www.acquisition-international.com • Leading Adviser Awards 2023 Four Decades of Sophisticated Medical Malpractice Magnificence Joseph P. Awad of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. is a highly experienced trial and appellate lawyer whose particular speciality lies in representing workers who have been injured in construction site accidents or persons that have sustained injuries relating to medical malpractice, and it is the latter of these offerings that has resulted in Joseph being bestowed with the title of Leading Medical Malpractice Attorney of the Year - New York. At the heart of his exemplary approach is a learned knowledge of which experts are the best to consult across any given situation, with Joseph leveraging this ability to solve the legal concerns of his clients effectively, all contributing to his carving out of a stellar reputation for successful recovery. Joseph himself tells us more about his distinguished career and the like-minded triumphs of his firm.
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Contents 4 Four Decades of Sophisticated Medical Malpractice Magnificence 6 Trusted Partner. True Protection. 7 Tax Advisory Magnificence in the Midlands 8 A Personalised Approach to Financial Services 9 Mick Todd: MEA’s Leadership Coach of the Year 10 Unmatched Expertise in International Law Sensitive aspects of Finance, Corporate Matters, and Securities 11 MulyonoMulyono: Indonesia’s Tax Lawyer of the Year 12 The Best Litigation this Side of the Mississippi 13 Leading Real Estate Lawyer of the Year - Spain 14 Expert Financial Services in Wealth Management 15 Joseph Brophy: An Accomplished Trial and Business Attorney 16 Alkisti–Irene Malamis: Greece’s Leading IP Litigator 17 Effective Consulting and Implementation for Medium-Sized Businesses 18 15 Years of Legal Excellence 19 High Quality Legal Solutions 20 Leading Fraud/White Collar Crime Defence Solicitors of the Year – Northern England 21 Tecola: Business Innovation from Idea to Success 22 Passionate and Proud to Defend Your Rights 23 Compliance Without the Complexity 24 Improved by Innovation, Stepping Away from Tradition 25 Jeffrey Liu: Leading Intellectual Property Protection Lawyer- China 26 Shaping the Future in the Digital Age 28 Bridging the Gap Between People, Culture, Business, and the World 29 Create and Grow 30 A Distinguished Leader in Financial Restructuring 32 Queen of Business Law 33 Rafael Gonçalves: Leading Family and Succession Lawyer 34 Excellence in Intellectual Property 35 Koen Hoornaert: Belgium’s Leading Corporate Law Lawyer 36 You Can’t Spell Flexible Without ‘Lex’ 37 Jeffrey S. Lynch: Leading Business and Commercial Litigator 38 Streamlined M&A Solutions with Shahid Law Firm 39 Talented Dynamic and Innovative Thinkers Thrive at Taft 40 Care for clients in complex cases 42 Leading Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year - Illinois 44 Transformative Change in China’s Legal Landscape 45 Inside the Kettani Law Firm: Morocco’s Leading Civil Law Arbitrator of the Year 46 A Leading Force in the Insurance Industry: Paul Wordley 47 Leading Oil & Gas Transactions Lawyer of the Year- Texas 48 Australian Immigration Made Simple
4 | Acquisition International, Leading Adviser Awards 2023 14 | Acquisition International, Issue 3 2024 xperienced, achieved, and recognized by multiple peer reviews and institutions as one of the top trial and appellate lawyers in not only New York City, but also the wider New York State and the entirety of the United States of America, Joseph P. Awad has experienced a storied career that spans more than four decades of exemplary practice. During this time, Joseph has administered the successful prosecution of more than 1000 personal injury cases from medical malpractice and construction site injury through to car accidents, wrongful death, and unsafe buildings, in the process garnering outstanding achievements such as record settlements and jury verdicts. Celebrated for his prowess in the industry through his featuring in lists inclusive of the Best Lawyers in New York, New York Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers in America, Joseph also operates bolstered by the highest possible rating, AV, from MartindaleHubbell, celebrating his legal ability as well as his ethical standards of practice. Moreover, in more than 140 separate cases, Joseph has attained million-dollar recoveries, this in addition to achieving the highest jury and appellate award within a single year. Aside from his practice, Joseph is an expert in legal education, teaching advanced classes to lawyers across New York regarding trial skills, evidence, civil procedure, and proof of damage. Joseph P. Awad’s distinction in the field goes back to the beginning of his legal journey, which can be traced to his graduating from Binghamton University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts, as well as being bestowed with its Outstanding Academic Achievement Award and also Departmental Honors in the area of foreign policy. From here, Joseph then spent three years at Albany Law School on a full-tuition merit scholarship, graduating in 1981 with his J.D. (Juris Doctor). Before entering law school, Joseph worked for several years in a furniture factory, a steel factory, and raising and harvesting fruits and vegetables on an 80-acre family farm. He credits these years of work between undergraduate studies and law school with giving him the values of hard work, human insight, and awareness of the thinking and goals of the average American citizen. Describing his professional devotion to his clients, Joseph tells us, “We work as a team on all client cases. The team includes me as lead trial lawyer with the co-counsel of very experienced trial lawyers, exceptionally skilled in written and oral argument, record and document analysis, and attitudes of hard work and unlimited time devoted to winning the best result for a client.” He continues, “The paraprofessional members of my team each have more than 20 years’ experience, know all the ‘ins and outs’ of court rules and protocols, are