Leaders in Law Global Awards 2023

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We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to all participants as we come together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of experts from across the globe at this momentous event.

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INTRODUCTION Introduction ......................................................................

The year 2023 marks a significant milestone for Leaders in Law as we proudly host another edition of our prestigious Global Awards. This annual occasion serves as a platform to acknowledge and showcase excellence in the legal profession.

Our dedicated research team at Leaders in Law has conducted a comprehensive, independent survey of both general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide. Only firms and practitioners who have met independent international research criteria, determined by client performances, references, and rankings, were considered.

Drawing insights from experts around the world, the reviews have resulted in a carefully curated shortlist of candidates for each category, making a global award a highly esteemed recognition within the publication.

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JURISDICTIONS Europe ................................................................................

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Our diverse audience, ranging from large multinationals to successful entrepreneurs, seeks to identify leaders in law with the precise expertise relevant to their needs. These awards recognise excellence across over 100 practice areas in more than 145 jurisdictions globally, showcasing representatives from a diverse cross-section of lawyers and law firms. As you turn the pages ahead, you will find detailed profiles highlighting the excellence of the winning firms and individuals across a multitude of practice areas and jurisdictions — all of whom have graciously provided contact details for the award recipient.

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Trusted Trial Counsel for Complex Business Litigation One of America’s leading trial boutiques, Reid Collins prosecutes a wide range of complex commercial litigation, including financial fraud actions, bankruptcy and insolvency-related disputes, cross-border actions, and professional-liability matters. Through skillful negotiation, litigation and trial advocacy, we have obtained billions in settlements and judgments for, as well as groundbreaking legal precedent favorable to, our clients.

“A true maverick trial boutique…purveyors of a lost art. They are a pain to go up against because they’re so good!”

Benchmark Litigation

“The special forces unit for complex litigation.”

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INSOLVENCY EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN THE USA

WILLIAM T. REID, IV

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Reid Collins & Tsai LLP 1301 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, Ste. C300, Austin, Texas 78746, USA

Tel: +(512) 647 6105 Mobile: +(512) 771 5205 Email: wreid@reidcollins.com Website: www.reidcollins.com

William T. Reid, IV (“Bill”), the senior founding partner of Reid Collins & Tsai LLP, is widely recognised as one of the top business trial lawyers in the nation. His work has resulted in precedent-setting case law protecting investors and holding wrongdoers accountable while obtaining billions of dollars in recoveries for his clients.

A true trial lawyer, Bill developed his national reputation for successfully litigating complex commercial and financial cases in private practice after a remarkable run as a federal prosecutor. He has tried a wide range of civil and criminal matters to verdict before judges and juries in a career spanning three decades. In leading Reid Collins to its position as one of the nation’s “go-to” plaintiff firms, Bill has prosecuted a broad array of international cases involving insolvency-related disputes, professional malpractice, business torts, fraud, and financial transactions. He has handled multiple high-stakes actions arising out of Ponzi schemes, illegal transactions, insider misconduct, and cross-border frauds, as well as fiduciary litigation and bad-faith insurance actions. Further, Bill has established the firm as an industry leader in professional malpractice claims, achieving numerous public (as well as confidential) multi-million-dollar settlements against law firms, accounting firms, and directors and officers.

He represents public companies, hedge funds, private equity funds, offshore liquidators, bankruptcy fiduciaries, SEC receivers, and individual clients, among others, and is currently managing a docket of plaintiff’s litigation seeking billions of dollars in damages.

Bill’s considerable trial experience is as varied as the clients he represents. As an Assistant United States Attorney during the 1990′s, he focused on complex drug and corruption prosecutions, trying 25 cases to verdict (securing 24 convictions) and prosecuting hundreds of cases annually. Since returning to private practice in 2000, he has put his courtroom experience to good use, taking numerous commercial cases to trial. Notably, Bill has yet to lose a jury trial since returning to private practice and has obtained several top-100 trial judgments and verdicts for his plaintiff clients.

In December 2017, acting pro bono, Bill won an acquittal in a public corruption case on behalf of Olga Hernandez, a San Antonio School Board member wrongfully accused of bribery. In winning the Hernandez case, Bill achieved justice by thwarting the misguided prosecution of an innocent citizen, in the process accomplishing what few trial lawyers achieve in their careers: jury trial wins on behalf of both civil plaintiffs and defendants and as a criminal prosecutor and a defence lawyer. Additionally, Bill is now an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas Law School, teaching a course he created called, Complex Financial Litigation, which takes a case study approach to teaching commercial litigation practice to law students.

Awards and Accolades: Bill’s reputation as one of the nation’s pre-eminent plaintiff’s trial lawyers is affirmed annually by all major industry publications. Among his higherprofile accolades, in both 2020 and 2023 Benchmark named Bill the “U.S. Plaintiff Attorney of the Year,” and in 2021 Law360 honoured him as a “Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar,” one of only a handful of litigators in the nation so recognised. He has been twice named a “Plaintiff’s Trailblazer” by the National Law Journal and a “Trailblazer” by Texas Lawyer. For six consecutive years, Bill has been selected as one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America” by Benchmark, and he is regularly recognised as one of the nation’s top practitioners by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America®. In addition, Lawdragon has recognised Bill as one of the “500 Leading Lawyers in America” for several years running, and his cases have been listed in the National Law Journal’s Top-100 verdicts multiple years.

Bar Admissions and Organisations: Bill is admitted to practise in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second and Fifth Circuits, the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and all of the United States District Courts in Texas. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Fifth Circuit Bar Association, the New York State Bar, and the State Bar of Texas.

Education: After law school, Bill served as a law clerk to the Honourable Reynaldo G. Garza, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He received his J.D., cum laude, from St. John’s University School of Law, where he was an editor of the St. John’s Law Review. Bill achieved a dual undergraduate degree – a B.A. in Economics and a B.S. in Accounting – from the University of Connecticut at Storrs, cum laude.

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A NOTE TO THIS YEAR’S WINNERS

Heartfelt congratulations on your achievements!

In this pivotal year, Leaders in Law proudly recognises your outstanding contributions, unwavering commitment, and dedication to the highest standards of legal practice. Our rigorous selection process with international benchmarks, attests to your exemplary performance and distinguishes you as leaders in your field.

As you explore the pages of this publication, take pride in the profiles that illuminate your triumphs across more than 100 practice areas in over 145 global jurisdictions. Your impact on the legal community is profound, shaping the future of the profession. This recognition is not merely an individual triumph; it is a collective celebration of legal excellence, showcasing your influence and inspiring others in the legal realm.

We extend our warmest wishes for your continued success. May this accolade serve as a testament to your exceptional skills and dedication, propelling you to new heights in the ever-evolving legal landscape.

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EUROPE

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BLOCKCHAIN LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IN NORWAY

ERNST & YOUNG ADVOKATFIRMA AS

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Ernst & Young Advokatfirma AS Dronning Eufemias gate 6, Postboks 1156, Sentrum, Oslo 0107 Norway

www.ey.com/en_no/blockchain#

The EY Blockchain and TMT team has advised more than 50 Norwegian and international clients on how to scale blockchain, AI and gaming within a tax & legal framework. The team offers a “one-stop solution”, including core blockchain tech solutions, token economy (ICOs, STOs, IDOs, IEOs, etc.), Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and NFTs. Clients include a global EL-car producer, gas terminal builder, real estate developer, social platform players, global mining companies, crypto exchanges, solar panels producers, digital payment operators, crypto fund managers, decentralised data storage, the fashion industry, food producers, individuals reporting cryptocurrencies, etc. Work includes taxation, VAT, compliance, law and regulatory issues, sustainability, government and EU grants, GDPR, IP rights, Consumer Rights, Royalty, personal taxation, accounting and audit, valuation, and Integrity Due Dilligence.

The team works closely with the global EY Blockchain team which has more than 300 core blockchain developers, 14 Blockchain Hubs and has developed 9 blockchain platforms.

The Team Linn Anker-Sørensen | PHD Contact details:

Gjert Melsom Contact details: gjert.melsom@no.ey.com

Ingvild O. Kaagen Contact details: ingvild.o.kaagen@no.ey.com

+47 982 06 845

+47 934 41 216

Associate Partner, International Tax One of Norway’s most acknowledged for MTT Tax, hereunder IP, technology and E-commerce.

Partner, Law Head of Bank & Finance at EY Tax & Law and experienced on financial infrastructure and capital markets.

Director, Law Member of ESMA's consultative Working Group of the Financial Innovation Standing Committee.

Magnus Jones Contact details: magnus.jones@no.ey.com +47 922 22 345

Mads Ribe | LL.M. | MBA Contact details: mads.ribe@no.ey.com +47 992 27 156

Anthon Søegaard Contact details: anthon.soegaard@no.ey.com +47 903 66 476

Nordic Blockchain & Innovation Lead One of Norway’s most acknowledged within Blockchain, Web3 and Metaverse. Works A-Z within the landscape.

Associate Partner, Law Commercial lawyer with focus on technology, with core competence on blockchain legal structures.

Associate Partner, Law International tax lawyer with focus on technology, with core competence on blockchain tax structures.

linn.ankersoerensen@no.ey.com +47 904 72 219

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Professional Biography Associate Partner, Blockchain, EY Norway & Law firm.

Gjert is the committed partner who focuses on explaining complex challenges and opportunities in an easy-to-understand way, creating creative

Blockchain Expert of the Year in Norway

Education and Experiences Gjert has worked with tax and technology for 35 years. Among others: Gjert is a retired Partner, now Associate Partner, in EY Norway international tax services (ITTS).

GJERT MELSOM

Licentiate of Law degree in 2000 on tax treatment of software and intangibles.

The tax and legal team offers a “one-stop solution”, including: Tax efficient solutions for blockchain companies operating globally, including group structures, tax treatment of IPR and withholding taxes, financing, permanent establishment, transfer pricing, etc.

Domestic and international tax issues,

Prior to joining Ernst & Young in 2002, he worked in the Ministry of Finance with international tax, ecommerce, transfer pricing and tax treaty negotiations. He was a member of the OECD group that

Business School, the Norwegian Law Association, etc.

Gjert is recognised as the most experienced lawyer in Norway on

Contact Details Mobile: +47 982 06 845 Email: gjert.melsom@no.ey.com Website: www.ey.com

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

Regularly lectures at BI Norwegian

Ernst & Young Advokatfirma AS Dronning Eufemias gate 6, Postboks 1156, Sentrum, Oslo 0107, Norway

Team Expertise

Law degree from the University of Oslo in 1992.

made the tax treaty rules on Ecommerce.

Address

and constructive dialogue and finding commercial and practical solutions. Gjert is the lead partner of the EY Tax & Law Blockchain Team including more than 20 experts within the area.

decentralised and blockchain structures and business models.

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

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

including complex classification of tokens, filing of crypto tax returns, and invoicing by using cryptocurrency.

Law and regulatory issues related to token offerings, legal opinions, contractual setup, sustainability, government and EU grants, GDPR, IP rights, Consumer Rights, and Royalty.

Taxation of Tokens to employees.

The EY team further offers a wider “one-stop solution”, including blockchain experience and experts on, such as: How to treat and classify cryptocurrency/tokens from an audit and accounting perspective.

Technical blockchain issues, token reviews and architecture, and climate change sustainability imbedded in blockchain and token solutions.

Valuation of complex cryptocurrency and token offerings.

Advise related to Integrity Due Dilligence, fraud etc.

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

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CORPORATE TAX EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN AUSTRIA

ANDREAS BAUMANN

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Contact Details

TPA Group HQ Wiedner Gürtel 13 ICON Tower 24, Vienna, Austria

Mobile +43 676 756 7441 Tel: +43 1 588 350 Email: andreas.baumann@tpa-group.at Website: www.tpa-group.at

Andreas Baumann specialises in M&A advisory and transaction tax, national and international tax planning, restructuring, private equity, and questions related to private clients and family offices. He is a full member of the Tax Adviser Examination Board of the Chamber of Tax Advisers and Chartered Accountants and has been lecturing at Austrian universities and international seminars. Andreas is a registered tax advisor and business consultant. He has been a partner at TPA since October 2023 and heads the M&A advisory and transaction tax practice.

Practice Area(s): M&A, International Tax, Corporate Tax Language(s): English; German Tax Law Find the best expert for your case.

TPA TPA Internationale Steuerberatung M&A advisory Transaction tax Tax planning Tax structuring Private clients Financial products Reorganisations of enterprises (mergers, transfers, demergers) International tax law, double taxation agreements, Private equity funds and private foundations Representation in tax litigation before the Supreme Administrative Court, the Constitutional Court and the CJEU Whether national or international, small or large, production- or service-oriented, taxes and tax law affect all companies. For us, as a top-tier tax firm, tax law is like a second home. TPA usually looks for some leeway and how tax-optimised solutions can be developed.

In addition to representing clients before the tax authorities in matters related to financial criminal law and tax law, TPA also offers continuous advice to enterprises on how to take advantage of tax benefits. The right structure on M&A deals, the right legal form and appropriate profit models, established upon formation, will set the course for minimising the company’s tax burden. And even with established enterprises and groups of companies, there is always potential for optimisation and for an adaptation of existing tax models.

The TPA Group The TPA Group is one of the leading tax advisory and – with the significantly strengthened M&A advisory in 2023 – companies in Central and Southeastern Europe. 1,850 TPA employees work at 30 offices in Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia. According to open sources, TPA offers high-end and tailor-made tax advice, M&A, and business advisory, as well as advice on ESG and digital tax transformation. TPA has been awarded ongoingly and listed in local rankings and international tax law rankings alike, either as a firm or on advisor level. TPA says this success has been made possible by a workforce in which personalities, expertise, and knowledge from different areas come together to form a strong, courageous, and creative team. This variety is the strength of TPA because nobody can be an expert on everything. The TPA team, supported by the international Baker Tilly network, guarantees that cases will be dealt with quickly and that individualised and tailor-made solutions will be developed.

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Real Estate Law Expert of the Year in Cyprus Professional Biography Andreas’ practice focuses on cross-border litigation. He specialises in various fields of commercial and corporate litigation and regularly

Practice Area(s) Dispute Resolution; Banking and Finance; Private Client; Restructuring and Insolvency; Shipping, Admiralty and Marine Insurance

appears before the district courts and Supreme Court in Cyprus representing prominent local and international clients, mostly in complex disputes with an international dimension. Andreas has vast experience in corporate fraud and asset recovery, shareholders’ disputes, recognition and enforcement proceedings, as well as in corporate insolvency and restructuring. He also has significant expertise in obtaining and defending interim injunctive relief in support of proceedings in Cyprus and elsewhere.

Andreas is consistently ranked and recognised as

ANDREAS EROTOCRITOU

Education LLB (Hons), University of Sheffield; Bar Vocational Course, U.W.E. Bristol

Contact Details Tel: +357 25 370101 Email: andreas.erotocritou@erotocritou.com Website: www.erotocritou.com

expectations”, “dynamic & methodical”, “accurate in the execution of his work”, “a strategic thinker” and having “great commercial awareness”.

Andreas is a fellow of the International Academy of Financial Crime Litigators and as of 2023, an officer of the Asset Recovery Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA).

Address Erotocritou Advocates 1 Arch. Kyprianou & Ayiou Andreou Corner, Loucaides Building, 6th Floor, Limassol 3036, Cyprus

a leading practitioner in the dispute resolution arena by the leading international directories such as Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, and Who’s Who Legal. Andreas has been described as one who “fulfils all the clients’ needs in a competent and professional manner”, as a lawyer who was “perfect and performed beyond

Language(s) Greek; English

Andreas is a Barrister of the Middle Temple and a member of, amongst others, the Cyprus Bar Association, the International Bar Association and the Honourable Society of Middle Temple.

Andreas has authored numerous articles for publications on various topics relating to international cross-border litigation and arbitration and is a lecturer at the law department of Frederick University in Cyprus. In the past, Andreas has worked for Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP in London.

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International Tax Lawyer Of The Year In Spain

Practice Area(s) Commercial Law; Tax Law; International Law; Immigration and Nationality

Professional Biography

Publications and Conferences 2006 – Ilustre Colegio de Contadores Públicos de México Conference, Acapulco, Mexico. Topic: International Taxation; 2006 – International Tax Review Publication.

Topic: Spanish Holding Regime; 2008 – Practical Latin American Tax Strategies Publication. Topic: Structuring Latin American Investments via Spanish ETVE

ANTONIO LOBON

Holding Company; 2011 – Anefac 20th Anniversary International Taxation Conference. Topic: Recent developments in the International Taxation Arena

Antonio holds a Degree in Law from Complutense University of Madrid, a Master’s Degree in Tax Law from the University of Deusto, Bilbao, and is a Spanish CPA. He is also trained in the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing. He is a member of the Madrid Bar Association and the Spanish Institute of Chartered Accountants.

After 36 years of experience with KPMG, he retired in October 2014 upon reaching the statutory retirement age. He began his career at KPMG in Madrid in 1978, became a partner in 1987, and moved to the New York office in 1999 where, among other responsibilities, he was the Partner-in-charge of Latin-American Legal Services. He also served Global Accounts in Latin America and led the Spanish and Portuguese Centers of Excellence in that office.

He

Address Larrauri & Marti C. de Serrano, 45, 3º A, 28001 Madrid, Spain

Language(s) French; English; Spanish

Contact Details Tel (Madrid): +34 91 436 23 99 Tel (Malaga): +34 95 227 44 23 Email: aglobon@larraurimarti.es Website: www.larraurimarti.com

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Legislation as well as International Taxation, restructuring, cross-border transactions, due diligence, and M&A in different sectors. Some of the sectors to which he has rendered services include Banking & Financial services, including Funds and Alternative Investments industries, Oil & Gas, Car Manufacturing, Food & Beverages, Hotel Chains, Communications, Cement & Construction, Airlines, and related services.

Awards He has obtained recognition from the International Global Law Expert directory and has been designated as the recommended lawyer in Spain in the area of International Tax. He was also selected by his peers to be included in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers for his work in Tax Law.

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Professional Biography

M&A Lawyer of the Year in France

Armand Grumberg is the head of Skaddenʼs European M&A practice. He has extensive experience in strategic and complex cross-border

Practice Area(s) Mergers and Acquisitions; Corporate Law; Cross-border Transactions; Public and Private Acquisitions; Joint Ventures; Capital Markets Transactions

Education

ARMAND W. GRUMBERG

2001 - Docteur en Droit, University of Paris XII-Law School; 1999 - LL.M., Harvard Law School; 1996 - D.E.S.S., University of Paris V-Law School

transactions, including public and private acquisitions, contested and hostile bids, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations and capital markets transactions. He has been involved in key M&A transactions for French corporates and contributed to major legal innovations in the sector.

He also has substantial experience in shareholder activist-related matters.

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

Admission(s) Address

Paris

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

Contact Details Tel: + 33 1 55271195 Fax: + 33 1 55272195 Email: armand.grumberg@skadden.com Website: www.skadden.com

Language(s) French; German; English

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

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Education & Qualification(s) Dispute Resolution Expert of the Year in Denmark

Certified mediator Diploma degree, arbitrator Appointed to represent parties in cases before the Danish Supreme Court where free legal aid has been granted (since 2007) Right of audience before the Danish Supreme Court (since 2003) Right of audience before the Danish High Court (since 1998) Gorrissen Federspiel, assistant attorney/attorney-at-law, 1995 – 1998 Slaughter and May, Paris, secondment lawyer, 1998 – 1999 Gorrissen Federspiel, attorney-at-law, 1999 – 2003, partner 2004 – 2021 Kammeradvokaten (legal adviser to the Danish Government), assistant attorney, 1993 – 1995 LLM, Aarhus University, 1993 Øregaard High School 1984 – 1986 European School in Uccle, Belgium 1975 – 1984 Krebs School 1973 – 1975

Professional Biography Ever since his admission to the bar, Christian Alsøe has been handling complex litigation and arbitration matters in the areas of copyright and media law.

Christian is ranked as a “Litigation Star” in Benchmark Litigation.

Christian is widely recognised in Denmark and internationally as a leading expert in complex dispute resolution, copyright, media law and IP/competition law.

Christian is fluent in French and advises French businesses on Danish rules and practice.

Loeven Law Firm

CHRISTIAN ALSØE

Loeven is a Danish law firm owned and managed by attorneys with long experience from the largest and most prominent Danish law firms.

Language(s) French, fluent and as working language.

English, Scandinavian and good proficiency of German, Italian and Dutch.

Address Loeven Law Firm Frederiksgade 19, DK-1265 Copenhagen, Denmark

Contact Details Tel: +45 24286801 Email: ca@loevenlaw.dk Website: www.loevenlaw.dk

Directorship(s) byNWR Group, Chairman Danish Institute of Arbitration, Board Member (Vice- Chairman 2018- 2023) Danish Labour Court, substitute judge Member of the Association of Danish Lawyers Commission for Lawyer Regulation and Ethics Niels Wessel Bagge Foundation for the Arts, Vice-Chairman, nwbk.dk/betyrelse/christian Rektor Herluf Møllers Legat Association of European Lawyers (AEL) (2019-2021) Paule Mikkelsens Mindelegat, Chairman (2007-2022) Juridisk Forening, board member (20072022) Danish Appeals Permission Board, Department of Free Legal Aid (2007- 2011)

Our vision is to be a strong and lean law firm that provides legal advice of the highest quality within all our focus areas. These areas are primarily Corporate/M&A, Intellectual Property, IT & Technology, Litigation, Media & Entertainment and Life Science.

Loeven is domiciled in Frederiksgade in the heart of Copenhagen, just a few steps from the Marble Church and Amalienborg Palace, the winter residence of the Danish royal family. The name Loeven illustrates our connection to Copenhagen and Denmark; thus, lions are a prominent part of both the Copenhagen Coat of Arms and the National Coat of Arms of Denmark.

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DISPUTE RESOLUTION EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN AUSTRIA

CLAUDINE VARTIAN

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Contact Details

DLA Piper Schottenring 2-6, Vienna, A-1010, Austria

Tel: +43 1 531 78 1038 Email: claudine.vartian@dlapiper.com Website: www.dlapiper.com

Claudine Vartian is known for her long-standing advisory experience, particularly for her in-depth competition and dispute resolution knowledge.

She regularly advises and represents clients in court litigation or in front of competition and supervisory authorities in the course of proceedings, dawn raids and on-site inspections. In recent years, she has advised leading Austrian banks in large-scale banking litigations.

Internationally respected legal publications such as Chambers Europe, The Legal 500, and Juve rank Claudine among Austria's leading lawyers for dispute resolution as well as EU and competition law. Claudine is also continuously ranked among the top 10 competition and antitrust lawyers in the annual Best Lawyers ranking of the Austrian business magazine trend.

EXPERIENCE Advising and representing an online gaming platform in mass-claims all over Austria.

Competition law advice to a multinational energy corporation, including merger control advice in relation to national merger filings as well as advice for filing to the European Commission.

Advising and representing UniCredit Bank Austria AG in a multi-million Euro litigation, including handling numerous disputes that have arisen as a result of the bank's customers' investments in Madoff-related funds.

Advising and representing a Russian high net-worth individual in two litigation proceedings against his sister, who is one of the wealthiest women in the world.

Advising one of the global market leaders in the fields of nutrition on competition law-related issues and commercial law questions of their operations in Austria.

Advising and representing a leading international technology corporation with global operations in the context of potential breaches of compliance and antitrust rules, including in-depth advice on Austrian whistleblower and principal witness rules and related court submissions.

Advising and representing a major Austrian LPG group in an antitrust case concerning the alleged abuse of a dominant market position and alleged other breaches of the Austrian cartel act.

Advising an Austrian headquartered, world market leader in the foam and synthetics industries on the creation, implementation and maintenance of a global compliance programme, including all aspects of antitrust and anti-bribery code of conduct across all of the client's entities worldwide.

Advising an Austrian pipeline and plant construction company in a criminal proceeding regarding alleged illegal agreements concerning publicly advertised pipelines.

LANGUAGES German English French EDUCATION University of Vienna, Dr. iur., 1994 University of Vienna, Mag. iur., 1991 PRO BONO Claudine coordinates all pro bono work provided by the Vienna office and is actively involved in many of the firm’s pro bono and CSR projects in Austria, including for UNHCR, Unicef, Caritas, Volkshilfe, Diakonie and Vier Pfoten.

MEMBERSHIPS Vienna Bar Association Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht

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DISPUTE RESOLUTION MEDIATOR OF THE YEAR IN ENGLAND

COLIN RUSS

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Colin David Russ LLP Rosebank, Wharf Lane, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5RU, England, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)7816 782 434 Email: colin@colindavidruss.com Website: www.colindavidruss.com

Colin Russ is a leading, independent commercial mediator. He is a Top Ranked Commercial Mediator in Band 1 of the Chambers UK Guide 2024 and is a Top Tier Hall of Fame Commercial Mediator in the Legal 500 Guide 2024.

Colin has also been voted Independent Mediator of the Year at the Global Business Magazine, International Legal & Financial Awards 2023, and Dispute Resolution Mediator of the Year in England at the Global Advisory Experts Annual Awards 2023.

Originally qualified as a lawyer, Colin practiced as a commercial litigation lawyer for over 20 years, ultimately as Head of Litigation at the Birmingham office of global law firm DLA Piper. After his interest in the mediation process grew, Colin gained his Mediator Accreditation and left DLA (as it was then) to set up his own mediation practice called CDR. Over the last 23 years, Colin has built CDR into a thriving, independent commercial mediation practice in the UK. His clients include many of the UK’s leading law firms and he has considerable expertise in high-value multi-party mediations, involving complex multi-issue disputes.

Colin has mediated disputes across a broad range of subjects and has developed particular expertise in relation to disputes arising out of: Defective Cladding Claims Insolvency Issues Construction Disputes Professional Negligence Commercial Contracts Shareholder/Partnership Disputes Real Estate Intellectual Property Financial Services Colin is known for being one of the most technology-embracing mediators in the UK. He launched CDR Remote at the start of the COVID pandemic. This pioneering online mediation service enabled Colin to deliver effective mediation remotely, using a secure video conferencing platform. Proving to be hugely popular with both law firms and their clients, Colin continues to run many of his mediations online each year, alongside the more traditional in-person option.

Colin’s ability to embrace technology doesn’t just stop at online mediations, he also has his availability calendar in real-time on his website. This enables clients to check if Colin is available and send a booking request via the website. Colin is also completely transparent about his fees - clearly listing his rates on his website and CV. Even though Colin has offered these additional services for many years, and they work well for both Colin and his clients, he remains one of only a small handful of meditators to do so.

Highly focused on the quality of the mediation process and ensuring the mediation has the maximum chance of success, Colin guarantees not to accept another mediation appointment the day before or the day after an existing mediation commitment. This ring-fenced approach to bookings ensures full preparation ahead of the mediation and allows time to be available the next day, should the mediation overrun.

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LIFE SCIENCES LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN ITALY

DIEGO VAIANO

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Studio Legale Vaiano - Cataldo Lungotevere Marzio, 3, 00186 – Roma, Italy

Tel: +39 06 68 74 772 Tel: +39 06 68 74 773 Email: d.vaiano@vaianocataldo.it Website: www.vaianocataldo.com

Having graduated from The University of Rome in July 1990 with Honours in Law, Diego Vaiano set about furthering his knowledge and soon became one of the leading lawyers in Italy in regulatory and administrative law. Over seven years later, in December 2001, he was authorised to practice in the nation’s highest courts, including the Constitutional Court, Supreme Court of Cassation, and the Council of State.

He has been a full professor in administrative and public law at the Università degli Studi of La Tuscia — Viterbo since 1 October 2002, at the age of 34.

Diego Vaiano is considered unique for his specialisation, in-depth knowledge, and extensive expertise in pharmaceutical law, healthcare, and life sciences matters. He has been awarded as the best Life Sciences lawyer in Italy by the foremost Italian and international specialised publications.

Diego Vaiano and his firm (Studio Legale Vaiano Cataldo) mainly provide assistance to multinational corporations before the Italian Administrative Courts and have represented the major worldwide pharmaceutical and biomedical companies in the most difficult and important litigations of recent years, among which those related to the payback charged on pharma companies for exceeding the hospital and retail expenditure annual cap. He has also been involved in major negotiations with AIFA and EMA. Studio Legale Vaiano – Cataldo's main area of practice is administrative law, with a particular focus on pharmaceutical law and public procurements, negotiation of price and reimbursement conditions of medicines, pharmacovigilance, promotional strategies, etc.

Studio Legale Vaiano - Cataldo Based in Rome, the Vaiano-Cataldo Law Firm consists of a team of administrative lawyers headed by Prof. Diego Vaiano and Francesco Cataldo.

The firm is recognised for its excellence in the legal field of Life Sciences, with particular regard to pharmaceutical law and medical devices, for which it provides judicial and extrajudicial advice and assistance to the most important companies worldwide. Due to their high specialisation and competence in this sector, Diego Vaiano and his firm received numerous awards from the most authoritative specialised magazines and journals.

The firm also provides legal counselling on public procurement – in particular on services and supplies – and, in general, on public and private contracts related to the reference sectors. It offers support to its clients at every stage of the procedure, from the study of tender deeds to the preparation of any requests for clarification or quotation documents, up to the executive phase, assisting them where necessary before the Regional Administrative Courts, the Council of State, and the ordinary civil jurisdiction (Courts, Courts of Appeal, and Court of Cassation).

Other areas of activity where the firm can boast recognised expertise and experience are those of general health law, administrative licensing of public goods and services, trade and production activities, environment, construction and urban planning, and public competitions. Last but not least, the experience gained by the firm’s partners in arbitration and litigation is also significant. Its swiftness in responding to the client’s needs, its constant professional updating, and the personal and passionate contribution of the partners and their collaborators in the management of each individual case constitute the distinctive trait of the firm, whose success and reputation have always been based on the appreciation expressed by its clients.

The Vaiano-Cataldo Law Firm also avails itself of well-established collaborations with a network of professionals with experience in complementary sectors, as well as with local counsels of the highest profile. Thanks to their contribution, it can provide comprehensive assistance to the client in the aforementioned matters and before all regional Administrative Courts and all Civil Courts on the national territory.

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SEA & OCEAN EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN SWITZERLAND

DR. VIRGINIE TASSIN CAMPANELLA

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VTA Tassin 12 adletshuserriedweg, 8627 Grüningen Zurich, Switzerland

Tel: +41 (0)76 438 58 21 Email: virginie.tassin@vta-tassin.com Website: www.vta-tassin.com

Avocat à la Cour (Paris Bar, 2016), EU/EFTA Attorney-at-law (Zürich Bar, 2020), and double Doctor in Law (Sorbonne & Melbourne, 2010), Dr. Tassin Campanella is the Founder and Managing Director of the Law Firm “VTA Tassin”, the first Public International Law firm dedicated to Oceans and Seas, created in 2016, providing advisory and capacity training services to the private sector, investors, start-ups, foundations, NGOs, international organisations, as well as States.

Acclaimed Attorney (Outstanding Leadership Award 2022, Prominent Woman in International Law in Switzerland 2023), and award-winning academic in the Law of the Sea (PhD Prize INDEMER Monaco 2011, ESDHC Prize Brazil 2015), she was named in 2023 “Avocate de l’Océan” by the leading French Economic Journal, les Echos.

Her practice covers a wide range of sectors (conservation, space, shipping, fishing, telecom, mining, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, investment...) and topics/activities such as Deepsea mining; Ocean data access use and management; Maritime boundaries; Ocean Observation and Mapping (satellite and in situ); Sustainable shipping; ESG and Sustainability (incl. Greenwashing); Fisheries cooperation in dispute areas; Management and Protection of Natural Resources (Outer Space & Ocean); Environmental Protection, Security & Peace (Outer Space and Ocean); Access, management and use of Biodiversity (including genetic resources and BBNJ Agreement implementation strategies); Creation/transformation of International Organizations and Immunities/Privileges; Transboundary pollution mitigation and solutions (Plastic); Ocean/Space Governance and Blue/Space Diplomacy, UN affairs. Former Associate Legal Officer of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, she also possesses a unique experience in dispute settlement and conducts feasibility and related advice for Advisory Opinions.

Dr. Tassin Campanella regularly acts as a legal expert/counsel before International Organisations, including the European Union, the World Bank, the International Hydrographic Organization, the International Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, the General Bathymetric Chart for the Ocean (GEBCO), the IUCN France, and IUCN World (Ocean Group). In 2022, she acted as counsel for UICN France for a hearing on Deep Sea Mining before the French Senate, which played a key role in the changing position of France with regards to these activities.

Currently Vice President of the scientific Council of the Economic Law of the Sea Institute (INDEMER) of Monaco, she is also International Counsel to the Brazilian Law of the Sea Institute (IBDMAR) and Member of the Organising Committee of the Kadir Has Law of the Sea Summer Academy (Turkey). She is often invited as a guest professor and keynote speaker in leading institutions, universities, business schools and conferences.

With 30+ research articles, chapters, and chronicles, as well as three books on Law of the Sea issues (Les défis de l’extension du plateau continental 2010, Guide to the Navigation of Marine Biological Diversity Beyond National Jurisdiction 2017, and Routledge Handbook on Seabed Mining & the Law of the Sea, forthcoming January 2024), Dr. Tassin Campanella is a well-known avant-gardist and thought leader in the field.

