TAG Alliances is comprised of the leading professional alliances, TAGLaw®, TIAG® and TAG-SP™. Our global and multidisciplinary reach encompasses 290+ members who employ 16,000 professionals in over 100 countries.
We are excited to share with you our 2017 Annual Review, which "amplifies" our community's successes and achievements.
Benjamin Gordon, BGSA in 40 under 40 Recognition Awards for The M&A AdvisorBenjamin Gordon
The document announces the winners of the 4th Annual 40 Under 40 Recognition Awards in three categories: Dealmaker, Legal Advisor, and Service Provider. It provides details about the awards program and lists the winners in each category alphabetically by last name along with their title and company. The awards will be presented on October 1st at the New York Athletic Club to recognize accomplished emerging business leaders under 40 years old for their contributions to the mergers and acquisitions, financing, and turnaround industries.
Adam K. Treiger concentrates his practice on complex employment and business law counseling and litigation. He helps guide organizations through legal issues and represents them in court, administrative, or arbitration settings regarding claims like wage/hour, discrimination, harassment and wrongful termination disputes. He also handles business transactions like drafting agreements and forming business entities. Treiger is passionate about using the law as an effective way to resolve civil disputes.
Donald Miod oversees accounting, tax and litigation services at Miod and Company, LLP. He has extensive experience with asset tracing models, certifications, publications and speaking engagements. Beyond his skills, Miod is committed to his profession and community through various volunteer roles and memberships in professional associations
The monthly newsletter for Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors. A Real Estate Investing Trade Association based in the Kansas City Metro Area. Find us online at www.MAREInet.com.
Download a copy of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice. This monthly news magazine is distributed to nearly 10,000 local business professionals every month.
Download a copy of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice. This monthly news magazine is distributed to nearly 10,000 local business professionals every month.
The document summarizes an upcoming meeting of the FEI Colorado chapter that will include professional development sessions, networking, and a dinner presentation on mergers and acquisitions. It provides details on the date, location, agenda, registration requirements, and sessions for the monthly meeting in January 2015, including topics on tax updates and traits of successful Colorado companies. Advance registration is required by the Monday before the meeting.
Howard Tank of Pollock Pines, CA achieved membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), an association of leading financial professionals. MDRT membership requires adhering to strict ethics standards and providing excellent client service while continuing professional development. MDRT aims to support over 43,000 members worldwide in growing their business through education and community involvement. For more information on Tank's services, contact him at 530 346 3016 or howard.tank@kofc.org.
The newsletter provides information on upcoming programs and recent events for the Long Island Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services, including a panel discussion on opportunities in the media and a program on real estate development. It also recognizes members' accomplishments, introduces new board members, and thanks corporate sponsors who support the organization's mission of creating business opportunities and an educational forum for professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.
Benjamin Gordon, BGSA in 40 under 40 Recognition Awards for The M&A AdvisorBenjamin Gordon
The document announces the winners of the 4th Annual 40 Under 40 Recognition Awards in three categories: Dealmaker, Legal Advisor, and Service Provider. It provides details about the awards program and lists the winners in each category alphabetically by last name along with their title and company. The awards will be presented on October 1st at the New York Athletic Club to recognize accomplished emerging business leaders under 40 years old for their contributions to the mergers and acquisitions, financing, and turnaround industries.
Adam K. Treiger concentrates his practice on complex employment and business law counseling and litigation. He helps guide organizations through legal issues and represents them in court, administrative, or arbitration settings regarding claims like wage/hour, discrimination, harassment and wrongful termination disputes. He also handles business transactions like drafting agreements and forming business entities. Treiger is passionate about using the law as an effective way to resolve civil disputes.
Donald Miod oversees accounting, tax and litigation services at Miod and Company, LLP. He has extensive experience with asset tracing models, certifications, publications and speaking engagements. Beyond his skills, Miod is committed to his profession and community through various volunteer roles and memberships in professional associations
The monthly newsletter for Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors. A Real Estate Investing Trade Association based in the Kansas City Metro Area. Find us online at www.MAREInet.com.
Download a copy of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice. This monthly news magazine is distributed to nearly 10,000 local business professionals every month.
Download a copy of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Voice. This monthly news magazine is distributed to nearly 10,000 local business professionals every month.