empathetic to our clients’ hardships, and are always available to answer questions.” Joseph is driven to go above and beyond for his clients, telling us of his principles: “My core values are always [to do] what is best and most time-efficient for my clients, always striving to meet standards of excellence in trial strategy and technique. Clients’ needs always determine my legal work.” With this ethos in tow, it is no surprise then that Joseph boasts dozens of multi-million-dollar recoveries and has succeeded in securing record jury verdicts as recently as 2022 and 2023, something that has been aided immeasurably by his more than 30 years of experience in the realm of legal representation before appellate and trial courts and juries from the local communities, with his victories ultimately serving to set future legal precedents. Other distinctions similarly follow suit, and over the course of his career, Joseph has earned the right to receive appointments from the likes of the Governor of the State of New York and the Governor’s Medical Malpractice Task Force, appointed by two Chief Judges of the State of New York to Judicial Screening Committees, was elected President of the New York State Trial Lawyers, as well as having served on the board of directors across a series of national trial lawyer associations. In a career filled with highlights and tremendous accolades, one particularly notable one for Joseph is his receiving of “national recognition and commendation for all the pro bono work I devoted to the surviving families and loved ones killed in the 9/11 attack in 2001”. This list of accolades serves as but a choice few of the multitude of accomplishments achieved by Joseph P. Awad over the course of his tenure as a lawyer, with this consistent success being possible thanks to the meticulous combination of an unrivalled insight into the field and the necessary contacts to get the job done right. Joseph tells us, “I consult and retain the very best medical, scientific, engineering, economic, and life care planners to explain and demonstrate the losses and financial and human impacts caused by the injuries to my clients. I know who to ask for the very best and ethical forensic support in prosecuting a client’s lawsuit.” In addition to these true, tried, and tested methods, Joseph and the team also remain acutely aware of the importance of adopting the latest technologies across their services, ensuring that their clients receive solutions of the highest caliber that are sure to lead to demonstrable results and increased chances of successful outcomes across their cases. Instrumental in this has been the adopting of the very best software and pioneering A.I. for use in Joseph P. Awad of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. is a highly experienced trial and appellate lawyer whose particular legal concentration lies in representing workers who have been injured in construction site accidents or persons that have sustained injuries relating to medical malpractice, and it is the latter of these offerings that has resulted in Joseph being bestowed with the title of Leading Medical Malpractice Attorney of the Year - New York. At the heart of his exemplary approach is a learned knowledge of which experts are the best to consult across any given situation, with Joseph leveraging this ability to solve the legal concerns of his clients effectively, all contributing to his carving out of a stellar reputation for successful recovery. Joseph himself tells us more about his distinguished career and the like-minded triumphs of his firm. E Four Decades of Sophisticated Medical Malpractice Magnificence
5 | Acquisition International, Leading Adviser Awards 2023 managing client’s cases, ensuring that the firm is able to remain on top of things, something aided further by the internal setting of goals/dates for progress updates, so that a client is kept in the loop and receives communication of any developments. Expounding further on this software, Joseph tells us that in the coming years, the firm’s online databases will effectively undertake a meticulous and comprehensive review and analysis for evidence and proof of a client’s case from thousands of pages of documents that span medical/hospital records, meta data, contracts, engineering blueprints, and business records – facts that will prove successful to securing a just and fair result for clients across claims relating to construction site injury and medical malpractice. His team remains steadfast in their unwavering commitment to developing new persuasion methods, streamlining effectiveness regarding accountability for those who have wronged clients. Four Decades of Sophisticated Medical Malpractice Magnificence Ultimately, from surgical and medication malpractice to birth injuries, cancer, heart attack, and stroke misdiagnosis, and a host of other serious personal injuries caused by car crashes and unsafe buildings, Joseph P. Awad and team have proven themselves to be members of a firm that a client can trust, anchored in more than 40 years of experience, a history of winning cases, and a reputation for excellence. On the back of such successes, it is our privilege to name Joseph P. Awad as Leading Medical Malpractice Attorney of the Year - New York, a title well deserved as he continues to serve as a beacon for exemplary practice in New York’s legal sphere. Contact: Joseph P. Awad Email: oneidajoe33@gmail.com Company: Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. Web Address: https://ask4sam.net/