VTA Tassin Founded in 2016, VTA Tassin is designed to reply to the complex challenges linked to the use, management, and protection of the marine environment and its resources, with a specific focus on science, technology, and innovation. The firm has also integrated over time questions linked to the Outer Space use and management, providing nowadays a single boutique law firm working on international spaces and resources.

To do so, it embraces the full spectrum of international and regional laws & policies (incl. EU law) to promote understanding but also provides guidance and strategic advice to public and private Clients, especially in the assessment and development of entities, products, services, and actions, including regulatory development and cooperation frameworks.

By working with traditional and emerging sectors and actors of the Ocean and Space Economy, VTA Tassin has developed through the years a unique practice of Public International Law & Policy, using it not only for dispute settlement but also as a tool to support strategic positioning. The Law firm has a particular expertise in operating in the science-policy-business nexus and strengthening the contribution of the private sector in providing tools and actions able to support the implementation of international law obligations, cooperation, and sustainable development.

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WHITE COLLAR CRIME EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN GREECE

ILIAS G. ANAGNOSTOPOULOS

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Anagnostopoulos Odos P. Ioakeim 6, GR 106 74 Athens, Greece

Tel: + 30 21 0729 2010 Fax: + 30 21 0729 2015 Email: ianagnostopoulos@iag.gr Website: www.iag.gr

ILIAS G. ANAGNOSTOPOULOS, born in Piraeus, Greece (1956), was admitted to the Bar in 1981 (Athens). He received his education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Law (JD, 1978), and the Goethe University of Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Dr. juris, 1982). He was awarded the Tsirimokos Prize by the Hellenic Criminal Bar Association (1987).

Ilias has appeared as lead counsel in prominent criminal cases in Greece during the past 30 years and has extensive experience in all types of business crime, financial fraud, insurance fraud, healthcare fraud, procurement fraud, tax and customs fraud, insider dealing and market abuse, medical malpractice, product criminal liability, environmental liability, art crimes, money laundering, corrupt practices, anti-competitive practices and cartel offences, corporate criminal liability, anti-terrorism, breach of sanctions, European criminal law, extradition, mutual assistance and alternatives.

Chambers Europe 2023, which identifies an elite group of white-collar crime lawyers in Greece, says: ‘Ilias Anagnostopoulos of ANAGNOSTOPOULOS offers standout experience in a plethora of white-collar crime topics, including bribery and money laundering cases’.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 notes: The [firm’s] team is led by white-collar defence expert, Ilias Anagnostopoulos, who is a renowned litigator and has represented clients in cases related to money laundering, asset recovery, and art crimes’.

The International Who’s Who Legal 2022 counts Ilias among the Thought Leaders in business crime defence; WWL says: ‘Ilias Anagnostopoulos is one of the stars of the Greek business crime space, and comes highly recommended by market commentators for his expertise with the full range of white-collar crime matters’.

Ilias chairs the Hellenic Criminal Bar Association (July 2013-) and is a Professor of criminal law and criminal procedure at the School of Law, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has been a member of the Law Commission on the new Greek Criminal Code (2015-2019) which entered into force in July 2019.

Memberships include: Criminal Law Experts Commission (Hellenic Ministry of Justice); High-Legal Council with the Bank of Greece (2013-); European Criminal Bar Association (founder member); The International Academy of Financial Crime Litigators (Fellow); European Criminal Law Academic Network; European Law Institute (Fellow); National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (International); American Bar Association (Associate); International Bar Association; Association Internationale de Droit Pénal; International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law. Ilias has published extensively in Greek, English, and German on matters of Hellenic, European, and international criminal law, business and financial crimes, reform of criminal procedure and human rights.

Anagnostopoulos Established in 1986, Anagnostopoulos is a leading criminal law and litigation practice offering high-value services on all matters of criminal law to corporations and individuals, combining sophisticated advice with forceful litigation in a wide variety of practice areas.

Over the years, Anagnostopoulos has built a strong reputation as a high-end specialist firm recognised for its dynamic approach and full commitment to the client’s needs whilst upholding the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.

The firm responds to emerging needs of corporate clients with regard to specific aspects of corporate governance and liability, drawing upon a solid knowledge base in corporate criminal liability, internal company investigations and compliance procedures, corruption practices and cartel offences to offer tailor-made solutions and effective representation.

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IMMIGRATION EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN PORTUGAL

INÊS AZEVEDO

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Azevedo Ascenso Rua Marquês de Fronteira 111, 1.º Esq, 1070-292 Lisboa, Portugal

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

Inês Azevedo has a diverse and extensive legal background with more than 18 years of experience. Her main focus areas are Migration and Real Estate in Portugal. Inês also provides legal assistance to a private business that supports internationals move worldwide.

Her professional experience ranges from working at private top 10 ten Iberian law offices to working on Energy Projects, PPP projects, and Real Estate. She was a legal adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and deputy in the Cabinet of the Presidency of Council of Ministers of Portugal where her portfolio included Migration, Refugees and Discrimination dossiers. Inês was a National Coordinator of the European Year of Citizens (2013 and 2014). Inês was also the founding partner of Azevedo Legal, a boutique law firm that focused on assisting Migration, Soft Landing, and Real Estate in Portugal.

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

Inês has been enrolled in the Portuguese Lawyerʼs Bar Association since 2006.

Apart from being a full-time Lawyer, Inês is a wife and a mother who loves music and yoga.

Language(s): Portuguese; English; Spanish.

Azevedo Ascenso The managing partners of Azevedo Ascenso have more than 15 years of experience as lawyers in Portugal. Inês and João were part of the Portuguese Government and were involved in the law-making process of the current migration policy. But that is not what distinguishes Azevedo Ascenso.

It could be argued that it is our success rate that makes us unique, or the fact that our client satisfaction is our best marketing strategy. But again, this is a consequence and not a cause of our success.

We are Portuguese but the world is our home. At Azevedo Ascenso, our lawyers know what it means to be a migrant. We have been in your shoes.

From the USA to the Middle East, from Africa to Asia, we have experienced it all. Because of that, we believe we have a better understanding of the world —of your world; your culture, your concerns.

At Azevedo Ascenso every client is unique and is treated as such. We donʼt follow a one-size-fits-all approach or replicate the same strategy over and over. Our clients are special and unique with their own life stories, preferences and goals, and all of that is integrated into our advice.

We believe that the law is meant to serve the people. Our success comes from always having the individual at the center of our actions. That is what makes us special, that is what makes us different, and that is why we succeed. As a boutique law firm, we aim to support you in every step of your decision to move. When and where is up to you, everything else is our game.

We are a team of multidisciplinary, seasoned lawyers who will guide you on every step of your journey. We know the rules, the bureaucracies, and the practicalities and we will advise you on the best path forward while making sure that you have a full understanding of the process as well as all the information for your decision-making. From migration to tax, to investments, we provide a 360.º service with you at the centre.

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White Collar Crime Expert of the Year in Spain

Professional Biography

LUIS CHABANEIX

Address Chabaneix Criminal Lawyers Calle de Núñez de Balboa, 59. Oficina 4 28001 Madrid, Spain

Chabaneix Criminal Lawyers

Luis Chabaneix graduated in the dual degree of Hispanic-French Law at the prestigious university of Paris X Nanterre. He did his Master's in Financial and Taxation Law in Garrigues Study Center, in agreement with

Chabaneix Abogados was born in 2006 from a deep vocation for criminal law. Each of its members and collaborators has an exclusive dedication to this branch of law; this means that we carry out our work with true passion, providing a very exclusive and specialised service, typical of a "legal

the Carlos III University in Madrid.

boutique".

Luis Chabaneix is serves as the advisory lawyer at the Embassy and Consulate of France in Madrid, and is the recommended lawyer by the Embassies of the United States of America, Canada and Belgium. He has been involved as a lawyer in every kind of criminal procedures across various Spanish cities, with significant relevance in the Audiencia Nacional. Known for his expertise in financial crimes and extraditions, he has a remarkable track record in handling complex international legal matters.

Chabaneix Abogados stands out for its presence in the National Court, where it regularly intervenes in the most complex and serious cases. It also has extensive experience in defending its clients in extradition proceedings.

Chabaneix Abogados is based in Madrid, but we operate and work in proceedings throughout Spain, as well as in France. As Chabaneix Abogados is on the list of the notoriety of various Embassies and Consulates in Spain, we deal with international clients on a daily basis and can provide our services in English, French, Italian, Russian, and Chinese.

Contact Details Tel: +34 910 28 98 96 Tel: +34 628 55 29 05 Email: info@chabaneix.es Website: www.spanishcriminallawyer.com Website: www.extraditions.info

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Professional Biography Marianne Schaffner is a partner in our Paris office.

She heads the Intellectual Property team in Paris and the Patent practice in Europe.

Experience(s) Intellectual Property Law Expert of the Year in France

Assisting and representing a biotech startup on a multiple contract and patent disputes in France and in Belgium.

Advising and representing an American FinTech on a significant trademark litigation that is likely to prevent its penetration of the European market.

Assisting and representing a pharmaceutical laboratory on a patent litigation on an innovative and breakthrough technology.

Assisting and representing an American pharmaceutical company on a patent infringement related to a nicotinic substitute.

Assisting and representing a world leader of construction on a patent infringement dispute.

Assisting and representing a world leader of diabetes treatment on a cross-border patent revocation action filled by a generic drug manufacturer.

Assisting and representing a Japanese pharmaceutical company on a cross-border

MARIANNE SCHAFFNER

patent revocation action filled by a generic drug manufacturer.

Representing and advising an online video games company on brand oppositions in France, the US and in Latin America.

Representing and advising a French luxury company on the largest trademark dispute in France. Coordination of the legal proceedings in China.

Marianne is a well-known intellectual property litigation lawyer. She is recognised for coordinating and managing complex national and transnational patent, trade secrets and trademark disputes in the healthcare, chemistry, technology and telecommunications sectors. She assists clients in negotiating intellectual property agreements, in defining employees’ inventions compensation policies and in evaluating their IP portfolios to strengthen their position in mergers and acquisitions, LBOs, financing transactions and initial public offerings.

Having studied and worked in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and the United States, Marianne has extensive knowledge of both the European and American judicial systems. She is repeatedly ranked

by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe and is regularly ranked in Legal 500 EMEA, Décideurs, Stratégie Finance Droit among the Top Leaders.

Finally, Marianne is a lecturer in the Master 2 of Intellectual Property Law of University Paris-Est, and teaches at the Ecole de Formation du Barreau de Paris (Paris Bar School). She is also Co-Chairwoman of the Committee for Procedure and Improvement of Judicial Procedural Rules of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI): leading a group made up of the Paris Bar, seven French IP Associations, and the Paris Judicial Court to draft the Protocol for the evolution of procedural practice before the 3rd chamber of the Paris judicial court. The Protocol was signed on 3 July 2023 and is available in English and French.

Address Reed Smith LLP 112 Av. Kléber, 75116 Paris, France

Contact Details Tel: +33 (0)1 76 70 40 38 Mobile: +33 (0)6 09 98 20 67 Email: mschaffner@reedsmith.com Website: www.reedsmith.com

Education 1995 — Université Paris II - Panthéon Assas, Paris, D.E.S.S., Intellectual Property Law 1994 — Université Paris II - Panthéon Assas, Paris, DEA, Community Law 1993 — Université Paris II - Panthéon Assas, Paris, Master, Corporate and German Law (Programme with Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich)

Professional Affiliations Member of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) Member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Member of the Association of Intellectual Property Lawyers (AAPI) Member of the European Patent Lawyers Association (EPLAW) Member of the Association of Practitioners of European Patents (APEB) Member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) Member of the Pharmaceutical Trade Marks

Professional Admissions & Qualifications Paris

Group (PTMG) Chairwoman of the Regulated Sectors Committee of APRAM. Member of the Licensing Executive Society (LES)

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Commercial Law Expert of the Year in Germany

Experience(s) 1995 – 1999: Studied law in Bonn 2001 – 2003: Legal trainee at the Cologne Regional Court MTU Maintenance Hannover (aerospace engines): Business Development and M&A FRIEDRICH KOCKS GmbH & Co. KG (mechanical engineering): Consulting activity 2003: Second state law examination with a focus on business law Admission to the Bar

Focus

MICHAEL RAINER

Michael Rainer's expertise focuses on the legal areas of national and international commercial law, corporate law, and business law. His advisory services also encompass M&A transactions.

He provides counsel to national and international clients spanning the aerospace & defense, biotechnology & chemicals, infrastructure, logistics and transport, institutional investors, food, venture capital, and startups sectors.

Address MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 83, 50668 Köln, Germany

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Contact Details

German; English

Tel: +49 221 9999220 Email: rainer@mtrlegal.com Website: www.mtrlegal.com

Membership(s) German-American Lawyers Association American Bar Association German-Chinese Lawyers' Association IBA – International Bar Association UIA – Union International des Avocats

Professional Biography Michael Rainer is the founder and managing partner of the law firm MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte.

After studying law in Bonn, he gained valuable experience in business development and M&A at MTU Maintenance Hannover (aviation engines), and served as a consultant for Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co. KG.

MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte A trusted partner for all your legal needs.

We cater to national and international companies, institutional investors, and private clients. Our team of qualified lawyers ensures that you have precisely the right expertise for your concerns.

Our goal is to provide comprehensive support where you need advice and representation.

Through collaborative efforts with our clients, we develop interdisciplinary and holistic solution concepts, tailored to your specific needs, as part of trustworthy and individual advice.

International, national, regional - Your choice! We stand by you globally, leveraging our know-how and the IR Global network.

We take pride in our team, consistently honoured with "Best Lawyers" and "Germany’s Best Lawyers" awards from Handelsblatt for several consecutive years. At MTR Legal, highly qualified lawyers work collectively to represent and assert our clients' claims and rights.

Experience the personalised touch of one of our top lawyers. Our daily business revolves around offering individually tailored solutions to your concerns, drawing upon years of experience and comprehensive know-how. As part of our reliable advice, we collaboratively develop interdisciplinary and holistic solution concepts.

Our specialised team covers various legal areas, including business law, commercial law, corporate law, tax law, capital markets law, banking law, IT law, IP law, and distribution law. We serve national and international companies, institutional investors, and private clients. With offices in Cologne, Bonn, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, and Stuttgart, we offer extensive and individual support across the nation.

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COMMERCIAL MEDIATION LAWYER OF THE YEAR IN ENGLAND

MICHEL KALLIPETIS QC FCIARB

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International Dispute Resolution Centre 1 Paternoster Lane, London, EC4M 7BQ United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)20 7127 9223 Mobile: +44 (0)77 6262 5865 Email: michel@kallipetis.com Website: www.independentmediators.co.uk

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

He was the President of the International Academy of Mediators in 2021-2022.

Michel Kallipetis was counsel for the ADR Group in Halsey v Milton Keynes, and in Brown v Rice and Patel. He recently returned to the Court of Appeal in the landmark case of Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil to persuade the Court that the words of Dyson LJ in Halsey that obliging reluctant parties to mediate against their will would be a breach of their rights under Article6 of the HRA were obiter dicta and not an essential part of the judgment and therefore should no longer be considered binding upon lower courts.

MEDIATION EXPERIENCE Michel Kallipetis regularly mediates a wide variety of national and international disputes, including partnerships; banking; insurance and reinsurance; all areas of employment disputes, including racial and sex discrimination claims and pension rights; solicitors and valuers’ negligence claims; medical negligence and personal injury claims; construction, engineering and commercial disputes with claims over several £100m, including referrals from the Commercial Court and the Business Court. He has also mediated a variety of land disputes involving rights of way and disputed boundaries. Many of the mediations have been multi-party disputes, and others have involved international companies and the laws of other countries. He has mediated for the ICC and the AAA. Michel initiated and was the first Chairman of the Bar Council ADR Committee. As the Bar’s representative, he was a member of the working party that drafted the EU Code of Conduct for Mediators and gave expert opinion to JURI, the legal service committee of the European Parliament, prior to its adopting the European ADR Directive. Michel was also a member of the UNCITRAL WG II, which drafted the Singapore Convention, regularly conducts training sessions for barristers and solicitors in several jurisdictions to enable them to represent their clients more effectively in mediation.

He conducted mediation training for the Hong Kong and Singapore Judiciary at the request of the Chief Justice and the Ministry of Justice. He gives seminars regularly and remotely worldwide. He has also arbitrated a variety of national and international commercial disputes.

He is a founding member of Independent Mediators Limited.

Practice Area(s): Dispute Resolution; Commercial Law; Employment Law; Mediation; Arbitration

Independent Mediators Limited Independent Mediators Limited is a group of leading, full-time civil and commercial mediators whose independent practices are centrally managed.

Europeʼs only dedicated chambers of full-time independent commercial mediators and the most efficient, cost-effective and only way to appoint these mediators.

Quality: Direct access to some of Europe's leading commercial mediators.

Convenience: A single phone call to confirm availability and book any of our mediators, immediate access to these mediatorsʼ diaries for inquiries and bookings, and we wonʼt have to “check if he is available and get back to you.” Other leading mediators are available instantly if the first choice is not.

Value: Clients only pay for the mediator. There are none of the administration costs, mark-up or overheads associated with some mediation service providers.

Transparency: Complete transparency of fee arrangements.

Advice: If required, on choice of mediator and the appropriateness of mediation.

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LEGAL SECTOR MANAGEMENT CONSULTING EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN THE UK

PAUL MARTENSTYN

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The International Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC) 1 Paternoster Lane, London, EC4M 7BQ, United Kingdom

Mob: +44 (0) 7968 748799 Email: paul.martenstyn@prosperant.co.uk Website: www.prosperant.co.uk

Paul Martenstyn co-founded Prosperant LLP in 2019. He is a globally recognised award-winning thought leader in business growth and strategy for the world’s best law firms, barristers’ chambers and litigation funders. He has launched high-profile legal businesses around the world, supported senior leaders in law on commercial strategy, and delivered capital deals with a combined value of many billions of dollars. He has become the trusted advisor to senior leaders in law which stem from Supreme Court Judges (currently UK, Indian and US supreme court judges) to CEOs of funders, law firms, legal experts or chambers. Paul has become the leading trusted advisor in law.

Paul started his career in law as a barristers’ clerk in London. In 2008, he joined the Magic Circle set Fountain Court Chambers, rising to a senior clerking position in a short period of time. During his decade there, Paul designed and delivered one of the London Bar’s most impactful and multiple award-winning commercial strategies. Crucially, it was there that he cultivated close, lifelong relationships with the world’s leading litigators and arbitration lawyers.

Paul was headhunted during a business trip to Washington and moved into litigation finance in 2018. He was appointed Managing Director of Vannin Capital which then became Fortress, the New York-based leader and fund in litigation finance. There he honed his talents in dispute finance, developing an expert grasp of the economic drivers behind the most significant cases in the global market. Notably, his peerless network sought him out for advice in every high-value, high-stakes matter. His global network became even stronger during this period.

Paul resigned in 2019 to become co-founder of Prosperant, with a launch mandate as an interim CEO to develop an existing barristers’ chambers which, under his leadership, increased its revenue by a record year. Since then, he has launched and managed a diverse group of law firms and chambers around the world, secured funding for over $2.7billion of cases (inc law firm financing), and supported several stand-out global practices in tackling sophisticated business challenges to harness fresh growth and progress. Throughout his career, Paul has contributed to thought leadership and presented at conferences around the world – including the IBA Sydney, COMBAR, and major law firms around the world – on topics ranging from business development, operational strategy, performance analysis, and market economics right through to big-picture innovation.

Throughout his career, Paul’s market-leading dedication to client-service, leadership and innovation was consistently recognised from 2007 by the main legal directories, Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. As a result, he was invited to be a contributory editor to the leading global law textbook - The Independent Bar. Paul was the author of Excellence in Practice Management and Business Development in Law, and is a book studied amongst law students worldwide.

Paul’s true passion in life is being part of Save the Children for 26 years (1997) which includes his time as Chair of the African Advisory Board where he led a team to raise over $20 million to save children’s lives in Africa. In 2022, and because of his amazing service, Paul was invited to join the Vice Presidents circle, and he continues to support saving children’s lives around the world.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS Member since 1997. Elected Chair and Board Member of the African Advisory Board (2019 to 2021) of the global charity Save the Children’s African Advisory Board. Current: Now an elected Vice President of Save the Children (2023) Member of the International Bar Association Member of Justice Chartered Institute of Marketing Founder and Executive Board Member of the Russian/CIS Arbitration Network (RCAN) PUBLICATIONS Innovation Report – Thomson Reuters Bar Focus Raising the Bar – New Law Journal Modern Clerk in a Modern Bar – Lexis Nexis The Independent Bar – Insights into a Unique Business Model (Barnes, 2018): author of a Chapter on Practice Management and Business Development at the Bar

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Insurance & Reinsurance Law Expert of the year in The United Kingdom

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

Paul’s expertise is geared towards advisory,

PAUL WORDLEY

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 highprofile international insurance and reinsurance claims in recent years and has

Address Wordley Partnership 11 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 1LP, United Kingdom

Contact Details Tel: 02039243251 Email: paul.wordley@wordleylaw.com Website: www.wordleylaw.com

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-milliondollar 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.

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

Wordley Partnership Launched in early 2019, Wordley Partnership is a commercial law firm with particular expertise in all aspects of dispute resolution, commercial problem solving, and insurance/reinsurance/coverage.

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

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

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

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LIFE SCIENCES LAWYER OF THE YEAR IN GERMANY

PETER HOMBERG

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Dentons Europe (Germany) GmbH & Co. KG Markgrafenstraße 33, Berlin, 10117, Germany

Tel: +49 30 26473 391 Email: peter.homberg@dentons.com Website: www.dentons.com

Peter Homberg is a partner in the Dentons Berlin office. He focuses on life sciences, IP, corporate law and M&A transactions in the life sciences and high-tech sector as well as in R&D and cooperation agreements, cross-border IP licensing, and IP strategies. He has extensive experience providing legal advice on compliance issues. Additionally, he is the head of the European Cannabis sector group. Peter advises Inter Alia companies in the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, biotechnology, medical device and medical cannabis industries—from startups to large publicly listed companies.

Furthermore, he has a broad transactional experience in Southeast Asia. Peter is a member of the Licensing Executive Society (LES), the German Association for Intellectual Property and Copyright (GRUR), the German Institution for Arbitration (DIS) as well as the Pharma-Lizenz-Club Deutschland e.V. He regularly holds lectures at seminars and conferences. He is the author of numerous professional articles and other publications regarding corporate or IP law in the field of life sciences.

EXPERIENCE DEMECAN GmbH: Preparation of a legal opinion on the compatibility of the legalisation of cannabis for recreational purposes in Germany with international and European law. Identification of possible solutions to overcome obstacles under international and European law.

Canopy Growth Corp.: Advising a subsidiary of one of the leading Canadian medical cannabis suppliers on the acquisition of the German inhaler manufacturer Storz & Bickel GmbH & Co. KG for €135 million.

DEMECAN GmbH: Preparation of a comprehensive legal opinion regarding legal hurdles for the legalisation of cannabis for recreational purposes and analysis of possible legal solutions.

Proteona Pte. Ltd.: Advising a biotech company on an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Canadian medical cannabis supplier: Advising on the conclusion of a joint venture agreement with a German pharmaceutical wholesaler.

Scil Technology GmbH: Advising regarding the out-licensing of certain intellectual property for the regenerative treatment of Inter Alia Osteoarthritis to Sanofi.

Scil Technology GmbH: Advising regarding the sale of its service and production division to Nanohale AG. German biotechnology company: Advising regarding the sale of a certain IP portfolio for the treatment of cardiac insufficiency.

German mid-size pharmaceutical company: Advising regarding the licensing and distribution of a certain API for the treatment of interstitial cystitis to a multinational US-based pharmaceutical company.

US-based pharmaceutical enterprise: Advising regarding the due diligence in connection with a certain technology portfolio for the manufacturing of vaccines prior to the in-licensing of the technology.

Swiss-based biotechnology company: Advising regarding cooperation with a French multinational pharmaceutical enterprise.

Priaxon AG: Advising regarding the out-licensing of a certain technology to Boehringer Ingelheim.

German-Singaporean biotech company: Advising regarding the in-licensing of a certain diagnostic technology from the National University of Singapore.

French venture capital fund: Advising regarding the acquisition of shares in a German-based biotechnology company.

German medium-size pharmaceutical company: Advising regarding the restructuring of its distribution channels in Portugal and in other European countries.

Various clients in the life sciences sector: Advising in all types of transactions, including technology transfer agreements, R&D agreements, M&A transactions, private equity transactions, arbitration proceedings, and litigations.

RECOGNITION Peter Homberg is highlighted by Chambers Europe, 2014 as “a brilliant negotiator,” who “has huge experience with biotech companies and is really goal-driven. He understands our needs very well.” JUVE Handbook German Commercial Law Firms, 2015/2016 mentions Peter Homberg as a highly recommended practitioner. The international directory Best Lawyers ranked him among the best lawyers for Health Care Law and Pharmaceuticals Law in Germany. Global Law Experts (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), Legal 100 (2021, 2022, 2023), and Leaders in Law (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) honor Peter Homberg as “Life Sciences Lawyer of the Year in Germany.”

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Biotechnology & Life Sciences Expert of the Year in Germany

Professional Biography Rechtsanwalt, Partner | Munich

Areas of Expertise Pharmaceutical Law; Healthcare Advertising; Medicinal Products; Food Supplements; Life Sciences

Peter von Czettritz specialises in advising and representing national and international pharmaceutical enterprises and medical devices enterprises in all sectors of Drug Law (AMG), Law on Advertising in the Health Care System (HWG), Medical Devices Law (MPG), Patent Law, and Competition Law and in certain areas of Food Law and Cosmetics. In addition, he focuses on handling marketing authorisation proceedings relating to Drug Law and certification proceedings relating to Medical Devices Law (Regulatory Affairs) as well as the field of product liability and compliance. With

Education

PETER von CZETTRITZ

Apprenticeship in banking; Studies of law and political sciences at Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich; Université Aix-Marseille III, Aix en Provence and at the German University of Administrative Sciences of Speyer

more than 20 years‘ experience in the conduct of third-party opposition proceedings related to drug approval both in Germany and in Europe, he has extensive practical knowledge in this special field.

Peter von Czettritz is the author of a variety of specialised publications and is a regular speaker on all topics of pharmaceutical law. He is a member of the legal committee of the Bundesverband der Arzneimittelhersteller (BAH) (German Medicines Manufacturers’ Association), of the BPI – committee on material medical devices – and of the “Medical Devices Law” network of the Bundesverbandes Medizintechnologie (BVMed) (German Medical Technology Association). Peter

Address Preu Bohlig Leopoldstraße 11a 80802 München Germany

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Membership(s) German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property and Copyright (GRUR); Middle-European Society for Regulatory Affairs (MEGRA); German Society for Regulatory Affairs (DGRA)

Tel: +49. (0)89. 38 38 70 – 0 Fax: +49. (0)89. 38 38 70 – 22 Email: pcz@preubohlig.de Website: www.preubohlig.de

von Czettritz is a publisher of the magazine PharmaRecht which appears in C.H.Beck and PMIVerlag as well as a publisher of the magazine MedizinProdukteRecht appearing at Nomos Verlag.

In 2001, he was awarded the PharmaRecht prize.

Peter von Czettritz is a lecturer at the University of Augsburg (Drug Regulatory Affairs) and at the Philipps-Universität Marburg (Pharmaceutical law).

Preu Bohlig

Language(s) German; English;

Our lawyers advise and represent clients comprehensively in the fields of German and European pharmaceutical and medical device law as well as food supplements law and cosmetics law.

This includes both chemical and biological products, including Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), and covers their entire life cycle.

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COMMERCIAL EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN POLAND

PROF. DR. HAB. DOMINIK BIERECKI

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Jedliński, Bierecki and Partners Law Firm ul. 10 Lutego 5, 81-366, Gdynia, Poland

Tel: + 48 58 785 66 30 Fax: + 48 58 785 66 01 Email: d.bierecki@jbiw.pl Website: www.jbiw.pl

Dominik Bierecki, professor of law and attorney at law, graduated from the Faculty of Law and Administration, College of Administration and Business in Gdynia, in 2013. His master’s thesis entitled ‘Membership in Credit Unions’ was rewarded by the College and next published. In 2016, he graduated from a post-graduate course in commercial law companies from a legal and economic perspective at the College of Management and Finance, Warsaw School of Economics. In 2017, he defended with distinction his doctoral thesis entitled ‘European Cooperative in the Light of Polish Law’ at the Faculty of Law and Administration, Warmia and Mazury University in Olsztyn, receiving the title of Doctor of Law. In 2022, at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw, he obtained the degree of doctor habilitated in legal sciences based on the habilitation dissertation entitled "The Principle of Freedom of Contracts in Cooperative Law". He is a member of the Pomeranian Bar in Gdańsk and a professor at the Pomeranian University in Słupsk.

Professor Dominik Bierecki specialises in private law, commercial law, and cooperative law. His practice includes M&A, real estate transactions and development projects, legal consulting in the field of corporate governance as well as the activities of commercial companies and cooperatives on financial markets. He has extensive experience in advising clients from Poland, the USA, Germany, and Austria, including clients from the American and Austrian banking sectors. In addition to his legal practice, he is involved in business life by serving on supervisory boards of cooperatives and commercial companies, including those with the capital of the State Treasury, operating in the financial, fuel, marketing, and advertising sectors. The experience he gains in this manner is enriched by his scientific work, and by working in editor’s offices and scientific councils of legal and economic magazines, lecturing at domestic and international scientific conferences, and publishing articles and books in his specialisation. His university practice as a lecturer has enabled him to understand better the challenges and problems faced by those who have to apply legal structures in practice. His knowledge and experience have been used, among others, by the International Cooperative Alliance, the International Labour Organisation and the World Council of Credit Unions, which regularly use his expert services, as well as by the World Bank.

Jedliński, Bierecki and Partners Law Firm Jedliński, Bierecki & Partners Law Firm is a team of over 100 people: advocates, legal advisors, law professors, and doctors of law. The Law Firm is managed by attorneys-at-law: Prof. Dr. Hab. Dominik Bierecki and Dr. Martyna Jedlińska.

Our lawyers provide top-class advice in 24 areas of legal services. The Law Firm's team works in offices in Gdynia, Warsaw, and Biała Podlaska. We are a law firm of global range. We provide legal services for clients from the USA, Germany and Austria.

The Law Firm’s leading field of expertise is commercial law. Attorneys of the Law Firm have participated in numerous legal audits, due diligence, and M&A of commercial companies, including companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The transactions handled by the Law Firm concerned companies in the following industries: energy, transport, medical, TMT, entertainment, financial, insurance, and FMCG. In addition, the team has experience in rendering trans-border services, gained when handling processes of establishing foreign companies, purchasing real estate in member states of the European Union, and representing our Clients in international organisations.

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FRAUD LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN THE UK

ROB RODE

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ABR Solicitors Britannia Chambers, 4 Oxford Place, Leeds, LS1 3AX, England, United Kingdom

Tel: 0333 600 9222 Mobile: 07775 848720 Email: rob.rode@abrsolicitors.com Website: www.abrsolicitors.com

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

He is described in Chambers 2019 as "a very good lawyer" and a "fearsome advocate" and recognised as a leading individual in crime, fraud, and financial crime by the most recent Legal 500 and Chambers editions, both nationally and locally.

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

Rob undertakes fraud defence, regulatory defence, white-collar defence involving international/cross-jurisdictional issues, defence of tax/VAT fraud, motoring, and general criminal matters with (according to a leading independent guide) "a certain panache".

Rob undertakes private prosecutions on behalf of individuals and companies. His expertise has been recognised through various prestigious awards, including being named Criminal Law Lawyer of the Year in England at the International Advisory Experts Awards 2017. Furthermore, he has earned distinctions such as UK-regional Criminal Defence Lawyer of the Year at the Lawyer Awards 2019, Regulatory Defence Solicitor of the Year at the AigloBalmedia 2019 Legal Awards, and Fraud Lawyer of the Year at the Finance Monthly Fintech Awards 2019. His outstanding contributions have also led to his shortlisting for Managing Partner of the Year in the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2020.

Rob has acted as a defence solicitor successfully in numerous cases defending historic and present-day sexual offence allegations. He also has a particular interest in defending allegations of serious violence and murder.

He is tactically astute and will ensure that when appropriate a pro-active defence is pursued in all cases.

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

ABR Solicitors ABR Solicitors is a niche fraud, crime, regulatory, mental health, and prison law practice with its head and back office in Leeds. We have offices in Liverpool, London, Nottingham, and Birmingham. We believe in ensuring that people and companies are properly represented in their case. Every case is different. To do so, we always fully assess and challenge evidence.

We are committed to: Fighting for all our clients, both publicly and privately funded.

Operating in a digitalised Court process.

We are available 24/7, acting throughout with personality, intellectual ability, honesty and integrity, and professionalism. We provide “The Best Form of Defence”. Prosecutions and investigations of all kinds are defended at all stages of their progress by our experienced team of criminal defence lawyers.