The document summarizes an upcoming meeting of the FEI Colorado chapter that will include professional development sessions, networking, and a dinner presentation on mergers and acquisitions. It provides details on the date, location, agenda, registration requirements, and sessions for the monthly meeting in January 2015, including topics on tax updates and traits of successful Colorado companies. Advance registration is required by the Monday before the meeting.
Howard Tank of Pollock Pines, CA achieved membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), an association of leading financial professionals. MDRT membership requires adhering to strict ethics standards and providing excellent client service while continuing professional development. MDRT aims to support over 43,000 members worldwide in growing their business through education and community involvement. For more information on Tank's services, contact him at 530 346 3016 or howard.tank@kofc.org.
The newsletter provides information on upcoming programs and recent events for the Long Island Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services, including a panel discussion on opportunities in the media and a program on real estate development. It also recognizes members' accomplishments, introduces new board members, and thanks corporate sponsors who support the organization's mission of creating business opportunities and an educational forum for professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.
The document summarizes the Second Annual Transpacific Entrepreneurial Conference held in Hong Kong. It discusses several panel discussions on topics related to entrepreneurship, small business, and opportunities for Canadian companies in Hong Kong. The conference highlighted Hong Kong's role in connecting Canadian entrepreneurs to opportunities in Asia and featured speakers from government organizations, startups, and large corporations. [END SUMMARY]
Covendium specializes in commercial debt restructuring for clients whose debt payments have become unsustainable due to financial hardship. They have a team of advisors who have successfully negotiated over $4.5 billion in client obligations. Covendium provides comprehensive evaluations of clients' financial situations to develop resolution strategies, negotiates solutions such as debt restructuring, and can also assist with business consulting services to improve clients' operations.
Tom Chisholm, Fulcrum Partners, Accepted into Forbes Chicago Business CouncilFulcrum Partners LLC
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL — (January 9, 2020) Fulcrum Partners Managing Director & Partner Tom Chisholm has been accepted into Forbes Chicago Business Council, an invitation-only community for successful business owners and leaders in Greater Chicago.
The document discusses the value and benefits of membership in the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. It outlines the Chamber's advocacy efforts, networking opportunities, and communications services. The Chamber works to advance a pro-business agenda in Maryland through legislative advocacy committees and keeping members informed on policy issues. Members can network at various events throughout the year and within committees. The Chamber also provides timely policy updates and information through their website, emails, and social media.
This document is the 2010 annual report of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). It summarizes that in 2010, NMSDC certified over 16,000 minority-owned businesses which were matched to supply goods and services to NMSDC's 3,500 corporate members, resulting in over $100 billion in purchases. It also describes NMSDC's leadership, programs like Centers of Excellence, and the transition to a new president.
Dee J. Kelly. Honored to Support His Community. By Amile Wilson. Photography by Shirley Che. Kelly Hart & Hallman is a law firm rooted in the belief that it serves the community in which its lawyers work...
Kelly Hart litigation partner Shauna Wright was recognized for her commitment to pro bono work, receiving the 2014 Pro Bono Coordinator Award from the State Bar of Texas. Under Wright's leadership as Pro Bono Coordinator, Kelly Hart has increased annual pro bono hours by 200%, including over 2,600 hours in 2013. Wright helped launch two major pro bono projects for the firm assisting Texas veterans and providing family law clinics. The managing partner's early support for pro bono work set an example that pro bono is a priority for the firm.
The document provides 10 guidelines for improving board communication as corporate secretaries:
1. Corporate secretaries should proactively gather a broad range of information from various sources to provide relevant information to assist boards in decision making, risk oversight, and future-proofing strategies.
2. Secretaries must be honest brokers between management and boards, avoiding politics and balancing the information needs of both.
3. Secretaries should engage directors to understand their preferred level and type of information needed. The right balance of information is key to transparency and effective discussion.
The document summarizes research on the future of charities in Ireland in 2037. It finds declining public trust in charities based on surveys of the general public, charity staff, and volunteers. Interviews with charity leaders find demands for excellence, a need for the sector to evolve and drive change, and a call for greater transparency and regulation. The implications are that declining trust will make it harder for charities to fulfill their roles unless the sector takes proactive steps to change, measure impact, facilitate mergers where appropriate, and better engage volunteers.
- Steve Japinga has been hired as the new Director of Government Relations for the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. He has over 10 years of experience influencing legislation.
