMBER BEVERAGE GROUP

Jekaterina Stuge - Best Female CEO of the Year – Latvia / Best Leading International

Beverage Company of the Year – Luxembourg Avon Estates incorporating Peter Dickenson

Best Independent Family-Run Estate Agency of the Year - Avon Estates - UK

Broadreach Nature +

Most Trusted Animal Health Supplements 2021 - Global Leading Providers of Dog Health & Wellness Products - 2021 - Broadreach Nature Ltd Natural Pet Care Product of the Year - 2021 - Broadreach Nature Ltd - Vision Berry with Vis-ease

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

UK-EU Antitrust Law Firm of the Year in Belgium

ByEmmaJaneInteriors

Best Interior Design & Finishing’s Firm - UK

Capital Exits International Limited

Company Sales Experts of the Year - 2021 - Capital Exits International Ltd - UK

Digby Manor Residential Care Home

Best Residential Care Home 2021 - Birmingham, UK

Dominion Funds

Best International Fund Management Group - 2021 - Dominion Fund Management Limited –

Guernsey. Best Global Large-Cap Equity Fund (1 Year): Dominion - Global Trends - Managed & Fund Manager of the Year - Channel Islands Dr. Tigran Haas

Director of the Year - Dr. Tigran Haas - New Centre for the Future of Places (CFP) - Sweden

Engleharts Solicitors

Commercial Property Law Firm of the Year - England

Entertainment Robotics

Best Technology for Senior Care & Rehabilitation

Esquível Advogados

Portugal - Projects Law Firm of the Year

EURO CLUB YACHTS

Best Yacht Charter – 2021 – Europe – Euro Club Yachts in Greece LP

EYE-LAW CHAMBERS

Ophthalmology Expert Witness Firm of the Year - United Kingdom

First Aid Associates

Best First Aid Training Provider 2021 - Cumbria, UK

FMConsult

Best in Asset Management of the Year - UK

Frank eXchange

Global Foreign Exchange Provider of the Year - 2021 - Frank eXchange Limited -

fscom

Alison Donnelly - Best Director of the Year - UK

Fueld

Best HubSpot partner for ICT companies of the year – Fueld - Netherlands

Functio

Best Accreditation Management & Business Development Consultancy - 2021 - Functio - UK

Greener Energy Group Limited

Best Residential Energy Saving Products Provider - 2021 - Greener Energy Group Third Consecutive Year

Hafoty Farm Cottages

Best Holiday Cottage Accommodation of the Year - UK

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Happy Hounds Pet Care

Best Canine Daycare Centre / Best Aggressive Dog Rehabilitation Program of the Year - Happy Hounds - UK

Harley Street Skin Clinic London

Best Skin & Cosmetic Surgery Clinic 2021 - Marylebone, London, UK

Hoffmann Liebs Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB

Leading Business Contract and GTC Law Adviser of the Year – 2021

Infinity Partnership Limited

Best Accountancy Firm of the Year - UK / Leading Business Advisory and Multi-Disciplinary

Hoffmann Liebs Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB Accountancy Firm of the Year - 2021 - Infinity Partnership Limited - UK / Leading Business Advisory and Multi-Disciplinary Accountancy Firm of the Year - 2021 - Infinity Partnership Limited - UK / Simon Cowie - Infinity Partnership Limited - Director of the Year - U.K. / Corporate Finance Boutique of the Year - Scotland

Interiors With Art

Best Luxury Construction Company - London & Best High-End Home Project (London): 23 Avenue Road NW8

Independent Mediators Limited

Independent Mediator of the Year - Michel Kallipetis QC - England

John Harrison and Company

Best Financial Management Services Provider of the Year – UK

JORDAN & WAGNER

Prof. Helmuth Jordan - Best Partner of the Year - Jordan & Wagner - Germany

Karma Coast

Best Organic CBD Company of the Year - Karma Coast - UK

KPMG

Leading Mergers & Acquisitions Transactions Adviser of the Year - Croatia

Kreutzer & Kreuzau PartGmbB

Leading Tenancy & Condominium Law Experts of the Year - Germany

Lamont Pridmore

Chartered Accountants of the Year - England

Wordley Partnership Solicitors

Insurance & Reinsurance Lawyer of the Year - Paul Wordley - United Kingdom

Mercal Consulting Group

Management Consultants of the Year – Portugal / Business Advisory Firm of the Year (SME)

– Portugal Mindme

Best Bespoke GPS Tracking Device: Mindme Locate - 2021 - Mindme – UK

Mir Taxes LLC

Tax Advisors of the Year - 2021 - Mir Taxes LLC - Belgium

N.E.W.S.® Coaching and Training Sarl

Best Certification program – Becoming an Organizational Coach

Best Transformational process in Organizations Notebook Publishing

Best Book Publishing House 2021 — Notebook Publishing — UK

Onyx Solar

Best Global Leaders in Design & Manufacturing

ORITI PATENTS

Best IP Legal Firm of the Year - Switzerland

Prestige Intouch

Best Mobile Beauty Therapist of the Year – Nicola Barrett – UK

Property World UK

Best Estate Agency - London, UK

Property Zone

Best Property Sales & Rentals Company 2021 - Gibraltar

Recruitment Entrepreneur

Best Recruitment Start-Up Investment Firm - 2021 - Recruitment Entrepreneur - UK

Sapper Support

Best Mental Health Support Charity - 2021 - Sapper Support - UK

Scott Arms Dental Practice

Best Dental Practice of the Year - UK

Serafim Sotiriadis & Associates

Leading Bankruptcy & Business Restructuring Lawyer of the Year - Greece

Serrano 99 Management Consulting Ltd

Most Innovative Organizational Learning & Development Provider - Serrano 99 Management

Consulting - Europe Shuttercraft

Best Plantation Shutter Provider - 2021 - Shuttercraft – UK

SICON GmbH

Leading Innovators in Metal Recycling - Germany

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Mergers & Acquisitions Law Firm of the Year - France

Storyteller Marketing

Most Innovative Brand Communications Agency of the Year - Storyteller Marketing - UK

TA-DA! Beauty

Best Beauty Team of the Year - TA-DA Beauty - UK

TCAGest, Lda.

Best Accounting & Management Consulting Firm - 2021 - TCAGest, Lda. - Europe

The Cabin, Ventnor Beach

Most Romantic Beachfront Accommodation – The Cabin- Isle of Wight, UK

The Cyber Highway

Best Cyber Security Self-Auditing System - 2021 - Cyber Essentials Direct Ltd - UK

The Hear Clinic Ltd

Best Independent Audiology Clinic - 2020 - The Hear Clinic Ltd - UK

Thomas James Estate Agents

Best Independent Estate Agent of the Year - Nottingham, UK

Turas

Best in Bespoke Itineraries of the Year – UK

Worth’s London

Excellence in Custom Designed Furniture - South West London, UK

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NORTH AMERICA Arts & Crafts Tours

Recognised Leading Providers of Arts & Crafts Tours - 2021 - Arts & Crafts Tours - USA

Campbell Law School

Bankruptcy Law Lawyer of the Year - Dean J. Rich Leonard - Campbell Law School - USA

Darlene Plumly, CPA

Best Full-Service Tax & Leading Experts in Business Consulting 2021 - Texas

Digital Air Strike

Best Social Media & Digital Engagement Company of the Year - Arizona, USA

Dynamic Training Centre

Best Personal Fitness Facility - Canada

Holliday Process Solutions

Best Energy Industry Systems Integrator - 2021 - Holliday Process Solutions, LLC - USA

John Snow Labs

Best AI Specialists of the Year - USA - John Snow Labs

Best CTO of the Year - USA - David Talby KLEIN LAWYERS LLP

Class Action Law Firm of the Year - Canada

Law Offices of Aaron Resnick

Commercial Litigator of the Year (Florida) 2021 - Aaron Resnick, Esq., Law Offices of Aaron Resnick, P.A.

Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP

Real Estate Law Firm of the Year - US

MS Fitness Challenge Org

Most Dedicated MS Fitness Expert - 2021 - MS Fitness Challenge - USA

Murphy Battista LLP

Angela Bespflug - Class Action Lawyer of the Year - Canada

Nola Real Estate Marketing

Best Real Estate Marketing & Photography Company - 2021 - NOLA Real Estate Marketing &

Photography - New Orleans Print City Design Studio

Best Family-Owned Graphic Design Studio - 2021 - Print City Design Studio - Colorado, USA

Solar Dynamics

Best Solar Hot Water System - Caribbean

Southern Charm Pools, LLC

Pool Contractor of the Year - Galveston County, USA

The Richard L. Rosen Law Firm, PLLC

Franchise Attorney of the Year - USA

TruStem Cell

Best Stem Cell Treatment Facility - 2021 - TruStem Cell Therapy - USA

OCEANIA & GLOBAL Brett Ward Homes Pty Ltd

Best Luxury Home Builders - Australia

Dennison Psychology

Most Trusted Private Psychology Practice - 2021 - Dennison Psychology - Melbourne, Australia

Employsure Law Pty Ltd

Best Employment Relations Services Provider of the Year - Australia

FRASIL GROUP PTY LTD

CEO of the Year - Fran Killoway - Frasil Group - Australia

Global Touch, Inc.

Best Global Business Technology Specialists of the Year - Global Touch Inc - Global

MILLS OAKLEY

Darren James - Best Litigation Lawyer 2021 – Australia"

PerformanceWorks International

Digital Transformation Consultancy Expert of the Year - Jeremy Blain - UK

POWERFLO SOLUTIONS PTY LTD

Best Oil & Gas Plant Valves & Instruments Supplier - 2021 - Powerflo Solutions - Australia Best Multi-Sector Plant Valve & Instrumentation Supplier 2021 - Powerflo Solutions - Australia

SOUTH AMERICA BAZAN MARTOS ABOGADOS - ATTORNEYS

Best Trademark Law Firm of the Year 2021 - Estudio Bazan Martos S.A.C - Peru

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Africa

AFRICA BridgeGap

HR Consultancy of the Year 2021 - Nigeria

Coega Development Corporation

Group Head of Marketing, Branding & Communications of the Year - Dr. Ayanda Vilakazi Coega Development Corporation (CDC) (PTY) Ltd - South Africa

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Africa Group Head of Marketing, Branding & Communications of the Year Dr. Ayanda Vilakazi - Coega Development Corporation (CDC) (PTY) Ltd

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South Africa

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Asia

ASIA Bran-New International CO., ltd

Bran-New International Co., Ltd - South Korea / Best Compact Baby Stroller 2021 - Keenz Air Plus

Charterhouse

Best International Recruitment Specialist 2021 - UAE

Deep&Far

Mergers and Acquisitions Firm of the Year 2021 – Taiwan

Esenyel Partners

Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year

Karanjawala & Co.