We are a progressive practice ensuring independent representation for all our clients. We maintain excellent professional relationships with other barristers, solicitors, and expert witnesses seeking justice for our clients. The team uses its immense experience of investigations and prosecutions to advise personal and commercial clients in a tactically astute manner. Acting on fraud, regulatory, and general crime cases, we are ranked highly in leading independent research publications, and our discerning clientele reflects our reputation.

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VAT LAWYER OF THE YEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

SANJAY PANESAR

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Rainer Hughes Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QT, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1277 226644 Fax: +44 1277 886945 Email: sanjay.panesar@rainerhughes.com Website: www.rainerhughes.com

Sanjay began his career at Manches in Central London and qualified in 2002. He joined Gill & Co in 2002 and became head of the civil and criminal departments. During his four years at Gill & Co, Sanjay honed his skills in both criminal and civil matters, building a reputation as a tactician and achiever of excellent results for clients. In his later years at Gill & Co, Sanjay secured clients within the cash and carry sector and grew this field of expertise.

In 2006, Sanjay set up his own practice and has steadily built it up to the niche practice that it is today, specialiding in commercial litigation, especially in VAT/Excise matters. He deals with many condemnation proceedings, restoration proceedings, appeals to the tax tribunal, and judicial reviews.

Sanjay is currently one of the leading experts in the country in VAT/Excise matters and has dealt with many of the more recent leading authorities, resulting in success in the Court of Appeal. He is acclaimed by clients and has worked closely with some of the finest Queens Counsel in the Country for over 10 years.

Sanjay is also a specialist in criminal matters in which he has achieved many outstanding results for his clients because of fast reactions in clients' matters and putting into place tactics up to and including trial. For many clients, he has achieved success before trial with prosecutors taking no further action in a variety of criminal matters.

Sanjay is renowned for his keen eye for detail on matters and takes a very proactive approach to litigation. He excels in negotiations and achieves excellent results for clients even in the more difficult matters that he conducts, both criminal and civil. Sanjay leads all the VAT and Excise matters and settles strategy and tactics before cases are sent for Judicial Review.

Rainer Hughes We are a professional, dedicated team that offers a wide range of legal services to individuals and businesses.

Rainer Hughes has successfully represented claimant and defendant companies and individuals, securing landmark judgments in the areas of Excise/VAT, Commercial, and Criminal Litigation. These cases have been initiated and defended in the lower Criminal & Civil Courts, Queen's Bench & Chancery Division of the High Court, and the Court of Appeal for both civil and criminal matters.

Our proactive stance from the outset has led to a string of high-profile successes. But we are not only a practice specialising in all aspects of civil and criminal litigation; we also offer a wide range of services to individuals and families.

As badges of excellence, we hold LEXCEL and CQS accreditations. These are only awarded to practices that display legal excellence and meet vigorously high standards in the work they carry out on behalf of their clients and involve ongoing external assessment and staff meeting the required continuing professional development levels.

As a Conveyancing Quality Standard (CQS Practice), we offer an expert service in the following areas: The sale, purchase, and mortgage of residential properties The purchase and mortgage of buy-to-let properties Government Help to Buy schemes Land Registry applications of all kinds, including adverse possession, the registration of rights of way, and other types of easement Transferring property between spouses and families Advice on resolving boundary and similar property matters

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ARBITRATION EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN CYPRUS

SOTERIS FLOURENTZOS

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Soteris Flourentzos & Associates LLC Agias Zonis, 23, Kotsios Court A, Office 51, CY-3027, Limassol, Cyprus

Tel: +357 25 107242 Fax: +357 25 105682 Email: sf@sflourentzos.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/flourentzos/ Website: www.sflourentzos.com

Soteris Flourentzos is the Founder and Managing Director of Soteris Flourentzos & Associates LLC. Soteris has over 18 years of broad corporate and financial law experience, including nearly nine years at two prominent Cyprus law firms and three years at a leading corporate services provider, where he represented and advised major multinational corporations, financial institutions, and private equity firms in contentious and non-contentious corporate and financial law cases of great magnitude and scale.

Before executing his vision of building his own law firm with a new, innovative business model to accommodate the needs of international equity firms, entrepreneurs, and family offices, Soteris was a partner at Soteris Pittas & Co. QUALIFICATIONS LL.B. (Hons) Law, University of Exeter, U.K. 2002 LL.M. International Business Law, University of Exeter, U.K. 2003 PUBLICATIONS ‘Cyprus: Commission for the Protection of Competition’ (2005) 8 Global Competition Review Supp 37-39.

‘Cyprus’ Anders Etgen Reitz (ed), Labour and Employment Law in the New EU Member and Candidate States (American Bar Association, 2007) 85-106.

‘Cyprus Chapter of the ‘Study on possible national legal obstacles to the full recognition of electronic processing of performance information on construction products (under the Construction Products Regulation 305/2011/EU)’, Enterprise and Industry DG, European Commission (2013). ​’Cyprus Chapter of the in the second Edition of Global Legal Insights – International Arbitration’ (Global Legal Group Ltd, London, 2016).

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS Non-Executive Director, London Capital Group, May 2017 – October 2020 Non-Executive Director, Binary Capital Markets, January 2016 – Present Non-Executive Director, Banc De Binary, December 2012 – May 2017 MEMBERSHIPS International Bar Association Cyprus Bar Association International Business Structuring Association Honorary Member of the Centre of International Legal Studies, Salzburg, Austria PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Director & Partner, Soteris Pittas & Co, October 2008 – January 2015 Senior Corporate Counsel, Trident Trust, October 2006 – September 2008 External Associate – Legal Consultant, Patrikios Pavlou & Co, October 2006 – October 2009 Associate Lawyer, Patrikios Pavlou & Co, September 2003 – October 2006

Soteris Flourentzos & Associates LLC Unlike the big, in numbers, law firms, we are singularly focused on one thing: providing legal services to equity firms, entrepreneurs, and family offices. Accordingly, we know how to get deals done quickly and efficiently because that’s all we do. Every assignment is personally handled by Soteris Flourentzos, the firm’s founder, who rolls up his sleeves and works directly with the client to execute.

The Firm’s approach is always entrepreneurial, and we recognize that entrepreneurs are a special breed with special requirements. This is the reason for always being available (via email/mobile), responding to clients’ concerns, and finding specific, actionable solutions to their business challenges.

We pride ourselves on our dedication to the client, responsiveness, and passion for practicing law.

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PROJECT FINANCE EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN LUXEMBOURG

THIERRY BOSLY

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White & Case LLP 14, rue Eugène Ruppert, 2453 Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Tel: +352 2 822 4602 (Luxembourg) Tel: +32 2 239 25 09 (Brussels) Email: tbosly@whitecase.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/thierrybosly/ Website: www.whitecase.com

Partner Thierry Bosly is White & Case's Global Co-Head of Private Equity, and Head of the Firm's Belgium and Luxembourg transactional practices.

Thierry is a highly regarded lawyer, with more than 30 years of experience in the resolution of complex cross-border transactions, advising private equity and venture capital firms, family offices, global and European-based investors, and other financial sponsors. His practice focuses on crossborder mergers and acquisitions, including public and private acquisitions and divestitures, leveraged buyouts, going private transactions, tender offers, preferred equity investments, and joint ventures.

He is consistently recognised by Chambers and Legal 500 as a "leading individual" for the Private Equity and M&A practices and is described by clients as "having a true strategic point of view, backed with very strong legal knowledge" (The Legal 500, 2023), "combining expert and precise technical knowledge with a sense of commercial awareness" (Chambers, 2023).

Thierry is included in the list of the 'Twenty Most Influential Private Equity Lawyers 2023' by Private Equity News and the 'Fifty Most Influential Lawyers in Europe' by Financial News.

Thierry has also developed an enviable professional reputation outside his everyday practice, being acknowledged as one of Belgium's foremost insolvency lawyers. His clients include companies facing insolvency, as well as companies interested in purchasing assets from insolvency debtors.

With extensive experience of working with overseas counsel and coordinating advice across different territories, Thierry has been noted for his leadership role in significant cross-border and multijurisdictional restructurings and is consistently recognised by Chambers and Legal 500 as a "leading individual" for the practice of Insolvency and Restructuring.

In 2008, he was appointed by the Belgian Minister of Justice to a commission of seven experts, responsible for drafting the insolvency law. In 2020, in response to the crisis due to COVID-19, the Belgian federal government appointed him as a special advisor to work on editing the law on insolvency and enforcement proceedings, to help enterprises in financial distress navigate the crisis.

Thierry is a member of the Belgian arbitration and mediation centre CEPANI, an independent facility composed of business leaders, academics, corporate legal experts, and lawyers. He is also a member of the European Law Alumni Advisory Board of the Georgetown University Law Center.

Practice Area(s): Financial Restructuring and Insolvency; Mergers & Acquisitions; Private Equity; International Arbitration; Luxembourg; Technology Bars and Courts: Brussels Bar; Luxembourg Bar (Liste IV) Education: LLM, Georgetown University; Licence en Droit, UCL; Candidature en Droit; Facultés Universitaires Saint Louis Language(s): Dutch; English; French

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

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

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

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Professional Biography Real Estate Expert of the Year in the Czech Republic

Václav Kubr is a partner of the Prague office and a member of our EMEA M&A/Private Equity practice. His core specialisation is in real estate and corporate law. He has led teams on various real estate development projects, real estate acquisitions and joint ventures, and other property transactions. He has also advised clients on a number of real estate financing projects.

Practice Area(s) Mergers & Acquisitions; Real Estate; Financial Institutions

Václav has advised on some of the biggest real estate transactions in the Czech Republic and CEE region to date. He has been recognised as a leading lawyer in real estate by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, and IFLR1000.

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Bars and Courts Czech Bar Association

VÁCLAV KUBR

We guide our clients through difficult issues, bringing our insight and judgment to each situation.

Our innovative approaches create original solutions to our clients' most complex domestic and multijurisdictional deals and disputes.

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JDCharles University, Faculty of Law, Prague, Czech Republic;

White & Case LLP s.r.o., advokátní kancelář, Na příkopĕ 14, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic

Master's DegreeCharles University, Faculty of Law, Prague, Czech Republic

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

At White & Case, our culture comes to life through three core values: Pioneering: We seize opportunities to innovate and grow.

Contact Details Tel: +420 255 771 111 Email: vkubr@whitecase.com Website: www.whitecase.com

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

Language(s) Czech; English

United: We are one firm with a shared sense of purpose.

Human: We care about each other and the world around us.

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

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EMPLOYMENT LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN ANDORRA

XAVIER LOPEZ HORISCHNIK

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Bellocq López Marticella Carrer Prat de la Creu, núm. 8, local 6, Andorra la Vella, AD500, Principat d'Andorra

Tel: +376 812 200 Email: xavierlopez@andorra.ad Website: www. advocatsbellocqlopezmarticella.com

Xavier Lopez Horischnik holds a degree in law from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and continued his training since then. He has practiced as a lawyer since 2004 and is a member of two committees of the Bar Association.

Xavier specialises in civil procedural law (with a particular emphasis on labour law), administrative law, and fundamental rights. His clients include public administration, large and small companies, banking entities, trade unions, private individuals, associations, etc., and he has led some legal cases at a national level that have generated great public interest with considerable media impact.

He is passionate about the law and he knew that he wanted to be a lawyer from a very young age. He always fights right to the end to look after the interests of his clients in all the cases that he participates in, and he considers these interests to be of paramount importance in his work. Xavier believes in the rigor of his work and the importance of loyalty and trust between the client and the lawyer. To achieve this, he makes sure that his clients are continuously informed of the state and the possibilities of their cases.

Xavier has a good knowledge of the way that courts work and the peculiarities of each judicial division, and this allows him to adapt each case to the particular characteristics of each section. His experience with clients and cases of every kind has provided him with an overall and general vision of the law. This allows him to offer personalised services where the clients’ interests are always the priority.

Bellocq López Marticella Our firm was created with the aim of providing a personalised, transparent, and professional service for our clients, whilst maintaining the utmost respect for the deontological and ethical standards that govern our profession at all times. Given that our law firm is made up of 3 lawyers, we are able to offer a multidisciplinary and quality service. This allows us to achieve the best results in each case.

VALUES AND COMMITMENT Our practice provides its services with the aim of offering the highest levels of professionalism, quality, and immediacy in our work, but with total commitment to the interests of our clients. Our vocation is to serve means that our legal advice always takes an in-depth look at the problems and concerns affecting our clients, the reality of our environment, and the legal framework in which the solutions that we propose are framed.

We are fully aware of the fact that those who come to our firm do so with a problem that is worrying them and that they come in the expectation of finding a professional who can provide them with the answers and the attention that they need. In precise terms, setting our sights on these objectives provides the inspiration behind our principles: personalised care, the pursuit of excellence, and maximum rigor in the defence and protection of our clients’ interests.

The goal of Bellocq López Marticella - Advocats is to offer the highest levels of proximity and trust and thus cover all the legal needs of our clients.

PRACTICE AREA(S) Civil Law Family Law Labour Law Business Law Fundamental Rights Tax Law Administrative Law Criminal Law Directive and Regulatory Law Association Law

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CIVIL LITIGATION EXPERT OF THE YEAR BELGIUM

ADVOCAAT EMIEL HAESBROUCK

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Emiel Haesbrouck 8500, Kortrijk, West Flanders, Belgium

Tel: +32 0496 55 06 04 Email: advocaat.emiel.f.haesbrouck@gmail.com Website: www.emielfhaesbrouck.be

Emiel started at the bar of Kortrijk as an intern-lawyer in 1970. He was then elected as a town councillor in Kortrijk, West Flandern (1970 – 1982). After that, he worked at the Department of Foreign Affairs/Development Cooperation (1982 – 1983), and at the Services of the Prime Minister (1983 – 1985). He was appointed as the Clerk Rapporteur of the Dutch-speaking Council of Appeal in the office of the Prime Minister, by decision of the Prime Minister dated 6 April 1984. Emiel has experience as a researcher in the study department at the Ministry of the Secretary for the Reform of the State Ferdinand De Bondt (September 1977 – April 1979) preparing laws concerning the reform of the State, first texts concerning the “Arbitragehof,” and the current Constitutional Court. He was a member of the National Board of the CVP (political party, 1973 – 1986), and the Council of State of Belgium in the Auditors’ Office (1985 – 2008). Emiel was also a representative for Belgium at the first UN Congres on International Law in New York (13 – 17 March 1995).

Emiel was appointed grand officer of the Order of the Crown (Royal Decree, 29 April 2008), commander of the Order of Leopold (Royal Decree, 11 April 2000 ), and honorary lieutenant in the reserve (2 June 1992). More recently, he was announced the winner of a 2021 Lawyer Monthly Legal Award.

Practice Area(s): Human rights; Fundamental rights and freedoms; Disciplinary law in government and liberal professions. administrative, tax, and economic disputes.

IP LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IN FRANCE

ALAIN BERTHET

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Promark

Tel: +33 1 56 59 60 80

62 avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris,

Fax: +33 1 56 59 60 88 Email: contact@promark.fr

France

Website: www.promarkavocats.com

Founding partner of Promark, Alain has a master’s degree in Law and a post-graduate degree in IP Law from Panthéon Paris University. As a lawyer registered at the Paris bar, he has been advising businesses and designers for more than 30 years in the intellectual property field. As reputed strategist in trademarks protection worldwide, Alain excels in sensitive negotiations and in IP-related contracts. He regularly carries out portfolio audits of IP rights as well as trademark evaluation, in particular.

Area(s) of Expertise: Advising and litigating in trademarks, designs, and commercial names; Internet and domain names; Unfair competition and passing off actions; Copyright and advertising matters; Consumption right and foodstuff labelling; Contracts Language(s): French; English Association(s): APRAM, AIPPI, ECTA, INTA, MARQUES.

Promark Our expertise and network of 250 firms around the world guarantee tailor-made protection of your intellectual property rights worldwide.

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INSOLVENCY EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN JERSEY

ALAN ROBERTS

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Grant Thornton Kensington Chambers, 46/50 Kensington Place, St. Helier, Jersey, JE1 1ET

Tel: +44 (0) 1534 885752 Email: alan.roberts@gt-ci.com Website: www.grantthorntonci.com

Alan, a Director is a Chartered Accountant, a UK Licensed Insolvency Practitioner and a Certified Fraud Examiner. He has specialised in insolvency and restructuring work for over 30 years.

He is an approved liquidator at the DIFC, Dubai, UAE and a member of the Institute of Professional Investigators. Alan has worked in the UK, US, Caribbean, Europe, Far East and the Channel Islands. His vast experience includes Protected Cell winding ups, contentious insolvency issues, complex asset recovery, forensic accounting investigations and multi-jurisdictional insolvency litigation cases.

Grant Thornton Channel Islands As an owner managed business with offices in Jersey and Guernsey, Grant Thornton Limited is one of the Channel Islands’ leading accounting, tax and business advisory firms dedicated to serving the needs of privately held businesses, financial services, and private clients. We offer a full range of audit, assurance, tax, corporate recovery and advisory services.

As a member firm within Grant Thornton International we have access to member and correspondent firms, offering our clients specialist local knowledge supported by international expertise and methodologies.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN PORTUGAL

ALEXANDRE MACIEL ALEXANDRE MACIEL, ESQ.

Contact Details Mobile: +351910720201 Email: alexandre.maciel-10551p@adv.oa.pt Email: alexandremaciel1979@gmail.com Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/alexandre-maciel-fciarb-3b8b85158

ARBITRATOR | LAWYER | FCIARB QUALIFICATIONS Degree in Law from the University of Minho School of Law. Higher Arbitration Course (VIII Edition) – CIAMEN/CIarb. Advanced Course in Lusophone International Arbitration – Almedina. Advanced Administrative Arbitration Course – ICJP/FDL. Course on Tax Arbitration – IDEFF. Attendance of the VII Postgraduate Course in Arbitration Law – CIDP/FDL. International Commercial Arbitration Course – Abogacia Española/ICC Spain/CIAM/CIAR. London Summer Arbitration School (Arbitration Lab) – University of Basel. Attendance of the Master University in International Arbitration – UNIR. “UNCITRAL texts on public procurement and public-private partnerships” – “United Nations UNCITRAL” (2023). “UNCITRAL International Commercial Arbitration” – “United Nations UNCITRAL” (2023). “Introduction to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law” – “United Nations UNCITRAL” (2023).

AREAS OF EXPERTISE Domestic and International Arbitration (Sale of Goods; Construction; Civil Engineering; Industrial Facility (Plant); Construction Supervision; Environment; Energy; Insurance; Securities; Intellectual Property; Labor; Real Estate; Comercial Transaction).

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SUCCESSION EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN IRELAND

CHRISTOPHER LEHANE BL

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The Bar of Ireland Law Library Four Courts Dublin 7 117 St. Mobhi Road Glasnevin Dublin 9

Tel: +01-817 5606 Mob: +087-650 2656 Email: christopher.lehane@lawlibrary.ie Website: www.lawlibrary.ie

Christopher Lehane B.L. retired in July 2019 having served 42 years as an officer of the High Court, 22 years of which were in the Probate Office and 12 as an Official Assignee in Bankruptcy. He has been practicing at the Bar of Ireland since October 2020 specialising in Probate law, Personal Insolvency Law, and Mediation.

He is a qualified Barrister, Mediator, and Project Manager. He was a Consultant in Probate Law at the Law Society of Ireland for 15 years and a lecturer at Griffith College Dublin in Executorship law for ACCA and CPA students for 11 years.

He is currently a member of the Probate Bar Association.

Junior Counsel: 1983 Qualification(s): Barrister at law, Qualified Mediator, Project Manager, Qualified Pension Trustee – QPT(IIPM) Practice Area(s): Administrative Law; Commercial/Chancery; General Practice Specialisation: Banking, Finance & Securities; Bankruptcy/Insolvency/Reorganisations; Conveyancing & Property Law; Mediation; Probate Law; Succession Law; Trusts

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CONVEYANCING EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN THE UK

ANGELO PICCIRILLO AVRillo Conveyancing 257 Green Lanes, London N13 4XE, United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 8370 3877 Email: aap@avrillo.co.uk Website: www.avrillo.co.uk

INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAWYER OF THE YEAR IN PORTUGAL

ANTÓNIO FALÉ DE CARVALHO CEO

António Falé de Carvalho Portuguese Defense Criminal Lawyer Rua Fialho de Almeida, nº14-2ºesq 1070-129 Lisboa, Portugal Tel: +351 2637151336 Mob: +351 939429672 Email: falecarvalhoadvogados@gmail.com Website: www.advogado-criminal.pt/en/

TRADEMARK EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN SWITZERLAND

BERNARD VOLKEN Troller Hitz Troller Münstergasse 38, CH-3011 Berne, Switzerland Tel: +41 31 328 36 36 Fax: +41 31 328 36 39 Email: volken@trollerlaw.ch Website: www.trollerlaw.ch

SME BUSINESS TRAINING EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN THE UK

CARLA PROUT CEO & Lead Instructional Designer

Carla’s Captivating Content C Prout Enterprises, Shaw Common, Oxenhall, Newent, GL18 1RW, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1452 929 160 Email: info@carlas-captivatingcontent.com Website: www.carlascaptivatingcontent.com

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INTERNATIONAL CONTRACT LAWYER OF THE YEAR IN GERMANY

CHRISTOPH SCHMITT Hoffmann Liebs Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB, Kaiserswerther Straße 119, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany Tel: +49 211 51882 - 123 Fax: +49 211 51882 - 223 Email: christoph.schmitt@hoffmannliebs.de Website: www.hoffmannliebs.de

PRIVACY LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IN ENGLAND

DANIEL TAYLOR Owner

Taylor Hampton Solicitors Limited 20-21 Jockey’s Fields, London, WC2R 1AT, United Kingdom Tel : + 020 7427 5971 Email: daniel.taylor@taylorhampton.co.uk Website: www.taylorhampton.co.uk

COGNITIVE HEALTH EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

DR. EMER MACSWEENEY Consultant Neuroradiologist

Re:Cognition Health - Brain and Mind Experts 77 Wimpole St, London W1G 9RU, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 203 355 3536 Email: medicolegal@re-cognitionhealth.com Website: www.recognitionhealth.com

INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN SWITZERLAND

DR. JOEL FISCHER Partner

Bär & Karrer AG Brandschenkestrasse 90, CH-8002 Zurich, Switzerland Tel: +41 58 261 56 24 Mobile: +41 79 599 95 25 Email: joel.fischer@baerkarrer.ch Website: www.baerkarrer.ch/en

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CAPITAL MARKETS EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN GERMANY

DR. MARTIN ANDREAS DUNCKER Partner

Schlatter Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB Kurfürsten-Anlage 59, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany Tel: +49 6221 9812-60 Fax: +49 6221 9812-76 Email: duncker@schlatter.law Website: www.schlatter.law

M&A EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN POLAND

DR. ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI DLP Dr. Lewandowski & Partners ul. Sielecka 39 lok. 3, 00-738 Warszawa, Poland Tel: +48 22 10 10 740 Fax: +48 22 10 10 741 Email: office@drlewandowski.eu Website: www.drlewandowski.eu

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN GERMANY

DR. TOBIAS K. W. STAMMBERGER Managing Partner

Samson & Partner Widenmayerstr. 6, D-80538 Munich, Germany Tel: +49 (0)89 291982 Fax: +49 (0)89 299465 Email: stammberger@samson-partner.de Website: www.samson-partner.com

CORPORATE IMMIGRATION EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN AUSTRIA

EWALD OBERHAMMER Partner, Attorney-at-Law

Oberhammer Rechtsanwälte GmbH Karlsplatz 3/1, 1010 Vienna, Austria Tel: +43 1 5033000 Fax: +43 1 503300033 Email: e.oberhammer@oberhammer.co.at Website: www.oberhammer.co.at

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INDUSTRIAL RISK LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IN FRANCE

FABRICE HAGEGE Founding Partner

Selarl Lambard & Associes 29, rue d’Astorg, 75008 Paris, France Direct Tel: + 33 01 45 48 29 80 Tel : + 33 1 45 48 62 63 Email: fhagege@lambard-associes.com Website: www.lambard-associes.com

REAL ESTATE FINANCE EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN ITALY

FRANCESCO DEL BENE Avocom Law Firm LLP Via Borgogna 9, 20122 Milan, Italy Tel: +39 02 30314164 Fax: +39 02 30314165 Email: francesco.delbene@avocom-ita.it Web: www.avocom.co.uk

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IN IRELAND

JAMES MCSWEENEY Founder & Solicitor

James McSweeney Solicitors 515 Main Street, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland Tel: 01-4521200 Email: james@mcsweeney.ie Website: www.mcsweeney.ie

INTERNATIONAL TAX LAWYER OF THE YEAR IN BELGIUM

JO VANBELLE Managing Partner

Vanbelle Law Avenue Général de Gaulle 47, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium Tel: +32 (0)2 431 64 00 Email: jv@vanbellelaw.com Website: www.vanbellelaw.com

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN SPAIN

JOSE Mª IGLESIAS Director

Aguilar & Revenga, SLU Consell de Cent 415 – 08009, Barcelona, Spain Tel: +34 93 2651469 Fax: +34 93 2329267 Email: jmiglesias@aguilar-revenga.com Website: www.aguilar-revenga.com

M&A LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN SPAIN

JOSEP M. BALCELLS Partner

TODA & NEL-LO Avda. Diagonal, 520, 5º, 08006 Barcelona, Spain Tel: + 34 93 363 40 00 Fax: + 34 93 363 40 01 Email: jmbalcells@todanelo.com

CIVIL LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

KATHERINE ALEXANDER-THEODOTOU Partner

K. Alexander Theodotou LLC 98 Dresden Road, London, N19 3BQ, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 2072 636 445 Fax: +44 (0) 2072 817 016 Email: alexandroulawoffices@cytauk.net Website: www.alexandroulaw.com

INTERNATIONAL TAX CRIME LITIGATION EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN POLAND

MARCIN MALINOWSKI Marcin Malinowski Gajowa 8, 04-691 Warszawa, Poland Tel: +48 514 513 259 Email: adwokat@marcinmalinowski.pl Website: www.marcinmalinowski.pl

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USA DESK EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN ITALY

MARIO JOSEPH ABATE USA Desk Manager / Attorney-at-Law Pavia Ansaldo Studio Legale Via del Lauro 7, 20121 Milan, Italy Tel: +39 02 85581 Fax: +39 02 85588089 Email: mario.abate@pavia-ansaldo.it Website: www.pavia-ansaldo.it

TRADEMARK LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IN GERMANY

MICHAEL R. A. TURI Managing Partner

Samson & Partner Widenmayerstr. 6, D-80538 Munich, Germany Tel: +49 (0)89 291820 Fax: +49 (0)89 299465 Email: turi@samson-partner.de Website: www.samson-partner.com

TRADEMARK LAWYER OF THE YEAR IN FRANCE

NATHALIE DREYFUS Dreyfus & associés 78 avenue Raymond Poincaré, 75116 Paris, France Tel: +33 1 44 70 07 04 Fax: +33 1 40 06 99 64 Email: nathalie.dreyfus@dreyfus.fr Website: www.dreyfus.fr

CAPITAL MARKETS EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN AUSTRIA

OLIVER VOLKEL Founding Partner Stadler Völkel Rechtsanwälte Seilerstätte 24, 1010, Vienna, Austria Tel: +43 (1) 997 10 25 Email: Oliver.Voelkel@sv.law Website: www.sv.law

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CRIMINAL LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN SWITZERLAND

RAPHAËLLE NICOLET Fair Law Chemin du Moulin 2, 1053 Cugy, Switzerland Tel: +41 21 561 28 37 Email: raphaelle.nicolet@fairlaw.ch Website: www.fairlaw.ch

CONSTRUCTION LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN FRANCE

RENAUD CAVOIZY CBDA Avocats 40 avenue Marceau, 75008 Paris, France Tel: +33 1 75 44 26 26 Email: renaud.cavoizy@cbda-avocats.fr Website: www.cbda-avocats.fr

ORTHOPAEDIC THERAPY SERVICES EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

RICHARD SCOTT-WATSON RSW Medico-Legal Ltd 7a Heath Lane, Oldwinsford, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1RF United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1384 441 126 Email: rswandls@doctors.org.uk Website: www.doctors.org.uk

UNFAIR COMPETITION EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN SWITZERLAND

SÉBASTIEN GOBAT Attorney-at-Law | Partner Troller Hitz Troller Münstergasse 38, CH-3011 Berne, Switzerland Telephone: +41 31 328 36 36 Telefax: +41 31 328 36 39 E-mail: gobat@trollerlaw.ch

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FIDUCIARY & WEALTH MANAGEMENT EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN LIECHTENSTEIN

TIM LEMAIRE Hera Family Office Industriering 20, FL-9491 Ruggell, Liechtenstein Tel: +423 373 00 30 Email: tim.lemaire@heragroup.li Web: www.herafamilyoffice.com

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CORPORATE IMMIGRATION EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN CANADA

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

Practice Area(s) Corporate Immigration Entertainment Law Technology Law Private Sector

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

Daniel has previously served as a member of the Quebec executive committee of the Canadian Bar Association and was named in Who's Who Legal as

DANIEL LEVY Membership(s) Quebec executive committee of the Canadian Bar Association

Address Cohen Immigration Law 1303 Greene Ave., Suite 200, Westmount, Quebec, H3Z 2A7 Canada

Contact Details Tel: +1 (514) 937-9445 Fax: +1 (514) 937-2618 Email: daniel.levy@canadavisa.com Website: www.canadavisa.com

Education Law degree from McGill University

one of the world's highest-ranking corporate immigration lawyers in 2018, 2019 2020, and 2021. He obtained his law degree from McGill University.

Cohen Immigration Law CanadaVisa.com was launched in 1994 as the online platform of Cohen Immigration Law, becoming one of the first law firms in Canada to offer its full range of Canadian immigration services to prospective immigration applicants and foreign workers over the internet.

Today, CanadaVisa.com is the largest private sector Canadian immigration website in the world, with millions of people visiting the website every year.

The Cohen Immigration Law team of some 50 lawyers, paralegals, and other professionals provide the full range of Canadian immigration services to foreign individuals, small enterprises and multinationals alike. Cohen Immigration Law takes on the complete preparation of permanent residence and temporary status applications and dispenses experienced, expert advice at every stage throughout the process.

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RISING STAR OF THE YEAR IN CANADA

Professional Biography Olivia is a junior lawyer at Cohen Immigration Law, Olivia has the privilege of staying at the forefront of ever-evolving immigration regulations, and assisting individuals, families, and businesses achieve their dreams of living, working, and thriving in Canada.

OLIVIA COHEN

Address Cohen Immigration Law Address: 1303 Greene Ave., Suite 200, Westmount, Quebec, H3Z 2A7 Canada

Contact Details

Olivia’s role grants her the opportunity to experience firsthand the transformative power of immigration, and to honour the legacy of her late father – Attorney David Cohen – by dedicating herself to advancing the field he loved.

With Olivia’s Law Degree and Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University, she blends academic knowledge with practical insights to support the dynamic and forwardthinking Canadian immigration network at Cohen Immigration Law and CanadaVisa.com

Cohen Immigration Law CanadaVisa.com was launched in 1994 as the online platform of Cohen Immigration Law, becoming one of the first law firms in Canada to offer its full range of Canadian immigration services to prospective immigration applicants and foreign workers over the internet.

Today, CanadaVisa.com is the largest private sector Canadian immigration website in the world, with millions of people visiting the website every year.

The Cohen Immigration Law team of some 50 lawyers, paralegals, and other professionals provide the full range of Canadian immigration services to foreign individuals, small enterprises and multinationals alike. Cohen Immigration Law takes on the complete preparation of permanent residence and temporary status applications and dispenses experienced, expert advice at every stage throughout the process.

If you are passionate about Canadian immigration, its impact, or wish to share insights, please contact Olivia on the above information.

Tel: +1 (514) 937-9445 Fax: +1 (514) 937-2618 Email: olivia.cohen@canadavisa.com Website: www.canadavisa.com

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AUDIT & ASSURANCE SERVICES ADVISORY FIRM OF THE YEAR IN MEXICO

ESTEBAN URIOSTEGUI

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Salles Sainz Grant Thornton Periférico Sur 4338, Jardines del Pedregal, C.P. 04500, Ciudad de México

Tel: +52 (55)5424 6500 Fax: +52 (55)5424 6501 Email: esteban.uriostegui@mx.gt.com Website: www.grantthornton.mx

Esteban is currently the National Coordinator of the Audit Division and the Head of Financial Advisory Services.

EXPERIENCE He has focused on audits of Mexican-listed companies and Mexican subsidiaries of listed companies in the United States, Canada and other countries. Esteban is also the Lead Partner for Financial Reporting Advisory services, which includes sustainability advisory.

Esteban spent 24 months working for Grant Thornton in the city of Vancouver, Canada, dealing mainly in engagements for mining companies and other international engagements. He acts as the primary contact for the Canadian CPAB for the compliance of requirements as registered Firm.

SECTOR EXPERIENCE During the almost 26 years of experience, he has developed substantive experience in a wide range of industries such as manufacturing and distribution, mining, transportation and logistics, telecommunications and real estate; he has provided assurance services to both large and small enterprises, privately owned or publicly listed.