6 | Acquisition International, Leading Adviser Awards 2023 Aug22499 32 | Acquisition International, Issue 12 2023 Oct23296 Trusted Partner. True Protection. overing a range of IP protection solutions, DS&B has long since found its feet over the past 70 years. Since 1947, the firm has been identifying ways to completely reshape the legal sphere, offering services that are truly in tune with the needs of each individual client. Specialising in IP and patent protection, DS&B has come leaps and bounds in redefining brilliance within the industry, which it often attributes to its ever-increasing expertise. From registration, enforcement, litigation, and commercialisation of IP matters, DS&B covers an array of services that have consistently left businesses and individuals alike feeling truly heard. However, without the assistance of its core guiding principles, DS&B may never have accumulated such levels of success. At its core, DS&B is committed to enhancing Thailand’s IP practices, and has often acted as a catalyst for the region’s legal evolutions regarding the matter. By adhering to upholding service quality, maintaining robust customer relationships, and guaranteeing firm visibility, DS&B promises a streamlined legal experience that’ll leave any business feeling as though their IP and patents are well and truly protected. Safeguarding the assets that clients hold close to their hearts is where DS&B thrives, with its determination to preserve the highest standards of practice underpinning every action it takes. As expressed by DS&B – “Patent prosecution at DS&B is not just a process; it’s an art that involves meticulous attention to detail, from the choice of words to the overall strategy.” As such, only the most attuned of minds can truly understand how to fashion such an art into existence. As it happens, DS&B boasts an entire team simply filled to the brim with master craftspeople. Comprised of dedicated Patent Scientists, each heralded as experts in diverse fields – chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical, and engineering - DS&B’s workforce promises talent in abundance. Whether this manifests through advantageous technical knowledge in patent-related matters, or through attentive client interactions, DS&B has mastered the art of doing things right. Commonly recognised as one of Thailand’s top IP filers, DS&B is a firm that is backed by well-earned confidence. Having handled a significant portion of trademark and patent applications submitted by both Thai and foreign applicants, it now represents a third of the world’s top brands in IP matters, truly distinguishing it as one of the greatest firms for the job. Partnered with the fact that the firm encapsulates a legacy of female leadership, beginning with its founder Ina Wilhelmina Jorgensen, DS&B outlines a progressive nature that dates all the way back to 1947. In a predominantly male-dominated industry, it’s refreshing to see a firm such as DS&B truly embrace its feminine roots. For more than 70 years, DS&B has been redefining excellence time and time again. Its industry-standard-setting nature has allowed it to compile a range of the world’s most comprehensive IP and patent protection solutions currently existing within the legal sphere. The results are clear to see – it’s an award-winning firm that continues to gain immense recognition for the impact that its expertise is having on the wider sector. We’re so incredibly proud to feature DS&B in this issue of Acquisition International, and we can’t wait to see what new ideas it brings to the legal sphere as we transition into the new year. Contact: Prabjote Busdee Company: Domnern Somgiat & Boonma Law Office Ltd Web Address: https://dsb.co.th/ For over 70 years, Domnern Somgiat & Boonma (DS&B) has been recognised across Thailand as the definitive pioneer of intellectual property laws and practices. Now equipped with seven decades of experience, it’s able to present clients with specialised IP law guidance, delivered via innovative methods that exceed pre-established industry expectations. Join us as we explore how, through a combination of insight and prowess, DS&B has come to earn itself the prestigious title of Leading Patent Lawyer of the Year – Thailand. C
7 | Acquisition International, Leading Adviser Awards 2023 26 | Acquisition International, Issue 12 2023 Tax Advisory Magnificence in the Midlands East Midlands-based Maple Accountancy Limited is a proud, family-owned accountancy and business adviser and one of the leading accountants in Derby. As well as traditional compliance accounting services, the firm specialises in management accounting, business development, and taxation services for SMEs. The business has earned a first-class reputation working closely with its clients in order to provide them with the necessary tools for success in business. Owner and Director Jennifer Priestley has more than 45 years of direct industry experience, and March 2024 will see Leading Tax Advisers of the Year – Derbyshire awardee Maple Accountancy Limited celebrates its 35th birthday. We speak with James Priestley, to learn more about the company’s 35 successful years, and what the future has in store for the firm. Contact: Jenny Priestley or James Priestley Company: Maple Accountancy Limited Web Address: https://maple.uk.com/ Since 1989, Maple Accountancy Limited has been providing expert business advisory and accounting services from Derby that serve the whole of the UK, offering its expert solutions to owner-managed and familyowned businesses across a host of industries. Understanding that all clients are unique, tailored services are offered, complete with a promise to do whatever it takes to help clientele save money, remain compliant, and grow their business. Coincidentally, Jennifer Priestley began her accountancy training in the very same building that now houses Maple Accountancy Limited. Despite a prosperous career working for other successful accounting firms, Jenny possessed a passion for making a true difference in the industry, and so Maple Accountancy was born. Throughout the years, Jenny and the team have successfully navigated seismic changes such as economic collapses, a worldwide pandemic, and countless government budgets, and the impact these have had. Regardless of the economic environment, Maple Accountancy has maintained trusted relationships with partners and clients alike. The new millennium saw the company expand, and in the years since, a number of specialist services have been implemented, with Jenny’s daughter Sara entering the fold by establishing Maple Financial Solutions becoming a Financial