- Michelle Rahl has been promoted to Director of Business Development. She previously served as Director of Marketing and Events.
- The Chamber announced the new hires and promotion, stating that Japinga and Rahl's experience and connections will help strengthen the Chamber's advocacy and membership programs.
Leigh C. Richter has over 25 years of experience in the male-dominated commercial real estate industry. While women have made progress, they still face challenges such as being accepted only in certain roles and receiving lower compensation. A study by the Commercial Real Estate Women Network found that while women are well-represented in some fields like asset management, they remain underrepresented in leadership roles and brokerage due to risk aversion. However, organizations like the Commercial Real Estate Women Network are helping women overcome barriers through networking and career development resources.
Thomas Doncaster of Kennewick, WA achieved membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table, an association for the world's leading financial professionals representing less than 1% of the industry. As a 16-year member, Doncaster has demonstrated outstanding client service, ethics, and professionalism. MDRT provides continuing education to help members better serve clients and maintain strong values while adhering to a strict Code of Ethics. For more information, contact Doncaster at 509 735 9518 or TDoncaster@IFGRR.COM.
This document is Latham & Watkins' 2014 Pro Bono Annual Review. It highlights the firm's commitment to pro bono work under the leadership of retiring Chair and Managing Partner Robert Dell. In 2014, the firm's lawyers and staff provided over 170,000 hours of pro bono legal services, valued at over $105 million. The review showcases several of the firm's impactful pro bono practices in areas such as asylum, veterans' rights, human trafficking, education, and more. It recognizes Robert Dell's pivotal role in developing Latham's top-tier pro bono program over his 20-year tenure.
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) hosts a CIO/CFO Roundtable event that features a panel discussion between chief information officers and chief financial officers on current hot topics. Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels, with benefits including logo placement, event passes, and a pre-function booth.
Matthew Rowe reflects on his seven years as chairman of the FPA Board, during which he oversaw significant progress in elevating financial planning to a profession through increased educational and ethical standards. A key highlight was the 2011 vote to change the FPA's structure to represent individual practitioners, clarifying its role. Though the implementation of FoFA created challenges, Rowe believes it strengthened the profession in the long run by addressing issues like conflicted remuneration. He is proud of the FPA's 10-Point Plan and confident it will benefit consumers and the industry. The most difficult period was responding to the CBA planning scandal, but Rowe feels the FPA made the right choice to stand up for clients despite criticism.
WHAT BUSINESS OWNERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONING THEIR COMPANYExpert Webcast
Business readiness and shareholder personal planning
Corporate legal planning
Tax and estate planning
Wealth management considerations
Potential buyers and transaction structures
Preparing for due diligence – self-diligence, quality of earnings, other
Post-transactions planning
Issues to anticipate
The Government Technolgogy & Services Coalition's (GTSC) annual report was released on July 11, 2013. It showcases the accomplishments of the premier organization for small and mid-sized companies in the federal homeland and national security market during its two short years.
PEOPLE. PLACES. PURPOSE.
Common words with uncommon meaning but with everyday impact on the TAG Alliances. Each describes and defines what we and our members are about, whom we serve and how businesses around the world benefit.
In the pages that follow we will, in our words and in the words of our members, give some substance to this theme, supported by some examples of these words as they have been applied in practice. We think that People, Places, and Purpose, in words and deed, shine a light on our activity during 2013. We also hope that this Annual Review will not only show us where we were in 2013 but will also provide an indication of what we can all look forward to in 2014 and beyond.
Our Annual Review, to state it in words most common to our TIAG® members, is both a balance sheet that shows where we were at year-end and a statement that recounts activities such as conferences, meetings and new member endeavors. At the end of the year, it is your achievements that to us yield our bottom line.
We hope that your 2013 has been a good one for you as well, measured by the People you have met, or have hired, or have gained as clients; marked by the Places you have been, through business, pleasure, or our favorite, a combination of both at a TAG conference; or even judged by your satisfaction in achieving a Purpose of importance.
As we look forward to 2014, we are excited by the opportunity to do even better. There are places in the world into which we can expand. There are members that we would like to see more often at conferences and TAG Academy courses. And there is a Foundation to sustain for the benefit of those in need. We welcome those challenges and we are supported by a strong staff and by the strength of the membership.