Starting in 2012 and onwards Esteban has been working on audit engagements under PCAOB’s standards and being subject to inspections from the PCAOB; this involvement has developed a significant experience on the field of integrated audits, SEC and PCAOB’s requirements and related reports such as Form 20-F for foreign issuers.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS He is a member of the Mexican Institute of Certified Public Accountants (IMCP for its acronym in Spanish) and member of Technical Advisory Committee (CTC for its acronym in Spanish) of the Mexican Board of Financial Reporting Standards (CINIF for its acronym in Spanish), mainly focusing on analysis and discussion for the implementation and amendment of financial reporting standards, as well as participating in responses of financial reporting matters to international bodies, such as IASB. Esteban also has been a professor at different universities, including the Faculty of Accountancy and Administration of the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México (largest University in Mexico), focusing mainly on audit and financial reporting standards topics.

SERVICES Audit Financial reporting Sustainability SECTORS Food and drinks Real Estate and Construction Non-profit corporations Energy and sustainability Hospitality and Tourism Mining and Extraction Public sector Financial services Technology

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AUDIT & ASSURANCE SERVICES ADVISORY FIRM OF THE YEAR IN MEXICO

SALLES SAINZ GRANT THORNTON S.C.

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Contact Details

Salles Sainz Grant Thornton Periférico Sur 4338, Jardines del Pedregal, C.P. 04500, Ciudad de México

Tel: +52 54246500 Fax: +52 (55)5424 6501 Email: esteban.uriostegui@mx.gt.com Website: www.grantthornton.mx

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

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

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

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

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

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

Throughout the International Business Center firms, customers have access to resources and global expertise. Each center is managed by a partner with experience in international business of the member firm, providing support to their individual needs. The member firm partners hold important positions in many national and international accounting and audit committees, including: International Standards Board of Auditing and Assurance SEC Regulations Committee Working Group of the FASB on Emerging Issues International Working Group of the IASB / FASB Transnational Auditors Committee Signature Forum IFAC As part of our continuing focus on transparency, we annually issue a Transparency Report, which is designed to help our many stakeholders (including clients, audit committees, regulators, and the general public) to understand our firm.

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

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Professional Biography

Real Estate Expert of the Year in Turks and Caicos Islands

Christopher specialises in real estate transactions and conveyancing, sales, and structuring for both high-end and private client matters and large commercial transactions.

Practice Area(s) Banking & Finance; Property Development

His practice covers mortgage-backed financing and loans, property title due diligence and opinions, title insurance, subdivision, resort and hotel planning development and operation, commercial and residential leases and related tax matters and issues, and in advising on and applying for all governmental and requisite approvals.

Christopher is recognised by the prestigious London-based Chambers and Partners, achieving a Band 3 ranking in the area of General Business Law.

CHRISTOPHER WELLS

Education University of Kent Law School, Canterbury, United Kingdom; The College of Law, Guildford, United Kingdom

Community Involvement Avid martial arts enthusiast holding instructor certificates in both Krav Maga and Kali

Address Wilson Wells Attorneys at Law Suite A200 Graceway House, Graceway Plaza, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

Admission(s) 2016 - Bar of the Turks and Caicos Islands; 2005 - Bar of England and Wales; 2005 - The Bahamas Bar

Contact Details Tel: +1-649-339-4130 Email: cjw@wilsonwells.com Website: www.wilsonwells.com

Membership(s) The Turks and Caicos Bar Association; The Bahamas Bar Association

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Litigation Expert of the Year in Turks and Caicos Islands Professional Biography Managing Partner, Stephen Wilson KC, was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1990 and practiced successfully from chambers in London for 11 years before moving to the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) in 2001.

At the London Bar, he had a general civil and

Practice Area(s) Banking & Finance; Corporate & Commercial; Employment & Labour; Litigation & Dispute Resolution

commercial practice, specialising in employment law, and developed a reputation as a fearsome cross-examiner with a voracious appetite for work.

In 2012, Stephen was asked to open the new Turks and Caicos Islands office of the long-established and highly regarded Bahamian law firm of GrahamThompson, the firm’s first office outside the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. For 11 years, he was a partner and head of that firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group in the TCI. Stephen was appointed one of His Majesty’s

STEPHEN M. WILSON KC Education University College London, United Kingdom; Inns of Court School of Law, United Kingdom

Address Wilson Wells Attorneys at Law Suite A200 Graceway House, Graceway Plaza, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

Contact Details Tel: +1-649-339-4130 Email: smw@wilsonwells.com Website: www.wilsonwells.com

Admission(s) 2013 - The Inner Bar (King’s Counsel); 1990 - Bar of England and Wales; 2002 - Bar of the Turks and Caicos Islands

Counsel, Learned in the Law (King’s Counsel) in 2013, and has served as a Commissioner of the Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission since 2020.

Stephen has appeared in many of the TCI’s headline cases involving disputes in the tourism and hospitality, banking, real estate, insurance and construction/building sectors. He has a broad range of experience dealing with matters in the Banking and Finance, Corporate and Commercial, Employment and Labour, Insurance, Intellectual Property, and Property and Development sectors.

Stephen’s Corporate and Commercial dispute resolution work has included complex corporate and commercial disputes comprising multijurisdictional claims, multi-party actions, international and domestic arbitrations, liquidations involving local and international parties, shareholder disputes, and corporate reorganisations and restructurings. He is also a leading lawyer in intellectual property litigation in TCI.

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Area(s) of Focus M&A Law Expert of the Year in Colombia

Finance; Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations; Mergers and Acquisitions

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Professional Biography

Colombia

Felipe Aristizabal advises local and foreign companies in M&A transactions as well as in corporate, commercial, telecommunications, antitrust, and securities law matters.

Education

FELIPE ARISTIZABAL

LL.M., University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law; LL.M., Business Law, University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law; Corporate Law Postgraduate, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Awards Chambers Latin America Up and Coming, Colombia

Address DLA Piper Carrera 7 #71-21. Torre B Oficina 602, Bogotá, PBX. (057) 3174720, Colombia

Contact Details Tel: +57 1 3174720 Email: faristizabal@dlapipermb.com Website: www.dlapiper.com

Corporate/M&A (2024) Associate to Watch, Colombia Corporate/M&A (2023) The Legal 500 Latin America Ranked, Next Generation Partner, Colombia Corporate and M&A (2024) Recommended, Colombia Banking and Finance (2023) The Legal 500 comments, "Seniors -

Felipe has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of complex commercial disputes, including litigation for breach of contract, contract termination, corporate and shareholder and/or director disputes, and antitrust investigations.

DLA Piper DLA Piper is widely recognised for its impressive accomplishments and stellar credentials. We deliver legal services seamlessly, comprehensively and proactively, with effectiveness and efficiency.

Through our skills, values, and commitment, we are making a positive impact on our clients, our people and our communities.

We believe great businesses can help make a better world.

Forward-thinking, innovative organisations can find the answers to today’s most difficult questions. That’s why, every day, we help them succeed.

Our bold and dynamic culture means we think big and act decisively. Because relationships are at the heart of everything we do for our clients and communities.

corporate practice director Felipe Aristizabal leasn into the practice on certain financing and securities matters."

Rising Star, Colombia Corporate and M&A (2021 - 2023) The Legal 500 comments, "At associate level, key support comes from practice director Felipe Aristizabal."

Recommended, Colombia Capital Markets (2022) Chambers Global Associate to Watch, Colombia Corporate/M&A (2023)

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M&A Law Expert of the Year in Canada Professional Biography Barbara has a broad corporate/commercial practice with specialties in securities, capital markets, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions.

She is actively involved in dispute resolution, settling, and providing support in prosecuting litigious matters. She works with both Canadian and international clients.

Expertise Business and Corporate Commercial; Securities and Corporate Finance; Corporate Governance, M&A, Private Equity

Barbara has shareholders,

acted for issuers, controlling independent committees, and

registrants. She has experience with transactions relating to corporate acquisitions, divestitures, and reorganisations with securities, regulatory, competition, and Investment Canada implications.

Barbara has a wealth of experience in mergers and acquisitions. Barb’s strength is her ability to help clients plan, orchestrate, and successfully implement complex transactions within timesensitive, regulated environments.

BARBARA R. C. DOHERTY

Education 1980 - JD, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University; 1970 - B.Ed, McGill University

Barbara has acted on private placements and prospectus offerings for both foreign and domestic registrants and issuers including investment funds and government agencies. These offerings consist of various equity and debt instruments. She has also acted on exempt and non-exempt takeover bids for offerors, targets, controlling shareholders, and dealers.

Gardiner Roberts LLP Address Gardiner Roberts LLP Address: Bay Adelaide Centre - East Tower, 22 Adelaide St W, Ste. 3600, Toronto, ON M5H 4E3, Canada

Contact Details Tel: +416.865.6740 Fax: +416.865.6636 Email: bdoherty@grllp.com Website: www.grllp.com

Bar Admission 1982 - Ontario

For over 100 years, Gardiner Roberts has combined the benefits of a full-service law firm with the dexterity of a mid-sized one. Our focused, cross-disciplinary, one-team approach and commitment to understanding your business joins our relevant expertise, immediacy and dedication to providing client-centric, hands-on services.

100% Canadian and fully independent, we offer a level of overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness that larger firms can't touch. Resisting "cookiecutter" law, Gardiner Roberts has built its name one rewarding client relationship at a time.

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MARITIME & ADMIRALTY EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN MICHIGAN, USA

BILL HOWARD

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Contact Details

Howard Law Group 25 Ionia Ave SW, Suite No. 230, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Tel: +1 616-235-6000 Email: bhoward@howardlawgr.com Website: www.howardlawgr.com

William D. Howard is the hard-hitting head honcho of the firm’s complex litigation team. With over 30 years of active litigation practice, Bill is the nuts and bolts of the operation. And when it comes to trying cases, he’s an intimidating force that doesn’t take it easy. Bill litigates the most catastrophic, all-or-nothing cases — the ones other law firms won’t touch with a 10-foot pole — and he tries them nationwide with amazing results.

Bill also knows that litigation isn’t always the best path to take, and if that’s the case, he’ll do the deep investigative work it takes to keep his client out of litigation entirely. In fact, in what would have been potentially the biggest litigation case in Grand Rapids history, Bill managed to keep his client’s case out of court.

While his areas of concentration are maritime and admiralty, trucking and transportation, construction, and emergency response to fatal events, his true specialty and passion are fighting hard — for you and for your business. For Bill, failure is not an option. His “take no prisoners” approach has meant favorable verdicts for his clients in over 98% of the tough cases that he regularly takes to trial, with no jury trial losses in more than 10 years.

In two words: He wins.

His powerful team approach emphasises a strong relationship with you, his client, as a partner in the overall success of your case. That approach has attracted a long list of clients whose interests Bill has represented either as national counsel, regional counsel or local counsel throughout the United States and the State of Michigan. He has acted as counsel for many of these clients for more than 20 years, and his name has been placed on numerous clients’ super litigators lists.

Some of these clients include Cottrell, Holmes Group, Underwater Construction Corporation, Great Lakes Dock and Materials, Rival Companies, J.C. Penney, Cruisers Yachts, Fountain Power Boats, Michigan Marinas Association, and Burger King. He has also represented numerous national associations, such as underground utility contractors, trucking entities, and special needs modification equipment operators.

How does Bill bring success to these clients? With real case results like these: Bill obtained a verdict for $12 million on behalf of a client for unfair competition claims in violation of the Lanham Act. He recovered a verdict of $1.5 million for the employer and employee after a five-day jury trial in Michigan Circuit Court involving a construction site accident and personal injury claim.

Bill has gained favorable outcomes in numerous state and federal courts, including decisions on appeal in the United States Supreme Court and Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Bill is also certified as an ICLE-trained civil facilitator in multiple Michigan Courts. He serves on many arbitration/mediation panels as selected by local counsel, including special panels involving complex litigation and contractor issues.

Howard Law Group At the Howard Law Group, we handle the ugliest, hairiest, and most-complex disputes and cases. We’re the go-to trial lawyers for some of the nation’s largest corporations, in industries like Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Energy, Maritime, Trucking, and more.

Why? For starters, we’ve handled hundreds of significant trials over the past decade. That’s hundreds. And we’ve won 98% of them. Yeah, those few losses grate on us. If you already have a litigation firm, ask them how their numbers compare. Then think about maybe giving us a call.

When you can’t afford to lose — or simply don’t want to — call the Howard Law Group.

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN COLOMBIA

CARLOS ESPINDOLA

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Espindola International Consultants Calle 21 Norte No. 5AN-45, Piso 6, Edificio Gualcalá, Cali, Colombia

Tel: +(57) 602 668 8895 Tel: +1(305) 938 0645 Email: cespindola@espindola-ic.com Website: www.espindola-ic.com

Carlos is the founder of the firm Espíndola International Consultants, created in 1979, which has dedicated itself to specialised matters such as International Contracting, Private International Law, International Conflict Resolution, Maritime Law, Transport and Insurance Law, International Trade, Customs Law, and Exchange, “Compliance” in Customs and International Exchange.

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

Carlos is a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Bogotá, D.C., and L.L.M., Master of Laws, from Tulane University School of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He is currently a professor of the postgraduate course in Customs Law and International Trade at the Universidad Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Bogotá, D.C. He is an undergraduate and graduate professor at several Colombian and foreign universities. He is an international lecturer in international business and contracting, and in International Trade.

Before founding the firm, Carlos was the Legal Director of Grupo Seguros Fenix, Colombia, (Today Royal Sun and Alliance); Lawyer at Bank of America NT y SA and, at Celanese Colombiana S.A. In addition, he was a partner at Baker & Mckenzie Colombia.

EXPERIENCE(S) Author of multiple articles in indexed magazines specialised in foreign and international trade, especially in the publications of the Colombian Institute of Tax and Customs Law-ICDTA. Member of the ICDTA Academic Customs Commission, panelist and speaker at the annual ICDTA conference. He was an Associate Judge of the Valley Administrative Court for more than 15 years.

Senior Member of the Inter-American Bar Association, Washington D.C., since 1992.

LANGUAGE(S) Fluent/Advanced: Spanish and English Intermediate: French AWARD(S) Carlos has been awarded nationally and internationally for the performance and contribution of the firm to society with the following recognitions: THE LEGAL 500, RANKED TOP TIER 1, LATIN AMERICA, 2023.

THE LEGAL 500, RANKED TOP TIER 1, COLOMBIA, 2022.

EDITOR´S CHOICE, INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR, COLOMBIA 2019, LAWYER INTERNATIONAL LEGAL 100, UNITED KINGDOM. INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IN COLOMBIA 2018, CORPORATE INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL AWARDS WINNER, UNITED KINGDOM. INTERNATIONAL TRADE CONSULTING FIRM OF THE YEAR IN COLOMBIA 2016, CORPORATE INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL AWARDS, UNITED KINGDOM OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR 2016, BRISTOL WHO IS WHO, USA. ELITE INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAWYER 2015 IN COLOMBIA – CORPORATE LIVEWARE LEGAL AWARDS, UNITED KINGDOM. INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW FIRM IN COLOMBIA 2015 – CORPORATE INTERNATIONAL LEGAL AWARDS – 2015 – UNITED KINGDOM. INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW FIRM COLOMBIA 2014 – LEGAL’S FINEST 200 AWARDS, UNITED KINGDOM. INTERNATIONAL LAW LAWYER OF THE YEAR – COLOMBIA 2013 – LATIN CORPORATE LEGAL AWARDS. UK.

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Litigation Support Expert of the Year in Brazil

Professional Biography Claudio Dall'Acqua is the founding and Managing Director of IDEAC. He is a Civil Engineer from Escola Politécnica da USP, with specialisation in Risks Management, Business Administration, and Safety and Health Engineering. He is a former president of the Instituto de Engenharia de São Paulo and a former president of the UPADI - PanAmerican Federation of Engineers' Associations. Claudio is also a founding member of the Chamber of Mediation and Arbitration of the Instituto de Engenharia de São Paulo, certified as Chairman by DRB Dispute Resolution Board Foundation, and recognised as an Honour Member of CLAPEC - Comunidad Latinoamericana de Peritos en

CLÁUDIO DALLACQUA

Construcción. Claudio Dall'Acqua is currently the president of the Board of Trustees of the FDTE - Fundação para o Desenvolvimento Tecnológico da Engenharia and a construction entrepreneur for over 40 years.

IDEAC IDEAC was created from the Support Group for the Resolution of Contractual Controversies of the FDTE - Fundação para o Desenvolvimento Tecnológico da Engenharia, the latter having become one of the references in Brazil in the area.

In more than 45 years of activities supporting the Escola Politécnica da USP, FDTE carried out projects for large public and private companies, which required state-of-the-art engineering and advanced technology. As a natural move – in order to preserve the independence of the group specialising in arbitral or judicial expertise and technical assistance – IDEAC emerged, taking over activities formerly carried out by the FDTE itself.

Thus, tradition and modernity walk together, represented by FDTE and IDEAC. IDEAC maintains a technical cooperation agreement with the FDTE and, therefore, with Escola Politécnica da USP, a centre of excellence in research and development of Engineering in Latin

Area(s) of Expertise

Address IDEAC R. Pais Leme, 215, 6º andar, conj 618/619, CEP 05424-150 – Pinheiros – São Paulo, SP, Brazil

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

America. It thus unites the capacity and experience in contract management of its professionals with the “state of the art” of knowledge in engineering provided by researchers and professors at the Escola Politécnica da USP. Our challenge is always to make available to those involved in contractual disputes engineering knowledge, which is often complex and included in technical expertise or assistance. We produce synthetic, direct, and enlightening works.

Contact Details Tel: +55(11) 3500-3240 Email: dallacqua@ideac.eng.br Website: www.ideac.org.br

Language(s) Portuguese; English

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Professional Biography Craig serves as co-chair of Morrison Foerster’s Investigations + White Collar Defense practice group.

White Collar Crime Expert of the Year in California, USA

Practice Area(s) Investigations + White Collar Defense; Securities Enforcement; Public Company Advisory & Governance; Investment Management; FCPA + Global Anti-Corruption; Securities Litigation; Litigation

INDUSTRIES + ISSUES

CRAIG D. MARTIN

Finance; Technology; Life Sciences + Healthcare; Cloud Computing + As-a-Service Platforms

Craig has led dozens of internal investigations, often on behalf of audit and special committees.

Though Craig most frequently assists with matters involving complex financial accounting and reporting issues, his investigations have covered a broad range of subjects, including corporate disclosures, commercial practices, scientific misconduct, commercial and foreign bribery, and misuse of company assets, among many others.

In addition, Craig represents issuers involved in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) investigations. Craig’s clients span various industries, including technology, healthcare and life sciences, financial services, manufacturing, real estate, and agriculture. Craig has obtained excellent results for clients, often in the wake of a serious financial accounting misstatements or disclosure failures.

Craig also serves as personal counsel to executives and directors in government and internal investigations. Attuned to the scrutiny that corporate executives can face in the wake of a business setback, Craig has helped CEOs, CFOs, and general counsel successfully navigate parallel SEC, DOJ, and internal investigations.

Morrison & Foerster

Address Morrison & Foerster 425 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2482, California, USA

Education 1990 — University of California, Berkeley, B.A. 1993 — Stanford Law School, J.D.

Contact Details Tel: (415) 268-7681 Email: cmartin@mofo.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/craig-martin-1805ba5/ Website: www.mofo.com

Bar Admissions California

Morrison Foerster transforms complexity into advantage. With our collective intelligence, we shape powerful legal strategies that move your business forward while living our shared values.

We solve your most critical multidimensional challenges in a way that provides clarity around the risk you are facing and gives you confidence in your chosen path. We pair diversity of perspective with a strategic consultative approach to craft the tailored strategies you need. We foster trusted partnerships that are defined by winning for you when it matters most.

Our clients include some of the largest financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, and leading technology and life sciences companies. Whether established for decades or just an entrepreneur’s idea, we represent organisations as they grow, innovate, disrupt, and develop into leading industry players and household names.

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TRANSFER PRICING EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN BRAZIL

DEMETRIO BARBOSA

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Bluemind Av. Imperatriz Leopoldina, 957, 4o and Cj. 405/406, São Paulo Cep. 05305-011, Brazil

Tel: +55 (11) 2305 8100 Mobile: +55 (11) 99175 7410 Email: demetrio@tpbluemind.com Website: www.tpbluemind.com

Demetrio is responsible for coordinating the core team in advising and assisting multinational and Brazilian companies with their tax and transfer pricing compliance and documentation, design, implementation (operational transfer pricing), tax planning, and dispute resolution in a business environment.

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

Bluemind We are a company specialised in Transfer Pricing services. With the combination of people with notorious knowledge and experience in the matter and Technology, we propose a unique approach to our customers.

We have developed a Cloud Platform to prepare Transfer Pricing calculations, drastically reducing implementation costs. The Scenario Projection module and app allow our customers to organise, analyse and manage data accurately and in a timely manner, providing essential information for decision-making. Our goal is to equate risks and opportunities, reducing insecurity in inspections with viable proposals.

PREDICTABILITY A technological platform that organises and analyses data with precision and timeliness, providing essential information for decision-making.

LESS COMPLEXITY The objective is to equate risks and opportunities, reducing insecurity in tax inspection with proposals for viable alternatives.

DIALOGUE FOR TRAINING Sharing knowledge, dialoguing with the whole team involved, and seeking an understanding of business.

OUR SERVICE(S) Planning Processing Monitoring Compliance Inspection

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Professional Biography

Criminal Law Expert of the Year in Mexico

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

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

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

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

Macdonel, Uribe, Cuesta, Llaca & Esquivel

ELISER GARCIA MACDONEL

Practice Area(s) Criminal Law; Civil Law; Commercial Litigation

Education Address & Contact Details Macdonel, Uribe, Cuesta, Llaca & Esquivel Torre Capital Reforma Paseo de la Reforma 250, Torre B, piso 26.

Colonia Juarez, C.P. 06600, Mexico City, Mexico.

Tel: +52 (55) 5264 3568 Av. Canoa 521 – 402, Colonia Tizapán, Alcaldía Álvaro Obregón, C.P. 01090, Mexico City, Mexico.

Tel: +52 (55) 5645-4096 Email: egarcia@muclaw.mx Website: www.muclaw.mx

Law Degree from the ISEC University; Master's Degree in Law from the ISEC University; Specialty in Criminal Law at the Escuela Libre de Derecho

Professional Associations and Academic Positions He taught economic theory and political science at ISEC University; He taught the subject of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law in the Police Function, within the Basic Initial Training Course for Federal Police Candidates with Investigator Profile taught at the Anahuac University, North Campus

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

The Firm is partner of CBBL Cross Border Business Lawyers, worldwide network of German-speaking lawyers, currently present in 60 Countries in five Continents. It has European and Asian Desks.

Additionally, it has strong links with accountants, financial advisors, and auditors, which foster a fruitful integration with the various advisors of our clients.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN THE USA

JAMES J. MCGRAW, JR

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KMK Consulting Company LLC One East Fourth Street, Suite 1400 Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

Tel: +(513) 639-3968 Fax: +(513) 579-6457 Email: jmcgraw@kmklaw.com Website: www.kmklaw.com

Jim McGraw is a Senior Partner in the corporate law group of Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL based in Cincinnati, Ohio and he is also the CEO of KMK Consulting Company LLC, a national economic development and site selection firm. Jim is a member of The Best Lawyers in America for his economic development work and has also been recognised as one of the top 100 most influential lawyers in the United States by the Business Journal. Jim and his team have secured over $1 Billion of government incentives for business growth projects across 34 states in the US and has advised on more than 2,000 business recruitment and expansion deals.

Clients range from Fortune 50 corporations to small private firms. Jimʼs team services companies with incentive negotiations, compliance and reporting, site selection/cost analysis, public finance and energy infrastructure and supply. These services provide significant financial benefits to companies expanding or relocating anywhere in the United States. The group thrives on mutual respect with great clients. Tony Kaufman, VP of Real Estate and Facility Operations at FIS Global offers: “It has been my great pleasure to have KMK Consulting on our team during a critical time in our Companyʼs extraordinary global expansion. Their skills in strategy, negotiations, relationships and managing numerous details are extremely impressive. But most importantly, they produced financial results beyond what we thought possible. It is exciting to have their expertise and loyalty supporting our Companyʼs future.” Jim McGrawʼs reputation is grounded in professionalism, fairness, creativity and client loyalty. Explore your possibilities with Jim by contacting him at jmcgraw@kmklaw.com or 513-579-6932.

Practice Area(s): Economic Development; Business Consulting Services; Government Affairs; Bond & Public Finance; Site Selection; New Markets Tax Credit; Business Representation & Transactions; Healthcare; Incentives; Opportunity Zones Education: 1974 - J.D., University of Akron School of Law, Editor, Law Review; 1971 - B.B.A., University of Notre Dame

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

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

Selected economic development incentives negotiations include:

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WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIRM OF THE YEAR IN CALIFORNIA, USA

JENNIFER JORDAN MCCALL

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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP 2550 Hanover Street | Palo Alto, CA 94304-1115 31 West 52nd Street | New York, NY 10019-6131 324 Royal Palm Way, Suite 220 | Palm Beach, FL 33480

Tel: +1 650 233 4020 Mobile: +1 650 678 2754 Email: jmccall@pillsburylaw.com Website: www.pillsburylaw.com

Jennifer Jordan McCall, co-leader of both the Private Client & Family Office and the Litigation – Trusts, Estates and High Net Worth teams, is a leading authority on U.S. and international gift and estate planning. Jenny is consistently recognised by Chambers USA and Chambers High Net Worth as a leading lawyer nationally (2006 – 2017) and in Northern California (2016 – 2017, 2019 – 2023).

Jenny crafts tax-savings business succession and estate transfer plans that preserve wealth and enhance family relationships. Her clients include internationally renowned museums and corporations, charities, foundations, high-net-worth families and individuals, fiduciaries, and nonprofits.

Jenny’s experience includes complex trust and estate administration and litigation; gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes; spousal rights of election and rights of adopted children; endowments; and tax aspects related to the disposition of corporate holdings and financial transactions.

Jenny has successfully represented numerous clients in dispute resolution and litigation matters involving family disputes, trusts and estate matters.

Representative cases include representing clients in a highly contentious family matter involving a family corporation, and oil and gas and mineral rights, where she obtained a very favorable result for her clients, notwithstanding strong opposition from other top law firms, and which involved New York and Texas courts and related law. Jenny has prevailed in litigations and dispute resolutions involving substantial assets in a family with dozens of trusts and multiple parties in the context of a bitterly litigated divorce and post-nuptial disputes, obtaining extremely favorable results for her clients and preserving the trust assets without any reduction of the trust assets in the various settlements, involving the law in London and New York. Jenny has represented banks and trust companies, serving as executor and trustee in highly contested disputes and litigations in California and New York. Her experience includes dispute resolution and litigation experience in many jurisdictions. Jenny is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), where she serves as a member of the International Tax Planning and Estate and Gift Tax committees. She has lectured extensively and conducts seminars on estate and tax planning. Jenny also serves as a co-chair of the Princeton Planned Giving Advisory Committee, on behalf of whom she presented during the 1746 Society Webinar series. The series is widely commended, winning Grand Gold and Circle of Excellence awards by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). CASE recognised the series as an “outstanding concept with clear goals,” and “an innovative way of leveraging a concept as a stewardship opportunity.” She is based in the Silicon Valley, New York, and Palm Beach offices and is admitted to practice law in California, Florida, New York, and Wyoming.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an international law firm with a particular focus on the technology and life sciences, energy, financial, and real estate and construction sectors. Recognised as one of the most innovative law firms by the Financial Times and one of the top firms for client service by BTI Consulting, Pillsbury and its lawyers are highly regarded for their forward-thinking approach, their enthusiasm for collaborating across disciplines, and their authoritative commercial awareness.

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CAPITAL MARKETS EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN ARGENTINA

JUSTO SEGURA

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

Tel: +5411 41145500 Email: j.segura@dlapiper.ar Website: www.dlapiper.com

Justo Segura advises public and private sector clients, including sovereign and sub-sovereign entities, corporations, banks, and financial organizations in capital markets, corporate finance, debt restructuring transactions, and general law matters. He has also been involved in local and international litigation matters, including pro bono work.

He was an international lawyer in a large New York law firm in 2005 and 2006, where he was a member of the Latin America practice group and worked on capital markets and corporate finance transactions of private and public sector clients, including sovereign bonds and related litigation.

AREAS OF FOCUS: Finance Debt Capital Markets Corporate EDUCATION: LL.M., University of Michigan Law School 2005 - Grotius Scholar Law degree, University of Buenos Aires School of Law 2001 Diploma de Honor Sub editor-in-chief, Lecciones y Ensayos, UBA's law journal PRO BONO: Dedicates time to Pro Bono work in the Buenos Aires office.

PUBLICATIONS: "DLA Piper Argentina advises on the issuance of new Treasury Notes by the Province of Chubut" June 2023 NEWS OVERVIEW: Panelist at the event “Path to the International Capital Markets 2014-2015” Alvear Hotel, May 2014. Panel: “The Pari Passu case and other similar judicial proceedings”.

CONFERENCES: • Panelist at the event “Path to the International Capital Markets 2014-2015” Alvear Hotel, May 2014.

• Panel: “The Pari Passu case and other similar judicial proceedings”.

• Moderator at the event “Capital Markets Day 2022” Alvear Hotel, November 2022.

• Panel: “Are large private placements the new trend? Raising Capital in Canada: What LatAm companies need to know.”

BAR ADMISSIONS: City of Buenos Aires Bar Association Province of Buenos Aires Bar Association MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS: Justo is a member of the American Bar Association, Section of International Law, where he has been co-chair of the Buenos Aires City Chapter. He is also a member of the City of Buenos Aires Bar Association and the Province of Buenos Aires Bar Association. He was a member of the Organizing Committee of the II and III Argentine Congress on Capital Markets organized by UCEMA University and participated in the IV Argentine Congress on Capital Markets.

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ESTATE & TRUST LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN THE BAHAMAS

K. KELLY NOTTAGE

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

Tel: +(242) 325-6096/97 Email: knottage@sovereign-advisors.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/k-kelly-nottage-9801b15 Website: www.sovereign-advisors.com

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

Mr. Nottage currently serves as a Director of the Central Bank of the Bahamas and Deputy Chairman of the Board’s Enterprise Risk Sub-Committee.

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

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

Membership(s): Honourable Society of the Inner Temple; The Bahamas Bar Association; International Bar Association Practice Area(s): Estate & Trust Law; Family Law; Tax Law; Asset Structuring Admission(s): 2008 - The Bahamas ; 2008 - England and Wales Education: 2000 - Lakefield College School; Ontario, Canada 2004 - University of Western Ontario, (BA Hons. Political Science & Philosophy) 2006 - Worcester College, University of Oxford (BA Theology) 2007 - Oxford Brookes University (PGDip Law) 2008 - BPP Law School, (Bar Vocational Course – Very Competent) 2017 - Worcester College, University of Oxford (MA Theology) 2019 - University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School (Family Business School: Certificate in Private Wealth Management, LATAM)

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

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

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CORPORATE COMPLIANCE LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN CALIFORNIA, USA

KENNETH B. JULIAN

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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP 695 Town Center Drive, 14th Floor, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Tel: 714.338.2745 Tel: 310.312.4113 Email: kjulian@manatt.com Website:www.manatt.com

Ken Julian has successfully represented companies, business executives, physicians, and attorneys against civil and criminal allegations of insider trading, price-fixing, healthcare fraud, financial fraud, environmental contamination, and violations of antitrust laws, the False Claims Act, the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Ken’s clients have included a public company CEO, a former Major League Baseball player, an NCAA (Pac-12) coach, and a family member of a former POTUS. He also conducts confidential internal investigations and litigates business disputes in state and federal court. Ken recently won a $47.5 million jury verdict on behalf of Fortune 100 company clients.

Colleagues have described him as a “detail-oriented and relentless” fighter who “understands the subtle art of the destructive cross-examination” (Daily Journal). Ken has developed a reputation as a “cagey courtroom strategist” with a “quick mind,” “gentlemanly demeanor,” and “devastating cross-examination skills” (OC Weekly).

Ken’s victories include winning a full acquittal for the director of the liver transplant program at St. Vincent Medical Centre (“Doctor Acquitted of Coverup in Misallocated Liver Transplant,” Los Angeles Times); defeating a $100 million false claims act investigation on behalf of a global medical device maker; and obtaining dismissal of a 300-count indictment in a high-profile fraud prosecution (“Massive ‘Robo-Signing’ Prosecution Dismissed for Misconduct,” The National Law Journal).

Before joining Manatt, Ken was a deputy chief in the Orange County office of the U.S. Attorney, where he successfully prosecuted Orange County Sheriff Michael S. Carona in the “highest-profile trial in the history of Orange County’s federal court” (The Orange County Register). During that trial, he “massacre[d]” a key defense witness with a “cross-examination [that] could be used in law school” (“The New Math on How Many Mike Carona Campaign Contributors Got Badges,” i).