Advisor and her son James joining as “Head of Finance and Client Relationships”, reinforcing the true family nature of the business. In addition to being skilled in a wide range of accounting services, an extensive portfolio of clients has resulted in the firm being well-versed with business clients from an array of sectors, such as manufacturing, recruitment, construction, martial arts, and the service industry, to name a few. Maple Accountancy’s priority has always been its clients, and it is the company’s priority to help its customers to grow and thrive in their respective markets. The approach adopted by the team is to always work collaboratively and openly with clients, knowing their limits and not being afraid to bring in specialist advice when it is needed, in order to provide the best possible service across the board. Maple Accountancy’s reason for having entered the industry is simple; as James explains, “we have a genuine passion for helping our clients to achieve their dreams.” Moreover, the firm believes that what separates it from the competition is its courage to make a real difference, doing everything that it can to make client dreams a reality. To this end, the team have worked tirelessly in their pursuit of excellence, adopting a strategy of continuous improvement combined with a key focus to go above and beyond in the field of customer service. We live in an age where digital technologies drive a service that can be described as “faceless”, yet Maple Accountancy goes against the grain and prides itself on unrivalled levels of engagement and mutually beneficial relationships with clients. With an array of positive client feedback and testimonials validating the high calibre of service provided, the results Maple Accountancy bring speak for themselves. Tom Sharp, Director at Derby Express Couriers had this to say, “Maple takes on your business as if it’s an extension of their own and genuinely cares for the outcome, they care and have a genuine interest in the direction that your company takes and where it’s going.” Looking ahead to the future, within the firm, there exists a keen sense that this is the beginning of an exciting new phase, with a number of significant strategic game changers set to be unveiled over the course of the next year with a focus on the endless benefits of innovation and technology. This will highlight how organisations and employees can take social and environmental accountability moving forward and represents Maple Accountancy Limited’s commitment to innovation in providing the best possible service to demonstrably benefit clients’ businesses.
8 | Acquisition International, Leading Adviser Awards 2023 Issue 12 2023, Acquisition International | 31 clients can gain insights that the distant approach of competing IFAs cannot provide. Building portfolios in-house for clients enables MB Capital to offer a comprehensive service where the client works closely with with an Investment Manager to receive the professional oversight necessary to obtain financial freedom. The business ensures that clients are fully in control by managing portfolios in-house rather than outsourcing to external fund managers. Through their continuous involvement, the wealth management team can offer in-depth advice and insights on clients’ current financial situation and expectations for the future. As an independently owned investment company, MB Capital is committed to fully serving and meeting the individual requirements of its valued clients. Whether dealing with a new or seasoned investor, the business delivers a professional service tailored to clients’ ambitions and experience. With its comprehensive inhouse services, the company is dedicated to offering honest advice tailored to clients’ needs and aspirations. We cannot wait to find out how MB Capital will continue to exceed expectations with its client-centric and personalised services. MB Capital has received a Leading Advisor Award for Leading Investment Management & Financial Planning Advisory Firm of the Year. Contact: Marcus Bullus Company: MB Capital Web Address: www.mbcapital.co.uk A Personalised Approach to Financial Services As of June 2009, MB Capital began its journey to become a fully FCA regulated Independent Financial Advisor and Wealth Manager. Since its establishment, the business has developed an esteemed reputation for its ability to treat every client as an individual with their own unique set of requirements. Many companies have made the transition to online platforms, reducing the amount of time they spend working with clients on a one-to-one basis. MB Capital delivers a personalised service, working closely with clients to understand their financial needs. Director Marcus Bullus shares here how his career journey has influenced his role in the business, saying, “I became qualified in the Financial Services industry in 2007 with the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments. Having worked in different areas beforehand, my draw into this area of Financial Services was a thirst for knowledge to better understand how different strategies can affect client outcomes. Establishing my own independent Wealth Management company has allowed me to have full control over building the perfect team to help the clients we work with.” The business has grown organically and continues to receive glowing referrals from its clients, friends, and family. MB Capital is dedicated to building strong relationships and has been delighted to witness friends and family becoming clients and clients becoming close friends. It is MB Capital’s objective to provide an array of services that offer clients assurance when planning their financial future. Services include investments, mortgages, protection insurance options, and tax planning. Clients can utilise the business’s expertise by investing in products such as Pensions, ISAs, Corporate Accounts, and cash accounts. MB Capital is dedicated to understanding clients’ existing financial plans, considering their current situation, and creating a strategy that will allow them