Litigation Law Firm of the Year – India

Tono Mirai architects

Best Architectural Design & Construction Management Company & Best Contemporary Private Home Design Project: Shell House - Japan

V-Trust Inspection Service Co.,Ltd.

Most Trusted Inspection Company of 2019 & 2020

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Asia Mergers and Acquisitions Firm of the Year 2021 – Taiwan

Purposes of Merger and Acquisition: Industrial Transformation and Upgrading Growth of an enterprise is not limited to expansion of production capacity or sales. Transformation and upgrading of an enterprise, such as horizontal merger through strategic alliance or vertical merger, or cutting businesses suffering losses in the enterprise and acquiring departments of other enterprises, is the necessary path for enterprise growth and industrial upgrading or transformation. The commercial purposes which an enterprise expects to achieve through merger and acquisition are referred to as purposes of merger and acquisition. Purposes of merger and acquisition may include the following: in terms of horizontal merger, enterprises should remove their weaknesses in the industry they belong to, increase market share, reduce costs and improve efficiency, so as to form economies of scale and enhance competitiveness; enterprises can consolidate supply sources and develop markets through vertical merger; in split-up, enterprises can solve the conflict and contradiction between the OEM and brand companies or achieve the professional division of labor. In a nutshell, merger and acquisition is a process of “you throwing and me picking, and each taking what it needs”. Through this process of merger and acquisition, different types and levels of

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channel, market expansion, brand acquisition, key technology or key customers can be obtained. In the past, the motivation of business operators to actively participate in merger and acquisition was not high. However, as time goes by, the concepts of economies of scale, specialization and corporate synergy have emerged, and the mentality of business operators has changed. With the global competition heating up and Mainland China’s rising strongly, it is a trend to expand the business territory by merger and acquisition. Moreover, unsolicited (hostile) takeover has become more popular in recent years. Even if an enterprise wants to stick to its own business territory, it also needs to face the threat of unsolicited (hostile) takeover by domestic and foreign companies. Therefore, enterprises cannot escape passively, but must face actively the oncoming of merger and acquisition. Common defenses against unsolicited (hostile) takeover, such as bringing in a white knight or merging with another enterprise, are also merger and acquisition in their nature, but they are more about defense than growth. In addition, under intense competition, it is common for enterprises to face financial difficulties due to product, technology, market or sales obstacles. In order to survive, the management team has responsibility to seek the best interests for

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Asia Mergers and Acquisitions Firm of the Year 2021 – Taiwan

all shareholders, while seeking to merge into or be acquired by another enterprise is a common measure and decision. In this case, the strategic needs are different, and the purpose of the merger and acquisition is to extend the life of the enterprise rather than to pursue its growth. Overview of Merger and Acquisition Merger and acquisition is only a means, and a process of achieving specific business purposes of an enterprise, rather than the result. When proceeding with merger and acquisition, the enterprise should first understand its own needs and set a clear purpose for the merger and acquisition strategy. In addition, in the process of merger and acquisition, it is necessary to constantly review the originally set purpose of the merger and acquisition, so as to avoid getting lost in the lengthy process of due diligence, evaluation and negotiation and deviating from the purpose of the merger and acquisition. Enterprises that are good at growing by merger and acquisition can consolidate the foundation by self-growth on one hand, and expand by merger and acquisition on the other hand. At the same time, they can suppress the development of competitors, make good use of the two feet for enterprise growth, and achieve twice the result with half the effort. Of course, not every merger and acquisition case can be called a successful one, but enterprises that are good at growing by merger and acquisition usually face up to the challenges of competition positively and have a better chance of surviving in the global competition than enterprises that stay conservative or avoid merger

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and acquisition passively. Finally, merger and acquisition is a process, the end of merger and acquisition period was followed by the integration period. The key for the success of the merger and acquisition is to successfully and painlessly combine an enterprise which was not cultivated by self-growth and has different enterprise culture completely during the golden run-in period after the merger and acquisition and then incorporate it into the existing enterprise. The integration after merger and acquisition actually begins before the merger and acquisition, and the success or failure of the final integration is almost determined when setting the goal of the merger and acquisition and choosing the object of the merger and acquisition. Therefore, the importance of planning, decision-making and management at the early stage of merger and acquisition should not be neglected. The greatest value that professional consultants of merger and acquisition can bring to merger and acquisition case mostly lies at the early stage of merge and acquisition.

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Deep & Far Attorneys-at-Law 13 Fl., 27 Sec. 3, Chung San N. Rd., Taipei 104, Taiwan, ROC 886-2-25856688 #8187 886-2-25989900 lawtsai@deepnfar.com.tw www.deepnfar.com.tw

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Europe

EUROPE Abbey & Central Hotels

Best 3 Star Hotel - 2021 - Central Hotel Donegal - County Donegal, ROI

AdEPT

Most Oustanding Telecoms Integration Solutions Provider 2021 - UK

AMBER BEVERAGE GROUP

Jekaterina Stuge - Best Female CEO of the Year – Latvia / Best Leading International

Beverage Company of the Year – Luxembourg Avon Estates incorporating Peter Dickenson

Best Independent Family-Run Estate Agency of the Year - Avon Estates - UK

Broadreach Nature +

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

UK-EU Antitrust Law Firm of the Year in Belgium

ByEmmaJaneInteriors

Best Interior Design & Finishing’s Firm - UK

Capital Exits International Limited

Company Sales Experts of the Year - 2021 - Capital Exits International Ltd - UK

Digby Manor Residential Care Home

Best Residential Care Home 2021 - Birmingham, UK

Dominion Funds

Best International Fund Management Group - 2021 - Dominion Fund Management Limited –

Guernsey. Best Global Large-Cap Equity Fund (1 Year): Dominion - Global Trends - Managed & Fund Manager of the Year - Channel Islands Dr. Tigran Haas

Director of the Year - Dr. Tigran Haas - New Centre for the Future of Places (CFP) - Sweden

Engleharts Solicitors

Commercial Property Law Firm of the Year - England

Entertainment Robotics

Best Technology for Senior Care & Rehabilitation

Esquível Advogados

Portugal - Projects Law Firm of the Year

EURO CLUB YACHTS

Best Yacht Charter – 2021 – Europe – Euro Club Yachts in Greece LP

EYE-LAW CHAMBERS

Ophthalmology Expert Witness Firm of the Year - United Kingdom

First Aid Associates

Best First Aid Training Provider 2021 - Cumbria, UK

FMConsult

Best in Asset Management of the Year - UK

Frank eXchange

Global Foreign Exchange Provider of the Year - 2021 - Frank eXchange Limited -

fscom

Alison Donnelly - Best Director of the Year - UK

Fueld

Best HubSpot partner for ICT companies of the year – Fueld - Netherlands

Functio

Best Accreditation Management & Business Development Consultancy - 2021 - Functio - UK

Greener Energy Group Limited

Best Residential Energy Saving Products Provider - 2021 - Greener Energy Group

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Third Consecutive Year Hafoty Farm Cottages

Best Holiday Cottage Accommodation of the Year - UK

Happy Hounds Pet Care

Best Canine Daycare Centre / Best Aggressive Dog Rehabilitation Program of the Year - Happy Hounds - UK

Harley Street Skin Clinic London

Best Skin & Cosmetic Surgery Clinic 2021 - Marylebone, London, UK

Hoffmann Liebs Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB

Leading Business Contract and GTC Law Adviser of the Year – 2021

Infinity Partnership Limited

Best Accountancy Firm of the Year - UK / Leading Business Advisory and Multi-Disciplinary

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Europe

Interiors With Art

Best Luxury Construction Company - London & Best High-End Home Project (London): 23 Avenue Road NW8

Independent Mediators Limited

Independent Mediator of the Year - Michel Kallipetis QC - England

John Harrison and Company

Best Financial Management Services Provider of the Year – UK

JORDAN & WAGNER

Prof. Helmuth Jordan - Best Partner of the Year - Jordan & Wagner - Germany

Karma Coast

Best Organic CBD Company of the Year - Karma Coast - UK

KPMG

Leading Mergers & Acquisitions Transactions Adviser of the Year - Croatia

Kreutzer & Kreuzau PartGmbB

Leading Tenancy & Condominium Law Experts of the Year - Germany

Lamont Pridmore

Chartered Accountants of the Year - England

Wordley Partnership Solicitors

Insurance & Reinsurance Lawyer of the Year - Paul Wordley - United Kingdom

Mercal Consulting Group

Management Consultants of the Year – Portugal / Business Advisory Firm of the Year (SME)

– Portugal Mindme

Best Bespoke GPS Tracking Device: Mindme Locate - 2021 - Mindme – UK

Mir Taxes LLC

Tax Advisors of the Year - 2021 - Mir Taxes LLC - Belgium

N.E.W.S.® Coaching and Training Sarl

Best Certification program – Becoming an Organizational Coach

Best Transformational process in Organizations Notebook Publishing

Best Book Publishing House 2021 — Notebook Publishing — UK

Onyx Solar

Best Global Leaders in Design & Manufacturing

ORITI PATENTS

Best IP Legal Firm of the Year - Switzerland

Prestige Intouch

Best Mobile Beauty Therapist of the Year – Nicola Barrett – UK

Property World UK

Best Estate Agency - London, UK

Property Zone

Best Property Sales & Rentals Company 2021 - Gibraltar

Recruitment Entrepreneur

Best Recruitment Start-Up Investment Firm - 2021 - Recruitment Entrepreneur - UK

Sapper Support

Best Mental Health Support Charity - 2021 - Sapper Support - UK

Scott Arms Dental Practice

Best Dental Practice of the Year - UK

Serafim Sotiriadis & Associates

Leading Bankruptcy & Business Restructuring Lawyer of the Year - Greece

Serrano 99 Management Consulting Ltd

Most Innovative Organizational Learning & Development Provider - Serrano 99 Management

Consulting - Europe Shuttercraft

Best Plantation Shutter Provider - 2021 - Shuttercraft – UK

SICON GmbH

Leading Innovators in Metal Recycling - Germany

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Mergers & Acquisitions Law Firm of the Year - France

Storyteller Marketing

Most Innovative Brand Communications Agency of the Year - Storyteller Marketing - UK

TA-DA! Beauty

Best Beauty Team of the Year - TA-DA Beauty - UK

TCAGest, Lda.