Our story of 2013 is not just for you, however. We encourage you to circulate and distribute this Annual Review throughout your firm. We also encourage you to show or send it to clients and prospective clients; to incorporate it effectively into your own marketing initiatives; and to think of the ways you can take full advantage of all that we offer.
Thank you for your membership, for your Foundation support, for your conference and program attendance and for the quality of your work and your relationships. We wish you a successful year in 2014.
TAG Alliances 2013 Annual Review - People. Places. Purpose.TIAG_Alliance
PEOPLE. PLACES. PURPOSE.
Common words with uncommon meaning but with everyday impact on the TAG Alliances. Each describes and defines what we and our members are about, whom we serve and how businesses around the world benefit.
In the pages that follow we will, in our words and in the words of our members, give some substance to this theme, supported by some examples of these words as they have been applied in practice. We think that People, Places, and Purpose, in words and deed, shine a light on our activity during 2013. We also hope that this Annual Review will not only show us where we were in 2013 but will also provide an indication of what we can all look forward to in 2014 and beyond.
Our Annual Review, to state it in words most common to our TIAG® members, is both a balance sheet that shows where we were at year-end and a statement that recounts activities such as conferences, meetings and new member endeavors. At the end of the year, it is your achievements that to us yield our bottom line.
We hope that your 2013 has been a good one for you as well, measured by the People you have met, or have hired, or have gained as clients; marked by the Places you have been, through business, pleasure, or our favorite, a combination of both at a TAG conference; or even judged by your satisfaction in achieving a Purpose of importance.
As we look forward to 2014, we are excited by the opportunity to do even better. There are places in the world into which we can expand. There are members that we would like to see more often at conferences and TAG Academy courses. And there is a Foundation to sustain for the benefit of those in need. We welcome those challenges and we are supported by a strong staff and by the strength of the membership.
Our story of 2013 is not just for you, however. We encourage you to circulate and distribute this Annual Review throughout your firm. We also encourage you to show or send it to clients and prospective clients; to incorporate it effectively into your own marketing initiatives; and to think of the ways you can take full advantage of all that we offer.
Thank you for your membership, for your Foundation support, for your conference and program attendance and for the quality of your work and your relationships. We wish you a successful year in 2014.
The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Annual Report, covering the period of June 2013 - November 2014.
The Government Technology & Services Coalition (GTSC) is a nonprofit, non-partisan association of innovative, agile small and mid-sized company CEOs that create, develop, and implement solutions for the Federal homeland and national security sector. These companies founded the Coalition to band together to work with their Federal partners to achieve their mission despite significant budget challenges by bringing the innovation, creativity and exceptionalism of successful small businesses to the homeland and national security mission. These CEOs — many former government officials — joined together to share best practices, information and resources to lead the initiatives and solutions that would bring the best of our community together to protect our homeland.
Our vision is to provide an ethical, effective platform for information exchange between the public and private sector on homeland and national security ideas, technologies and innovations that will achieve mission.
Our mission is to provide exceptional advocacy, capacity building, partnership opportunities and marketing in the Federal security space for small and mid-sized companies. We do this to support and assist our government partners achieve their critical missions with the highest integrity; best and most innovative technologies; and results-based, quality products and services to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from, any terrorist attack or natural disaster.
The document summarizes the Second Annual Transpacific Entrepreneurial Conference held in Hong Kong. It discusses several panel discussions on topics related to entrepreneurship, small business, and opportunities for Canadian companies in Hong Kong. The conference highlighted Hong Kong's role in connecting Canadian entrepreneurs to opportunities in Asia and featured speakers from government organizations, startups, and large corporations. [END SUMMARY]
Covendium specializes in commercial debt restructuring for clients whose debt payments have become unsustainable due to financial hardship. They have a team of advisors who have successfully negotiated over $4.5 billion in client obligations. Covendium provides comprehensive evaluations of clients' financial situations to develop resolution strategies, negotiates solutions such as debt restructuring, and can also assist with business consulting services to improve clients' operations.
Tom Chisholm, Fulcrum Partners, Accepted into Forbes Chicago Business CouncilFulcrum Partners LLC
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL — (January 9, 2020) Fulcrum Partners Managing Director & Partner Tom Chisholm has been accepted into Forbes Chicago Business Council, an invitation-only community for successful business owners and leaders in Greater Chicago.