to achieve their aspirations. The business has become renowned for its professional and welcoming service. MB Capital recognises that by listening attentively, its team can understand clients’ financial goals and individual needs. As a company responsible for handling clients’ hard-earned money, it is paramount that clients fully comprehend the business’s advice so that they can work together to meet their future goals. Since its inception, MB Capital has remained steadfast in its core values and principles. By nurturing a culture of ethics and integrity, the company can continue providing client-centric services and transparent advice tailored to ensure clients’ requirements are met in the long term. As an IFA and Wealth Manager, MB Capital aims to go above and beyond the limited services of a standard IFA. With its increased level of FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) permissions, the business can build investment portfolios inhouse from individual holdings to increase clients’ focus and diversity. By talking directly to the wealth management team, Located in West London, MB Capital is a wealth management company that prides itself on its holistic approach to private and corporate clients. The business offers a wide range of financial services that address clients’ unique needs and provide a personalised experience. It is MB Capital’s mission to work alongside clients and deliver consistently great customer service. MB Capital has received our award for Leading Investment Management & Financial Planning Advisory Firm of the Year. MB Capital
9 | Acquisition International, Leading Adviser Awards 2023 Issue 12 2023, Acquisition International | 21 Mick Todd: MEA’s Leadership Coach of the Year or as long as he can remember, Mick Todd has been focused on leadership, from his years in education to his genuine aspirations as a professional rugby coach. Whilst studying psychology and organisational behaviour at CQUniversity, he found inspiration in a quote from Donald O. Clifton, the American psychologist who created the Gallup StrengthsFinder®. Donald said, “What will happen when we focus on what is right with people rather than fixating on what is wrong with them?” Mick pondered this quote and was inspired to pursue a line of work in which he could spend his life focusing on the strengths of people, teams, and organisations in order to help them succeed. He later began delivering coaching services in Dubai, serving his first personal clients Billy and Amanda Harkin, as well as his first professional clients Ben Corrigan and the Bluehaus Group team. Deeply influenced by Donald O. Clifton, Mick has built 2b Limitless and its offerings around Gallup StrengthsFinder®. He even gained certification as an Advanced Gallup CliftonStrengths® Master Coach in 2020. Over the years, Mick has led 2b Limitless to establish itself as a strengths-based, engagement-oriented, and performancedriven business focused on coaching, training, coach certification, and accreditation. The company serves highperforming individuals, teams, and organisations, providing them with services such as coach education programmes, one-toone coaching, and corporate training and workshops. Michael has worked hard to build this customer base, which now spans across the world and consists of many amazing people who he appreciates for their ongoing support, belief, and partnership. He feels that he has been lucky to work with clients who have truly championed himself and his business. He shares, “I am humbled to work with so many great people all over the world.” Michael strongly believes in the value of the work 2b Limitless does. The company’s mission is to excite, engage, and transform through learning experiences that are inspirational and centred around strengths. By fulfilling its purpose, it empowers organisations and people to maximise the value they bring to the world. In 2018, Michael decided to partner with Peter Charles Turner, an executive leadership and performance coach with a diverse background in education, applied psychology, elite level sports coaching, and organisational engagement and performance training. This partnership brought about significant positive change for 2b Limitless. Michael explains, “Outside marrying my wife, this is the best decision I have ever made and has led to genuine growth in the business.” Today, 2b Limitless operates based on seven core values: compassion, excellence, positivity, integrity, challenge, fun, and inspiration. As the business has grown from a one-man band focused on Dubai to a thriving partnership that operates across 40 countries, these values have evolved significantly and are now more reflective of its position as a diverse business with a real ‘collective effervescence’. For anyone seeking personal, professional, team coaching, or organisational development expertise, Mick is the global coach of choice, helping them to elevate their personal and professional success. His awards and achievements reflect his mastery of the skills he has gained, and the impact he has had on his field. As a result of his excellent work, Mick has received a plethora of positive feedback. For example, on his LinkedIn profile, one client states, “Mick has been a great influence on my life and career. Mick has acted as an executive coach both for me personally and for my group at my previous employer. Mick’s coaching is powerful and insightful, and he goes ‘over and beyond’ in many ways; I recommend Mick and 2bLimitless, unreservedly.” In light of this glowing praise, it is no surprise that Mick Todd has received yet another title to add to his ever-growing list of prestigious accolades. He has recently been named Leadership Coach of the Year, MEA, in the Leading Adviser Awards 2023. Considering his impressive journey thus far, there is no doubt that he looks towards a bright future. We wish him and his team at 2b Limitless the best of luck in the years to come. Contact: Mick Todd Company: 2b Limitless LLC Web Address: www.2blimitless.com Headquartered in Dubai, 2b Limitless LLC is a globally recognised corporate, personal, and executive leadership coaching and training company that aims to help great individuals, teams, and organisations reach the next level. The company is steered by Founder and CEO Mick Todd along with his Partner and Head of Coach Accreditation - Peter Charles Turner. Here, we explore his journey thus far and the reasons behind his success in the Leading Adviser Awards 2023. F