Best Accounting & Management Consulting Firm - 2021 - TCAGest, Lda. - Europe

The Cabin, Ventnor Beach

Most Romantic Beachfront Accommodation – The Cabin- Isle of Wight, UK

The Cyber Highway

Best Cyber Security Self-Auditing System - 2021 - Cyber Essentials Direct Ltd - UK

The Hear Clinic Ltd

Best Independent Audiology Clinic - 2020 - The Hear Clinic Ltd - UK

Thomas James Estate Agents

Best Independent Estate Agent of the Year - Nottingham, UK

Turas

Best in Bespoke Itineraries of the Year – UK

Worth’s London

Excellence in Custom Designed Furniture - South West London, UK

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Europe Best Leading International Beverage Company of the Year

Rapidly growing producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), has been named Best Leading International Beverage Company of the Year 2021 in the Global 100 Annual Awards. In addition to the overall standards of excellence in operations and quality, the Award recognises the business results of ABG, which exceeded its 2020 performance despite the global pandemic, as well as the spirit of innovation developing new brands and markets. For the second year in a row, the Moskovskaya® Vodka owner, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), has seized opportunities in the global market and exceeded its previous year’s results, reaching the EUR 30m EBITDA milestone, despite the pandemic. This affirms ABG’s ability to adapt quickly to the new reality, introducing line extensions to several of its core brands and growing its presence in e-commerce. Amber Beverage Group CEO, Jekaterina Stuģe, says, “We are a company driven by innovation and, despite the challenges of the past year, have been busy developing new products and finding extraordinary ways to reach our consumers. By streamlining our operations and finding efficiencies in the way we are working, we are relentlessly continuing to work on solutions and ideas for expanding our channels and routes to market. We are proud to have ended this extraordinary year on a high and I know that 2021 will bring us exciting opportunities which the team at ABG will do everything possible to maximise.” Over the last seven years the Group has grown significantly, nearly doubling its business and expanding internationally through a series of acquisitions. The Group has further enhanced

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its international operations by establishing and enlarging its footprint in the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe, from which the Group will continue to benefit going forward. “Thanks to the incredible team at ABG and our excellent partners all over the world, we have been able to continue our growth despite the challenges in the global market. Overcoming 2020 hasn’t been an easy task for many companies and I am tremendously proud of my colleagues. At ABG, we believe that the future belongs to those who invent it, and we will use every opportunity to showcase this while reaching our goal – to become one of the Top 10 spirits industry leaders,” said Jekaterina Stuģe. Amber Beverage Group’s products are found in millions of households across the globe. ABG is a leading beverage producer, distributor, logistics provider and retailer, with 600 brands spanning everything from premium vodka and sparkling wines to specialty Mexican tequilas. The company has grown from its original core production business established in 1900, to become a global company that unites over 2,000 employees in almost 20 companies across four continents. ABG has an own brand portfolio of over 200 brands, and exports its global brands as Moskovskaya® Vodka, KAH® Tequila, Riga Black Balsam®, Rooster Rojo® tequila, Cross Keys Gin® and Cosmopolitan Diva® to over 70 active global markets. Contact Details Company: Amber Beverage Group Web: www.amberbev.com Email: office@amberbev.com

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Europe Jekaterina Stuģe - Best Female CEO of the Year

Latvia

Amber Beverage Group (ABG) CEO, Jekaterina Stuģe has been named Best Female CEO from Latvia of the Year 2021 in the Global 100 Annual Awards. 2021 was the 13th year of the Awards, which recognise the achievements and expertise of companies and individuals operating to the highest standards across the globe and Stuģe is proud to be the recipient of one of the top awards. Jekaterina Stuģe, says, “I am delighted to be the recipient of this prestigious award. I am proud of the team at Amber Beverage Group and what we have collectively achieved, especially during the pandemic. Despite the challenges in the industry, we are not waiting for the pandemic to end or the markets to re-open but are continuing to put together new solutions and new ideas, finding new channels and new approaches to market without delay.” Jekaterina joined the SPI Group as the CFO of the Baltic business unit in year 2014. She has participated in the development of Amber Beverage Group and since that time, she has worked across many parts of the business. While she holds the roles of CFO and COO in the Group, she was made CEO in 2020. As an executive, she has overseen the company’s growth and now is set to reach the main ABG goal: to become a €1 billion company over the next five years. The key objective of Jekaterina in her role as the CEO of Amber Beverage Group is to pivot the whole organisation by means of an innovation agenda. This includes development of new products, expansion in new markets and consumer segments, introduction of the latest technologies in AI and automation and reinvention of operational and production processes to achieve efficiencies. In early 2020, when the global pandemic struck the beverage industry, Jekaterina was part of the management team that proactively focused on realigning ABG businesses to work within the new reality. Through effective cost management, streamlining internal processes, growth in production and a quick introduction of new brands, ABG exceeded its 2020 performance despite the pandemic.

Best Female CEO of the Year, Jekaterina Stuģe In the past Jekaterina has won several business awards including the prestigious Business Worldwide Global Corporate Excellence Award in such categories as The Most Innovative CFO – Latvia and The Strongest Growth Strategy Team in Europe. Finance Monthly Magazine has recognized Jekaterina as one of the strongest financial professionals in the region.

Contact Details Company: Amber Beverage Group Web: www.amberbev.com Email: office@amberbev.com

GLOBAL 100 | 2021

Europe ByEmmaJaneInteriors - Best Interior Design & Finishing’s Firm - UK

Easy, unique and award winning tap onto interior design service available to all and anyone for any size budget or project no matter how small. From an early age her career passions in life were fashion, property and interiors. Initially she trained and studied in the fashion industry, graduated with honours and used her creativity in this field for over 20 years based mainly in Central London but travelled to many countries with her work. She has always admired new architecture and design in these countries. Emma bought her first property around 1998 in London which fuelled her creativity more towards property and interior design and she has never looked back from that moment. Today she has a multi award winning interior design company. The main philosophy of her company when it was set up was to be helpful and accessible not to high end customers but to anyone living in a property who would not normally consider interior design as an option because of cost but they have an interest in redesigning their homes in some form and need help. It’s an easy to use, cost effective, transparent service and prices start from as little as £30ph. Whether you need quick design advice, mood boards, a walk through for a new layout, styling for re sale, de cluttering, colour advice, suggested contacts, part time or full time refurbishment services on a room or whole house, ByEmmaJaneInteriors can offer these services. Having worked with clients anywhere from a 30 minute consultation to a fully managed house renovation. She covers residential, commercial walk throughs for de cluttering and restyling advice to full commercial supply and fit out for show homes. ByEmmaJaneInteriors stands by the vision to make interior design to be accessible to work for everyone no matter how small or large their project may be and no matter at what stage and what budget. This is something she’s incredibly passionate about and immensely proud to say she has managed to achieve. They say the devil is in the detail and it is the small details that ByEmmaJaneInteriors does so well that can make such a significant difference in terms of interior design. Emma and her team go

to great lengths to ensure they meet their client’s expectations investing time and resources working closely with their clients to try and gain a real understanding of what it is that they are trying to achieve. Emma has managed to cultivate a culture amongst her team where the needs of the customer takes precedence over every other concern. They are continually looking for ways to improve the service that they offer and understand that every client will have different objectives for each project so are flexible enough to understand that a one size fits all approach does not work. They offer a truly bespoke service and despite the challenges brought about during Covid 19 pandemic they have continued to deliver results for their clients, working by email, skype, phone or even face to face when required. Their flexible approach allows them to adapt their way of working and they are not limited by the rigid constraints that some of their competitors have to work to. Some of the projects can be complex but with their years of experience there are very few challenges they have not successfully overcome over the years. ByEmmaJaneInteriors unique approach is helping to shatter the perception of interior design as an unattainable concept, making it a service to be used by anyone at any time. The challenge for Emma and her team will be to maintain the standards that have helped them make such a name for themselves as they continue to grow in the years to come. If the last few years are any barometer of what’s to come, then we think ByEmmaJaneInteriors is a name you’ll be hearing much more of in the future. Ask her any interior design questions on the “have a query” page on the website.

www.byemmajaneinteriors.com admin@byemmajaneinteriors.co.uk +44 (0)7825908562

GLOBAL 100 | 2021

Europe Capital Exits International Limited - Company Sales Experts of the Year - 2021 - Capital Exits International Ltd - UK

Capital Exits International Ltd is a prolific business broker firm based in South-England which acts as a trustworthy and chief advisor to business owners looking to either potentially sell their business, or expand their commercial margins via the acquisition of another company. The firm’s team consists of a relatively small group of accountants, lawyers, and corporate consultants which are all specialised in corporate buyer trends, market research and asset management. The company’s Director, Mark Venables, started his working life as a small business owner, designing, manufacturing and selling high quality, bespoke furniture to prestigious clients, he made the decision to sell his company and then began a career that has stretched over 20 years and included corporate sales & marketing and real estate, with the focus on luxury properties.

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Its unique corporate structure allowed the company to maintain a consistent, robust success record that reflected the corporation’s internal business standards and work ethic. The firm’s anatomical constitution is another great asset, incorporating a prolific amount of highly skilled commercial solicitors and personal accountants in conjunction with a talented sales team in Mergers and Acquisitions. Capital Exits additionally adopted a unique approach in relation to their corporate liaising and internal communications. Their two-phased company sales process provides a holistically engaging and transparent approach from the get-go and allows its customers to consistently and effortlessly engage with the corporate team of the firm for any enquiries relating to their business. The firm is capable of offering industry leading advisory services as a result of its prolific corporate partners, receiving insights from a plethora of colossal global research networks that: a) extensively cover Mergers & Acquisitions on a multi-national scale. b) provide historically accurate transactional data and professional contacts, and

Mark’s goal is to provide an unprecedented and unrivalled service which preemptively capped the number of clients the firm worked with to a maximum of 10 and solely focused on tailor crafting the firm’s specialist advisory services and corporate acquisitions to each one of its clients individually, rather than providing a generalised abundance of information to hundreds of different businesses and choosing quantity over quality. This is undoubtedly one of the key reasons that Capital Exits saw such success since its formation in 2014. Capital Exit’s approach is built on the basis that the entire team is focused on ‘selling’ our clients companies and not simply putting them through a process. They have achieved this in many ways, such as; No ‘sales people’ Remain small and focused Provide honest, transparent advice Offer workshops to educate our clients Build a network of professional services

c) liaise with a variety of proprietary experts. Consequently, Capital Exits is able to consistently maintain a stainless record and provide precise and concise answers to all Mergers & Acquisitions related questions that a potential customer may have in a timely fashion, regardless of the degree of individualism involved. Capital Exits operates in a plethora of corporate fields specialising mainly within the technological sector. This has required the corporation to acquire a team of specialised corporate employees who incorporate the same effective corporate processes and follow the same line of commercial strategy and corporate ethos consistently in order to ensure that all potential buyers are liaising with the firm’s clients within the first couple of weeks after a company consultation (with the average business sold within the first six months). Capital Exits International has come a long way since 2014. Mark and the firm is likely to continue on an optimistic road of both corporate and structural success and retain its unrivalled quality of service well into the future. West Wing, Cams Hall, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 8AB Tel: +44 (0)1329 556109 Mob: +44 (0)7472 476199 Fax: +44 (0)1489 664810 www.capitalexits.com