Ken served for more than 11 years as a federal prosecutor in the Central and Eastern Districts of California, “convicting fraudulent surgery centers, telemarketing businesses, and real estate swindlers as well as participating in the investigations into Broadcom billionaire Henry Nicholas, the Samantha Runnion kidnapping/murder, and the Mongols Motorcycle Gang.” (“Sheriff Mike Carona Prosecutor Leaves Department of Justice,” OC Weekly).

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP Manatt is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm known for quality and an extraordinary commitment to clients. We are keenly focused on specific industry sectors, providing legal and consulting capabilities at the very highest levels to achieve our clients’ business objectives.

Our groundbreaking approach—bringing together legal services, advocacy, and business strategy—differentiates us from our competitors and positions us to provide a unique and compelling value proposition. We strive to be essential to our clients. From our roots in banking, entertainment, and government, we work with clients from industries as diverse as healthcare, financial services, media, technology, retail and consumer products, real estate, and energy. Our practice mix and deep understanding of the industries that drive the U.S. and global economies benefit clients as we resolve complex and potentially enterprise-threatening disputes, help finance their operations and expand their businesses, and navigate the maze of law and regulation governing virtually all commercial activity.

Our strong presence in America’s most important business markets enables us to address and exceed client expectations. Our largest offices are strategically located in Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Orange County, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Boston.

Our state capital offices in Sacramento and Albany provide connections to government decision-makers and to solutions that are unavailable from our competitors.

Beyond this energising work, we are deeply committed to diversity, to public service, to involvement in the communities we serve, and to excellence in all we do.

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COMMERCIAL LITIGATION EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN ILLINOIS, USA

KIMBALL R. ANDERSON

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Winston & Strawn LLP 35 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601-9703, USA

Mobile: +1 312-350-9152 Tel: +1 312-558-5858 Fax: +1 312-558-5700 Email: kanderso@winston.com

Having tried cases over a range of issues for more than 40 years, Kimball focuses his practice on complex commercial matters, with specific prowess in consumer class actions, patent litigation, and antitrust investigations. According to a client, “he’s an excellent trial lawyer, he’s able to solve the most difficult problems, and he’s a real go-to guy when you have challenges above and beyond the norm.”

Kimball is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Fellowship in the American College is extended only by invitation after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of trial advocacy, and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility, and collegiality. He has tried many complex commercial cases to verdict in state and federal courts around the country and has argued many cases before the federal courts of appeal, including two arguments before the United States Supreme Court.

Kimball is involved in alternative dispute resolution as an advocate, arbitrator, and mediator. He is a “Distinguished Neutral” for the CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution, the country’s leading nonprofit alternative dispute-resolution organisation. He has been recommended in Euromoney’s Guide to the World’s Leading Experts in Commercial Arbitration. He has also served as an expert witness in professional responsibility matters.

Kimball served for many years as Winston & Strawn’s General Counsel and as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.

RECOGNITIONS Kimball is recognised as one of “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” in Chambers USA, which has reported in various editions that Kimball “shows excellent judgment and is highly respected by the judiciary,” is “just a great litigator and wonderful in court,” and that he is “a really fine practitioner.” He was recognised as one of The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America for complex commercial litigation, including class action; IP; and antitrust. He has been voted by his peers as a “Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyer” (2005–2013, 2015–2018) and one of the nation’s top “Business Litigation” lawyers in 2018. He is a “Laureate of the Illinois Academy of Lawyers,” is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell®, and Benchmark Litigation US lists him as a “Litigation Star.” The Best Lawyers in America® has ranked Kimball since 2012 in Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Intellectual Property Litigation, and Patent Law, and also recognised him in 2017, 2020, 2022, and 2024 as “Lawyer of the Year” for Arbitration in Chicago. Leading Lawyers Network has listed Kimball as a “Top 100 Business Lawyer in Illinois” and on its Top 10 lists for Civil Appellate, General Business, and Business Litigators.

Kimball received “The Justice John Paul Stevens Award,” the Chicago Bar Association’s highest honour. He and his wife also received the Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth’s “Abraham Lincoln Marovitz Philanthropic Award.”

ACTIVITIES Kimball’s professional memberships include the American College of Trial Lawyers, American Bar Association, American Bar Foundation, Chicago Bar Association (Board of Managers, 1990–1992, Vice Chair, Civil Rights Committee, 1989–1990, Chair, Large Law Firm Committee, 1997–1998, Vice Chair, 1996–1997, Vice Chair, Committee to End Recidivism, 1996–1998), and the Federal Circuit Bar Association.

Winston & Strawn LLP For more than 170 years, Winston & Strawn has served as a trusted adviser and advocate for clients across virtually every industry. Our law practice—built on the talent, creativity, and determination of our lawyers and an unwavering commitment to our clients—has grown into a global firm of tremendous breadth. While many things have changed since the firm’s inception, our goal has remained steadfast: provide the highest echelon of service by developing strategic partnerships with our clients, creating and implementing tailored business solutions, and identifying opportunities for innovation. Complementing this service model is the priority we place on diversity and inclusion, as well as our role in serving critical needs in our communities. We continue to learn from our storied history while looking ahead to effect change in our industry.

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Professional Biography Household names in the technology and entertainment sectors and famous brands in all

Practice Area(s) IP Law Expert of the Year in Illinois, USA

Advertising, Marketing and Promotions; Intellectual Property; Intellectual Property Litigation; Litigation; Patent Litigation and Patents; Trademark Licensing and Strategy; Trademarks and Trademark Litigation

areas of consumer products and services rely on Kristin as an advocate and trusted adviser on IP, general advertising, and competition issues. She has counselled multinational clients in multiple high-profile disputes involving novel e-commerce issues. She also gives strategic advice to clients on exploiting their copyrights and trademarks over social media, and on how to best protect their IP rights in software and emerging technologies.

Kristin acts as a first-chair trial attorney in disputes in federal court, state court, and before the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. In addition to her extensive

Industries Aviation; Entertainment and Media; Entertainment and Media Litigation; Private Client Services; Technology

KRISTIN J. ACHTERHOF

Education Northwestern University School of Law, JD, with honors; Macalester College, BA, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Address COURT ADMISSIONS

Katten 525 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60661-3693, USA

US District Court, District of Colorado; US Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit;

Contact Details

US District Court, Eastern District of Michigan; US District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Tel: +1.312.902.5296 Email: kristin.achterhof@katten.com Website: www.katten.com

Community Involvements American Bar Association; International Trademark Association; Northwestern University School of Law Alumni Board of Directors; The Chicago Bar Association; Lawyers for the Creative Arts, Board of Directors

litigation experience, she represents clients in IPrelated transactions that range from licences to distribution agreements to vendor contracts.

For many clients, Kristin is something more than an experienced first chair litigator. For them, she is a strategic counsellor and partner, who takes the time to truly understand their business and what matters most when their brands are under attack, their IP is being exploited or when they simply need an effective advocate in their corner. Clients also benefit from her extensive knowledge and experience as a counsellor and advocate in disputes involving their advertising, marketing, and promotions practices. All of her abilities combine to make her a trusted adviser, a passionate and practical advocate, and, for her clients, the first phone call.

Kristin is a frequent speaker and panel member for business, legal practice, and educational groups across the country, and she is frequently quoted in national and international publications. She also is a skilled mediator and a member of the Panel of Neutrals for the Alternative Dispute Resolution Programme, sponsored jointly by the International Trademark Association and the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution.

Katten Our attorneys really understand your business and approach the law with a commercial sense —to get the deal done or the case resolved. We provide strategic and creative solutions but offer pragmatic advice that keeps your business objectives top-ofmind. And we forge collegial and collaborative partnerships with our clients to help their businesses succeed. That is why companies hire Katten.

Our philosophy remains centred around the same principles that guided the firm’s founding: A desire to be nimble, strategic, creative and client-centric.

Most importantly, a desire to be different.

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Professional Biography White Collar Crime Expert of the Year in Massachusetts, USA

Lauren Papenhausen is a partner in the Global White Collar Practice Group and is based in the Boston office. She focuses her practice on white-

Practice Area(s) White Collar/Investigations; Tax; Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare; Financial Institutions; Commercial Litigation;

LAUREN M. PAPENHAUSEN

collar criminal defence and complex commercial litigation. Lauren guides her clients through highstakes lawsuits, including government investigations, internal investigations, whistleblower lawsuits, class actions, and other complex civil litigation.

Lauren has extensive experience handling disputes relating to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA"), the federal False Claims Act, antitrust

Consumer & Retail

law, managed care, and contractual performance.

She also provides clients with risk management and

Bars and Courts

compliance advice, including assistance with the implementation, enhancement, and evaluation of compliance programmes, particularly relating to anti-corruption/anti-bribery and healthcare matters. Lauren works with her clients to secure favourable results that are crucial to their business success. She is experienced in conducting and

Massachusetts State Bar; US District Court for the District of Massachusetts; US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio; US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

assessing due diligence on anti-corruption/antibribery matters, healthcare compliance, and conflicts of interest in connection with foreign and domestic investments and mergers and acquisitions.

Prior to joining White & Case, Lauren worked as a litigation partner at an international law firm. She previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Algenon L. Marbley, US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

Address White & Case LLP 75 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109-1814, United States

Education 2002 — JD, Harvard Law School; 1999 — BA, Furman University, magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa

Contact Details Tel: +1 617 979 9312 Tel: +1 617 979 9300 Email: lauren.papenhausen@whitecase.com Website: www.whitecase.com

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

We guide our clients through difficult issues, bringing our insight and judgment to each situation.

Our innovative approaches create original solutions to our clients' most complex domestic and multijurisdictional deals and disputes.

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

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Professional Biography M&A Expert of the Year in Mexico

Luis Gerardo Ramírez Villela is a partner of Müggenburg, Gorches y Peñalosa, S.C., where he focuses his professional practice in Corporate, Banking & Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Real Estate, Mining, Labor, Infrastructure, Project Finance and Restructures.

Education Mr. Ramírez Villela holds a law degree (JD equivalent) from Universidad Iberoamericana, A.C. in 2003, a master's degree in International Trade from the Institute of Postgraduate Studies in International Trade (Instituto de Estudios de Posgrado de Comercio Internacional) in 2020, and currently in progress of a master's degree in Business

LUIS GERARDO RAMÍREZ VILLELA

Administration from Boston University (United States of America). He also worked at Shearman & Sterling LLP, a recognised worldwide international law firm in New York City, during 2007 and 2008.

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Address Müggenburg, Gorches y Peñalosa, S.C. Paseo de los Tamarindos 90, Torre I, 8° Piso, Bosques de las Lomas, 05120, Ciudad de México, México

Contact Details Tel: +52 55 5246 3400 Direct Tel: +52 55 5246 3420 Email: luisg.ramirez@mgps.com.mx Website: www.mgps.com.mx

Mr. Ramírez Villela has over 20 years of experience where he has focused his professional practice in the areas of Corporate, Banking & Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Real Estate, Mining, Labor, Infrastructure, Project Finance and Restructures. In 1998, Mr. Ramírez Villela worked at Basurto, Santillana y Arguijo, S.C. focusing on Corporate and Tax Law, until 1999, where he practiced at Galicia Abogados, S.C. firm from 1999 to 2017, focusing primarily in the areas of Corporate, Banking & Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Real Estate, Mining, Infrastructure, Project Finance and Restructures.

Language(s) Mr. Ramírez Villela's native language is Spanish, and he is fluent in speaking and writing in English and Portuguese.

Representatives Matter(s) Representation

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companies in the process of buying and selling shares and assets in Mexico and abroad, actively participating in the negotiations and structuring of the corresponding documents.

Representation of national and foreign companies in credit agreements and structuring of security mechanisms, actively participating in the negotiations and structuring of closing documentation.

Represented individuals and corporations, both national and foreign, in the establishment of representative offices, incorporation of companies, joint venture agreements, etc.

Advisor in legal risk audit processes of national and foreign financial entities.

Academic Activities Mr. Ramírez Villela has taught banking law at the Law School of the Universidad Latinoamericana, A.C., and gives updated courses in corporate law to various public notaries.

Membership(s) Mr. Ramírez Villela is a member of the Mexican Bar Association, Colegio de Abogados, A.C., (Barra Mexicana de Abogados), the American Bar Association, the International Bar Association, the International Chamber of Commerce, and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and CBA Cross Border Associates (Global Network of Trusted Business Advisers).

Recognition(s) Mr. Ramírez Villela received nominations in 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 by the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association as one of the most important Corporate/M&A business counsels in the region. In 2019 and 2020, he was nominated as “Deal Maker of the Year”. Mr. Ramirez Villela was also granted in 2022 the Finance Monthly Mergers & Acquisitions Adviser of the Year Award.

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Immigration Lawyer of the Year in Canada

Professional Biography M. Norka Zagazeta Garcia received her Bachelor in Science from the University of Toronto in June 2001 and obtained her J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan, USA in May 2004.

Norka was called to the Florida Bar in April 2005 and practised in Miami, Florida for a few years exclusively in the area of Immigration Law. Norka completed accreditation proceedings through the

Practice Area(s) Family Law; Canadian Immigration; US Immigration; Real Estate

National Committee of Accreditation in Ottawa (NCA). Norka worked and articled in a leading Toronto Immigration law firm that provided Canadian and US immigration services to individuals and corporations. She co-founded Zagazeta Garcia LLP. She is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, Canadian Bar Association, Ontario Bar Association, and Peel Law Association. Norka is also a member of AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association), Florida Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.

MARIA NORKA ZAGAZETA GARCIA

Zagazeta Garcia LLP Article(s) Norka Zagazeta. TN Challenges and Changes.

AILA Handbook 2009- 2010.

Zagazeta Garcia LLP has experienced family, Canadian, and US immigration and real estate lawyers located in Mississauga, Ontario. Our firm provides affordable and effective legal services to clients in Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Toronto, GTA, and surrounding areas.

Address Zagazeta Garcia LLP 33 City Centre Drive, Unit 602, Mississauga, ON L5B 2N5, Canada

Contact Details Tel: 905-232-0398 Fax: 905-232-3898 Email: norka@zglawyers.com Website: www.zglawyers.com

Language(s) English; Spanish

We assist our clients in all aspects of family law, including but not limited to uncontested divorces, contested divorce, equalization of property after marriage breakdown, and child custody issues. We also provide US and Immigration law services ranging from family sponsorship, Work Permits, Labour Market Impact Assessments, Express Entry, Federal Court Appeals, TN Visas, E-1 and E-2 Treaty Trader and Treaty Trader Investor Visas. We will inform you of your rights, options, and responsibilities with any legal matter that you may have. Our firm will effectively advocate for you.

The lawyers in our firm are also fluent in Spanish and provide Spanish-speaking clients with the ability to discuss their legal issues in their native language without the necessity of a translator.

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Venture Capital Lawyer Of The Year In Chile

Education The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

Professional Biography Matías has vast experience advising Chilean and foreign clients on a wide variety of corporate, financial and tax matters. He has acted as legal counsel in mergers, acquisitions and capital increases of technology companies in the region.

He previously worked as an associate lawyer in the area of entrepreneurship and new business at Philippi, Prietocarrizosa, Ferrero DU & Uría and was a member of Fen Labs, part of the Fen Ventures fund.

MATÍAS APPARCEL C.

Mr. Apparcel is a director of the ChilePortugal Chamber of Commerce and is in charge of our office in Lisboa, consolidating AU as the first Chilean law firm operating in the country. From there, he advises clients in their expansion to Chile and Latin America, as well as investors interested in migration and expatriation.

Address Apparcel Uriarte Abogados Málaga 85, office 201, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile

Contact Details Tel: +56 2 3270 7912 | +56 9 8889 3284 Email: mapparcel@apparcel.cl Website: www.apparcel.cl

He is the Founder & Executive Director of AIM Global, the prime Latin American agency for investment migration to Europe.

He is the co-author of the book “Cutting the Cake: How to Divide the Shares without Dividing the Partners” (Kindle Editions).

Language(s) Spanish; English; French; Portuguese

Apparcel Uriarte Abogados We are a law firm focused on providing comprehensive services, and priding ourselves on excellence and a dedication to business and innovation. We challenge our clients to find in us not only a provider of legal services, but a business ally – inside and outside the country.

At Apparcel Uriarte Attorneys at Law, we hold a firm belief in being the bond between our clients and their business opportunities. Our legal advice allows for and encourages the proper and efficient development of our clients’ businesses and their economic exchanges in the market.

Our firm has a team of accountants on board who complement our legal services and assist us in providing superior counsel to our clients. This integration allows us to act as allies in the development of businesses, and to tailor our legal and accounting solutions to each of our clients.

Apparcel Uriarte Attorneys at Law has several specialists, allowing you to focus your practice in different areas of law. These areas are detailed below: General Corporate & Transactions Litigation and Arbitration Tax Law Labor Law Trademarks and Domain Names Accounting Fintech and Venture Capital

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Specialty Chemical Expert Witness of the Year in Florida, USA Professional Biography

Certification(s) Chartered Chemist and Fellow: Royal Society of Chemistry – London Fellow: American Institute of Chemists Certified Professional Chemist - National Certification Commission in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Certified Professional Chemical Engineer National Certification Commission in

MEYER R. ROSEN

Address Interactive Consulting, Inc. 16547 Crescent Beach Way, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA

Contact Details Tel: + (239) 221-8161 Mobile: (516) 459-2050 Email: meyer.rosen@chemicalconsult.com Website: www.chemicalconsult.com

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Fellow: American College of Forensic Examiners Diplomate: American Board of Forensic Examiners Diplomate: American Board of Forensic Engineering and Technology

Practice Area(s) Expert Witness; Product Liability; Personal Injury; Intellectual Property; Trade Secret Violation; Technical Marketing: Specialty Chemicals; Product Development Ideation; Mind Mapping for Complex Subjects; Technical Article Content Editing

Mr. Rosen has over thirty-five years of industrial, academic, and forensic expert witness experience in the Specialty Chemical and Allied industries. He is an internationally recognised expert in the technical marketing of specialty chemicals as well as their formulations and applications. Meyer also serves as a forensic expert witness and consultant for both plaintiff & defense attorneys & insurance companies. His areas of specialty include: technical product liability issues related to toxic torts, fires, explosions, hazardous chemicals & skin and hair damage . Meyer also provides attorney guidance in both chemical & chemical engineering-related matters. Mr. Rosen was recently acknowledged as a Life Member of the National Association of Fire Investigators, International.

Meyer has served as Editor-in-Chief of Harry’s Cosmeticology, 9th Edition (2,600 pages) (www.harryscosmeticology.com); Editor-in-Chief of North and Latin America for EuroCosmetics Magazine; Editor of the 1,100- page Delivery System Handbook for Personal Care and Cosmetic Products; Editor for Elsevier’s Personal Care and Cosmetic Technology Series (7 books), & co-author of the Rheology Modifiers Handbook. He has also been Chief Scientific Advisor and Director of Technical Programming, for many years at the HBA Global Expo.

Mr. Rosen is the inventor of 22 U.S. patents and has written over 40 peer review articles for technical publications. He has served as Vice President of the Association of Consulting Chemists and Chemical Engineers and as Director of the American Institute of Chemists.

Meyer is a member of many ASTM standardsmaking committees committed to making the world a better place. He also serves as a referee for peer-reviewed technical journals.

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COMMERCIAL LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN CANADA

PHILIP L. LOPATKA

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Lopatka Law 220-5540 Windermere Boulevard NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6W 2Z8, Canada

Tel: +780 486 8602 Mobile: +780 235 3210 Email: info@lopatka.ca Website: www.lopatkalaw.ca

Philip has been a practicing Lawyer since 2005, providing expertise, advice and legal services clients can trust in a cost-effective manner for over 18 years of practice.

Philip's practice has concentrated on: Commercial Matters - Contract preparation and negotiation, commercial transactions, business purchases and sales Corporate Matters - Corporate purchases and sales, unanimous shareholders agreements and corporate restructuring, and corporate reorganisations [key employees and succession planning] Real Estate Matters- Residential, commercial, and construction contracts and transactions Wills and Estate Planning Matters - Wills, enduring power of attorneys, etc.

Probate and Estate Administration Matters Employment Law Matters Civil Litigation Philip has a diverse clientele with an expansive range of legal transactions, documentation, issues and disputes, and in part due to the breadth of his practice, he is fortunate to have had the time and opportunity to forge long-lasting relationships with many of his clients. Philip has also seen the Laws and practice of Law evolve, and he continues to strive to provide expertise, advice, and service his clients can trust that is cost-effective. This challenge has also helped to make the practice of Law engaging and enjoyable throughout his 17 years of practice.

When Philip is not at work he likes to spend time with his friends and family enjoying the fun and variety of activities that Edmonton has to offer.

Education: 2004 - University of Alberta - LL.B. [Bachelor of Laws] From time to time we get asked why Philip has an LL.B. [Bachelor of Laws] and not a J.D. [Juris Doctorate]. In Canada the LL.B. and J.D. are equivalent, and when Philip graduated in 2004, the University of Alberta Faculty of Law granted the LL.B. designation. Several years after Philip graduated, the University of Alberta Faculty of Law, amongst many other Canadian Universities, changed the designation they provided from the LL.B. to the J.D., and Philip has chosen to keep his LL.B. We also from time to time we get asked why Philip did not have an undergraduate degree before he obtained his LL.B. [Bachelor of Laws], and that is because Philip was accepted into the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta early before he had finished obtaining his Bachelor in Science degree, and chose to pursue his legal career as soon as he could.

Lopatka Law We are an Edmonton law firm with over 18 years of experience providing legal advice and services trusted by a wide variety of clients.

A wide area of practice allows us to assist our clients at important times and milestones at different stages of their lives and businesses, and provide flexible legal services. From full retainers to limited retainers to flat-fee services to hourly rate services.

Contact us by phone, text, email, fax or instant message, and we offer remote and video conference meetings with a variety of service providers.

Come visit us at our Windermere law office with quick access from Anthony Henday Drive, Whitemud Drive, Terwillegar Drive and free on-site parking.

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Tax Expert of the Year in Peru

Gálvez Risso Zegarra & Asociados

Professional Biography Ramón is a founding partner of the firm. He has more than 25 years of professional experience, 17 of them as a partner at KPMG and Deloitte in Peru, which he combined with his experience as an in-house lawyer and as an associate in one of the main local firms.

RAMÓN GÁLVEZ MÁRQUEZ

Ramón has specialised in tax and corporate law, giving legal advice to national and international companies. He also represents his clients in disputes before tax and judicial authorities.

He is a lawyer from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, with master's studies in

Address Gálvez Risso Zegarra & Asociados Calle El Boulevard 182, Of. 601, Santiago de Surco, Lima 15023, Peru

Contact Details Tel: + (511) 711 3600 Email: rgalvez@grzasociados.com Website: www.grzasociados.com

international economic law at the same university. He has a diploma in financial law from the UPC. He has been a professor in the Law faculties of the University of Lima and UNIFE, a professor in the Master's Degrees in Taxation at said University and at the PUCP. He is frequently invited to give talks or classes in postgraduate courses. He has represented the International Fiscal Association (IFA) Peruvian Chapter in various international events held outside the country.

Our firm was founded in 2015 by three partners who are experts in tax law and legal planning and who have worked together for more than 20 years in professional service entities of international renown. We provide specialised advisory services to our clients on tax, corporate, transaction, customs, and foreign trade matters.

Likewise, we provide comprehensive support in the identification, realisation, and development of businesses and investments in Peru, as well as advise on the outflow of Peruvian investments abroad using our network of correspondent law firms in more than 100 countries as a platform.

We have a litigation area on tax matters, representing clients before both administrative and judicial courts, characterised by the high level of commitment to the cases it represents and the expectations of our clients, inspired by honest and professional conduct, factors that put together have allowed us very often to succeed in making the courts to accept and protect our clients’ rights.

We also have a transfer pricing planning and strategic support area to successfully address audit processes carried out by the tax authority in said matters.

Our firm has also focused on providing our clients with technology-based tax services, which are based on technology platforms that facilitate the administration, control and planning of your tax affairs. With support from technology providers of national and international renown, we built together with our clients, tax content platforms that have led to a significant improvement in the assessment of their taxes and the handling of the burden of proof associated with compliance of tax obligations.

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TRUSTS & ESTATES LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN THE USA

STEVEN WILHELM

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

Tel: +619 239 0687 Fax: +619 239 4219 Email: steve@stevenhwilhelm.com Website: www.stevenhwilhelm.com

San Diego’s Trusted Business Advisor Whether you are the CEO of a multinational corporation or running a small family business, you face the same business and legal challenges.

Regardless of the size of your company or your revenue, your decisions and actions will always have an impact on the future of your business. The Law Offices of Steve Wilhelm is San Diego’s trusted business law firm. Offering a wealth of business expertise and a legal depth to handle all of your needs, we combine big firm resources with the personal attention and affordability of a boutique firm to offer you the best legal guidance for your business. We help ensure you make the right moves and achieve exceptional results. Our firm has substantial experience serving both small business and larger corporate clients, from simple incorporation to mergers and acquisitions.

Practice Area(s): Contract Review, Preparation and Negotiation; Litigation in State or Federal Court; Patent, Copyright, and Trademark Issues; Partnership Contract Creation and Review; Corporation, S-Corp, and LLC Creation; Lease Review and Creation; Real Estate Matters and Issues; Limited Partnership Contracts; Basic Employment and Labor Law Issues; Turnarounds, Financial, and Tax Issues; Startup, New Venture, and IP Issues; Angel and Venture Capital Agreements and Negotiations; Trusts, Estate, and Related Tax Issues; Damage Control and Reputation Management; Opening, Expanding, or Franchising Your Operation Helping you to stay within the lines We help ensure you make the right moves and achieve exceptional results. Our firm has substantial experience as the best San Diego Business Advisor, serving both small business and larger corporate clients, from simple incorporation to mergers and acquisitions.

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

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

Contract negotiation, drafting, and review.

Employment law issues and resolution.

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

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

Promissory notes, security agreements, and other loan transactions.

Financing issues and Resolution.

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

We represent your best interests to build and protect your business dreams.

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

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

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

Awareness and Corresponding Preparation – We bring into our representation an awareness from many years of experience (going on 39, presently) that there is always someone else out there smarter, faster, quicker, more articulate, better at arguing, or more dogged and/or more tenacious than you are, and we use an approach that demands the kind of preparation to meet and deal with that exact opponent on each and every assignment.

We provide a customised representation at pricing that our competition, whether they be big firms, middle-size firms, or small firms, cannot match.

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Immigration Law Expert of the Year in Canada

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Professional Biography Sumit Sen is a Barrister and Solicitor, and Canadian Immigration Lawyer. He is a Member of the Alberta Bar, a speaker, author and visiting professor.

Sumit Sen is the Managing Partner of SEN LAW, a boutique Canadian immigration law

SUMIT SEN

firm with offices in Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Montreal, New York, London, Dubai, New Delhi, Hanoi, and Lagos.

SEN LAW specialises in Business Immigration Law, LMIA-compliant Work Permit, and Immigration Litigation.

Sumit Sen is a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University Refugee Studies Centre. He wrote his PhD thesis “International Refugee Law in South Asia” at the London School of

SEN LAW – SEN Immigration Law Toronto • Calgary • Edmonton • Vancouver • Montreal • New York • London • Dubai • New Delhi • Hanoi • Lagos

Contact Details Tel: +1-416-289-0341 Mobile: +1-416-509-0101 Email: sumit@senlaw.com Website: www.senlaw.com

Economics. He has read for a Masters of Laws (LLM) at the University of London, an MPhil in International Law and MA at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and a BA and LLB in India.

Sumit Sen worked for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Geneva and worldwide. He co-authored “The State of the World’s Refugees”. He has been widely published in books and international journals.

Sumit Sen has over 30 years of professional experience in Immigration and Refugee Law. He represents clients at the Federal Court of Canada, the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), at Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), at Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

He advises a number of large-to-medium sized Canadian corporations on employer-compliant LMIA and Work Permit, including leading multinational companies with more than 10,000 employees and revenue of $5billion.

Sumit Sen regularly advises Business Immigration clients - Investors and Entrepreneur - from South Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

He advises the United Nations (UN) and other international organisations in the areas of international law, human rights law, refugee law and internal displacement and population movements.

Sumit Sen is a Member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association and the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers.

He is a Board Member of numerous organisations, including the Vice-President (former) of the Canadian Association of Rhodes Scholars (CARS), a Member of the Legacy Team, the Indian Association of Rhodes Scholars (IARS), a Member of the London Goodenough Association of Canada (LGAC) and Member, Steering Committee, Old Columbans of Canada (OCC).

For 30 years, Sumit Sen has been a very accomplished academic and legal expert in international immigration and refugee law.

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FIDUCIARY SERVICES EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN THE BAHAMAS

WENDY WARREN

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Onyx Partners Ltd. P. O. Box SP-61567, West Bay Street, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas

Tel: +242 397-6535 Email: wwarren@onyx.bs Website: www.onyx.bs

Wendy Warren is the Founder and Managing Director of Caystone. Prior to establishing Caystone Solutions, Ms. Warren spent 11 years as CEO and Executive Director of the Bahamas Financial Services Board, a financial sector body that works closely with the government, regulators, and private industry to ensure The Bahamas provides global clients with best-in-class financial services. Following her time with BFSB, in 2012 Ms. Warren established Caystone, an operational family office focused on full corporate and fund administration services.

Ms. Warren has worked in a variety of roles in the fund administration, wealth management, and audit fields, including 8 years co-leading the establishment and operation of a leading investment funds administrator. She has worked with families and family businesses for over 30 years, and her knowledge of the financial services business and community is broad, augmented by a deep understanding of The Bahamas and its legislative framework. Ms. Warren is a Chartered Accountant and holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Waterloo, Canada.

Onyx Partners Ltd. Onyx Partners specialises in bespoke fiduciary solutions delivered with exceptional and accessible service.

OUR NAME IS OUR COMMITMENT: Our name Onyx comes from the gemstone that is said to have protective properties and provides energy for consistent action. These characteristics precisely reflect our offer and commitment as a company: to be partners with our clients in the provision of fiduciary solutions that protect, preserve, and grow their wealth, expertly delivered through consistent, deliberate, and professional actions.

As partners in building and maintaining long-term, value-driven relationships, we make ourselves available and easily accessible to our clients wherever they are in the world.

OUR APPROACH: Onyx Partners delivers the highest level of service by employing best-in-class fiduciary executives who each have a long record and history of building value-driven relationships with clients and their advisors. We value clients who look for longevity in the relationships with their chosen fiduciary partners.

Onyx Partners has the expertise to guide individuals, families, and their advisors in the creation of the best fiduciary structure to help manage their wealth and achieve their goals.

Onyx Partners benefits from being an affiliate of Caystone Solutions Limited, a Bahamas-based business services company with years of experience providing comprehensive and customized services and support to individuals, businesses, and family office structures around the world. This affords Onyx Partners direct access to a team of professionals well established in full administration and operations.

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

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

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

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Wealth Planning Expert of the Year in Brazil Professional Biography Profession Banker / Estate Planner / Financial Planner / Tax Advisor / Trustee/Fiduciary / Trust Officer / Will Writer

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WILLIAM HEUSELER

Charity formation/administration, Civil-law planning (incl foundations), Company formation/management, Contentious trusts and estates, Cross-border estates, Elderly and vulnerable clients, Estate planning/administration, Family office, Insurance, Tax, Trust planning/administration

William is a Partner of Itau Unibanco S.A. and its Global Head of Wealth Planning. Before assuming this role, he led the Products & Clients Solutions division of Itaú Private Bank, having under his supervision Wealth Planning, Products, Credit, and Fiduciary Services. He has been the chairman of the board of Itau (Bahamas and Cayman) Bank & Trust since 2017. Until early 2019, William worked as Head of the Wealth Planning and Fiduciary Team of Itau Private Bank. Prior to Itaú, William was the senior wealth planner responsible for the Brazilian Desk (Country Coordinator) Americas at UBS AG, New York Branch, working with client advisors, existing clients, and prospects in a consultative sales role. He covered the APAC region for more than a year. He provided general tax and financial planning with related trust and estate planning.

Before UBS, William worked at Smith Barney – Citigroup also covering the Brazilian market.

William was the director of legal affairs and trust for the Safra Group, where he was responsible for the creation and management of Safra's Wealth Planning and Offshore Trust

Address Itaú Private Bank Av. Brig. Faria Lima, 3500 - Itaim Bibi, São Paulo - SP, 04538-132, Brazil

Contact Details Tel: +55-11-2999-9812 Mobile: +55-11-97321-1550 Email: william.heuseler@itau-unibanco.com.br Website: www.itauprivatebank.com

Committees Caribbean and Latin America Regional Committee

Special Interest Groups Business Families | Contentious Trusts and Estates | Cross-Border Estates | Mental Capacity | Philanthropy Advisors in managing and providing legal services to government, institutional and corporate clients

business in the Bahamas, working with client advisors, existing clients, and prospects in a consultative sales role. He implemented strategies for business growth as well.

Furthermore, William has experience as a Trust Officer at Citco Group. William worked as head of the Legal Department of Banco Marka, where he was made an associate partner, as well as created, organized, and managed the corporate and trust department of such an offshore bank branch in the Bahamas. Prior to that, Mr. Heuseler started his career at Veirano & Advogados (former Baker & McKenzie). He is a member of the Brazilian Bar/RJ and STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners). He is one of the founders of STEP Brazil. He is a Tax and Estate Planning Attorney with 25 years of experience dealing with ultra-high-net-worth clientele.