10 | Acquisition International, Leading Adviser Awards 2023 Issue 12 2023, Acquisition International | 19 well as its impact on the global economy. He is intrigued by the complexity, as it necessitates a comprehensive knowledge of diverse regulatory systems and cross-border nuances when it comes to compliance. “I enjoy the puzzle-like nature of structuring intricate deals under different legal frameworks worldwide.” - Massimiliano Caruso Singulance is a boutique law firm that is held in high regard by both its clients and peers, thanks to a winning combination of expertise, discretion, results, ethics, and judicious relationship-building. After more than a decade of specialised practice, Massimiliano possesses a seamless breadth of knowledge and experience in the unique areas of the law he favours. The many successful outcomes he has achieved reassures his clients, and encourages confidence. He is very selective when taking on clients, and can be trusted to maintain the utmost discretion at all times. Clients trust Massimiliano with sensitive matters, knowing that he exercises sound judgement and can be relied upon. This trust is something that is respected at Singulance, and never taken for granted. The firm is always committed to earning respect through its diligent and principled legal work. Complex cryptoassets generation and issuance has been a recent addition to the securities and capital markets. To be able to handle this aspect smoothly Massimiliano has undergone extensive learnings, managing to acquire a deep technological literacy in a field that is constantly evolving. Fortunately, both he and his company Singulance can always be trusted to go the extra mile. Company: Singulance Web Address: singulance.com Contact Name: Massimiliano Caruso Unmatched Expertise in International Law-Sensitive aspects of Finance, Corporate Matters, and Securities Singulance is the home for innovative legal solutions in the business world. Always with a careful eye kept on the future, the firm is a forward-thinking source of meaningful legal advice and representation when it comes to cross-border complexities, corporate, finance, and capital markets matters spanning multiple jurisdictions. It is accustomed to dealing with some of the world’s most well-known and successful companies, including high-tech startups all the way through to major Fortune 500 clientele. If you need something sorting in the high-stakes international business world, Singulance is the legal entity to turn to. It can ably assist with multi-jurisdictional and global transactions where the law can be sensitive and complex. It excels at crossborder work. It can provide highly tailored legal counsel on all complex, internationally-focused corporate, finance, securities, and business matters. It is grounded in the core principles of providing expertise and maintaining its adroit reputation. Singulance maintains an unparalleled expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes on a global scale, and has earned itself an impeccable reputation for successfully handling sensitive, complex cases for discerning clients worldwide. As an awardwinning Corporate and Securities lawyer in New York, Massimiliano Caruso has a primary focus on complex multi-jurisdictional corporate finance and securities law matters. He has been a practising lawyer for over 12 years and holds licences to practice in New York (USA), Italy, as well as before the European Union Courts. Massimiliano Caruso graduated amongst the top of his class from law school, and began his career in corporate law, providing counsel to prominent clients from multiple industries, from finance to philanthropy. The complex and multi-jurisdictional cases he covered played a significant role in shaping his ambition, and have had a noticeable impact on his continued professional journey. Massimiliano’s personal philosophy when it comes to handling legal matters is framed by three fundamental principles. He is committed to meticulous preparation, strategic insight, and tireless advocacy. When preparing his legal cases, Massimiliano relies on thorough research, conscientious attention to detail, and a broad-based understanding of the legal aspects. He feels that a successful legal strategy requires more than just knowledge of the law, but calls for the ability to formulate and deliver a strategic plan that takes into account long-term objectives. Massimiliano will explore and argue vigorously for clients from every angle, in every prudent and ethical way possible. The intellectual challenge of corporate law, finance, and securities is what drew Massimiliano to specialise in this area of law, as Singulance strives to simplify complex legal business challenges through redefining and consciously reacting to the law in today’s globalised world. Massimiliano Caruso has been awarded the title Leading Corporate Lawyer of the Year - New York. Following this we decided to take a closer look at how the boutique firm operates. Singulance