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Europe Best International Fund Management Group - 2021 Dominion Fund Management Limited – Guernsey

“Cautious Optimism is the Recipe for Investment Success” We start 2021 with the global economy in its most challenging state since 2009. The COVID pandemic is still presenting serious challenges to healthcare systems around the world, particularly in Europe and the Americas. This in turn continues to prompt action by governments to restrict activity which has severe short-term economic costs. Despite the accelerating roll-out of COVID vaccines, the world is now in an economic grey area, with many months of disruption ahead before we reach the eventual destination of a vaccinated post-COVID world and subsequent return to normal. Investors must be prepared for more bouts of volatility along the way. The path to economic recovery and our post-COVID future will not be a straight-line, economic recoveries never are that easy. Remember the 2008-2009 financial crisis triggered the 2010-2011 Eurozone crisis. The seeds of the next crisis may have already been sown by the healthcare and economic catastrophe of 2020, and like investors in January 2009, we just don’t know what that next crisis looks like yet. Cautious optimism is the recipe for successful investing in 2021 (as it was in 2009!). Investors must remain vigilant of the potential medium-term impacts of the COVID crisis, as well as the immediate economic costs. But there will be brighter times ahead. The roll-out of vaccines targeted on the most vulnerable population groups will start to have a meaningful impact on COVID hospitalisations within months, and the prospect of permanently re-opening major economies by the summer is now a real prospect. Successful investing is about taking a long-term view and this gives us the luxury of being able to look through the pandemic. The post-pandemic future will hold many challenges (hint: the future always does). But at Dominion we also see an incredibly exciting future with phenomenal long-term investment opportunities ahead. The future is bright and exciting, but it won’t be plain sailing! We firmly believe that in an uncertain world, a focus on high-quality, high-growth investments driven by structural change in the global economy is the safest long-term exposure for investors. Rising volatility and uncertainty reinforces this strategy (2020 proved this), since during times of greater economic stress, reliable growth becomes even more scarce, bidding up valuations in those businesses able to continue growing. Change creates great hazards but also great opportunities for investors. At Dominion Asset Management, our focus is on taking advantage of a changing world. We invest in change. In our view, the optimal long-term strategy for investors in an uncertain world is to focus on global growth opportunities and invest in the companies driving these fundamental changes in our world.

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Did you know there are 2 million electric cars on the road today; by 2030 there will be 200 million. The global increase in demand for water driven by 1 billion extra people living in cities will drive an increase of 50% in water demand, massively increasing demand for safe water infrastructure. Hundreds of millions of millennials are now increasingly spending their disposable income on live entertainment. By 2025 there will be 4 billion people and 75 billion devices connected to the Internet, driving trillions of dollars of new online business. New healthcare technology is allowing all humans to live longer and more fulfilling lives. Our philosophy at Dominion is to offer investors long-term exposure to these trends and many more. As the world continues to change, so does the investment focus of Dominion’s Funds. We adjust our exposures to be invested in the most important sources of change for the world at any given time. This future proofs our funds and allows us to invest in the future, all of the time. For those of us in the investment community who follow the markets, it is easy to let short-term market performance change our perception of reality. But the truth is, the world will keep turning, the sun will keep rising in the morning and the structural demand growth trends driving global change will keep on playing out. The rise of digital commerce, emerging markets, cultural changes in consumer habits… these changes are here to stay. In the long-term, global change will drive growth in revenue and profits well above global GDP growth of those companies best exposed to these changes. In time, change will reward the patient investor who has remained exposed to these groundbreaking shifts underway in the global economy. At Dominion, we remain as excited as ever about the prospect for the structural growth trends we invest in and which continue to facilitate global change. The future continues to energise demand for the products and services our investment names produce and we see the future as being very bright for our portfolio investment names, investor returns and the global economy at large. Dominion Fund Management Limited PO Box 660 Mill Court La Charroterie St Peter Port Guernsey GY1 3PU Email Enquiries: contact@dominion-funds.com

GLOBAL 100 | 2021

Europe Best Global Large-Cap Equity Fund (1 Year): Dominion - Global Trends Managed & Fund Manager of the Year - Channel Islands

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Best International Fund Management Group 2021 - Dominion Fund Management Limited Guernsey

Best Global Large-Cap Equity Fund (1 Year): Dominion - Global Trends - Managed & Fund Manager of the Year - Channel Islands

DOMINION HAS ACCEPTED ANOTHER 2 AWARDS, FROM GLOBAL 100: BEST GLOBAL LARGE-CAP EQUITY FUND (1 YEAR): Dominion - Global Trends MANAGED & FUND MANAGER OF THE YEAR - CHANNEL ISLANDS BEST INTERNATIONAL FUND MANAGEMENT GROUP - 2021 Dominion Fund Management Limited - Guernsey

An international business based in Guernsey since 2004

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GLOBAL 100 | 2021

Europe Best Yacht Charter – 2021 – Europe – Euro Club Yachts in Greece LP

Greece

EURO CLUB YACHTS in Greece LP was registered on May 2018. However the idea of Euro Club was established around 10 years before, now with more than 20 years experience in the Maritime and Hospitality sector, we are continuously growing and expanding our services, always exploring new business opportunities and growing in to developing markets. Dedicated to providing the ultimate private yachting vacation, tailor made to the needs and demands of each client. Motor Yachts, Motor Sailing Yachts, Sailing Yachts and Catamarans. We also have other services such as Air Jet Comfort, VIP Security Services , Yacht Weddings, Yacht Parties, Crew Training, Regatta Organisation,Yacht Registration, Yacht Berth Booking,Yacht Insurance, Shipyard & Dry Dock and Yachts for Sale. We are proud to provide an unmatched service at competitive rates, backed with experienced staff of the highest quality for our clients. As a family business we are constantly supporting the personnel and professional development of our team through socialising together, group travels, as well as investing in new skills and training for all. We hope to contribute to a positive dynamic economy in 2021, we also believe our team have their dream job. Our ethos is always aim to be #1, never give up, always stay positive remain motivated and be optimistic.

About Inga Dagklis Inga Dagklis has a background in Hospitality and Tourism, is a qualified manager and educated to degree level. (honours) She has built a very successful consulting company within the Yacht Management, Yacht Rental, Travel and Crew Employment sector. During her successful career she has honed her skills on ships and yachts in the bar, restaurant, housekeeping and even the wine seller. Inga’s employment consulting agency supplies fully trained crew/staff for Bar, restaurant and housekeeping to meet the ever increasing demand on yachts, in hotels and private global clients while using her extensive skills and knowledge of the luxury Yacht sector to ensure that staff of the highest quality are being supplied to all her clients. Alimos, Akropoleos 23, Greece, 17455 charter@euroyachtsrental.com info@euroyachtsrental.com cv@euroyachtsrental.com www.euroyachtsrental.com +302108959706 +306987096674

GLOBAL 100 | 2021

Europe EYE-LAW CHAMBERS - Ophthalmology Expert Witness Firm of the Year

“A vision of The Law; An Eye for Detail” A multi award winning organisation, EYE-LAW CHAMBERS was founded in 2017 from the fusion of a number of experts’ medicolegal practices. We provide high quality medicolegal services exclusively for eye and vision-related cases. Our Mission Statement: EYE-LAW CHAMBERS will be your provider of choice by virtue of quality, expertise and timeliness. We provide expert opinion on all aspects of eye and vision-related matters. We have expertise that is of use in both the Civil and Criminal Courts. Our experts have assisted not only in the Courts of England and Wales, but also the jurisdictions of the Scottish, Northern Ireland Courts. We have acted in various Tribunal cases. Our experience extends to the Courts of the Republic of Ireland, and we have assisted in cases in mainland Europe, Africa and Asia.

We can provide fixed-fee screening reports, as well as reports on Causation & Liability and Condition and Prognosis. We are happy to be instructed by lawyers worldwide as well as by litigants-in-person. Initial contact is preferably by email: eyes@dbcg.co.uk www.eyelawchambers.com Tel: +44 (0) 208 852 8522 Docklands Business Centre, 10-16 Tiller Road, London E14 8PX

GLOBAL 100 | 2021

Europe FMConsult - Best in Asset Management 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 operational / investment risk which provides 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 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 the funds (UCITS & AIF) industry but also have the capacity and experience to assist retail and market infrastructure companies. We recently undertook a 4th Money Laundering Directive documentation remediation project for a large asset management firm that involved up to eleven employees for ten months in total. Other examples of work performed for our clients include: • Corporate Authorisation • Compliance Outsourcing and Interim Resources’ including suitable SMF16 & SMF17 Officers • Due diligence & expert witness assignments • Fund establishment & authorisation • Compliance Monitoring and in-depth investigations Andrew J Hicks - Group Director More than 10 years of experience as a compliance 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 the Compliance Officer and MLRO roles at both a leading Insurer and separately at an IFA Network, and has also worked at two of the Big Four Consultancy firms and the FSA. He 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

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 Colette Panebianco - Director FMConsult USA Colette is an experienced financial services executive. With over 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.ie To learn more about our senior team, please refer to: www.fmconsult.co.uk

GLOBAL 100 | 2021

Europe Best HubSpot partner for ICT companies of the year – Fueld

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Specialising in online lead

generation & cross selling for ICT companies in the Netherlands. Property Development Institute provides genuine property development training created and delivered by real property developers. Established in 2016, Property Development Institute specialises in providing property development training courses that include on-demand webinars, online courses, live events, either face-to-face or via live stream, and mentoring services. Their clients are people from all walks of life aspiring to be a property developers, not just work for a property development company. They educate people in the information they need to know to be a property developer, not just provide generic information to upsell the next course, like so many other training organisations. They under promise and over deliver with their training. Focusing on providing education on how to develop property successfully through creating a knowledge base and assisting clients to identify and mitigate risk.

Property Development Institute’s unique selling proposition is that property development training is not their owner’s primary source of income. The owners make their money through property development itself. Unlike so many training organisations who must upsell the next more expensive course to survive, they focus on the education aspect, creating truly relevant courses delivered by a 40 year veteran of the industry, to ensure that the knowledge shared is genuine and relevant. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic initially concerned Property Development Institute due to pre-bookings for live courses, they have adapted their business and gone online delivering many one day and three day live events via live streaming. Now that face-to-face courses are permitted again in Australia, They is offering live stream attendance of any face-to-face event so that people do not have to travel to their events. Now, people in remote locations no longer have to pay for airfares and accommodation to attend and people who prefer to sit in a live audience can do so.People that work within Property Development Institute as either staff or contractors/consultants are expected to be experienced in the property development industry to ensure they add value to their processes. Property Development Institute’s founder is an active property developer. Everything they do is based around the founders property development activities. This ensures that everyone who comes in contact with the business receives genuine property development education. The unique selling proposition provides substantial differentiation for others in the property development training market.