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COMMERCIAL LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN BRASIL

ALESSANDRA ANTONIO

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DASA Advogados Cidade Jardim Corporate Center Park Tower. Av. Magalhães de Castro, 4800 – 18º andar, 05502-001 – Cidade Jardim – São Paulo/SP, Brazil

Tel: +61 2 9499 9229 Mob: +61 405 565 393 Email: natalie@brandulegal.com.au Website: www.brandulegal.com.au

DASA Advogados DASA Advogados, founded by Dr. Higino Antônio Junior and Dr. Carlos Roberto Deneszczuk Antônio, distinguished legal professionals, specialises in legal consultation with a focus on Corporate Law. The organisation has played a pivotal role in supporting and contributing to the success of hundreds of clients operating in Brazil today, navigating a challenging, complex, and demanding political-economic landscape.

Confronted with diverse challenges such as survival, heightened competitiveness, and the need for strategic and operational skills, DASA establishes itself as a vital and indispensable partner for the Corporate market. The combination of experience, preparation, and a comprehensive vision aligns with intelligent, robust, and committed execution.

In the realm of Judicial Recovery, DASA Advogados has been at the forefront of responsible and restorative action in medium and large businesses. This approach enables client companies to continue operating in a more objective and focused manner, preserving achievements while making necessary economic and financial adjustments. Simultaneously, shareholders and executives gain assurance and support to navigate the market with renewed and promising perspectives.

WHITE COLLAR CRIME EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN CHILE

JOANNA HESKIA TORNQUIST

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Espinoza & Heskia Abogados

Tel: + 56 23 203 3185

Americo Vespucio Norte 1090, Vitacura Santiago Oficina 1002,

Email: jheskia@ehabogados.cl Website: www.ehabogados.cl

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Joanna Heskia is a law graduate of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She holds an LLM from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico and pursued her postgraduate studies at the Applied Social Studies Faculty of the University of Exeter, UK. Specialising in criminal law and criminal procedure, she has served as a part-time professor at University Alberto Hurtado, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, University of Talca, and Universidad Central. She holds a litigation diploma from Cleveland State University, Ohio, at the National Advocacy Center, Columbia, South Carolina, and a White Collar Crime Diploma from the National Advocacy Center, USA. She has a Certificate in Antitrust Law from Universidad del Desarrollo. She has taught classes at the Judicial Academy, the Public Defendant's Office, and the Prosecutor's Office in Chile, as well as in Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Spain, and Uruguay.

Joanna Heskia started her career at Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, and in 2002, she became a senior associate at Rivadeneira, Colombara & Zegers (formerly Colombara & Olmedo). She was shortlisted to become the National Public Defender in 2014. She founded Espinoza & Heskia, a boutique white-collar litigation firm. She serves as a counsellor to the Amparo y Justicia Foundation, which addresses victims of sexual assault. Moreover, she was a commissioner of the Chilean Jesuit Commission against clergy abuse and a commissioner of the Santiago Archdiocese Commission for clergy abuse prevention. In 2010, she won the Pro Bono Foundation Criminal Lawyer of the Year award.

She has been appointed to the list of counsel at the ICC. Currently, she serves as the Director and Secretary of the Female Lawyers Association of Chile and is a member of the Chilean Bar Association, the IBA, and the ICCBA. She has a series of publications in criminal law and criminal procedure, both in Chile and abroad.

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INTERNATIONAL TAX EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN BRAZIL

JOÃO DÁCIO ROLIM

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Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados Alameda Santos, nº 1940, 5º andar Cerqueira César, São Paulo - SP, 01418-200, Brazil

Tel: +55 (11) 3723-7300 Email: j.d.rolim@rolim.com Website: www.rolim.com

ACTING Tax, Antitrust and competition, Arbitration and mediation EXPERIENCE Founding partner of the law firm and leads the Tax Law department, being recognised for his expertise in national and international tax matters.

João Dácio Rolim serves as an arbitrator at the Brazilian Business Arbitration Chamber (CAMARB) and the Ibero-American Association of Tax Arbitration. He is a professor in the Master's in Comparative and International Tax Law and Development at IBDT and was a consultant for the United Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). He holds a PhD in International Taxation and Trade from Queen Mary University of London, an LLM from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and a PhD in Public Law (Tax Law) from the Federal University of Minas Gerais. He is a Visiting Professor at Northwestern University in Chicago.

TRAINING PhD. in International Trade, International Taxation and International Human Rights Law from Queen Mary University of London PhD in Tax Law from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) LL.M. in International Tax Law and European Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) LL.B. from the University of São Paulo (USP)

LEGAL & CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN CANADA

ROMAN BAZIKALOV

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MADPI GLOBAL

Tel : +1 514 309 1010

4141 Sherbrooke St West, Suite 650, Montreal, QC H3Z1B7, Canada

Email: madpi@madpiglobal.com Website: www.madpiglobal.com

Since becoming a licensed Private Investigator in 2002, Roman Bazikalov has investigated complex civil and criminal matters, worked undercover, and overseas. He specialised in intelligence gathering and analysis, corporate, legal, and insurance investigations, intellectual property, fraud, organised crime, conflict resolution, and crisis management. He managed thousands of investigations, leveraging human capital with the latest technology, legal, and financial databases. Roman’s work resulted in millions of dollars in saved and recovered assets for his clients.

Roman has over two decades of experience providing multi-jurisdictional investigative and intelligence-gathering services to corporate executives and litigators pursuing resolution of their most sensitive matters. Roman has developed effective relationships with national and international investigators, business contacts, and sources. Besides his work-related assignments in Europe, South and North America, he participated on multiple occasions in the Canadian and OSCE Election Observation Missions to Ukraine and Moldova, in the capacity of Longand Short-Term Observer. Prior to founding MADPI GLOBAL, Roman consistently excelled in the position of Senior Investigator for a number of agencies in Quebec and Ontario, including Canada’s largest investigation and risk mitigation firm.

Roman holds an Honours B.Soc.Sc in Criminology and a Minor in Psychology from the University of Ottawa, and to various degrees communicates in multiple languages: English, French, Hebrew, Italian, Russian, and Ukrainian. Among his other credentials are Certified Legal Investigator, Certified International Investigator, and Certified Master Investigator.

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BUSINESS LITIGATION LAWYER OF THE YEAR IN FLORIDA, USA

AARON RESNICK, ESQ. Law Offices of Aaron Resnick, Esq. 100 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 1607, Miami, FL 33132, USA Tel: (305) 672-7495 Fax: (305) 672-7496 E-Fax: (866) 606-6343 Email: aresnick@thefirmmiami.com Website: www.thefirmmiami.com

COMMERCIAL EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN BRAZIL

CARLOS DENESZCZUK Founding Partner

DASA Advogados Cidade Jardim Corporate Center, Park Tower. Av. Magalhães de Castro, 4800, 18th floor 05502-001, Cidade Jardim, São Paulo, Brazil Tel: + 55 11 3115-6477 Email: carlos.antonio@dasa.adv.br Website: www.dasa.adv.br

PERSONAL INJURY LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN NEW YORK, USA

GREGORY M. SOBO, ESQ. Managing Partner

Sobo & Sobo LLP 1 Dolson Ave, Middletown, NY 10940, USA Tel: +855 468 7626 Email: gregsobo@sobolaw.com Website: www.sobolaw.com

CHINA TRANSACTIONS EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN CHINA

JEFFREY A. RINDE CKR Law LLP 1330 Avenue of the Americas, 12th & 14th Floors, New York, NY 10019, United States Tel: +1 (212) 259 7300 Fax: +1 (212) 259 8200 Email: jrinde@ckrlaw.com Website: www.ckrlaw.com

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ENERGY EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

JON PAUL MOUTTET Fitzwilliam Stone Furness-Smith & Morgan 48-50 Sackville Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago Tel: +(868) 623-1618 ext. 242 Fax: +(868) 623-6524 Email: jpmouttet@fitzwilliamstone.com Website: www.fitzwilliamstone.com

CORPORATE LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN MEXICO

JORGE BENEJAM

DLA Piper Mexico, S.C. Paseo de los Tamarindos No. 400 A, Piso 31, Bosques de las Lomas, Mexico City, CDMX 05120, Mexico Tel: +52 55 5261 1892 Fax: +52 55 1084 2731 Mob: +52 55 4566 7647 Email: jorge.benejam@us.dlapiper.com Website: www.dlapiper.com

FOOD, DRUG & DIETARY SUPPLEMENT EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN ALABAMA, USA

JOSEPH SCHILLECI JR Schilleci & Tortorici, P.C. 100 Centerview Dr suite 205, Birmingham, AL 35216, United States Tel: (205) 978-4211 Email: jps@schillecitortoricilaw.com Website: www.themillenniallawyer.com

APPELLATE PRACTICE EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN CANADA

KIRK M. BAERT Koskie Minsky LLP 20 Queen Street West, Suite 900, Box 52, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3R3, Canada Tel: 416-595-2092 Fax: 416-204-2889 Email: kmbaert@kmlaw.ca Website: www.kmlaw.ca

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COMPLIANCE EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, USA

MARY JOYCE CARLSON Mary Joyce Carlson ESQ. 1139 Connecticut Ave. Suite 950, Washington D.C., 20036, USA Tel: +1 202.340.5756 Email: carlsonmjj@icloud.com

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION LAWYER OF THE YEAR IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

NELCIA ST. JEAN Founding Partner

McW Todman & Co. 116 Main Street, P.O. Box 3342, Road Town, Tortola, VG1110, British Virgin Islands Tel : + 284-494-2810/3810 Email: nstjean@mctodman.com Website: www.mctodman.com

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Patent Law Lawyer of the Year in Japan

Prosecution, Licensing, Litigation, Opinions, and Customs Surveillance in the fields of Japanese Patent, Design, and Trademark law Mr. Ryuka specialises in electronics, semiconductors, software, data communication, and radio communication.

Education 1987 – Master of Engineering, The University of Tokyo

Membership(s) Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA); Japan Intellectual Property Association (JIPA); Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA); International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI); Licensing Executives Society, Japan (LES, Japan); Electrical Information and Communication Society (EICS); American Bar Association (ABA); American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA): Japan Committee; International Trademark Association (INTA)

1984 – Bachelor of Engineering, Tohoku University

RYUKA & PARTNERS The importance of patents is growing.

Professional Biography

AKI RYUKA

In 1987, Mr. Ryuka began his career as an electrical engineer in the facsimile machines department of Canon Inc. Five years later, he joined Tani & Abe Patent Attorneys in Tokyo, Japan, where he prosecuted patent applications of foreign and applicants, including Canon Inc.

Address RYUKA & PARTNERS 1-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku L Tower 22nd Floor, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 163-1522, Japan

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From 1995 to 1998, Mr. Ryuka worked in the Washington, DC office of the US firm Cushman Darby & Cushman (now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP), where he mainly prosecuted patent applications for Japanese clients. At the same time, he established a patent firm in Japan and a translation company in the US, the predecessors to RYUKA IP Law Firm, facilitating business for Cushman Darby & Cushman. While in the US, he passed the US patent bar exam.

Since founding RYUKA IP Law Firm, he has lectured extensively in Japan and abroad on IP topics, has published numerous articles, including recently detailing RYUKA’s invention consulting services (Patent Visualization), and visits clients and attends conferences in the US, Europe, and Asia. Recent work in 2012 includes representing a large US client in nullity trials before the Japan IP High Court and Supreme Court, together with colleagues Mr. Akashi and Mr. Takata in cooperation with Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, and representing a large Korean client in infringement and nullity trials in cooperation with Anderson Mori & Tomotsune.

For example, a company acquiring the most patents for autonomous vehicles is a U.S. software company. The company may achieve more profits from cars in the future than car manufacturers. This means that the time has come for the companies without manufacturing and selling sections to overwhelm the manufacturing companies by utilising research and development and patents.

The patent system supports such changes in the social structure. More companies focus solely on research and development and provide their technologies, utilising patent licences. The licence accelerates the improvements in the products and technologies in the world because the licensees can avoid the same research and focus on their strengths.

As the social structure changes, patents will be even more important. In particular, making an investment for future technologies and building a patent portfolio for the future will be critically important. The role of patent law firms also changes. We must support the creation of inventions by searching relevant proposals from patent publications and discussing with the inventors.

The patent system facilitates not only the sale and purchase of technologies and parts but also the outsourcing of production and sales, thereby developing cooperative relations between companies and between nations.

To fulfil our responsibilities toward that time, RYUKA will continue to make steady efforts.

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Project Finance Expert of the Year in Indonesia

Professional Biography Cindy Riswantyo is a Partner in Witara Cakra Advocates (WCA), White & Case's associated law firm in Indonesia. She specialises in debt finance, financial restructuring, project finance, projects & infrastructure development and public-private partnerships (PPP).

Practice Area(s) Debt Finance; Financial Restructuring and Insolvency; Project Development and Finance; Mergers & Acquisitions;

Cindy has extensive experience in corporate financing, acquisition financing, debt restructuring, greenfield project finance, brownfield infrastructure M&A, PPP projects development, and corporate reorganisations of infrastructure state-owned companies in Indonesia. She has also worked with various clients from different sectors, including commercial lenders, development banks, project developers, sponsors, private funds, and government agencies.

Bars and Courts

CINDY RISWANTYO

PERADI (Indonesian Bar Association)

She was recently ranked as an Up and Coming lawyer for Indonesia Banking & Finance by Chambers Asia Pacific 2023 and as a Rising Star for Indonesia Projects & Energy by The Legal 500 AsiaPacific 2023. She was also recognised as Indonesia Future Legal Leaders 2023 by Asian Business Law Journal.

Fluent in both Bahasa Indonesia and English. She

Address White & Case LLP Sampoerna Strategic Square, North Tower, Level 17, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 45-46, 12930, Jakarta, Indonesia

Education LLM Columbia University, NYC, USA; LLB University of Pelita Harapan Law School, Indonesia

Contact Details Tel: +62 21 2992 7012 Email: cindy.riswantyo@whitecase.com Website: www.whitecase.com

Language(s) English; Bahasa Indonesia

also served as a law lecturer at a university in Indonesia.

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

We guide our clients through difficult issues, bringing our insight and judgment to each situation.

Our innovative approaches create original solutions to our clients' most complex domestic and multijurisdictional deals and disputes.

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

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PERSONAL INJURY LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IN AUSTRALIA

GORDON LEGAL

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Gordon Legal Level 22/181 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Tel: +61 (3) 9603 3000 Fax: +61 (3) 9603 3050 Email: agrech@gordonlegal.com.au Website: www.gordonlegal.com.au

Since there beginning in 2009, Gordon Legal have made their impact in the legal industry as personal injury experts. Taking a conscientious and personal approach, Gordon Legal pride themselves on fighting for individuals rights in all areas of personal injury law including cases of workplace negligence, car accidents, medical negligence, public liability and other personal injury claims.

As pioneers of the no win no fee system, the firm has always ensured that the obtainability of legal advice is accessible for all personal injury clients.

The dedicated personal injury team, which has more than 100 years of combined legal experience includes Peter Gordon, Jenny Forti, Victoria Keays, Anastasia Eleftheriou, Tessa Dickie, Amber Chen, Robert Boz, Josh Dorey and Rebecca Lanza.

Working alongside the award-winning team is respected senior lawyer, Andrew Grech bringing over 30 years of experience in law to the team. His work in complex litigation spans commercial, environmental, personal injury, and financial loss group and class action cases.

GORDON LEGAL’S LAWYERS HAVE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE ACROSS ALL AREAS OF THE LAW, We can help with: Work injury claims Transport accident claims Asbestos claims Medical negligence claims Injuries in public and private spaces Institutional abuse claims Family law Criminal defence Wills and Estates (including Will disputes) Superannuation and personal insurance claims Professional negligence claims Employment and Workplace law Commercial law

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Transfer Pricing Expert of the Year in Australia

HELEN FAZZINO

Address PwC Melbourne 2 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

Contact Details Tel: +61 (0) 438 388 319 Email: helen.fazzino@au.pwc.com Website: www.pwc.com.au

Professional Biography

PwC Australia

Helen Fazzino is a Senior Partner at PwC Australia. Based in Melbourne, Helen has held numerous business and market leadership positions across the firm through her 25+ years as a Partner. Helen has practised as a Global tax partner specialising in international tax and transfer pricing since 1996. In this role, Helen advises some of the world’s largest multinational corporations in the complex area of international taxation,

At PwC Australia, we are a human-led, techpowered community of solvers coming together in unexpected ways to solve important problems. In our increasingly complex world, we work to deliver solutions

having particular regard to issues critical to the integrity of Australia’s taxation system, the OECD guidance on international tax, and the importance of her clients’ aspirations as they relate to corporate responsibility, governance, and reputation.

As one of Australia and Asia’s pre-eminent Global Tax practitioners, Helen has provided critical input to the Australian Government's private and public consultation processes for key aspects relating to the taxation of multinationals. Helen’s relationships with senior ATO officers are extremely strong and based on mutual respect and trust.

and sustained outcomes.

PwC Australia is part of a global network of firms in 152 countries with over 328,000 people, offering services including digital transformation, management consulting, workforce transformation, deals advisory, energy transition, ESG, and financial assurance, cybersecurity, and digital trust.

In Australia, our team is over 8,000 strong, with deep expertise in the industries critical to our nation's growth, including financial services, energy and mining, consumer and retail, healthcare, and infrastructure.

We're committed to diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and corporate sustainability. And we empower our people in upskilling, flexible working, and pursuing their passions.

Helen has a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) from La Trobe University and is a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the Taxation Institute of Australia.

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CORPORATE LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN INDONESIA

JUFRIAN MURZAL

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Murzal & Partners Equity Tower 49th Floor, Sudirman Central Business District, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No.Kav.52 – 53, Senayan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12190, Indonesia

Tel: (+62) 21 2993 0869 Email: jmurzal@murzallawfirm.com Website: www.murzallawfirm.com

Mr. Murzal is a seasoned immigration lawyer with over 5 years of experience in immigration-related matters. Mr. Murzal possesses a strong relationship with the regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over immigration-related matters in Indonesia, and this has shaped MNP to be able to provide legal assistance based on local knowledge and experience. When needed, Mr. Murzal works with global immigration law firms within the magic circle.

Mr. Jufrian Murzal is a partner in the immigration practice in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. He focuses on corporate legal, litigation, and immigration matters, including export/import, foreign employment, investment, and corruption.

Mr. Jufrian Murzal has assisted in several due diligences for immigration projects, national projects for foreigners, and in dealing with government authorities, including the Ministry of Manpower, Ministry of Law, and the Human Rights sub-Directorate General Immigration of Indonesia.

He also prepares various options for global companies worldwide to face or invite their employees or conduct their business in Indonesia.

Practice Area(s): Foreign Direct Investment Corporate Transaction and Commercials Corporate Advisory Immigration Law Business Establishment Language(s): English Indonesia

Murzal & Partners Murzal & Partner Law Firm (MNP) is an experienced, knowledgeable, and professional Indonesian law firm specialising in providing legal services in immigration, alternative dispute resolutions, and general corporate & commercial. MNP is comprised of dynamic and innovative lawyers who are industry-savvy.

As Indonesia continues to advance progressively, law-related issues become an inevitable challenge that requires lawyers to be conversant and agile in dealing with existing government regulations and policies.

Supported by our experienced, dedicated, and well-rounded lawyers, we are focusing our main practices in legal, to be specified in corporate, commercial, litigation matters, and immigration affairs.

Our focus is to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of Indonesia’s incredibly unique immigration as well as its business and legal culture.

In providing its services, MNP comprises to provide sterling legal service and is committed to protecting our client confidentiality; hence, we have obtained ISO 27001:2013 Certificate, which warrants that MNP’s information security management system adheres to international standards.

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Professional Biography Construction Expert of the Year in Japan

Kaori Sugimoto is a partner at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu. Her practice focuses on international construction and infrastructure projects and international dispute resolution, including international arbitration. She has extensive experience in international construction and infrastructure projects in the regions of South-East Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. She is also active in the field of international arbitration, serving as a counsel and as a secretary to the tribunal. She is currently a member of ENAA (Engineering Advancement Association of Japan) and ECFA (Engineering and Consulting Firms Association).

Practice Area(s)

KAORI SUGIMOTO

Corporate; Dispute Resolution; Infrastructure/Energy/Environment

Language(s) Address

Japanese; English

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu JP Tower, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-7036, Japan

Contact Details Tel: +81-3-6889-7000 Fax: +81-3-6889-8000 Email: kaori_sugimoto@noandt.com Website: www.noandt.com

Qualificatio(s) 2007 — Japan (Daini Tokyo Bar Association)

Education 2002 — Hitotsubashi University (LL.B.); 2005 — Hitotsubashi University Law School (J.D.); 2007 - 2015 — White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association); 2013 — University of Pennsylvania Law School (LL.M. with Wharton Business & Law Certificate)

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu was established in 2000 with the philosophy of addressing legal issues arising out of the increasingly complex global business community by combining the individual talents of our lawyers to offer legal services of the highest quality. We have grown to meet the expanding demand for legal services in the corporate legal field.

In recent years, socio-economic conditions, the international situation, and other aspects of the corporate climate have been undergoing significant changes at an accelerated pace. As a result, the legal services required by both domestic and foreign businesses have become progressively more complex and sophisticated. The number of largescale transactions requiring cutting-edge legal expertise and broad experience across multiple practice areas, as well as those requiring global support across many regions, is also increasing considerably. Emerging global issues, such as the expansion of the digital space, environmental concerns, and human rights issues, coupled with a growing awareness of compliance, are significantly influencing corporate decision-making.

Against this background, in order to meet the diverse needs of our clients, it is imperative that we form flexible teams of lawyers with extensive expertise and experience covering a wide range of legal specialty areas that collaborate to handle cases expeditiously and efficiently. Our lawyers are knowledgeable and experienced in the major areas of corporate legal practice, and we are well positioned to efficiently provide high-quality legal services through the cooperation of many lawyers across different practice areas.

Furthermore, to meet the needs of the sophisticated businesses mentioned above, we are committed to acquiring the highest calibre of lawyers and other human resources, as well as providing various opportunities for continued development and training, such as overseas study, to enhance our lawyers’ capabilities. We have put in place a cuttingedge information management infrastructure backed by utilising the latest information technology to centralise and share our members’ collective knowledge, experience, skills and databases. We are uncompromising in our requirement that all firm members demonstrate the highest standards of professional ethics in their pursuit to consistently and efficiently provide top-quality legal services.

In addition, we will continue to be actively involved in fulfilling our social responsibilities as lawyers by engaging in public service (pro bono) activities such as legislative initiatives and court-appointed defence counsel programs. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of our legal services to provide our clients with practical solutions to meet their every business need.

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M&A LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN THE PHILIPPINES

KRISTINE T. TORRES

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Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra 15/F Strata 2000, F. Ortigas Jr. Road Ortigas Center, Pasig City, 1605 Philippines

Tel: +632 9178993587 Email: kttorres@gorricetalaw.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-torres17 Website: www.gorricetalaw.com

Practice Areas: Mergers and Acquisitions, Banking, Finance, and Capital Markets, Securities, Corporate and Commercial Law, Technology Media & Telecommunications, Project Finance.

Kristine T. Torres is a Junior Partner of the Firm and a member of the Corporate and Technology Media and Telecommunications departments.

Kristine specialises in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, corporate and business law, banking, finance, and securities law, technology, media, and telecommunications, as well as project finance. She has led a number of complex and significant mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions and regularly advises clients on the entry of foreign investments to the Philippines, various cross-border and commercial transactions, including joint ventures, capital markets, legal and regulatory compliance, technology law, as well as equity and debt capital raising transactions, corporate restructuring, and tech licensing agreements.

Kristine’s legal expertise has been recognised by various international organisations. She was awarded the prestigious Young Lawyer of the Year award by the Asian Legal Business in the 2023 Philippine Law Awards. She has been shortlisted for two consecutive years for the same category at the ALB Southeast Asia Law Awards. She was also recognised by the Legal 500 as Next Generation Partner in Technology, Media and Telecommunications and as a Recommended Lawyer in other practice areas – Corporate and M&A, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, and Projects and Energy. Kristine was also recognised as a Rising Star Partner in M&A by the IFLR 1000 in 2023 and one of Asia’s 40 under 40 lists of most accomplished lawyers in Asia by the Asian Legal Business.

Kristine handled significant and highly complex transactions where she: 1. Acted as transaction counsel for issuers and underwriters in the Philippines in connection with initial public offerings and capital markets transactions.

2. Acted as legal counsel for sellers and buyers in various mergers and acquisitions and asset purchase transactions. Assisted clients in intellectual property acquisition and tech licensing transactions.

3. Acted as Philippine counsel in various corporate and commercial transactions such as the formation of joint ventures, foreign investments, cross-border transactions, project development, and infrastructure projects.

4. Advised clients on the legal, regulatory, and licensing requirements for electronic money issuer, virtual currency exchange, merchant acquirer license, and other applications with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

Kristine was admitted to the Philippine bar in 2013. She received her Bachelor of Laws degree from San Beda University of Law in 2012 and a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Management from the University of Sto. Tomas, where she graduated cum laude. She is a member of the Manila chapter of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and the Inter-Pacific Bar Association.

Kristine also holds a Certification in Finance from the Asian Institute of Management and attended certificate courses and a masterclass in mergers and acquisitions at the University of Hong Kong, as well as in Singapore. She also obtained her Certification in Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, and Mergers and Acquisitions from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business.

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Formosan Brothers Corporate Law Firm of the Year in Taiwan

Education J.D., Washington University in St. Louis (USA); LL.M., Washington University in St. Louis (USA); LL.B., Tunghai University (Taiwan)

Formosan Brothers Attorneys-at-Law was founded in 1997. The Chinese characters of the firm’s name represent the land and the ocean respectively.

Taken together, the characters symbolise the universe. Our name is a reflection of Formosan Brothers’ vision: to recruit the best legal talent, and with our team, provide worldwide services to our clients both domestically and abroad.

For more than 25 years since Formosan Brothers was founded, with a passion for the law and care

Researcher, the research project of “Amendment to Bankruptcy Law” commissioned by the Bank Association of the Republic of China Director, Keelung Bar Association Researcher, Review Project of Mergers and

for people, we have been providing our clients with high-quality legal services based on our belief in honesty, professionalism, responsibility, and teamwork, earning the trust and recognition of our clients. To us, our clients are also our partners; we strive to remain vigilant about the most cuttingedge technological issues and global trends. This way, we can combine our perspective and unparalleled legal services to form a tailor-made team to fit our client’s ever-evolving needs.

Acquisitions Act for Enterprises Act” (Ministry of Economic Affairs)

Aside from our efforts to cultivate and service the

Experience(s)

LI-PU LEE

Address Formosan Brothers 16F-6., No. 376, Sec. 4, Ren-ai Rd., Da-an Dist., Taipei City 10693, Taiwan

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Researcher, “A Study on the Models of M&A for Financial Institutes (including Financial Holding Companies)”(The Bureau of Monetary Affairs, Financial Supervisory Commission) Adjunct assistant professor, National Open University and Chungyu Institute of Technology Lecturer, Chinese Land Professional Training Center (Criminal Liability in Public Construction) Lecturer, Taiwan Construction Research Institute (Criminal Liability in Public Construction) Lecturer, Professional Training Program on Maintenance and Management of Bridges in 1998 held by the Institute of Transportation of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (Prevention of Criminal Liability for Construction Officers)

Tel: +886-2-2705-8086 Ext. 103 Fax: +886 2 2708 5628 Email: lipolee@mail.fblaw.com.tw Website: www.fblaw.com.tw

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Admitted to Practice Taiwan; New York–U.S.A.; Arbitrator, Chinese Arbitration Association, Taipei

domestic legal market, Formosan Brothers also achieved significant success internationally. Many of our attorneys are licensed to practice both in Taiwan and foreign jurisdictions; contributing to our deep knowledge of international legal matters.

What sets Formosan Brothers apart from our competitors, especially other international law firms, is that our team of attorneys and consultants also receive legal training in Taiwan. As such, our team understands Taiwan's unique cultural and business nuances. Our international clients take comfort in knowing that we will combine both international knowledge and domestic understanding to craft the most suitable solutions to transnational matters. This unique offering remains one of Formosan Brothers’ most acclaimed advantages.

Over the years, Formosan Brothers has helped numerous internationally renowned enterprises and transnational corporations handle litigious and non-litigious legal affairs in Taiwan, gaining high recognition in the international legal community.

Our firm and our colleagues have repeatedly won nominations as an outstanding law firm and outstanding lawyers in various fields by internationally renowned legal organisations and magazines such as CHAMBERS, ASIALAW, IFLR100, Corporate INTL, etc. In addition, through years of cooperation with well-known foreign law firms by establishing and maintaining good relationships with them, Formosan Brothers has expanded its cooperation network to 124 countries and regions worldwide. Therefore, in addition to providing legal services in Taiwan, when our clients have any legal needs in other countries, we can promptly assist them in obtaining the necessary legal services overseas.

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REAL ESTATE EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN CAMBODIA

PORCHHAY PHOUNG

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CACC LAW OFFICE Borey R&F, Building C2-10, Samdech Hun Sen Blvd (60M), Village Prek Tanou, Sangkat Chak Angreleu, Khan MeanChey, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: 011 789 023 Mobile: +855 11 789 023 Email: porchhay@cacclaw.com Website: www.cacclaw.com

Porchhay Phoung is the founder and CEO of the Commercial Advisory Chamber of Cambodia (“CACC”) Law Firm. Prior to forming CACC Law Firm, Porchhay was a legal adviser at Sciaroni & Associates, heading the Real Estate Practice Group upon his return from overseas study. He is a public speaker for Century 21 and many other real estate companies on topics related to “Real Estate Laws, Real Estate Practice and its Concept.” He also contributes yearly questionnaire reports on the real estate legal framework to Doing Business in Cambodia, part of the World Bank Group.

Porchhay also writes real estate articles for real estate.com publication, Property and Construction Magazine, and other international real estate magazines.

Porchhay has advised numerous global real estate investors and developers for over 12 years with Sciaroni & Associates. He is well-versed in real estate, corporate and commercial law and has strong relations with top government officials in Cambodia. His main areas of practice include real estate and construction, due diligence, licensing, condominium, concession, contract, corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, company incorporation, INGO/NGO, citizenship advisory, etc.

Porchhay is a very practical, result-oriented person with unique experiences and skills, impressive insight, and notable qualifications. His special skills include problem-solving; he is adept at understanding the relevant facts of a matter, including non-legal aspects crucial in the legal career in Cambodia. He is an effective communicator with comprehensive skills and is very persuasive in his arguments.

Porchhay holds a Master's Degree in Commercial Law from Melbourne Law School and is a member of the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Porchhay speaks English and the Cambodian language.

CACC LAW OFFICE Commercial Advisory Chamber of Cambodia (“CACC”) Law Firm is a newly founded advisory law firm with a wealth of experience from its founder.

CACC is a registered law firm with the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

CACC specialises in Real Estate and Construction, Due Diligence, Licensing, Condominium, Concession, Contract, Corporate and Commercial, Merger and Acquisition, Company Incorporation, INGO/NGO, IP, ADR, and Litigation.

CACC provides strategic advice and commits to delivering the best legal services and solutions in Cambodia. CACC assures the best results for all foreign and local investors. CACC makes things happen with its professional, experienced teams in the commercial area.

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ARBITRATION & MEDIATION EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN SINGAPORE

RAJA BOSE

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K&L Gates Straits Law LLC 9 Raffles Pl, #32-00 Republic Plaza, Singapore 049315, Singapore

Phone: +65 6507 8125 Email: raja.bose@klgates.com Website: www.klgates.com

Raja Bose leads the firm’s commercial disputes and international arbitration practice in Asia and has more than 20 years of experience in international dispute resolution and has worked in both London and Singapore. He is qualified both as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore as well as admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales.

He is also a qualified arbitrator and is a fellow of both the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of the UK as well as of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators. Raja is on the panel of arbitrators of a number of arbitration institutions including the SIAC, KLRCA, ICA, and HKIAC. He is also a Board Member and Director of the UK Chartered Institute of Arbitrators – Singapore Branch.

Raja has experience conducting international arbitrations with seats in Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, India, Dubai, Malaysia, London, Paris, Geneva, and New York under a variety of trade association and international arbitration centre rules including UNCITRAL, LCIA, LMAA, GAFTA, CIETAC, BANI, HKIAC, KLRCA, SIAC, ICC, AAA, VIAC, and ICSID. Whilst his practice focuses on international commercial dispute resolution with an emphasis on international arbitration, he also has considerable experience supervising, coordinating, and managing complex court-based litigation in a wide number of countries in the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, including South Asia, Indo-China, and South-East Asia.

In addition to his experience in cross-border multi-jurisdictional disputes in infrastructure, construction, shipping, marine insurance, oil and gas, international sale of goods, trade finance, and mortgage enforcement, Raja has also been involved in a number of high-profile investor/state disputes and investment treaty arbitrations, including defending the Governments of India and Bangladesh, as well as pursuing actions on behalf of foreign investors against the Governments of Thailand, Egypt, and Sri Lanka.