11 | Acquisition International, Leading Adviser Awards 2023 Aug22499 16 | Issue 2 2024 Dec23061 Mulyono Mulyono: Indonesia’s Tax Lawyer of the Year or almost two decades, Mulyono has been working to build a strong educational and professional background in the fields of accounting, finance, and law. Today, he has a multitude of qualifications to his name, including a doctorate degree in law as well as master’s degrees in finance, law, and notary. He is also a Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Management Accountant, and Affiliate Wealth Manager. In addition, Mulyono is a licensed legal counsel in the Taxation Court, a licensed advocate and member of the Indonesian Advocate Association (PERADI), and a registered tax consultant. Over the years, Mulyono has gained extensive experience working in various tax and legal environments, building vast technical knowledge in tax, accounting, finance, and legal matters whilst learning about the Indonesian taxation business process system. With this wealth of expertise, he has served as a trusted advisor to numerous clients, providing them with holistic and practical taxation services whilst executing complex and challenging taxrelated projects. In 2018, Mulyono made the decision to branch out on his own, leveraging his expert skills and knowledge to establish Mul & Co. Today, at the helm of this business, he serves a variety of multinational clients who operate across a range of industries, including manufacturing, trading, real estate, mining, oil, gas, telecommunications, hospitality, and services. Mul & Co is an independent firm offering outstanding tax-related services without the hassle of the lengthy and demanding conflict checks process. It is one of very few law firms in Indonesia that specialises in taxation fields, primarily assisting clients in tax litigation and restructuring projects. In everything it does, the company believes that its success depends upon the satisfaction of its clients, so it strives to provide them with the best possible solutions to their tax matters. Powered by a team of dedicated and highly qualified professionals who possess an in-depth knowledge of taxation law regulations and business culture, Mul & Co is well-equipped to provide top-notch tax services to clients in all industries. Under Mulyono’s exceptional leadership, the team effectively leverage their own and each other’s past experiences to anticipate clients’ needs and look beyond the obvious to deliver creative business solutions. Their focus is on maintaining the highest level of quality in all their work, which has earned the firm the deep trust of its ever-growing client base. For its outstanding services, Mul & Co has been recognised in a number of awards programmes. For example, in 2021, it was named Indonesia Tax Law Firm of The Year by Legal 100 Asia. Furthermore, Mulyono himself has received a multitude of impressive accolades for his excellent work in the field of taxation, including the titles of Tax Expert of The Year 2021 from Leaders in Law and Tax Litigation Expert of the Year 2022 from Global Law Expert. Considering his continued prowess and dedication to his work, it is no surprise that Mulyono’s success continued into 2023, when he was recently named Leading Tax Lawyer of the Year, Indonesia, in the Leading Adviser Awards 2023. We are delighted to congratulate Mulyono on this achievement and wish him the best of luck in the years to come. Contact: Mulyono Mulyono Company: Mul & Co Web Address: mul-co.com Based in Jakarta, Mul & Co is an exceptional tax law firm that provides a wide range of services related to tax disputes, tax compliance, tax advisory, and company restructuring. The firm was established by Founder and Managing Partner Mulyono Mulyono, an experienced practitioner with a passion for the fields of taxation, accounting, finance, and law. Here, we explore his career and work in the wake of his success in winning Leading Tax Lawyer of the Year, Indonesia, in the Leading Adviser Awards 2023. F
12 | Acquisition International, Leading Adviser Awards 2023 12 | Acquisition International, Issue 12 2023 The Best Litigation this Side of the Mississippi Leading Construction Litigator of the Year – New Orleans awardee Montiel Hodge, LLC is a litigation firm based in Louisiana and co-founded by Partner Mark G. Montiel, Jr. The business offers an extensive range of services across its areas of speciality, including construction litigation, insurance litigation, labour & employment law, environmental law, premise liability, worker’s compensation, occupational hearing loss, and business disparagement & defamation, to name just a few. Designed with its clients in mind, the firm prides itself on tailoring the firm to the client, and not the other way around, as is often the industry standard. We catch up with Mark, who provides further insight into the company’s journey, array of specialist areas, and commitment to providing a service that always puts clients first. Contact: Mark Montiel Company: Montiel Hodge, LLC Web Address: https://www.montielhodge.com/ Montiel Hodge, LLC was born from the simple idea of providing a business where the needs of clients take priority. Before the forming of Montiel Hodge, Mark felt that client needs rarely corresponded with the internal structure, priorities, and policies of big firms, leading to a miscommunication and struggle, whether this be internal or external. Firm in the belief that the needs of clients should not bend to appease the methods of the company, Mark and his team have created a firm that is responsive, adaptable, and knowledgeable across the board. Services offered by the firm in the area of construction litigation are particularly noteworthy, with counselling and reputation provided for those in the sector, including developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and property owners, who find themselves in the midst of issues regarding design, sequencing, water intrusion, defects, construction related injury, or property damage. The team also gladly handle any claims that have arisen out of abuse from the public bid process, regarding local government commissions or agencies. In addition to this, Montiel Hodge represents a plethora of clients in the fields of transactional matters, contract disputes, claims for extra work, casualty, and collection. Moreover, clients are assessed who are facing insurance issues, indemnity/hold-harmless agreements, additional insurance requirements, as well as miscellaneous contractual provisions. Mark’s primary focus is also on litigation, and he serves his clients not only in construction litigation, but also many of the other key areas that the firm specialises in, such as business defamation, worker’s