GLOBAL 100 | 2021

Europe Best Accreditation Management & Business Development Consultancy - 2021 - Functio – UK

“When we started Functio we wanted to utilise our experience to help businesses to perform better. So far Functio has grown year on year and this is as a result of us spending time getting to know the businesses we are working with, understanding them and working with our customers to develop systems and drive improvement. We work with most of our customers on an ongoing basis and support them with their audits year on year and we are proud of this level of repeat business as it shows to us how much our customers value our input and services.

The word functio [funk-che-oh] is a Latin word meaning ‘to perform’ and our focus at Functio is the performance and growth of our Customer’s businesses. Functio was established in 2014 with the aim of utilising the skills and experiences gained working within a range of businesses and organisations to support the performance and growth of businesses through certifications, accreditation’s and Management Systems. At Functio we pride ourselves on working with our customers, understanding their business to develop processes and management systems that not only achieve certification but also provide improvements for the business, a better level of understanding for your teams and platform for growth. For our clients that are certified we provide a maintenance service whereby we regularly audit their management systems and processes, providing detailed feedback and improvements as well as maintaining their Management Systems and associated registers and documents.

With the challenges that the global pandemic has brought, we have supported our clients throughout the rapidly changing landscape in a number of ways, providing up to date COVID-19 compliance resources, workplace/site COVID-19 risk assessments, COVID-19 statements of best practice and by delivering remote health and safety training with measurable engagement. Ensuring alongside their existing certifications and accreditations that they are best placed to protect both their workforce and their business going forward.” - KIERAN MOON Director / Consultant / Auditor

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Our Customers come back to us year on year or retain us on an ongoing basis because they recognise that we add value to their businesses on an ongoing basis.

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We process map your business as part of developing your Management System. This creates a series of flow charts for how your business operates which are a great tool for training and development of your business. As part of auditing your business and developing your Management System we support its continual development and improvement. We work with a diverse range of businesses in different sectors including Construction, Technology, Healthcare, Parking, Security, Environmental Consultancy, Logistics and many more at a range of turnover levels from £2m to £120m. Once ISO Certification has been achieved there is a requirement for Strong Leadership, Continual Improvement and a process of Monitoring and Measuring to ensure each company is remaining compliant with the standards they are certified to. This is often the area many businesses struggle with due to the time burden of keeping the system maintained and undertaking the audit programme. Functio offer two solutions by providing ISO Maintenance as a monthly retained service and Ad Hoc Internal Audits as required.

“We have been working alongside Functio for around a year and our initial plan was for Functio to support us through ISO certification. However, the scope of this increased very quickly to the on-going maintenance of our Integrated Management System as it became apparent that Functio’s continuing support was invaluable to us to ensure growth and development within the business. I highly recommend Functio to any organisation that is considering gaining ISO accreditation or indeed already has one in place.” Regency Passive Fire Protection – ISO Certification Managing Director “We were so impressed with the work Functio did as our ISO consultant. They are extremely knowledgeable, easy to work with and put you automatically at ease. We are now looking to use them for other areas of the company and would highly recommend them to any business. Their quality of work and skill set are excellent, and their rates are really competitive.” Functio 01903 740609 info@functio.co.uk www.functio.co.uk Linkedin - Company/Functio

GLOBAL 100 | 2021

Europe Best Financial Management Services Provider of the Year

John Harrison and Company offer a Financial Management Service designed to provide a fully outsourced finance department to owner-managed businesses. With the ultimate aim of helping clients to manage their companies more profitably, they have developed a series of processes, systems and tools to help boost success and financial return, inspired by some of the world’s leading business thinkers and achievers. They have also devised a tax mitigation service to ensure that their clients are paying the optimal amount of tax. Their ‘Better Business, Better Life’ development programme is designed to take business owners through a full management control plan, from goal setting through to strategic planning, business modelling, customer service standards and operational efficiency. They promise the utmost level of service for their clients and back it up with their “on time, or it is free” guarantee. Through this pledge, they will pay any penalties and surcharges which might arise if they failed to meet a filing deadline as well as waive their fee for that work.

They create a five year summary of business accounts to analyse key ratios which are shown graphically to clients and benchmarks the results with similar sized companies in the same trade. The figures are then projected forward using the assumption that the key ratios move over the next five years just as they did in the last five. The key ratios are then modified with the business owner to create a five year strategic plan. A financial model is then created for the first of those five years which produces a cash flow forecast and monthly budgets for comparison with actual results which enable speedy correction if the company is not performing financially as it should do. As the year progresses the budgets are converted into profit forecasts which allows effective tax planning and profit extraction to take place. The Financial Management System gives the owners of SMEs tools to make their medium term financial plans and maximise their profits. The monitoring and reporting systems and coaching and mentoring facilities help keep ambitious business owners on track. Web: www.johnharrison.co.uk | Tel: 01909 472310 | E-mail: john@johnharrison.co.uk | 78 Carlton Rd, Worksop S80 1PH

GLOBAL 100 | 2021

Europe

Insurance & Reinsurance Lawyer of the Year - Paul Wordley

L&G WORDLEY PARTNERSHIP Launched in early 2019, L&G Wordley Partnership is a commercial law firm with particular expertise in all aspects of dispute resolution, commercial problem solving and insurance / reinsurance / coverage. The Partners have many years of experience working on some of the largest and most complex disputes across the globe whilst at an international firm based in the City of London. With proven track records they have consolidated that expertise into their own firm. They are often instructed to advise boards and directors of companies on legal liability, asset recovery and preservation as well as advising on strategies to resolve disputes and limit liability, whether that be working in the background or openly in arbitrations and litigation. Their expertise extends to prosecuting claims where required and they have a strong track record of success. In addition to disputes, the firm has significant noncontentious experience in both corporate and commercial matters. The firm offers strong expertise and advice in relation to equity capital markets, M&A, earlystage and late-stage private equity and non-leveraged investments, corporate structures and restructuring, and arranging debt and quasi-debt facilities for businesses of all size. Key sectors include technology, mining, agriculture, financial services, energy and renewable energy. L&G Wordley Partnership works in collaboration with US law firm L&G Law Group LLP to provide transatlantic legal capability. L&G Law Group LLP operates with offices in Illinois, Arizona and New Mexico and represents individuals, businesses and corporate entities in domestic and international transactions and disputes.

About Paul Wordley Paul is one of the founding partners of L&G Wordley Partnership, having been a partner in a major international law fi rm where he was a member of the Management and Strategy Boards respectively. Paul’s expertise is geared towards advisory, complex claims, dispute resolution and coverage issues in the international insurance and reinsurance markets, acting for policyholders, insurers, brokers, intermediaries and reinsurers. His particular areas of expertise are in the oil, gas, mining, marine, construction and TMT sectors. Paul has been involved in a number of high-profile international insurance and reinsurance claims in recent years and has also advised on a number of recent major oil, gas and mining claims. He also has significant mediation experience having represented clients in several successful multi-million-dollar mediations. Paul has also conducted numerous arbitrations before LMAA, ICC, SCC and LCIA. He is recommended by expert legal directories as ‘exceptional’ and has become a thought leader in the natural resources insurance world. Contact Details Address: Tel: Mobile:

Paul Wordley L&G Wordley Partnership 1 King William Street, London, EC4N 7AF +44 (0) 20 3874 2995 +44 (0) 7774 817 750

GLOBAL 100 | 2021

Europe Management Consultants of the Year Business Advisory Firm of the Year (SME) Financial Restructuring Consultants of the Year

Since 1996 Mercal Consulting Group has become one of the main references in the middle market in Portugal. We specialize in Strategy, Management and Corporate Finance Consultancy including M&A for middle-market companies and also deal with solutions for venture capital and equity funds. In our site, you can check several business opportunities of companies for sale to enter in the Portuguese and EU market: www.mercal.pt Mercal has a set of partnerships and accreditations and has acted as consultants to the following official and professional institutions: • • • • • • • • • • •

IMCN (Independent Management Consultancies Network IMCN) AERLIS (Enterprise Association of the Region of Lisbon) TF TurismoFundos-SGFII, S.A. APQ (Portuguese Association for Quality) ADB (African Development Bank) WB Group (World Bank -CFI ) AICEP (Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade of Portugal) COTEC Portugal (Business Association for Innovation) IAPMEI (Institute for Small and Medium Enterprises of Portugal) European Union -European Commission EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development)

Our clients range from multinational companies to SME, private equity firms, entrepreneurs and family companies. Our clients includes: medium and large companies, national and multinational firms, private equity funds and venture capital. We are very pleased to be recognized by Corporate Live in Global 100 -2021 as:

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Management Consultants of the Year - Portugal; Business Advisory Firm of the Year (SME) - Portugal; Financial Restructuring Consultants of the Year – Portugal. Over the next decade, we believe that Mergers & Acquisitions will continue to expand as an alternative to the growth of the organizations and to promote their businesses at the most different levels. In the areas of Corporate Finance and Mergers and Acquisitions since 1996 Mercal has become one of the main references in the middle market in Portugal. Our teams deserve it as a reward for their hard work. Our success is due to offering the best solutions to our clients, independently of their complexity and multicultural environment.

João Ribeiro Managing Partner Contact Details Address: Tel: Tel: Email: Web:

Campo grande, no 35 - 8oA, 1700-087 Lisboa (+351) 217 811 145 (+351) 938 075 901 Joao.ribeiro@mercal.pt www.mercal.pt

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Europe Best Crisis Recovery Coaching & Training Business

In 2003, Aviad Goz, the founder and Chairman of N.E.W.S.® Coaching and Training and the founder of Momentum Group, conducted a research to identify the reasons why people, teams and organizations get stuck in their journey. Thanks to the decades of working with thousands of organizations globally, this research bore fruits and Aviad identified four main reasons: • lack of direction and vision • lack of engagement and motivation • lack of planning and execution • limiting beliefs and barriers In a eureka moment Aviad organized those reasons in the form of a four directional Compass, that can allow effective navigation through crossroads and changes. In the years to come Aviad and his team set off to create a suite of solutions based on the N.E.W.S.® Compass™. The success that ensued led to the development of a value driven network of professional training and coaching partners, all dedicated to support our clients in their quest to develop and thrive in times of change.