Raja also spends a considerable amount of his time providing strategic and structuring advice to clients involved in difficult and complex problems in Asia which do not necessarily involve formal legal proceedings.

INDUSTRY FOCUS Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure with an emphasis on oil and gas, offshore drilling contracts, MOPU/FPSO construction and design, construction, ship building and engineering claims, technical equipment failures, and design defects International Trade, Commodities & Resources with an emphasis on international sale of goods and services, shipping and maritime claims, and vessel mortgage enforcement Investment Funds & Financial Services with an emphasis on investment fund disputes General Corporate Commercial claims with an emphasis on shareholder and M&A disputes, distributor agreements, joint ventures, licensing disputes Bilateral & Multilateral Investment Treaties with an emphasis on defending host governments in Asia Anti-Corruption/ Trust Investigations & Compliance with an emphasis on FCPA and UK Bribery Act

K&L Gates Straits Law LLC The legal market is rapidly changing, and so is the practice of law. It is both science and art. Clients want their law firm to be diligent and meticulous, but they also want it to solve problems with innovation and creativity.

At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our lawyers and policy professionals to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. We marry action with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity. The outcome: “The K&L Gates Experience.”

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TRADEMARK LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN CHINA

RAY LEI ZHAO

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Unitalen Attorneys at Law 22 Jianguomen Outer St, Beijing, 100005, China

建外大街 Chaoyang,

Tel: 86-10-59208921 Fax: 86-10-59208895 Email: lei.zhao@unitalen.com Website: www.unitalen.com

Mr. Zhao joined Unitalen in 2002 and began to practise prosecution and protection of IP rights, with over 20 years’ professional experience in the IP field. As a senior partner of Unitalen, he successively served as the Director of the Legal Department and the Director of the International Trademark Department, personally handling or guiding other lawyers and agents to handle a large number of IP cases and accumulating profound theoretical knowledge and practical experience. He is good at solving trademark disputes and trademark infringement problems through administrative and judicial procedures and has successfully dealt with many quite difficult litigation and non-litigation cases. Mr. Zhao has handled series cases related to IP prosecution and litigation of many domestic and foreign multinational companies, like Dr. Martens of Germany, McCain of Canada, Icon of the United States, FMTM of Switzerland, VISA of the United States, Ferrari of Italy, China Mobile and China Re. He has also served as a perennial IP consultant for many famous listed companies, providing strategies and legal advice related to IP rights. Several cases handled by Mr. Zhao were rated by provincial high Courts as the top ten intellectual property cases of the year.

He is awarded gold tier of the Outstanding Individual Lawyer in China on both litigation and prosecution by WTR for many years in succession since 2013. He is awarded Global Leader (another name best of best) from WTR 1000 in 2023. He is also awarded by WIPR 2023 leaders. He is also awarded IP STAR of 2023 by MIP. He is continuously selected as the IP Experts TOP100 CHINA by ASIA IP for many years. He has been chosen by LEADERS IN LAW Awards as the winner for Trademark Law Expert of the Year in China in 2022 Global Awards. He has been chosen as the winner of the 2023 CORPORATE INTL Magazine Global Award: ‘Trademark Attorney of the Year in China - 2023’. And he is selected as Senior Talent into Trademark Talent Pool by Chinese Trademark Association in 2023. And he is also selected as Foreign-related Attorney Talent Pool by Beijing Bar Association in 2021. Meanwhile, Mr. Zhao is selected as the expert of Expert Pool of Beijing Intellectual Property Office in 2021, selected as the expert of Expert Pool of Changsha Intellectual Property Office in 2023, the expert of Expert Committee of Beijing Trademark Association in 2022, expert of Expert Pool for Beijing Famous Trademark Recognition Management Regulation in 2023. He is invited to be the Senior Counsel of Talent and Education Committee of China Trademark Association. He is appointed as the Mediator of China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (from June 1 of 2023), Part-time Mediator of the People's Mediation Committee for Intellectual Property Disputes of China Trademark Association (from 2022).

As an expert, Mr. Zhao has been frequently invited by the Trademark Office of China to participate in the revision of China's Trademark Law, implementation regulations, review rules, review guidelines, general illegal behavior standards, and the regulation of trademark application behavior, and also participated in the discussion of laws and regulations of the State Intellectual Property Office for many times.

Unitalen Attorneys at Law Since its establishment in 1994, Unitalen has assumed its place as China’s pre-eminent full-service IP law firm. Our staff – comprising 600 attorneys, paralegals, and law clerks – provides services to clients from our branch offices in the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Wenzhou, Jinjiang, Haikou, Qingdao, Shenzhen, Changsha, Baoding, Kunming, Chengdu, Zhengzhou, Xi’an, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Changchun, Hefei, Dalian, Dongguan and Suzhou, centrally coordinated by our Beijing headquarters. With many years of practice in this field of law, Unitalen has blossomed into one of China’s largest IP law firms, offering the full suite of IP and other technology services, including procuring, licensing and enforcing IP rights and providing guidance to avoid infringement of existing third-party IP rights. Unitalen has extensive experience in the preparation of patent, trademark, and copyright applications. This is amply demonstrated by the sheer volume of our activity in these areas: we file more than 5,000 new patent applications and over 10,000 new trademark applications annually with the Patent and Trademark Offices of the State Intellectual Property Office. We also file a significant number of foreign patent applications and trademark registrations every year. We are also active in fields ancillary to intellectual property, such as broadcasting, entertainment and sports law. We vigorously represent the interests of our clients before regulatory and administrative agencies and courts.

Unitalen’s diverse team of attorneys brings its skills and experience to bear in providing the most cost-competitive services available in both the domestic and international spheres. Whether clients require services relating to patent prosecution, opinions, licensing and business transactions, litigation, validity or patent infringement, Unitalen stands uniquely poised to deliver. All of our lawyers have the experience to meet the needs of our clients in a broad spectrum of technologies. We have substantial expertise in computer hardware and software, electronics and electrical circuitry, telecommunications, internet and e-commerce, biotech and pharmaceuticals, chemistry and chemical engineering and process, manufacturing and materials technologies.

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IP LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IN THE PHILIPPINES

ROGELIO NICANDRO

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Romulo Law Firm 21st Floor, Philamlife Tower, 8767, Paseo De Roxas, Makati City 1226, Philippines

Tel: +63 2 8555-9555 Fax: +63 2 8810-3110 Email: rogelio.nicandro@romulo.com Website: www.romulo.com

Rogelio Nicandro (Senior Partner), is a member of the Executive Board and the head of the Intellectual Property group. His practice focuses on intellectual property, litigation, and arbitration.

Roger started practicing law immediately after the bar when he was invited by his professor, William R. Veto, a commercial law authority and senior counsel of Tañada Carreon Tañada, to be his legal assistant. He handled civil and commercial litigation at the trial and appellate level. He also handled insurance and intellectual property, variegated contracts, and prepared opinions for his banking clientele.

Roger joined the firm in 1969. In his early years, his practice was concentrated on litigation, civil and commercial, with some criminal cases. He was also into contracts, banking, corporations, intellectual property, and condominiums. He is a pioneer in condominium law practice, having been counsel for the earliest condominium projects in the Philippines.

Roger has acted as panel chairman and arbitrator in significant cases and has been elected since 1996 as trustee of the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, the country’s foremost arbitration center.

In 1999, he became the head of the intellectual property department of the firm. He regularly attends international IP congresses where he often contributes country reports and position papers. From 1987 to 2011, Roger was a legal consultant for the Asian Development Bank. He also taught Election Law at Ateneo Law School for eight years. He was lead counsel of the National Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL), particularly, for its successful accreditation as the citizen’s arm for the snap presidential elections of 1986 before the Marcos-controlled Commission on Elections.

He likewise handled human rights cases and became Counsel General of the Brotherhood of Nationalistic, Involved and Free Attorneys to Combat Injustice and Oppression (BONIFACIO), a human rights lawyers’ group. He is past president of the Legal Management Association of the Philippines.

Roger received his A.B. Philosophy degree from San Beda College and is a graduate of the Ateneo de Manila School of Law.

Romulo Law Firm Our mission is to pursue at all times the path of excellence, to develop our capabilities to the fullest, and to extend ourselves to the limit.

Our vision is to faithfully adhere to the principles of dedicated service in the finest traditions and highest ideals of a learned and noble profession.

From a modest commercial law practice in downtown Manila at the turn of the 20th century, today we are one of the largest and most highly regarded law firms in the Philippines with a full offering of legal services, including advice and representation in banking and finance, capital market and securities, energy and infrastructure, immigration, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation and arbitration, real estate and natural resources, taxation, and technology, media, and telecommunications.

We are composed of more than 90 lawyers – all of whom speak English fluently and a good number of whom have received training and graduate degrees from universities abroad. Our lawyers are also active officers and members of business and civic associations in the Philippines and around the world.

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M&A LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN HONG KONG

ROSSANA CHU

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

Tel: +852 2629 1768 Mobile: +852 9733 6010 Email: rossana.chu@eylaw.com.hk Website: www.eylaw.com.hk

Rossana Chu has been practising law for more than 26 years. She is known for her expertise across mergers and acquisitions, capital market transactions, and corporate finance. She also advises on corporate restructuring, wealth management, insolvency and debt restructuring, private equity/venture capital investments with mainland China and Hong Kong elements, as well as on legal and regulatory compliance matters in relation to Hong Kong-listed companies.

Rossana is an award-winning lawyer; international accolades include: “Leading Individual” by the Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2023, 2024); “Highly Regarded Leading Lawyer” by IFLR1000 (2015-2023); “asialaw Distinguished Practitioner” by asialaw Leading Lawyers (2023-24); “Award Winner in M&A Law Expert of the Year in Hong Kong” at the Global Law Experts Annual Awards (2022, 2023); “Award Winner in M&A Law Expert of the Year in Hong Kong” at The Lawyers Network Annual Awards (2022); “Award Winner in M&A Law Expert of the Year in Hong Kong” at Leaders in Law Global Awards (2022, 2023); “A-List – China’s Elite 100 Lawyers (Foreign Firms)” by China Business Law Journal (2020, 2021, 2022); “Finalist for Managing Partner of the Year” at the ALB Hong Kong Law Awards (2022); “Award Winner as The Highest Rated Lawyer to work with of the Year” by asialaw Client Service Excellence Awards (2021); “Ranked Lawyer” by Legal Media 360 (2021, 2023), “Award Winner in Capital Markets for Hong Kong” at the Lexology Client Choice Awards (2019); “Commended External Counsel of the Year” by the In-House Community (2017, 2021, and 2022-23).

As the lead partner in a large-scale M&A transaction, Rossana led her team in winning the “Takeover Deal of the Year 2016 Award” by Lawyer Monthly. She was also recognised as an “Up and Coming” practitioner in the area of Private Equity: Buyouts (International Firms) in China by Chambers Asia-Pacific (2008 to 2013). Rossana is an Arbitrator of China Guangzhou Arbitration Commission.

As a thought leader in the legal industry, Rossana has been recognised as a #Lexology Legal Influencer (Individual Expert) respectively in “Future of legal services - Cross-border” and “Corporate - Asia-Pacific” for Q1 2021, “Employment – Asia Pacific” for Q2 2021, and “Infrastructure – AsiaPacific” for Q1 2022.

LANGUAGE(S) Rossana is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

ADMISSION(S) Hong Kong England and Wales (not practising) EDUCATION University of Hong Kong, LL.M. City University of Hong Kong, PCLL University of London, LL.B. (with Honours) City University of Hong Kong, B.A. (with First Class Honour) PRINCIPAL AREAS OF PRACTICE Hong Kong IPO and Corporate Finance Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Asset Management Compliance Restructuring & Insolvency Labour, Employment and Workforce Restructuring

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COMMERCIAL LITIGATION EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN SOUTH KOREA

SUNG WHAN LEE

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AHNSE Law Offices 5th Floor, Hansan Building, 115, Seosomun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04515 Korea

Tel: +82 2 743 0400 Fax: +82 2 762 2900 Email: webmaster@ahnse.com Website: www.ahnse.com

With the meaning of Peaceful World (Ahn-se), Ahnse Law Offices (“Ahnse”) has been dedicated to providing each of our clients with the kind of personal attention, sensible advice, and workable solutions to help them achieve their objectives in the unique and rapidly changing Korean legal and business environment.

Ahnse is a full-service law firm and committed to providing the most efficient and quality legal advice for our clients. Our goal is to establish and maintain long-term, trusting relationships with our clientele by continually reinforcing the quality of our legal counsel and unwavering commitment to serve their best interests.

Education: Seoul National University, College of Law (LL.B. 1978) Seoul National University, Graduate School of Law (LL.M. 1985) Seoul National University, Graduate School of Law (Ph.D. 1994) The Judicial Research & Training Institute (1986) Visiting Fellow, Hawaii State University, School of Law (1988) Visiting Scholar, Harvard University, School of Law (2001-2002) Professional Experience: Associate and Partner, Kim Shin & Yu Law Firm (1986-1995) Of Counsel, Moon O'Connor Tam and Yuen Law Offices (1988) Partner, Aram International Law Offices (1996-2002) Lecturer of Law, Seoul National University, Ewha Woman’s University and Konkook University (1997-2000) Professor of Law, Kookmin University (1995-) Arbitrator, The Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (2003-) Member, Financial Review and Disciplinary Commission, the Financial Supervisory Service (2001-2002) Member, The Working & Evaluation Committee for National Pension Fund Operation (2003-) Member, Committee on Authoritative Interpretation of Laws and Regulations, Ministry of Government Legislation (2005-) Member, the Council for Korea Pact on Anti-Corruption and Transparency (2005-) Member, Fair Indication & Advertisement Committee, Fair Trade Commission (2010-) Member, Foreign Investment Advisory Committee for Geonggi-Do Local Government (2011-) Of Counsel, Land Expropriation Committee, Ministry of Land & Maritime (2011-) Of Counsel, Construction Association of Korea (2011-) Author of: Limitation of Delegated Legislation (1998) Principle of No Taxation without Statute and Limitation of Delegated Legislation (1998) Legislative Guide for the Entry Regulation to Satellite Broadcast (2000) Open Trial and Protection of Trade Secret (2002) Co-author of: Understanding of Law (1998) Membership(s): Korean and Seoul Bar Associations Practice Area(s): Real Estate & Construction; Administrative; Tax; Labour & Employment; Intellectual Property.

Language(s): Korean; English; Japanese

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CORPORATE LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN VIETNAM

TRAN D. HOANG (HENRY)

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Herman, Henry & Dominic LLP Vinhomes Golden River, Aqua 2 Tower, Floor 43, Suite 4308, 2 Ton Duc Thang Street Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Saigon, Vietnam

Tel: +84 979 267 189 Mobile: +84 979 267 189 Email: htran@ezlawfirm.org Website: www.ezlawfirm.org

Tran D. Hoang (Henry) is a distinguished partner at Herman, Henry & Dominic, bringing a wealth of expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions, Financing, Corporate, and International Business Law. His legal proficiency extends across multiple jurisdictions, being duly licensed in Vietnam, New York, and Massachusetts.

Henry's legal career is distinguished by his substantial contributions to the advancement of business in Vietnam. Notably, he played an instrumental role in advocating for the repeal of Article 292 under the 2015 Vietnam Penal Code. This advocacy significantly propelled the growth of the internet and telecommunications sectors in the region. In 2016 and 2017, the Prime Minister and the National Assembly of Vietnam agreed to remove Article 292.

As an eloquent writer and speaker, Henry has shared his insights on various legal topics at numerous local and international workshops and conferences. His work extends to the publication of legal infographics and articles in various newspapers and blogs, showcasing his commitment to educating and informing a broader audience.

In his consultancy role, Henry has provided comprehensive advice to a diverse array of sectors including securities, education, technology, fintech, real estate, and media. His expertise has guided operational, managerial, and legal strategies for an impressive portfolio of notable companies, investment funds, and high-profile individuals.

Henry's international experience is particularly remarkable, with collaborations with legal professionals across over 180 city jurisdiction worldwide.

This global engagement underscores his profound understanding and adaptability to different legal landscapes.

A respected figure in international law, Henry is among the select Vietnamese lawyers who have represented cases at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), a prestigious World Bank-funded institution dedicated to resolving legal disputes between investors and states. This accomplishment further exemplifies his exceptional skill and standing in the field of international law.

Practice Area(s): Corporate Law; M&A Law; Banking & Finance Law; Arbitration Law; Business Litigation Law; Real Estate; Commercial Law; International Business Law Education: 2011 - Business Management & Math, Juniata College, Pennsylvania, USA, Bachelor of Arts 2014 - Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Juris Doctor

Herman, Henry & Dominic LLP HERMAN, HENRY & DOMINIC LLP is an experienced team of lawyers and legal experts based in Saigon and Hanoi. The firm provides legal services to companies, investment funds, and high-profile individuals committing to the long-term development of Vietnam. The firm believes in building strong relationships with its clients based on trust and respect.

HERMAN, HENRY & DOMINIC LLP specialises in corporate matters, especially M&A, financing, banking, land, labor, tax and commercial matters, contract drafting and negotiation, and arbitration and litigation. The firm also maintains permanent good working relations with various governmental bodies in Vietnam to enable them to access the resources necessary to produce timely and effective results for the clients.

HERMAN, HENRY & DOMINIC LLP works under the motto: "Local Expertise & Global Standard."

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Banking & Finance Expert of the Year in Japan

Practice Area(s) Lending amd Financial Transactions; Project Finance

Professional Biography Yuhki Asano is a partner at Morrison Foerster Law Offices. Yuhki has broad experience in various finance-related areas, including project and finance, cross-border real estate transactions, acquisition finance, and fund formation.

Bar Admissions Japan; New York

Yuhki is recommended in the 2022 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific for Japan: Banking and Finance, and Projects and Energy. He has also been recognised in The Best Lawyers in Japan for Banking and Finance Law. From 2013 to 2014, Yuhki worked for the New York branch of one of the major Japanese banks and was engaged in cross-border finance

Education

YUHKI ASANO

2004 — Kyoto University, LL.B. 2013 — University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, LL.M.

transactions.

Yuhki received his LL.B. from Kyoto University in 2004 and graduated from the Legal Training and Research Institute of Japan in 2006 (59th trainee).

He received his LL.M. from the University of California, Berkeley in 2013. Yuhki is a bengoshi admitted to practice in Japan (member of the Daiichi Tokyo Bar Association) and a qualified lawyer in New York.

Address Morrison & Foerster Shin-Marunouchi Building, 29th Floor 5-1, Marunouchi 1-Chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-6529, Japan

Contact Details Tel: 81-3-3214-6522 Fax: 81-3-3214-6512 Email: yasano@mofo.com Website: www.mofo.com

Morrison & Foerster

Representative Experience Represent an international PE fund as sponsor,

Morrison Foerster transforms complexity into advantage. With our collective intelligence, we shape powerful legal strategies that move your business forward while living our shared values. We solve your most critical multidimensional challenges in a way that provides clarity around the risk you are facing and gives you confidence in your chosen path. We pair diversity of perspective with a strategic consultative approach to craft the tailored strategies you need. We foster trusted partnerships that are defined by winning for you when it matters most.

owner, and developer in the approximately JPY 27 billion limited-recourse, long-term project financing of a 60.5 MW solar power project located in Kyoto, Japan. The financing was arranged by SBI Shinsei Bank Ltd. and the lenders included Sanju-San Bank Ltd. Represented a foreign sponsor/developer in the JPY 10.6 billion limited-recourse long-term financing of four solar power projects with an aggregate capacity of 24.23 MW (AC) located in Nasushiobara-shi, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

Represented a foreign sponsor/developer in the JPY 4 billion limited-recourse long-term financing of an approximately 21 MW (AC) solar power project located in Iwaki-shi, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.

Our clients include some of the largest financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, and leading technology and life sciences companies. Whether established for decades or just an entrepreneur’s idea, we represent organisations as they grow, innovate, disrupt, and develop into leading industry players and household names.

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Professional Biography Z. Alex Zhang is a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions practice, based in China.

Alex serves as the head of the firm's China corporate and M&A practice. Having spent over 30 years advising US, European, and Asian clients on all types of cross-border corporate transactions in China, as well as Chinese private and state-owned

M&A Law Expert of the Year in China

companies in their investments, acquisitions, and other business activities outside China. Alex is

Practice Area(s) Mergers & Acquisitions; Real Estate; Mining & Metals; Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare; Manufacturing & Industrial; Power

recognised as a leading lawyer for China-related corporate and M&A transactions and has been named as the leading practitioner in these areas of work by mainstream directories, including Chambers, Legal 500, Asia Legal Business, and PLC Which Lawyer. Alex has also been named a member of the Hall of Fame for Corporate and M&A in China by Asia Pacific Legal 500 since 2021 and was recognised as one of the "Dealmakers of Asia 2022" by ALB and shortlisted as the "2022 Dealmaker of the Year – International" by ALB China.

White & Case Bars and Courts

Z. ALEX ZHANG

District of Columbia Bar; Minnesota State Bar

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

Address White & Case LLP 19th Floor, Tower 1 of China Central Place, 81 Jianguo Lu, Beijing 100025, China

Education JD, University of Minnesota; LLM, China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing; BA,The Institute of International Relations, Beijing

We guide our clients through difficult issues, bringing our insight and judgment to each situation.

Our innovative approaches create original solutions to our clients' most complex domestic and multijurisdictional deals and disputes.

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

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

Tel: +86 21 6132 5966 Tel: +86 10 5912 9678 Email: azhang@whitecase.com Website: www.whitecase.com

Pioneering: We seize opportunities to innovate and grow.

Language(s) English; Mandarin

United: We are one firm with a shared sense of purpose.

Human: We care about each other and the world around us.

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

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LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT LAWYER OF THE YEAR IN THE PHILIPPINES

CLARENCE DARROW C. VALDECANTOS

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ACCRALAW 22/F, ACCRALAW Tower, 2nd Avenue corner 30th Street, Crescent Park West, Bonifacio Global City, 1635 Taguig, Metro, Manila, Philippines

Tel: + (632) 8-830-8075 Email: ccvaldecantos@accralaw.com Website: www.accralaw.com

Mr. Valdecantos is a Senior Partner and the Head of the Firm’s Labour and Employment Department. He has specialised for twenty-five years now in the different areas of labour and employment laws, which include labour litigation involving money claims and termination disputes, collective bargaining negotiations, preventive mediation and conciliation of labour disputes, strikes and lockouts, union representation issues, certification elections and voluntary arbitration cases. He has successfully litigated a number of cases where the Supreme Court upheld the employer’s right to exercise its management prerogatives, including the enforcement of Company rules and regulations, the implementation of contracting out arrangements, and the conduct of corporate reorganisations. He handles social security cases, overseas employment cases, conduct of administrative investigations, employee grievances, formulation of employee code of conduct and policies, conduct of labour audits, review and formulation of retirement plans, implementation of corporate mergers and acquisitions, incorporation of business entities, review of third party contracting arrangements, and data privacy issues relating to employment.

Mr. Valdecantos has been consistently cited by leading legal publications as an excellent labour lawyer and litigator. In a Chambers Asia (Asia’s Leading Lawyers for Business) publication, he was commended for having the necessary skills to assist with labour and employment matters. He was awarded successively as one of Asia’s Super 50 Disputes Lawyers for the years 2021 and 2022 by Asian Legal Business, and recognised as Employment Litigation Lawyer of the Year in the Philippines for 2020 and 2021 by Global Law Experts. He was also named as a Recommended Lawyer in the practice area of Labour and Employment by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021 Editorial, and he was awarded by the Asian Legal Business as one of the Philippines Client Choice Lawyers 2021.

TRADEMARK LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN INDIA

MALAVIKA T. VIKRAM

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De Penning & De Penning

Tel: +9144 42213444

120 Velachery Main Road, Guindy, Chennai 600 032,

Email: malavika.tv@depenning.com Website: depenning.com

Tamil Nadu, India

Ms. Malavika T. Vikram of De Penning & De Penning started her career as a research scholar at the University of Strathclyde. On returning to India, she practised general law before the Madras High Court, with a specialist focus on constitutional, family, company, and IP law. She joined De Penning & De Penning in 2002 and now heads the firms’ trademark, copyright, and litigation divisions. In addition to her expertise in handling all areas of civil trademark and copyright matters, she has led numerous criminal investigations against counterfeiting activities, as well as significant experience in leading pre-litigation negotiations in search of amicable resolutions to IP disputes. Ms. Vikram works with a wide variety of clients on trademark and copyright prosecution and enforcement in the region, as well as regularly speaking at various IP forums, being the proud recipient of the “Powerful Women in Intellectual Property” award by the World IP Forum in 2023.

De Penning & De Penning De Penning & De Penning is India’s leading intellectual property firm, having been involved in the protection and management of intellectual property assets in the region since 1856, and continues to be at the forefront of the field, servicing clients from all over the world with their IP protection needs in India and across the region. The firm benefits from a nationwide presence and an in-depth knowledge in all areas of IP, supported by a proprietary IP workflow management system incorporating class-leading security, disaster recovery, and continuity protocols ensuring we can fully safeguard the valuable IP assets entrusted to us. De Penning & De Penning holds the globally recognised ISO27001 certification for security, confidentiality, and continuity systems.

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M&A LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN INDIA

PRASENJIT CHAKRAVARTI

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Khaitan & Co Max Towers, 7th & 8th Floors, Sector 16B, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201 301, India

Tel: +91 120 479 1000 Mobile: +91 9910 261 530 Fax: +91 120 474 2000 Email: prasenjit.chakravarti@khaitanco.com Website: www.khaitanco.com

Prasenjit Chakravarti is a Partner in the M&A, Corporate and Commercial practice group. With nearly two decades of experience, Prasenjit specialises in mergers and acquisitions, including share transactions, asset transactions, business transfers, and joint ventures. He has extensive M&A experience across a range of sectors including automobile, renewable energy, chemicals, telecoms, and technology.

Prasenjit has worked on significant domestic and cross-border transactions for both sellers and buyers including strategic buyers and financial sponsors advising on a range of legal, commercial, regulatory, and governance issues. He regularly advises offshore clients and is a member of the Firm’s US and German Desk. Prasenjit was recognised by Legal Era as one of the Leading Lawyers (Best Corporate and M&A Lawyers) for 2022, and Recommended & Key Lawyer (M&A), Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023. He was also conferred with India Super 50 Lawyer by ALB (Asian Legal Business) in 2023.

Education: 2004 - L.L.B., Delhi University 2001 - B.A. (Humanities), Delhi University Expertise: Mergers and Acquisitions; Joint Ventures; Corporate and Commercial; Private Equity Professional Affiliation(s): Bar Council of Delhi; Supreme Court Bar Association

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COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN THE PHILIPPINES

CESAR P. MANALAYSAY Managing Partner

Siguion Reyna Montecillo and Ongsiako 4th & 6th Floors, BDO Towers Paseo (Formerly Citibank Center), 8741 Paseo de Roxas Makati City 1226, Philippines Tel: +63 (2) 8810 0282-90 Email: cpm@srmo-law.com Website: www.srmo-law.com

DISPUTE RESOLUTION EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN INDONESIA

DR. MOHAMED IDWAN GANIE Ganie & Partners Wisma Nusantara 8th Floor, JL. M.H. Thamrin 59, Jakarta Pusat 10350, Indonesia Tel: +6285219913310 Email: kganie@ganieandpartners.com Website: www.ganieandpartners.com

TAX LITIGATION EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN INDONESIA

DR. MULYONO Mul & Co Jl. Pluit Raya 121 Blok A/12, Penjaringan, Jakarta Utara, Indonesia Tel: +62 21 668 1998 Email: mulyono@mul-co.com Website: www.mul-co.com

COMMERCIAL LAWYER OF THE YEAR IN MALAYSIA

EDDIE LAW Senior Partner

Messrs. Azwar & Associates D-3A-8, Block D, Megan Avenue 1, 189, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +60(3) 2162 8988 Fax:+60(3) 2163 8988 Email: eddie.law@azwarlegal.com Website: www.azwarlegal.com

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TAX EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN SINGAPORE

EUGENE LIM Founding Principal

林有义

Taxise Asia LLC 61 Robinson Road, #17-01A, 068893 Singapore Tel: +65 6304 7978 Email: eugene.lim@taxiseasia.com Website: www.advocatsbellocqlopezmarticella.com

PATENT EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN INDIA

MANISHA SINGH LexOrbis 709 / 710, Tolstoy House, 15-17, Tolstoy Marg, New Delhi, 110 001. India Tel: +91 98 1116 1518 Fax: +91 11 2371 6556 Email: manisha@lexorbis.com Website: www.lexorbis.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN INDIA

RAJIV SARIN Qui Prior Law Associate D-16/D, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016, India Tel: +91 11 26537615 Email: rajivsarin@quiprior.com Website: www.quiprior.com

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN BANGLADESH

SAKIB SIKDER Barrister-at-Law

Jural Acuity Apt-A2, House-31, Road-4, Block-F, Banani, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh Tel: +8802222264200 Mob: +8801610008000 Fax: +8802222270811 Email: sakib@juralacuity.com Website: www.juralacuity.com

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FRANCHISE EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN SOUTH KOREA

SEAN HAYES Founding Principal IPG Legal Seoul, Korea English Tel: +82-70-7847-9050 Korean Tel: +82-2-532-0222 New York Mob: +1-646- 249-0381 Website: www.ipglegal.com

LITIGATION EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN INDIA

SHALLY BHASIN Partner

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co Amarchand Towers, 216, Okhla Phase III, Okhla Industrial Estate Phase III, New Delhi, Delhi 110020, India Tel: +91 11 4159 0700, 4060 6060 Email: shally.bhasin@AMSShardul.com Website www.amsshardul.com

M&A LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN JAPAN

SHUNSUKE INOUE Partner

Hibiya-Nakata Fukoku Seimei Bldg. 22F, 2-2-2 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0011 Japan Tel: +81-3-5532-3105 Email: shunsuke.inoue@hibiya-nakata.com Website: www.hibiya-nakata.com

CRIMINAL DEFENCE LAWYER OF THE YEAR IN AUSTRALIA

UGUR NEDIM Principal

Sydney Criminal Lawyers Suite 503, Level 5, 267 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Tel: +02 9261 8881 Fax: +02 9264 0880 Email: un@sydneycriminallawyers.com.au Website: www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN HONG KONG

WILLIAM LEUNG WILLIAM KW LEUNG & CO Unit 1, 11/F, Beautiful Group Tower, 77 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong Tel: 852 2810 6199 Fax: 852 2810 1055 Email: leung@jwlw.com Website: www.jwlw.com

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Private Equity Expert of the year in South Africa

Experience and Clientele

Professional Biography

ALEXANDRA BURGER

Alexandra Burger is an admitted Attorney and Notary in South Africa, Managing Director of Lyra Consulting and General Legal Counsel and Senior Advisor to several Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds and companies. She is a business and investment executive, entrepreneur and governance leader with over 21 years of local and international experience providing bespoke legal and investment solutions to multiple organisations.

Alexandra has a proven track record in investment banking, investment product development, M&A, and cross-border structuring including capital raising, investor relations, and alternative financing solutions. She has advised and listed companies on several stock exchanges. In particular, she has 21 years of experience in international fund and company structuring and management. Alexandra also has experience in the management of distressed fund assets, restructurings, exits, winding down, governance, forensics, and stakeholder management.

Her employers and clients include Development Finance Institutions, Banks, Asset Managers, PE & VC Funds, and Retirement Funds. Alexandra has a

Address

passion for technology companies (IT, IOT, fintech, Med Tech, AgriTech, and Mining Tech in particular),

Lyra Consulting (Pty) Ltd 163 Beach Road, Mouille Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa

and has been advising SMEs in legal matters, commercialisation, capital raising, and expansion.

Contact Details Tel : +27 79 885 2626 Email: alexandra@lyra-consulting.co.za Website: www.lyra-consulting.co.za

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BANKING LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN KENYA

ALEXANDRA KONTOS

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Walker Kontos Hakika House, Bishops Road, P.O. Box 60680, Nairobi 00200, Kenya

Tel: +254 20 2719787 Email: akontos@walkerkontos.com Website: www.walkerkontos.com

Alexandra Kontos is one of the founding members of Walker Kontos and is currently the Senior Partner of the Firm. She has qualified as an Advocate in three jurisdictions and has practised in Kenya as a corporate and commercial lawyer since 1979. Alexandra is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Kenya) Chapter as well as a Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths. Alexandra specialises in corporate and commercial work with particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, including transnational acquisitions and in banking and corporate finance. She has led the legal teams involved in the establishment of joint ventures, as well as in mergers, acquisitions, and disposals, corporate restructuring, and management buy-outs in Kenya, the East Africa region, and Ghana. She has also variously advised on all kinds of banking and financial transactions.

Alexandra is also an experienced property and insurance lawyer. Alexandra is fluent in English, Greek, French, Italian, and Amharic, all of which she reads and writes and has been recognised as a leading lawyer by Chambers Global, IFLR, and Legal 500. Notable recent transactions include: Project Finance Advised and acted for the International Finance Corporation in relation to a loan facility to Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings Limited secured by Charges over immovable properties for US$ 12 million.