The document discusses the value and benefits of membership in the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. It outlines the Chamber's advocacy efforts, networking opportunities, and communications services. The Chamber works to advance a pro-business agenda in Maryland through legislative advocacy committees and keeping members informed on policy issues. Members can network at various events throughout the year and within committees. The Chamber also provides timely policy updates and information through their website, emails, and social media.
This document is the 2010 annual report of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). It summarizes that in 2010, NMSDC certified over 16,000 minority-owned businesses which were matched to supply goods and services to NMSDC's 3,500 corporate members, resulting in over $100 billion in purchases. It also describes NMSDC's leadership, programs like Centers of Excellence, and the transition to a new president.
Dee J. Kelly. Honored to Support His Community. By Amile Wilson. Photography by Shirley Che. Kelly Hart & Hallman is a law firm rooted in the belief that it serves the community in which its lawyers work...
Kelly Hart litigation partner Shauna Wright was recognized for her commitment to pro bono work, receiving the 2014 Pro Bono Coordinator Award from the State Bar of Texas. Under Wright's leadership as Pro Bono Coordinator, Kelly Hart has increased annual pro bono hours by 200%, including over 2,600 hours in 2013. Wright helped launch two major pro bono projects for the firm assisting Texas veterans and providing family law clinics. The managing partner's early support for pro bono work set an example that pro bono is a priority for the firm.
The document provides 10 guidelines for improving board communication as corporate secretaries:
1. Corporate secretaries should proactively gather a broad range of information from various sources to provide relevant information to assist boards in decision making, risk oversight, and future-proofing strategies.
2. Secretaries must be honest brokers between management and boards, avoiding politics and balancing the information needs of both.
3. Secretaries should engage directors to understand their preferred level and type of information needed. The right balance of information is key to transparency and effective discussion.
The document summarizes research on the future of charities in Ireland in 2037. It finds declining public trust in charities based on surveys of the general public, charity staff, and volunteers. Interviews with charity leaders find demands for excellence, a need for the sector to evolve and drive change, and a call for greater transparency and regulation. The implications are that declining trust will make it harder for charities to fulfill their roles unless the sector takes proactive steps to change, measure impact, facilitate mergers where appropriate, and better engage volunteers.
- Steve Japinga has been hired as the new Director of Government Relations for the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. He has over 10 years of experience influencing legislation.
- Michelle Rahl has been promoted to Director of Business Development. She previously served as Director of Marketing and Events.
- The Chamber announced the new hires and promotion, stating that Japinga and Rahl's experience and connections will help strengthen the Chamber's advocacy and membership programs.
Leigh C. Richter has over 25 years of experience in the male-dominated commercial real estate industry. While women have made progress, they still face challenges such as being accepted only in certain roles and receiving lower compensation. A study by the Commercial Real Estate Women Network found that while women are well-represented in some fields like asset management, they remain underrepresented in leadership roles and brokerage due to risk aversion. However, organizations like the Commercial Real Estate Women Network are helping women overcome barriers through networking and career development resources.
Thomas Doncaster of Kennewick, WA achieved membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table, an association for the world's leading financial professionals representing less than 1% of the industry. As a 16-year member, Doncaster has demonstrated outstanding client service, ethics, and professionalism. MDRT provides continuing education to help members better serve clients and maintain strong values while adhering to a strict Code of Ethics. For more information, contact Doncaster at 509 735 9518 or TDoncaster@IFGRR.COM.
This document is Latham & Watkins' 2014 Pro Bono Annual Review. It highlights the firm's commitment to pro bono work under the leadership of retiring Chair and Managing Partner Robert Dell. In 2014, the firm's lawyers and staff provided over 170,000 hours of pro bono legal services, valued at over $105 million. The review showcases several of the firm's impactful pro bono practices in areas such as asylum, veterans' rights, human trafficking, education, and more. It recognizes Robert Dell's pivotal role in developing Latham's top-tier pro bono program over his 20-year tenure.
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) hosts a CIO/CFO Roundtable event that features a panel discussion between chief information officers and chief financial officers on current hot topics. Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels, with benefits including logo placement, event passes, and a pre-function booth.