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Today N.E.W.S.® Coaching and Training is a truly global company. More than 1000 professional trainers, coaches and facilitators are certified to deliver its large suite of solutions and help companies from small start-ups to Fortune 100 companies that are Navigating in Times of Change. Contact Details Company: Address: Tel: Email: Web:

N.E.W.S.® Coaching and Training Sarl 13, Chemin des Chênes, 1009 Pully Switzerland +41 21 534 63 54 info@newsnavigation.com www.newsnavigation.com

Best IP Legal Firm of the Year

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Europe Best Mobile Beauty Therapist of the Year – Nicola Barrett

“Looking good on the outside helps with our inner happiness too” Nicola Barrett is a multi award wining professional Beauty Therapist as well as a hardworking individual who likes to feel and look good. That’s why she takes such joy in doing the same for others. Her journey has not been a simple one…

In March 2016 Nicola was involved in a serious car accident, that stopped everything. As she recuperated, she started to look forward and think about her passion. She had all the qualifications and training in place. So now was the time. Slowly Nicola began to get better, she realised that she had a been given a second chance to do what she loved and to get people feeling good about themselves. She thought long and hard about a name that represented what I wanted to offer as a business and Prestige Intouch was born. Prestige is the quality of services she provides. Intouch with yourself is how you feel when you have one of her services. Now her mobile services fits in with her clients busy lives, brightening up there day is all part of the service.

“Now there’s no better time to start looking and feeling better.”

Pimlico Road, Belgravia, London SW1W 8NQ Web: www.prestige-intouch.co.uk Tel: 0777 855 7126

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Scott Arms Dental Practice - Best Dental Practice of the Year

the preservation of the gum and the supporting bone. They also help distribute force over your remaining teeth, lengthening their lifespan.

Scott Arms Dental Practice is one of the largest dental practices in the UK. It started in 1994 and has grown from 2 to 19 surgeries over the last 26 years, seeing over 400,000 patients, 8000 of these patients were seen over the months of April & May 2020 during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. We continue to provide our extensive emergency dental service until 11pm, 365 days per year, our emergency calls are manned 24 hours per day this has become one of the largest emergency dental services in the West Midlands offering help to the wider community. When it comes to the replacement of missing teeth, Scott Arms Dental Practice has vast experience over 30 years in replacing teeth with dental implants. We have treated thousands of patients since 1990 and placed thousands of implants in that time, more than almost any other dental practice in the West Midlands. Dental implants are one of the best ways to replace single or multiple teeth. Dental implants look, feel and function like your natural teeth. They can be used to replace single teeth, several teeth or even a complete jaw. They’re also used to stabilise dentures from moving. The benefits of dental implants over conventional methods of tooth replacement include

Restoring a gap at the front of your mouth with a single implant and crown provides the most long-term and aesthetic results. Because the implant itself fuses with the bone of the jaw, the implant tooth will be strong, stable and act just like any other tooth in the mouth. Replacing a single tooth with an implant gives hugely aesthetic results. We work closely with our laboratory to create individual, cosmetic crowns to complete our implants. The porcelain used is of the highest quality and shades are expertly blended by our experienced technicians to give a natural finish. How a single implant and crown can complete your Smile.

Book your free Implant Assessment now! Contact details: 914-916 Walsall Road, Great Barr, Address: Birmingham, B42 1TG 0121 357 5000 Phone: support@scottarmsdentalpractice.com Email: www.scottarmsdentalpractice.com Web:

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Europe Best Accounting & Management Consulting Firm - 2020 TCAGest, Lda.

As an influential global organization supporting accounting and business management, TCAGest provide their customers and partners with some of the most advanced management tools on the market, to meet each specific need. With extensive experience of over two decades, they strive to provide entrepreneurs with the best elements to support essential decision-making. In TCAGest is fueled by its team of professionals with specific training in several areas, which offer guarantees of performance Accounting Certificate Services, Taxation, Personnel Management, Consulting and Management Support. in 2002 TCAGest pioneered to launch the concept of On-line Management, providing a service on the network devoted exclusively to the customer - the My Accountant. Their commitment to new technologies enables them to provide the customer the Just-in-time access to accounting, financial reporting and human resources; contributing decisively to the managers of the companies leading the process of decision-making quickly and reliably. Armed with this innovative service

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Online Management, the company extended the territorial scope of action, winning new customers in international markets, in Spain and Germany. TCAGest proudly boast a distinctive and winning attitude, a posture that over the years has been decisive so that today they are a respected entity in the corporate segment to provide Consulting and Management Support Services. Many customers have relied on their services since 1990. Compliance expert rigor of principles, quality and added value leads TCAGest to believe that they can continue to surprise positively with their performance. Contact Details Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

Av. Barbosa Du Bocage, 113 – 1º, 1050-031 LISBOA +351 213 852 270 +351 213 712 302 info@tcagest.com www.tcagest.com

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Europe Best Independent Audiology Clinic - 2021 2020 - The Hear Clinic Ltd

The Hear Clinic is a private Audiology clinic based in Leicester, UK. We specialise in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of people suffering from hearing and balance disorders. In the main, this involves the selection, prescribing and verification of the latest digital hearing aids from the largest hearing aid manufacturer’s in the world. In addition, I specialise in the expert removal of earwax, foreign bodies, infectious discharge and debris from the ear canal.

Emmy-award winning daytime talkshow ‘The Doctors’ in America. More recently, I contacted by Which? to perform an interview on hearing health.

Given the main cause of hearing loss is age-related (presbyacusis), the majority of my clients are aged 45+ years of age. However, earwax effects both young and older people, and so the age-range of my clients can range from between 1 years of age to 100+ years of age. Although based in Leicester, I have clients travelling from both all across the UK and abroad (e.g. Saudi Arabia, South Africa, France, Holland, Germany, Czech Republic, USA) to receive specialist treatment via myself.

The hearing aid industry has in recent years become extremely competitive, and as such, many of the well known high-street chains have significantly reduced their hearing aid prices in order to gain market share. It is simply not possible for me to compete especially in light of my clinical experience, expertise, knowledge, aftercare and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment I have invested in.

As the UK pioneer of endoscopic earwax removal, and developer of the Clearwax iCLEARscope®, which is a wireless and portable video oto-endoscope used to visualise the inside of the ear to enable safe removal of earwax, I am now regarded as a world-leading expert in the procedure. I also train healthcare and medical professionals (e.g. Audiologists, GPs, ENT specialists and Nurses) in performing endoscopic earwax removal using the Clearwax iCLEARscope®. Furthermore, my clinic boasts the very latest state-of-theart audiological equipment. This allows me to provide my clients with the very best hearing diagnostic evaluations and fitting/verification of digital hearing aids to ensure they are hearing optimally. I am also regularly invited to write articles for National (e.g. Daily Mail, Daily Mirror, Metro, The Sun etc.) and International online newspapers (e.g. Fox News, New York Post, Garavi Gujarat etc.). In addition, I have made several guest appearances on both local radio (BBC Radio Leicester) and national radio (TalkTime). I have previously had some of my procedures features on

Other awards/achievements include: 2019 – Ranked No. 1 Hearing Aid YouTube Channel 2019 – Amassed over 100 Million YouTube views 2019 – Awarded Global Health & Pharma (GHP) Best Independent Audiology Clinic 2019 2020 – Awarded CorporateLiveWire Innovation & Excellence Best Independent Audiology Clinic UK 2020 2020 – Nominated as one of the 50 Best Companies to Watch 2020 by The Silicone Review

Naturally, I was concerned but it is very evident that people who have hearing diffculties want the best hearing care available and are not detracted by the fact I simply cannot compete on prices with the highstreet chains. In fact, over the last couple of years, I have noticed a surge in clients visited myself for specialist treatment. The key individuals are myself, Mr Neel Raithatha (Director and Consultant Audiologist), and my Clinic Manager, Miss Tracey Smith. Miss Smith has over 30 years experience working as a Clinic Manager in the Audiology world which is not only invaluable to myself, but greatly appreciated by all my clients. Contact Details Company: Contact: Address: Tel: Email: Web:

The Hear Clinic Mr Neel Raithatha BSc, RHAD, MSHAA Stoughton Grange Rural Centre, Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE2 2FB 0116 271 0777 | 0800 040 7652 neel.raithatha@thehearclinic.co.uk www.thehearclinic.co.uk

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NORTH AMERICA Arts & Crafts Tours

Recognised Leading Providers of Arts & Crafts Tours - 2021 - Arts & Crafts Tours - USA

Campbell Law School

Bankruptcy Law Lawyer of the Year - Dean J. Rich Leonard - Campbell Law School - USA

CSC Events, LLC

Best Annual Cannabis Science Event of the Year - Cannabis Science Conference - USA

Darlene Plumly, CPA

Best Full-Service Tax & Leading Experts in Business Consulting 2021 - Texas

Digital Air Strike

Best Social Media & Digital Engagement Company of the Year - Arizona, USA

Dynamic Training Centre

Best Personal Fitness Facility - Canada

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Best Energy Industry Systems Integrator - 2021 - Holliday Process Solutions, LLC - USA

John Snow Labs

Best AI Specialists of the Year - USA - John Snow Labs

Best CTO of the Year - USA - David Talby KLEIN LAWYERS LLP

Class Action Law Firm of the Year - Canada

Law Offices of Aaron Resnick

Commercial Litigator of the Year (Florida) 2021 - Aaron Resnick, Esq., Law Offices of Aaron Resnick, P.A.

Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP

Real Estate Law Firm of the Year - US

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Most Dedicated MS Fitness Expert - 2021 - MS Fitness Challenge - USA

Murphy Battista LLP

Angela Bespflug - Class Action Lawyer of the Year - Canada

Nola Real Estate Marketing

Best Real Estate Marketing & Photography Company - 2021 - NOLA Real Estate Marketing & Photography - New Orleans

Print City Design Studio

Best Family-Owned Graphic Design Studio - 2021 - Print City Design Studio - Colorado, USA

Solar Dynamics

Best Solar Hot Water System - Caribbean

Southern Charm Pools, LLC

Pool Contractor of the Year - Galveston County, USA

The Richard L. Rosen Law Firm, PLLC

Franchise Attorney of the Year - USA

TruStem Cell

Best Stem Cell Treatment Facility - 2021 - TruStem Cell Therapy - USA

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North America Arts & Crafts Tours Recognised Leading Providers of Arts & Crafts Tours - 2021

We’re not your average tour company. Unprecedented Access Enjoy opportunities to be welcomed into private homes, gardens, and collections rarely open to the public. Find yourself dining with your hosts and beautiful objects rarely seen up close. Personal Attention and Service You’ll be catered to from the moment you arrive in Britain to the moment you return to the airport for your flight home. You will travel around the country in a small luxury coach, staying at lavish country manors, and having delightful meals often with your host and guides. Knowledageable Experts Along with your Tour Leader, each tour has a wide range of experts – scholars, curators, historians, artists, and writers – who are your guides, lecturers, companions and dinner partners. Examine The Roots of The Movement Whether you have an interest in learning about the Arts and Crafts Movement or have a desire to see some of the most fascinating places, people, and artifacts of the era, join us on one or more of our upcoming tours and immerse yourself in history. Traveling in small groups throughout the United Kingdom, as well as Europe to see some of the most fascinating places, people, and artifacts of the era.