compensation, and trucking & transportation. Having learned the careful art of negotiation and conflict resolution from a young age thanks to a father who was a trial attorney and former Court of Criminals Appeals Judge, Mark is often described as straightforward, big picture oriented, relentless, and in possession of a great sense of humour. The perspective that he brings is unique, and bolstered by a proactive approach to business, favourable results can be delivered to clients before costly and protracted litigation, as consultation with a litigator often solves such disputes early. Clients regularly comment on Mark’s excellent availability throughout litigation proceedings, praising his ability in helping them to clearly understand the issues and make the best possible choices in regard to their cases. Liaising with Mark ultimately means entering negotiations from a position of strength, and pride in his unrivalled ability to respond to clients in a manner that is timely and update them using technology ensures client satisfaction, apparent through Mark’s Avvo rating of 8.8. The journey Mark has been on since he was raised in Montgomery, Alabama is an impressive one, educated at the University of Alabama and Tulane University for his BA and Juris Doctorate respectively; Mark has since been admitted to both the Louisiana and Alabama Bar, as well to districts across Louisiana and Alabama, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, and has earned membership at the State Bar of Louisiana and Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. Quintessentially, Montiel Hodge, LLC is an incredibly successful firm that specialises in a host of areas, and yet maintains the same excellent standard throughout them all. Spearheaded by Mark, the team of attorneys all go the extra mile to ensure that client satisfaction is as high, and litigation matters are handled as swiftly and effectively as possible. As a result of this sustained excellence, the company and its team are more than deserving of this award, celebrating their uniqueness and brilliance within the sector.
13 | Acquisition International, Leading Adviser Awards 2023 Issue 2 2024, Acquisition International | 9 Leading Real Estate Lawyer of the Year - Spain rimarily focused on real estate development projects, in tandem with property and asset management, JAP is a real estate lawyer that makes traversing the complex terrain of the legal field as straightforward as possible. In essence, JAP aims these efforts towards assisting developer funds, operators, constructors, and asset managers within the logistical sector, and does so by fostering a fantastic relationship that encourages mutual growth from both parties. That way, not only is JAP able to uplift its clients, but it manages to also empower its team through each new experience. Though JAP may be a small firm, this is a factor of which it’s exceptionally proud, and intends to maintain. It believes that, in order to maintain a high level of supervising skills, one must command a tight-knit team of experts, as opposed to a bustling collective. So, instead of turning its attention towards growing its numbers, JAP instead looks to its team, and how it can lead each individual towards beginning their own professional growth journeys. At its heart, JAP sees the value of retaining the capacity to guide each individual under the firm’s umbrella – a quality that has consistently led to the success of every employee. That isn’t to say, however, that JAP is opposed to adding a new member to the team every now and then. When seeking out individuals to join the small collective, it places a resounding importance on a candidate having the exact attitude required to operate within the highly competitive real estate field. Partnering this, JAP is a passionate advocate for striking the perfect work-life balance, which has assisted both new and old employees alike in flourishing beyond what most would expect from such a demanding role. JAP is a collective that recognises the importance of its peoples’ wellbeing, and is willing to go the extra mile to secure a working pattern that’s best suited to encouraging their inner growth. However, astoundingly, there was once a point where JAP almost never came to be. It wasn’t until 2014, when José Antonio Pérez Breva decided that he no longer wished to join other firms, and instead opted to do things his own way. From this ambition, JAP was forged, despite the uncertainty of its success. Now, it’s Spain’s leading real estate lawyer, providing assistance to a wealth of clients in a multitude of veins. Its success story is an enthralling one indeed, and we are very proud to have become a part of the narrative. The real estate industry hasn’t had it easy in the past few years, and yet JAP has persevered. Due to its nature as a small business, it’s become a tight ship, guided forward by the confidence of its ambitious team. Though it hasn’t been a straightforward process, JAP has managed to navigate the world of real estate as it’s submerged itself into the digital age. Remaining a small fish in a small pond has always been challenging, but JAP has flawlessly overcome this obstacle, all while matching the increasing pace of larger firms around it. As such, we’re certain that no other real estate lawyer is more deserving of a feature in this year’s Leading Adviser Awards campaign. Contact Details Contact: Anna Marrquez Company: JAP Web Address: https://japlawyer.com/ Comprised of business lawyers who specialise in the provision of real estate advice and assistance, JAP is a firm who truly understands the industry’s intricacies and how to navigate them. In turn, it has earned itself quite the reputation among clients and the general market alike – a reputation that allows it to continuously hone its practises for the sake of both its lawyers and its clients. Below, we explore the kinds of customers JAP collaborates with, and how it has crafted a comprehensive catalogue of services to cater to their varying needs. P
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