Advised Bank of Africa Kenya Limited in relation to a term loan of US$ 25,000,000 from FMO for on-lending to eligible sub-borrowers in Kenya.

Acted for the International Finance Corporation with respect to a loan of US$ 100,000,000.00 to Equity Bank Limited, a bank licensed and operating in Kenya.

Advised and acted for the International Finance Corporation in relation to a loan facility to Vegpro Ghana Limited secured by a Charge over immovable properties by Vegpro Kenya Limited for US$ 7 million.

Acted for PTA Bank in relation to project financing of K.Shs. 556,300,000.00 to Family Finance Bank in relation to the Bank’s conversion and for financing of ATM’s and core banking software and hardware upgrades.

Acted for PTA Bank in the granting of a loan facility to Alliance One Tobacco (Kenya) Limited over stocks and receivables for US$ 22,000,000.00 M & A, Privatisation Acted for BOA West Africa, Banque Marocaine du Commerce Exterieur, and Bank of Africa Ghana in relation to a subscription of shares in the latter by Development Finance Institution.

Advised Bank of Africa Benin in the acquisition of the shares of Aureos Africa Fund LLC and Aureos East Africa Bank LLC in Bank of Africa Kenya Limited.

Acted for BOA West Africa, a company registered in Cote d’Ivoire in the acquisition of the shares of Aureos East Africa Fund LLC in Bank of Africa (Tanzania) Limited.

Acted for African Financial Holding Ocèan Indien SA, a company registered in Mauritius in the acquisition of the shares of Aureos East Africa Fund LLC in Bank of Africa Uganda Limited.

Acted for Real Insurance Company Limited in the reorganisation and corporate structuring.

Acted for Fairview Hotel Limited in the sale of 50% of the shares in Fairview Hotel Limited to City Lodge Hotels Limited of South Africa.

Conveyancing Acted for Dighton William Abercromby-Dick And Ann Wentworth Abercromby-Dick in the sale and purchase of Shares in Endebess Estates (Kilifi Holdings) Limited for a consideration of Sterling Pounds One million three hundred thousand (£ 1,300,000.00).

Acted for Phillips Healthcare Services Limited in the purchase of the Third Floor in “9 West” situate on Land Reference Number 1870/I/203 Nairobi and 25 parking bays from Arora Properties Limited for a consideration of K.shs. 192,115,000.00.

Acted for Buhler Limited in the purchase of L.R. No. 13562/21 from Sukari Industrial Estates Limited for a consideration of K.Shs. 97,200,000.00.

Acted for Krones LCS Center East Africa Limited in the purchase of Land Reference Number 13562/18 from Sukari Industrial Estates Limited for a consideration of K.Shs. 136,370,000.00.

Acted for Sony Holdings Limited in drawing up templates for leases and licence agreements for all shops, offices, food courts, shops and car parks in the Westgate Shopping Mall.

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Professional Biography Emre is the head of our Mergers & Acquisitions practice in Istanbul. His practice focuses on advising private equity, sovereign wealth funds, alternative capital provider (ACPs), and corporate clients on all forms of M&A transactions with a particular emphasis on cross-border mergers & acquisitions and joint ventures.

M&A Law Expert of the Year in Turkey

Emre serves clients in many different sectors, including technology, financial services, e-

Practice Area(s) Mergers & Acquisitions; Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity; Technology; Financial Institutions

commerce, consumer products, transportation and shipping/railway, energy, media, and healthcare among others.

In addition, Emre acts as a litigator, representing clients in complex commercial disputes and assists his clients in all fields of dispute resolution. His practice includes litigating before Turkish courts on various matters involving commercial law and code of obligations. He has also worked on particular disputes arising from mergers and acquisitions and shareholder relations.

White & Case Bars and Courts I Istanbul Bar Association

EMRE ÖZŞAR

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

Education Address White & Case LLP Büyükdere Caddesi, No: 175, Kat: 10, 34394 Esentepe, İstanbul, Türkiye

Sports Law Certificate ProgramGalatasaray University, Turkish Football Federation and Sports Law Institute; LLB, Istanbul Marmara University, Faculty of Law

Contact Details Tel: +90 212 355 1321 Email: emre.ozsar@gkcpartners.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/emre-özşar-68160021/ Website: www.whitecase.com

We guide our clients through difficult issues, bringing our insight and judgment to each situation.

Our innovative approaches create original solutions to our clients' most complex domestic and multijurisdictional deals and disputes.

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

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

Language(s) Turkish; English

Pioneering: We seize opportunities to innovate and grow.

United: We are one firm with a shared sense of purpose.

Human: We care about each other and the world around us.

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

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Corporate Transactions Expert of the Year in Ghana

LUCIE BLAY

Professional Biography

Blay & Associates

Lucie Ekeleba Blay is a dual-qualified lawyer, holding qualifications in both Ghana and the United Kingdom. She brings a wealth of experience to the international legal landscape.

With a robust professional background in the UK, Lucie specialises in project work, maritime law, mining, project finance, energy, and bank finance, with a notable focus on transactions spanning the African continent.

Blay & Associates was established in 1926 in the then Gold Coast by the late Robert Samuel Blay (RS Blay) as Nzema Chambers. As Nzema Chambers, Blay & Associates was the cradle of a number of well-known lawyers in Ghana who served in the firm over the years. Its prestige over

In her capacity as the Managing Partner and Team Lead at Blay & Associates, Lucie exemplifies expertise by attending to clients’

Today, Blay & Associates is headed by the former First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Freddie Blay, the current Chairman of the Ghana National Petroleum Company and the New Patriotic Party, and supported by an excellent group of lawyers with international experience in both corporate and dispute matters.

needs and tailoring her advice to address the crucial details. She has advised on mergers and acquisitions in the oil and gas and green mining sectors. Particularly in mining, Lucie has provided regulatory and criminal representation in the sector. Nonetheless, Lucie has a particular interest in CSR and providing support roles in the fulfilment of Ghana’s ambition for a net zero policy by

Address Blay & Associates Pyramid House Ring Road, Accra, Ghana

Contact Details Tel: +233-54013-0760 Email: lucie.blay@blayandassociates.com Website: www.blayandassociates.com

2060.

Lucie’s professional portfolio includes steering high-profile transactions, exemplified by her role in advising on the intended equity investment of Egypt Air in the establishment of an airline in Ghana. Lucie has hands-down cross-border experiences across several countries in Africa, in practice areas such as commodities trade, power, and policy. In relation to transport, Lucie has had experience with vessel acquisition and dry commodities transport.

the years has remained intact with its distinguished alumni and notable property and mining practice.

Blay & Associates is historically noted to have dispute resolution practices in areas of mining, property, commercial and corporate law, shipping and maritime law, gaining its expertise and repute in dispute resolution and commercial transactions in Ghana. We are growing our focus to include transactional law, focusing on various practice areas such as finance, mergers and acquisitions, projects, real estate, construction, and entertainment. We are an adaptable firm, constantly developing our expertise to adjust to our clients' current and future needs. We consider ourselves an integral part of your team, supporting you through the inevitable ups and downs in the corporate world while assisting you in your growth.

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M&A LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN THE UAE

MOHAMMAD M. AL RASHEED

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Baker McKenzie Al Fattan Currency House, Tower 2, Level 16, Dubai International Financial Centre, P.O. Box 507176, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Tel: +971 4 542 1900 Fax: +971 4 542 1902 Direct: + 971 4 542 198 Email: mohammad.alrasheed@bakermckenzie.com Website: www.bakermckenzie.com

Mohammad is a partner in the Corporate and Capital Markets Practice, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, and private placements. Mohammad has worked on some of the most high-profile and complex transactions in the Middle East for more than 13 years.

Mohammed most recently served as General Counsel for the UAE Government’s state defense contractor before re-joining the Firm in April 2022.

REPRESENTATIVE LEGAL MATTERS Advising Alawwal Bank on the merger with Saudi British Bank (SABB). This is a groundbreaking transaction that will create the third-largest bank in Saudi Arabia with total assets of USD 71 billion.

Advising one of the leading private real estate developers in Makkah on its proposed multibillion merger with a listed company in Saudi Arabia.

Advising one of the leading family businesses in Saudi Arabia on the restructuring of its regional businesses involving 45+ companies in 10 different jurisdictions.

Advising Allianz Group on its acquisition of an additional interest in Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Company. This is the first time that a foreign strategic investor has been allowed to acquire shares in a company already listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul).

Advising Mohammed Alsubeaei & Sons Investments Company on Alfadhili Housing project with Saudi Aramco with a total value of USD 1.5 billion.

Advising the Olayan Saudi Holdings Company in relation to a joint venture with Cummins for the distribution and provision of after-sales services related to Cummins' products in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait.

Advising The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) on its USD 1.3 billion acquisition of the business and the vessels of the Vela International Marine Limited, part of the Saudi Aramco group.

Advising the underwriters on the initial public offering of Abdulmohsen Al-Hokair Group For Tourism And Development Company.

Advised the Savola Group on its share swap transaction with Abdulkader Al Muhaidib and Sons Company.

Advising Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia, NCB Capital Company, and Riyad Capital on the Saudi initial public offering of Takween Advanced Industries.

Advising Samba Capital on the initial public offering of Dallah Healthcare Holding Company.

Advising Saudi Catering Company on its initial public offering.

Advising the Methanol Chemicals Company on its initial public offering.

Advising SABIC on the Saudi Kayan initial public offering.

Advising UITC (Budget) on its initial public offering in Saudi Arabia.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS Jordan Bar Association ADMISSIONS Jordan (2000) Dubai - Registered Legal Consultant EDUCATION Oxford Brookes University (LLM in International Law) University of Jordan (Bachelor of Law) LANGUAGE(S) Arabic English

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OIL & GAS EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN EGYPT

MOHAMED EL HARMY

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Baker McKenzie Emerald Business Center - Tower A, 4th floor, Plot no. B2210, Smart Village, K28 Cairo-Alexandria Road, Giza, Egypt

Tel: + 20 2 2461 5520 Ext. 112 Fax: + 202 2461 9302 Email: mohamed.elharmy@bakermckenzie.com Website: www.bakermckenzie.com

Mohamed Elharmy is a partner at Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo. He has been practising law since 2011, with a particular focus on banking, project finance, oil and gas, renewable energy and projects. Mohamed advises commercial lenders, ECAs, sponsors, and borrowers. He is primarily involved in cross-border and local syndicated project finance, real estate finance, acquisition finance, and asset finance. He has been ranked as a "Highly Regarded Lawyer" by IFLR1000 in its 30th, 31st, and 32nd editions and a "Rising Star" by Legal 500 EMEA in 2014. Mohamed received his licence en droit from Cairo University in 2011, in addition to his master's degree in law from Cairo University in 2013 and the University of Aberdeen in 2016.

Practice Focus : Mohamed focuses on banking, project finance, energy and renewables, oil and gas and projects.

Professional Associations and Memberships: Egyptian Bar Association Admissions: Egypt REPRESENTATIVE LEGAL MATTERSENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Energy and Infrastructure projects Advised AMEA Power on the development and financing of two renewable projects in Egypt with a capacity of 1000 megawatts and value of USD 1.1 billion; (Won PFI Awards' Global ESG Deal of the Year 2022).

Acted for a consortium consisting of ACCIONA energia (Spain), Swicorp (Saudi Arabia), and TBEA (China), on the financing of three photovoltaic plants in Egypt. The projects come under round two of the Egyptian government's feed-in-tariff program, which is aimed at stimulating private investment in over four GW of wind and solar power.

Represented ACWA Power in connection with three solar PV power plant projects under the second round of the feed-in tariff program. The three projects have a total capacity of 165.5 MW at a total investment value of USD 190 million. 75% of the project cost is financed through a non-recourse project debt from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.

Represented Taqa Arabia for Solar Energy, a subsidiary of Taqa Arabia, in connection with the development of a 2x50 MW photovoltaic power project as issued under the same FiT program of the Egypt Ministry of Electricity & Energy. Project Finance International's Global Multilateral Deal of the Year 2017.

Acted for Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Japan's largest bank, with respect to amendments/re-scheduling of the facilities granted to an Egyptian refinery company whereby the total facilities were increased to USD 3.3 billion.

Represented Melrose Resources Plc in a GBP 165 million merger with Petroceltic International Plc for the purpose of the proposed re-admission of the enlarged share capital of Petroceltic to the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange and the ESM of the Irish Stock of Exchange.

Banking and Finance Acted for the lenders namely National Bank of Egypt, Qatar National Bank Al Ahli, African Export-Import Bank, Banque du Caire, Suez Canal Bank, the United Bank, Arab Investment Bank, Agricultural Bank of Egypt, Industrial Development Bank and Housing and Development Bank in relation to the financing of Canal's Sugar project for the development of a large-scale agricultural farm (app. 188,000) in Minya, Egypt. The financing comprised four facilities (Won Best Structured Finance Deal in North Africa a the EMEA Finance Achievements Awards 2021 and Project and Team Finance of the Year at the IFLR1000 Middle East Awards 2022).

Acted for the Egyptian Government, acting through the Ministry of Finance on a USD 3 billion dual tranche sustainable financing facility, representing the first green financing for the Government of Egypt from commercial banks. This deal won Islamic Syndication Deal of the Year Award 2022 from Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East Awards. Baker McKenzie was awarded “Banking & Finance Team of the Year” at the Middle East Legal Awards 2022, off the back of our work on this deal.

Acted as a legal advisor to the international bank in connection with extending a term loan facility agreement to an oil and gas company to use the loan proceeds in the payment of certain outstanding amounts.

Acted on extending financing of USD 220 million to a multinational telecommunication services provider to refinance its existing indebtedness.

Advised group companies on a financing package of up to USD 877 million to US and Norwegian parent companies. • Acted as an Egyptian counsel in connection with extending financing of USD 45 million to a DIFC company to finance the acquisition of a controlling stake in a plastic pipes company.

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LITIGATION LAWYER OF THE YEAR IN KENYA

OCHIEL DUDLEY

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Bond Advocates Top Plaza, 2nd Floor, 2.1 Kindaruma Road, Kilimani, Nairobi, Kenya

P. O. Box: 37551-00100 - Nairobi Phone: 0112318576 Email: ochieljd@bondadvocates.com Website: www.bondadvocates.com

Ochiel Dudley is a regular at the Supreme Court of Kenya with many landmark wins. He has developed appellate advocacy expertise by arguing 30+ Supreme Court cases and 100+ Court of Appeal cases.

Ochiel is a Master of Laws (Law Governance and Democracy) from the University of Nairobi. He holds a certificate in Constitution Building in Africa (Central European University, Budapest, Hungary) and a certificate in Policy Formulation and Legislative Drafting (MTI, Nairobi). He is a trial expert and an alumnus of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (US) and the Inns of Court College of Advocacy (UK). He is a trainer of trainers in the art of Trial Advocacy. Ochiel Dudley is also a Certified Professional Mediator and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Ochiel Dudley sits on the National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law) Board. At Bond Advocates LLP, Ochiel Dudley focuses on public interest litigation, constitutional and judicial review, media law, employment law, family law, intellectual property, data protection, digital rights, and arbitration. Ochiel Dudley assists Katiba Institute as a Senior Litigation Counsel on public interest litigation. He is the Law Society of Kenya 2018 PIL/Pro Bono Jurist of the Year Award Winner. Ochiel Dudley is a 2023 Top 100 Litigation Advocate in Kenya according to The Lawyer Africa.

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES Ochiel’s active memberships include: Chartered Institute of Arbitrators International Society for Public Law (ICON-S) Environmental Lawyers Alliance Worldwide (ELAW) International Lawyers Assisting Workers Network (ILAW Network) African Network of Constitutional Lawyers (ANCL) International Commission of Jurists (ICJ, Kenya) Cartoonists’ Legal Advisory Network (CRNI) Legal Empowerment Network (NAMATI).

Media Legal Defence Initiative (Media Defence) lawyers’ network Data Privacy and Governance Society of Kenya.

International Trademark Association (INTA) Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) licensed patent agents CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Obtained favourable orders prohibiting adverse regulator action against six TV Kenyan stations censured for their live broadcast of political events.

Led the team appearing for the International Commission of Jurists as Amicus in the 2022 Kenyan Presidential Election Petition.

Conducted the trial of a landmark environmental challenge to the construction of a USD 2 billion coal-fired power plant at a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kwasasi, on the shoreline of Manda Bay, Lamu, Kenya.

Prevailed in two Supreme Court arguments to compensate 6,000 evicted residents of two Nairobi informal settlements.

Advised multiple filmmakers on navigating the movie and film classification landscape in Kenya, argued the Rafiki film case, and obtained orders that enabled the film to be played for a week in Kenya, hence qualifying for the global Oscars Awards.

Struck down, across the years, five pieces of legislation limiting the right to freedom of expression in Kenya through offences like sending offensive messages, criminal defamation, sedition.

Successfully litigated data privacy concerns in the USD 78.6 million Huduma Namba digital identity project.

Defended a state corporation manager from prosecution for claims that the USD 13 million 1.7 Kisumu Oil Jetty project was unplanned and payments unapproved.

Argued 30+ Supreme Court and 100+ Court of Appeal cases, hence developing expertise in appellate advocacy.

AWARDS International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya), Jurist of the Year Awardee (JOYA), 2023 Nairobi Legal Awards, Litigation Practitioner of the Year, 2nd Runners Up, 2023

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ARBITRATION LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IN MOROCCO

PROF. AZZEDINE KETTANI

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Contact Details

Kettani Law Firm 8 Rue Lahcen El Basri, Casablanca.

Morocco

Tel: +212 522 438 900 Fax: +212 522 438 921 Email: k@kettlaw.com Website: www.kettlaw.com

KETTANI LAW FIRM (KLF) was created in 1971. In 2011, KLF was the first legal entity to register as a private lawyers’ partnership (“Société Civile Professionnelle”) in Casablanca under the name of KETTANI LAW FIRM SCP. KLF is the largest Moroccan independent law firm composed of 120 employees in its Casablanca head office. KLF is divided into four departments: Arbitration; Consulting; Litigation; and Dedicated units.

When Prof. Azzedine Kettani founded Kettani Law Firm, the generation he belonged to did not have the internet, computers, or any other means of communication existing today, except for fax and landline. On April 1, 1968, while Prof. Azzedine Kettani was a young professor at the Faculty of Law - University of Rabat, he understood that his theoretical knowledge, which he had to constantly update, would not be sufficient if it could not help enrich the legal practice and applied concretely in the real world. At this moment, Prof. Azzedine decided to embrace the law profession on July 16, 1968, with an internship which, in 1971, led to the establishment of "Cabinet Azzedine Kettani". The fact that several multinationals, in particular American ones, as well as the Government of the United States of America, relied on the Firm due to the quality of its services provided and his command of the English language (considered to be an unusual linguistic asset amongst attorneys in Casablanca at the time), was an unequivocal show of support and encouragement in regards to the challenges awaiting him. As such, the law firm’s name was translated into “Kettani Law Firm”.

The abovementioned assets did not fail to attract a clientele that has continuously developed amongst multinationals of all sorts, but also amongst foreign governments that have trusted the services provided by the law firm. In 1973, the Firm counted 6 professionals, but in 1980, the number of employees went to 12 and then to 15 in 1990. A few years later and with the intention of giving continuity to the Firm, Prof. Azzedine Kettani's eldest daughters, Nadia and Rita, attracted by their father's profession and motivated by their passion for Law, decided to join the Firm. They arrived, respectively, in 1992 and 1993 after brilliant studies completed in the United States of America where they developed their knowledge and use of the Shakespearean language. In 1995, in Nolly Street - Casablanca, the Firm occupied two floors of a 1930’s prestigious and classified building and expanded to nearly 400 square metres shortly after. At this point, about 35 associates worked hard every day to satisfy the growing demands. Among its professionals, the Firm counted lawyers, legal advisors, paralegals, assistants, and members of the secretarial and accounting staff. The "departments" began to take shape which led to the creation of two major branches. On one hand, (i) the litigation department specializing in defending banks’ interests, insurance companies and others, as well as (ii) the consulting department providing advice on contracts, investment projects, financing operations, etc.

During the 2000s, new circumstances gave Kettani Law Firm a boost, prompting it to be up to par with big American law firms and making it the leading firm in its fields of expertise. In order to achieve this goal, an investment was necessary. Consequently, he decided to acquire in 2004, in the heart of the city, a building near Boulevard d’Anfa which, after its demolition, gave way to the new Kettani Law Firm’s 3000 square metres of head offices. Thereafter, in 2005, Kettani Law Firm had already created a unique law firm structure, divided into several departments: Consulting department; Corporate and commercial law; Intellectual property; Labour law Arbitration; and Debt recovery department (composed of units specialized in banks and insurance companies). More than 120 professionals, including administrative staff, Moroccan and foreign lawyers and legal advisors worked permanently in those departments with a single mindset: "Serving you best".

In 2012, two new "young lawyers" joined the Firm alongside their sisters Nadia and Rita. The first one is Driss Kettani who, after his law studies at the Panthéon-Sorbonne University (Paris 1) in France and his admission to the Casablanca Bar Association in 2012, is now in charge of another family business. The second one is Zineb Kettani who, with her unusual path, graduated in Pharmacy from Lausanne University and from HEC Business School in the same city. Zineb finally decided to leave the pharmaceutical sector to join the law field. She is currently also a member of the Casablanca Bar Association and leads the debt recovery department, among other responsibilities, within the Firm.

In November 2011, Kettani Law Firm took the final leap towards modernisation and became a partnership under the status of a professional nontrading company (Société civile professionnelle) as allowed by its new governing law. The new Firm status ignited a renewed enthusiasm within the team, which involves more than just the “Kettanis”. Today, Kettani Law Firm includes a significant number of associates and staff and organises yearly “Family days” to celebrate its achievements; The latter are measured by (i) the success rate recorded in our legal actions (whether as claimant or defendant), and (ii) the presence of Kettani Law Firm in all major investment projects and in all financial operations i.e energy sector projects, infrastructure, aviation, tourism and others. Kettani Law Firm is regularly rewarded for its expertise in legal matters and has been honoured for many years with significant and prestigious international awards.

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Corporate Law Expert of the Year in Bahrain

Area(s) of Focus

Professional Biography

Corporate; Energy and Natural Resources; Industrials; Real Estate

Tim Sunar is a corporate lawyer with over a decade of experience in the Middle East, having relocated to the region in 2009 from Canada.

BAR ADMISSIONS Province of Ontario, Canada, 2006

Tim’s practice focuses predominantly on Saudi Arabia and Bahrain where he advises domestic and multinational organisations, private equity and venture capital investors, and government and quasi-government entities, on cross-border M&A, corporate finance, international joint ventures, reorganisations transactions.

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Tim has managed transactions across a broad range of sectors, including oil and gas, industrials, petrochemicals, defence, real estate,

TIM SUNAR

Address DLA Piper Level 7, Building 894, Road 3618, Block 436, The Hive, Al Seef District, Manama, Bahrain

Contact Details Tel: +973 36 111 380 Email: tim.sunar@dlapiper.com Website: www.dlapiper.com

manufacturing, and construction.

Membership(s)

DLA Piper

Law Society of Ontario (Ontario, Canada)

DLA Piper is widely recognised for its impressive accomplishments and stellar credentials. We deliver legal services seamlessly, comprehensively and proactively, with effectiveness and efficiency.

Through our skills, values, and commitment, we are making a positive impact on our clients, our people and our communities.

Education 2005 — Queen's University, Bachelor of Laws; 2001 — London School of Economics, Bachelor of Science

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We believe great businesses can help make a better world.

Forward-thinking, innovative organisations can find the answers to today’s most difficult questions. That’s why, every day, we help them succeed.

Our bold and dynamic culture means we think big and act decisively. Because relationships are at the heart of everything we do for our clients and communities.

English; Dutch; Turkish

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TAX EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN KENYA

ABDULWAHID ABOO

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AAC Kenya 4th Floor, Sea View Plaza, Mama Ngina Dr, Mombasa, Kenya

Tel: +254 (722) 205 993 Email: aackenya@gmail.com Website: www.aackenya.com

Abdulwahid Aboo is the founder and Partner of AAC Kenya. He retired in 2015 and now serves the firm in a consultancy capacity. He has been in the audit and tax consultancy field for more than 40 years. His career in Audit and Assurance, Tax, and Information Technology started with Price Waterhouse Coopers in 1974. He has been a council member of ICAPK (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya) for 14 years, up to June 2014, having served as a Vice Chairman of the institute for 1 year and has served on various committees and boards across East Africa representing ICPAK. He has also been on ICPSK (Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya) council for 3 years. Since January 2012, he has been a member of the IFAC SMP (Small and Medium Practitioners) International committee, completing 6 years in December 2017.

Moreover, he has been a member of the ACCA Global Audit and Assurance Committee since October 2013 to date.

AAC Kenya AAC Kenya is an independent accountancy and audit practice providing a broad range of services in all aspects of the profession. Founded in 1980 by Abdulwahid Mohamed Haji Aboo, AAC Kenya is headquartered in Mombasa (Kenya) with offices in Nairobi and Malindi, with a satellite branch in Lamu. In October 2009, the company acquired two partners Saima Mohamed Bagha and Zulfiquarali Aboo – both ACCA qualified and members of the institute.

PPP LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN SOUTH AFRICA

METJA LEDWABA

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Ledwaba Mazwai

Tel: +27 12 346 7313

Ledwaba Mazwai Building, 141 Boshoff Street,

Fax: +27 12 346 7314 Email: metjal@lmz.co.za

Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, South Africa

Website: www.ledwabamazwai.com

Metja Ledwaba is the co-founder and partner at Ledwaba Mazwai. He is currently practising commercial law, including commercial and civil litigation, administrative law, and providing such services to commercial, corporate, and governmental institutions and public institutions. He has experience in advising and achieving financial close in PPP Projects that have been procured at National, Provincial, and Municipal levels. His experience extends in relation to feasibility, enabling legislation, inter-governmental cooperation arrangements, procurement documents, evaluation of bids submitted, sub-contracting (including EPC/TKC and Operations contracts), finance and financial close arrangements, implementation, and dispute resolution. He has been involved in conducting various legal due diligence and reviewing all relevant legislation, policy, and law. He is also involved in the litigation department and has been appointed on numerous panels and represented major corporations in various commercial and civil matters. Metja’s knowledge and passion extend to structuring the social and economic benefits of the projects for the population targeted to benefit from them or affected by the projects.

Ledwaba Mazwai Ledwaba Mazwai was established in 1996 in pursuit of the ideal to build a successful black-owned commercial law firm. Based in Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, Ledwaba Mazwai is a motivated and hardworking team of lawyers, administrative and support staff. We are committed to providing services of consistent high professional standards without compromising on the quality of our work and commitment to our clients.

Today, the firm has become a symbol of pride, excellence, and the capabilities of black legal practitioners as a collective.

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LITIGATION EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN EGYPT

MUHAMMAD USSAMA

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Shalakany Law Office 12 El Marashly St., Zamalek, Cairo, 11211, Egypt

Tel: + (202) 27288888 | + (202) 27399399 Fax: + (202) 27370661 Email: muhammad.ussama@shalakany.com Website: www.shalakany.com

With around 15 years of experience as an Egyptian judge, lawyer, and arbitrator, Muhammad offers high-quality, goal-oriented legal assistance to clients in Egypt, the GCC area, and beyond. He is a former Judge with the Egyptian State Council (the Egyptian Administrative Judiciary), and a Disputes Partner with Shalakany Law Office. In addition to his role as counsel, Muhammad also receives and accepts appointments as an arbitrator and has, in the past, acted as a Sole Arbitrator, Chairperson, and Co-Arbitrator in various international commercial arbitrations.

Muhammad’s practice focuses on dispute resolution (mainly arbitration, litigation, settlement-related, and advisory work in relation to potentially contentious matters. He is currently engaged in numerous matters in different capacities (i.e., counsel, arbitrator, and expert on matters of Egyptian law). Muhammad has acted as counsel in a number of investor-state arbitrations (ICSID and non-ICSID), as well as international commercial and domestic arbitrations with reputable arbitration institutions (such as the ICC, DIFC-LCIA, LCIA, ADCCAC, CRCICA, GAFTA, and the Permanent Court of Arbitration) and high-profile, complex litigation cases for FTSE 100 companies.

Matters that Muhammad has worked on involve Egyptian and non-Egyptian laws (such as the laws of the United Arab Emirates, laws of the Sultanate of Oman, English law, and the laws of Western Australia). His key clients include Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), the Sultanate of Oman, Protection for Contracting & Design, EmaarM, Three Corners for Hotels and Resorts, General Motors Egypt, Dabur Egypt, Mondelez Egypt, Misr Insurance, GIG Egypt, Ajinomoto Foods, Meta and Mr. Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon Web Services, and Kuwait Energy Egypt.

INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN GUINEA

YVES CONSTANT AMANI

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BAO & Fils

Tel: +224 628 59 76 05

Immeuble ALIMA, KALOUM., 3ème Etage Apt n°5 BP : 1926,

Email: yvesconstanta@baofils.com Website: www.baofils.com

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Yves Constant Amani is the Director of the Advisory Department of BAO & Fils. He has extensive experience in advising clients on the structuring of local and international transactions, spanning across various sectors. Mr. Yves advises clients from the early stages of deal structuring and continues to assist them in the preparation, drafting, and negotiation of the relevant contractual documentation. Yves is bilingual in French and English. He graduated from the West Africa Catholic University of Abidjan in Ivory Coast and the Centre of Languages and Professional Studies in Accra, Ghana.

BAO & Fils Founded in 1986, BAO & Fils is among the oldest law firms in the Republic of Guinea and one of the most prominent business law firms in the market. As pioneers in the practice of business law in Guinea, we are proud to have participated in shaping the legal landscape in the country across a wide range of sectors and practices.

Advising in both French and English languages, BAO & Fils has more than three decades of experience, acting for both domestic and international clients, on Guinean law matters. On international matters, we work closely with the world’s renowned and best international law firms from all the major financial centres in the world, including Allen & Overy, CMS Francis Lefebvre, Clifford Chance, Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs (ENS), Freshfields, Gide Loyrette Nouel, Herbert Smith, Linklaters, Taylor Wessing, Webber and Wentzel, and White & Case.

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CORPORATE LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN CAMEROON

CARLTON AKKUM Akkum, Akkum & Associates, LLP No. 1777, Rue 6.261, Yaoundé 2, Auditorium Jean Paul ll Boulevard, Face Brigade de Gendarmerie, Mbankolo, Cameroon Tel: +237 69 99 59 997 Mobile: +237 6999 99159 Email: akkumlaw@akkumlaw.com Website: www.akkumlaw.com

CROSS BORDER TRANSACTIONS LAWYER OF THE YEAR IN KUWAIT

DANY E. LABAKY The Law Office of Al-Essa & Partners Al-Sharq, Jaber Al-Mubarak St., Commercial Real Estate Bldg., 3rd Flr., P.O. Box 4207 Safat, 13043 Kuwait Tel: (+965) 22438020/21/22/33/34 Tel: (+965) 22432272 Email: dany.labaky@alessalaw.com Website: www.alessalaw.com

CORPORATE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IN UAE

DR. MOHAMMED HAITHAM SALMAN Managing Partner

Middle East Alliance Legal Consultancy Office 703, Bin Hamoodah Tower, Khalifa Bin Zayed the First Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Tel: + 97102 639 9198 Mobile: +97150 612 6930 Email: mhaitham@me-alliance.ae Website: www.mealc.org

CORPORATE LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN MALAWI

DR. ZOLOMPHI NKOWANI Zolomphi & Co Aqiarius House, 1st Floor, Convention Drive, City Centre, P.O Box 30313, Lilongwe 3, Malawi Tel: +265 1 772 759 Mobile: +265 884 050 018 Fax: +265 1 795 877 Email: zolomphi@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.zolomphi.com GLOBAL AWARDS 2023

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CORPORATE LAW EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN GHANA

E. KOFI ABOTSI Managing Partner

Axis Legal Solicitors 1b-La-Bawaleshi road, Okponglo - East Legon, Accra, Ghana Tel: +233 059 692 1737 Email: abotsi@axislegal.com.gh Website: www.axislegal.com.gh

CAPITAL MARKETS EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN SOUTH AFRICA

LUYOLO POSWA Poswa Incorporated First Floor Poswa House 8, Gemsbok Lane, Rivonia Extension 12, Sandton, 2196, South Africa Tel: +27 11 783 8877 Tel: +27 11 783 4302 Email: luyolo.poswa@poswainc.co.za Website: www.poswainc.com

COMPETITION LITIGATION EXPERT OF THE YEAR IN SOUTH AFRICA

MARGARETHA ENGELBRECHT SC Senior Counsel

Group One 2 Pybus Road, Corner Rivonia Road, Sandton, Private Bag x41, Benmore, 2010, Docex 233, Randburg, South Africa Tel: +27 11 290-4000 Email: engelbrechtm@law.co.za Website: www.groupone.co.za

CORPORATE LAWYER OF THE YEAR IN NIGERIA

OLUSOLA JOHNSON JEGEDE, ESQ. Managing Partner

Resolution Law Firm Alphon House, 50/52, Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria Tel: +234 8099223322 Mobile: +234 8111113830 Email: ojegede@resolutionlawng.com Website: www.resolutionlawng.com

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