Elaine Hirschl Ellis, President Ms. Ellis founded Arts & Crafts Tours in 1992 to examine the roots of the Arts & Crafts Movement where they began, in Britain. Her international associations have ensured that every tour – whether for an organization, group of friends, or especially planned individual travel itinerary – will be a unique, educational, and fun experience and they have earned the company high praise in this specialized field. Gail Anderson Ettinger, Program Director Prior to joining Arts & Crafts Tours, Ms. Ettinger was Manager of Meetings and Tours for the Society of Architectural Historians in Chicago, and among a number of programs, she was responsible for managing the Society’s annual meeting. This four-day event offered at least a dozen tours of the host city relating to historic and contemporary architecture. Additionally, Ms. Ettinger worked with architectural scholars and travel professionals on the Society’s extensive domestic and international travel program. Peyton Skipwith, Associate Director Peyton Skipwith is a leading authority on British arts, both fine and decorative, of the 1870-1940 period. He retired in 2005 as Deputy Managing Director of The Fine Art Society in New Bond Street, where he had worked for forty-four years. Peyton is a Past Master of the Art Workers Guild and a frequent contributor to scholarly publications. Company: Address:

Join us on one or more of our upcoming tours and immerse yourself in history.

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Arts & Crafts Tours 110 Riverside Drive, Suite 15-E, New York, NY 10024 USA +01 212 362-0761 Tel: +01 917 442-6884 Mobile: Overseas Mobile: +44 [0] 795 774-5207 elaine@artandcraftstours.com Email: www.artsandcraftstours.com Web:

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North America Bankruptcy Law Lawyer of the Year Dean J. Rich Leonard - Campbell Law School

ABOUT DEAN J. RICH LEONARD

As leader of Campbell Law School, Dean J. Rich Leonard has initiated myriad beneficial and impactful programs over the past eight years. The law school has increased its already generous scholarship program, performed a top-to-bottom review of its curriculum, identified nine specific practice areas, partnered with leading local law firms to sponsor competitive advocacy student teams, and expanded its clinical programs to five, including the recently established Innovate Capital Business Law Clinic. Under Dean Leonard’s direction, Campbell Law added its unique FLEX JD program, the Connections mentorship program, and a Certificate in Patent Law as well as a number of dual degrees and 3+3 programs with area colleges and universities. Internationally, Leonard has partnered with the University of Nottingham to offer LL.M. degrees to not only current law students but practicing judges and attorneys in North Carolina; the University of Reading to offer two advanced international certificates; and the University of Cape Coast School of Law to offer a summer study abroad program in sub-Saharan Africa. Dean Leonard’s work on the bench and at Campbell Law was publicly recognized when North Carolina Lawyers Weekly named him the 2014 Lawyer of the Year. He received the 2018 McKnight Renaissance Lawyer Award from the North Carolina Bar Association and the same year, he was elected to serve as chair-elect of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s General Alumni Association. He then served as chair from May 2019 to May 2020. Most recently, Dean Leonard was awarded the prestigious designation as a Fulbright Specialist Scholar for a three-year period (to begin once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted). He was also selected as the only current dean of a law school to be named among the 2020 LawDragon 500 Leading

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U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers. In 2019, Leonard was selected to serve as the first president of the new Craven- Everett American Inn of Court when it moved its affiliation from Duke Law School to Campbell Law. Dean Leonard has served as a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina since 1992 acting as Chief Judge from 1999 through 2006. He served as a U.S. Magistrate Judge from 1981-92 and as Clerk of Court of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina from 1979-92. For more than two decades, Dean Leonard also acted as a consultant to the U.S. Department of State, working with judiciaries in many developing countries, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. Dean Leonard’s professional appointments include the Board of Governors for the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (2008-11); the Judicial Conference Committee on Court Administration and Case Management (1996-2002); the Judicial Council of the Fourth Circuit (2002-04); and Fellow at the American College of Bankruptcy (2005–present); as well as leadership roles with the Wake County Bar Association and North Carolina Bar Association, among others. His judicial work and expertise have earned him both state and national recognition. In 2011, the American Bar Association awarded Dean Leonard the Robert B. Yegge Award for Outstanding Contribution to Judicial Administration and he was selected as editor-in-chief of the American Bankruptcy Law Journal. In 1992, he received the Director’s Award for Outstanding Leadership in the Federal Judiciary Dean Leonard has worked as an adjunct professor for North Carolina Central University School of Law; UNC School of Law; and Campbell Law prior to becoming dean. In 2012, Campbell Law’s Delta Theta Phi Fraternity presented Dean Leonard with the Judge Robinson O. Everett Award for Legal Excellence. A native of Davidson County, Leonard is a 1971 graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, where he was a Morehead Scholar and also earned a master’s degree in education in 1973. He earned a law degree from Yale Law School in 1976.

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GLOBAL 100 | 2021

North America Best Social Media & Digital Engagement Company of the Year - Arizona

Digital Air Strike helps over 7,800 businesses in the United States, Canada and 32 additional countries leverage technology to attract, convert, and retain more customers. This has never been needed more than during the Covid pandemic as social distancing and stay-at-home measures affected every aspect of a business. Digital Air Strike helps businesses reach and engage customers online including on social media, streaming services and devices and whereever they spend time online. Digital Air Strike is honored to be named the Best Social Media & Digital Engagement Company of the Year and proud to help businesses get great results by leveraging the reach and engagement of social media. Digital Air Strike has been in the consumer engagement technology space since 2010, when its co-founder and CEO Alexi Venneri first saw the need for auto dealerships to connect with consumers where they spend their time: on social media. The company revolutionized the way social media and review sites help both consumers and dealerships in the vehicle purchase process and build customer loyalty. DeLillo Chevrolet in Huntington Beach, California, uses Digital Air Strike’s social media technology and services to reach car buyers and service customers. During Covid-19 shelter-inplace orders, the dealer received more than 100% increase in its website traffic, 780 new dealership customers visited the dealership’s Facebook page and website (more than double from the previous month), and over 115% of customers revisited the website because of the Facebook posts. “In Google Analytics, we have noticed a surge in Facebook visits to our website. In the last 30 days, our visits have more than doubled from Facebook,” said Bill Demarest, the marketing manager for DeLillo Chevrolet. “This all came from the posts that Digital Air Strike has been doing for us. I highly recommend Digital Air Strike for social marketing.” Along with social media, consumers also rely on review sites to learn about products and the companies they’re researching. Checkered Flag Honda in Norfolk, Virginia, wanted to improve their star ratings and get help managing their reputation across top review sites. Using Digital Air Strike’s technology, the dealership was able to get better reputation scores on Google, Edmunds, and Cars.com. “Digital Air Strike gives us the ability to keep our reputation scores across all of our review sites at a high rating,” said Checkered Flag Honda’s manager. “Their reputation management dashboard gives us the ability to monitor our Net Promoter Score in one easy, organized location.” Digital Air Strike has continued to develop new technology for consumers to engage businesses better in multiple verticals. This includes credit prequalification and many automation tools to reduce friction in the entire consumer journey. The goal is to let technology do the heavy lifting and allow the business team to do what it does best – build rapport and explain their products and services more efficiently. Digital Air Strike understands that the path to purchase for consumers isn’t typically a straight line, so keeping them

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engaged throughout is vital and can be handled by technology. The company’s lead response and consumercentric marketplace technology include advanced targeting capabilities, enabling even more consumer engagement and re-engagement during the online shopping process by providing AI-powered custom responses to inquiries and 180-day follow-up. Digital Air Strike also helps businesses effectively deliver their messages to customers and prospects through text messaging, which has a much higher “read rate” than email (95% vs. 20%). Adapting to the changing ways consumers receive information also includes considering tens of millions of households with streaming devices and subscriptions. Digital Air Strike partnered with Amazon to offer ads on streaming platforms, including Hulu, Amazon Prime, and over 60 other services, as more consumers have flocked to streaming channels. Research predicts that 60 million households will watch content on their TV exclusively through streaming by 2025. Digital Air Strike’s Amazon OTT streaming ads help businesses promote their products and services to highly targeted audiences of cord-cutters. Muller Honda Highland Park near Chicago uses OTT ads to promote real-time vehicle inventory to car buyers streaming live sports and top shows. “OTT ads help us maintain a competitive edge while getting in front of the most engaged shoppers at a low cost,” said Gray Scott, the marketing director for Muller Auto Group. “We had a strong 2020, despite the pandemic and conditions surrounding it, because of our ability to put our message in front of engaged shoppers when they needed to see it the most. For example, our Covid-19 practices were launched two days after a stay-at-home order.” Liberty Buick and Liberty GMC also use Digital Air Strike’s Amazon OTT ads. With a 97% ad completion rate and more than 56,000 video views completed in just one month, Liberty Auto in Peoria, Arizona, sees more conversion data since the ads are highly targeted using Amazon’s first-party data, including shopping and purchasing behavior. “Digital Air Strike’s OTT ads with Amazon data are really impactful,” said Jordan Barrett, Digital Marketing Manager, Liberty Buick and Liberty GMC. “Digital Air Strike has done a great job building a product that in the OTT ecosystem will have continued value. The Digital Air Strike ad has scrolling inventory of whatever type of model you’re advertising. It gives dealers a lot of opportunity to present an ad in a less competitive environment with an element that’s always being refreshed.” Ultimately, Digital Air Strike helps businesses look better online and improve the consumer experience for customers and businesses. The company offers businesses a free analysis of their online presence with quick tips for improvement. Request an Intel Report for your business at www.digitalairstrike.com/intel-report.

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North America Maalouf Ashford & Talbot Named ‘Law Firm of the Year’ in 15 Countries and in Multiple Categories

Maalouf Ashford & Talbot is among the world’s leading international law firms with offices in New York City, Dubai, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Al Khoper, Al Qatif, Cairo, Beirut, Baghdad, Erbil, Amman, Zurich, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, and affiliated offices in over 70 different countries worldwide.

Netherlands USA Dr. Maalouf has been ranked as one of the Top 10 International Trade & Finance Lawyers in the United States for the past 16 consecutive years by the United States Lawyer Rankings, 2006 - 2021 Editions, taking the No. 1 position for the past 4 years. In addition to being one of the world’s leading lawyers, Dr. Maalouf is also an International Arbitrator with the following Courts of International Arbitration and International Arbitration Centers: • London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) • Dubai International Financial Center/ LCIA (DIFC/LCIA) • Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) • Abu Dhabi Global Markets Arbitration Centre

Maalouf Ashford & Talbot’s lawyers are internationally recognized as leading experts in the areas of International Trade & Finance Law, International Arbitrations, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, Oil & Gas Law, Energy Law, Banking Law, Corporate Law, Shipping & Maritime Law, Antitrust Law, Sharia Law, Compliance, Technology Media & Telecommunications Law, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Law and Tax Law.

• New York International Arbitration Center

In today’s heavily regulated and competitive world, corporations are facing greater scrutiny and confronting more arduous challenges than ever before. Maalouf Ashford & Talbot lawyers are world leaders in creating new and innovative ways to assist their clients in meeting those challenges, rather than explaining to them why a deal “can’t be done”. With a practice that offers unparalleled representation across a comprehensive range of legal areas, Maalouf Ashford & Talbot’s lawyers have the ability to anticipate obstacles, seize opportunities and get the deal done,and the experience and know-how to prevent it from being undone.

• GCC Arbitration Centre (Bahrain)

• BVI International Arbitration Centre • Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) • Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC) • International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA - The Hague, The Netherlands) • Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA - United States of America) • Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) • British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre (BCICAC) and • Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre • Korean Commercial Arbitration Board Dr. John J. Maalouf, Senior Partner

Dr. JOHN J. MAALOUF Dr. John J. Maalouf, Senior Partner of the Firm, is one of Wall Street’s top lawyers and is a globally recognized expert in the areas of International Trade & Finance Law, International Arbitration, Corporate & Business Law, Banking Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Oil & Gas Law, Pharmaceuticals Law, Telecommunications Law, and Intellectual Property Law.

As an International Arbitrator, Dr. Maalouf has over 16 years of experience deciding large international commercial disputes between multinational companies around the world. In addition, Dr. Maalouf is a Member of MENSA, the International High IQ Society, and has a certified Genius IQ.

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North America Maalouf Ashford & Talbot Named ‘Law Firm of the Year’ in 15 Countries and in Multiple Categories

Proud Winners of... USA Arbitration & Litigation, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Compliance, Corporate, Energy, Environmental, Full Service,Islamic Finance, International Trade & Finance, M&A, Oil & Gas, Shipping & Maritime, Tax, Aerospace & Defense Law Firm of the Year & Diversity Law Firm of the Year DUBAI Arbitration & Litigation, Banking & Finance, Compliance, Corporate, Intellectual Property, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Real Estate, Shipping & Maritime, Technology, Media Telecommunications & Aerospace & Defense Law Firm of the Year & Diversity Law Firm of the Year SAUDI ARABIA Arbitration & Litigation, Corporate, Compliance, Intellectual Property, M&A, Oil & Gas, Regulator & Aerospace & Defense Law Firm of the Year BAHRAIN Arbitration & Litigation, Banking & Finance, Compliance, Corporate, Oil & Gas, Regulatory & Diversity Law Firm of the Year. EGYPT Arbitration & Litigation, Corporate, Compliance, Intellectual Property, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Regulatory, Technology, Media & Telecommunications

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JORDAN Arbitration & Litigation, Compliance, Corporate, International Trade & Finance, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Regulatory & Diversity Law Firm of the Year LEBANON Arbitration & Litigation, Banking & Finance, Compliance, Corporate, M&A, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Regulatory & Diversity Law Firm of the Year. MOROCCO Arbitration & Litigation, Compliance, Corporate, International Trade & Finance, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Regulatory QATAR Arbitration and Litigation, International Finance, Intellectual Property & Technology, M&A, Media and Telecommunications & Diversity Law Firm of the Year. KUWAIT Diversity Law Firm of the Year, Arbitration & Litigation Law Firm of the Year, Oil & Gas Law Firm of the Year and Compliance Law Firm of the Year CHINA Banking & Finance, Corporate, M&A, Oil & Gas & Diversity Law Firm of the Year UK International Finance, M&A

ALGERIA Arbitration & Corporate law Firm of the Year

BRAZIL Corporate, M&A, Oil & Gas

IRAQ Arbitration & Litigation, Compliance, Corporate, International Trade & Finance, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Regulatory

MAALOUF ASHFORD & TALBOT, LLP

WWW.MAALOUFASHFORD.COM

TEL: +1 212 537 5035 FAX: +1 212 537 9268

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North America Best Real Estate Marketing & Photography Company - 2021 - NOLA Real Estate Marketing and Photography - New Orleans

At NOLA Real Estate Marketing, our team combines expertise in the real estate industry with creative artistry in photography and graphic design to boost our real estate agents’ listings so they’ll sell at the highest market price in the shortest amount of time. We’re so much more than just photos. We offer:

EXPERIENCE... A positive client experience is the best method for faster sales, repeat customers and tons of referrals. At NOLA Real Estate Marketing, it’s our mission to handle the many marketing details that agents don’t have time for so they can focus on their clients’ personal needs. Together, we create the ideal experience for their clients.

EXPERTISE... At NOLA Real Estate Marketing, we combine our knowledge and experience in real estate, media and film and unite these complex industries with top-notch skills in marketing, copywriting and graphic design to command a presence, impress buyers and expedite real estate agents selling their listings.

and the full EFFECT... Online, mobile and social media marketing

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have established an undeniable industry stronghold. Savvy real estate professionals seek the most innovative real estate digital strategies to boost market presence. Our agents find that our high-visibility, comprehensive packaging for their listings increases their credibility and gains them referrals and leads.

Here’s what sets us apart Luxury listing treatment for even our smallest listings — We recognize a seller’s need to have their home spotlighted no matter the size or asking price. We offer exceptional service and quality results across the board and at a fair price. One-stop-shopping — We’re a boutique firm with a big-city staff of professionals to handle a host of photography, video, and copywriting needs for brochures, flyers, the MLS listing, video scripts, agent bios and more, all under one roof. We offer specialty marketing too--including drone aerial photography, virtual staging, 3D floor plans, measurements, headshots…almost any marketing need our clients can dream up. Local know-how — We’ve been in business since 2012, living in and focusing on Southeast Louisiana. Our competition is scattered in different states where the names and faces always change. With NOLA Real Estate

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North America Best Real Estate Marketing & Photography Company - 2021 - NOLA Real Estate Marketing and Photography - New Orleans

Marketing, clients know who they’re dealing with and what kind of end product they’ll get.

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Research — What sets us apart from other firms is that we’re always learning new concepts, acquiring new tools and taking the extra steps to make our work speak for itself and our agents stand out above the rest.

In just a few years, our award-winning firm has grown from a single owner-photographer to a team of nine photographers, copywriters and marketing specialists in four different regions. Our agents are repeat customers and now, some of our home sellers are, too! The end product says it all: prompt, professional and provocative.

Guarantees — We offer next-day and weekend turn-around on services, and all our photos are MLS- and print-ready with clearwindows, blue skies, green grass and lighting straight off a top-rated home improvement show.

Contact Details: NOLA Real Estate Company: Marketing & Photography 1011 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 22 Address: Mandeville, Louisiana 70471 1.985.624.5390 Phone:

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OCEANIA & GLOBAL Brett Ward Homes Pty Ltd

Best Luxury Home Builders - Australia

Dennison Psychology

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GLOBAL 100 | 2021

Oceania & Global Brett Ward Homes Pty Ltd - Best Luxury Home Builders – Australia

Australia

Brett Ward Homes has been designing and constructing custom, luxury homes on the Gold Coast and throughout South East Queensland for over 20 years with Brett Ward, Director, sharing his passion for building luxury homes for Queenslanders for over 30 years with over 200 projects completed. This multi award winning Gold Coast based business has an unmatched reputation for quality and luxury, consistently delivering at the highest level of thier customers satisfaction from the start of a project until the finish. Primarily servicing the Gold Coast Region they however on occasions have also undertake projects through out the wider South East Corner of Queensland. A small boutique family building business that caters to each clients individual needs. Offering clients a personalised one on one service from concept to completion of their new home. At all times clients are dealing with either Brett or Kirsty Ward.

Working through the COVID Pandemic has proven to be challenging for the whole team, however they have undertaken all the steps required to ensure a safe working environment for all staff and sub-contractors and clients while maintaining consistent build times and continuing to provide clients with the personalised face to face service they are known for. Brett Ward Homes extensive experience in the construction industry in South East Queensland together with a network of highly qualified master craftsmen ensure each home is constructed to the highest standards every time. Brett Ward Homes 2/8 Gateway Court Coomera Australia Tel: +61 (07) 5500 3700 Email: brett@brettwardhomes.com.au Website: www.goldcoastluxuryhomes.net.au

GLOBAL 100 | 2021

Oceania & Global Employsure Law Pty Ltd Best Employment Relations Services Provider of the Year

Australia

Employsure Law, is a multi-award winning firm specialising in representing SMEs in workplace law matters. This includes unfair dismissals, general protections, underpayments, bullying, discrimination, workplace disputes, post-employment restraints and confidential information. Our experience in workplace law spans 40+ years, led by our Head of Legal, Troy Plummer and Practice Lead, Michael Grinbergs. We offer specialist technical expertise in all areas of workplace law. We represent clients across multiple jurisdictions in Australia, including with the Fair Work Ombudsman, the Fair Work Commission, the Federal Circuit Court, State based anti-discrimination boards and commissions, the South Australian Employment Tribunal, the Western Australia Industrial Relations Commission and the Magistrates Court of Western Australia. Employsure Law stands apart. We are a workplace law practice that helps SMEs build a better business by providing professional, low cost, primarily fixed fee legal representation by experienced lawyers. We’ve listened to SMEs and understand their need for affordable legal representation. We do not charge for every interaction. Instead, Employsure Law enables SMEs to focus on what is important to them, their business. At the core of our model is efficient, transparent and affordable legal representation, with quick turnaround times and high success rates. Employsure Law is not a traditional law firm. We continue to challenge, transform and reshape the legal industry. SMEs from around the country can access workplace law experts in ways that suit them and at a price they can budget. Across geographical landscapes and time zones we assist clients from all over Australia. Employsure Law has a profound positive impact on SMEs with affordable and accessible legal service delivery. This gives SMEs total peace of mind knowing a dedicated legal team is supporting them every step of the way. In 2020, we achieved the following: Represented 1000+ SMEs across Australia in workplace law matters including unfair dismissals, general protections, underpayments, bullying, discrimination and workplace disputes, managed 1367 matters throughout 2020, attended 900+ conciliations, mediations and hearings across Australia. www. employsurelaw.com.au

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