Matthew Rowe reflects on his seven years as chairman of the FPA Board, during which he oversaw significant progress in elevating financial planning to a profession through increased educational and ethical standards. A key highlight was the 2011 vote to change the FPA's structure to represent individual practitioners, clarifying its role. Though the implementation of FoFA created challenges, Rowe believes it strengthened the profession in the long run by addressing issues like conflicted remuneration. He is proud of the FPA's 10-Point Plan and confident it will benefit consumers and the industry. The most difficult period was responding to the CBA planning scandal, but Rowe feels the FPA made the right choice to stand up for clients despite criticism.
WHAT BUSINESS OWNERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONING THEIR COMPANYExpert Webcast
Business readiness and shareholder personal planning
Corporate legal planning
Tax and estate planning
Wealth management considerations
Potential buyers and transaction structures
Preparing for due diligence – self-diligence, quality of earnings, other
Post-transactions planning
Issues to anticipate
The Government Technolgogy & Services Coalition's (GTSC) annual report was released on July 11, 2013. It showcases the accomplishments of the premier organization for small and mid-sized companies in the federal homeland and national security market during its two short years.
PEOPLE. PLACES. PURPOSE.
Common words with uncommon meaning but with everyday impact on the TAG Alliances. Each describes and defines what we and our members are about, whom we serve and how businesses around the world benefit.
In the pages that follow we will, in our words and in the words of our members, give some substance to this theme, supported by some examples of these words as they have been applied in practice. We think that People, Places, and Purpose, in words and deed, shine a light on our activity during 2013. We also hope that this Annual Review will not only show us where we were in 2013 but will also provide an indication of what we can all look forward to in 2014 and beyond.
Our Annual Review, to state it in words most common to our TIAG® members, is both a balance sheet that shows where we were at year-end and a statement that recounts activities such as conferences, meetings and new member endeavors. At the end of the year, it is your achievements that to us yield our bottom line.
We hope that your 2013 has been a good one for you as well, measured by the People you have met, or have hired, or have gained as clients; marked by the Places you have been, through business, pleasure, or our favorite, a combination of both at a TAG conference; or even judged by your satisfaction in achieving a Purpose of importance.
As we look forward to 2014, we are excited by the opportunity to do even better. There are places in the world into which we can expand. There are members that we would like to see more often at conferences and TAG Academy courses. And there is a Foundation to sustain for the benefit of those in need. We welcome those challenges and we are supported by a strong staff and by the strength of the membership.
Our story of 2013 is not just for you, however. We encourage you to circulate and distribute this Annual Review throughout your firm. We also encourage you to show or send it to clients and prospective clients; to incorporate it effectively into your own marketing initiatives; and to think of the ways you can take full advantage of all that we offer.
Thank you for your membership, for your Foundation support, for your conference and program attendance and for the quality of your work and your relationships. We wish you a successful year in 2014.
TAG Alliances 2013 Annual Review - People. Places. Purpose.TIAG_Alliance
PEOPLE. PLACES. PURPOSE.
Common words with uncommon meaning but with everyday impact on the TAG Alliances. Each describes and defines what we and our members are about, whom we serve and how businesses around the world benefit.
In the pages that follow we will, in our words and in the words of our members, give some substance to this theme, supported by some examples of these words as they have been applied in practice. We think that People, Places, and Purpose, in words and deed, shine a light on our activity during 2013. We also hope that this Annual Review will not only show us where we were in 2013 but will also provide an indication of what we can all look forward to in 2014 and beyond.
Our Annual Review, to state it in words most common to our TIAG® members, is both a balance sheet that shows where we were at year-end and a statement that recounts activities such as conferences, meetings and new member endeavors. At the end of the year, it is your achievements that to us yield our bottom line.
We hope that your 2013 has been a good one for you as well, measured by the People you have met, or have hired, or have gained as clients; marked by the Places you have been, through business, pleasure, or our favorite, a combination of both at a TAG conference; or even judged by your satisfaction in achieving a Purpose of importance.
As we look forward to 2014, we are excited by the opportunity to do even better. There are places in the world into which we can expand. There are members that we would like to see more often at conferences and TAG Academy courses. And there is a Foundation to sustain for the benefit of those in need. We welcome those challenges and we are supported by a strong staff and by the strength of the membership.
Our story of 2013 is not just for you, however. We encourage you to circulate and distribute this Annual Review throughout your firm. We also encourage you to show or send it to clients and prospective clients; to incorporate it effectively into your own marketing initiatives; and to think of the ways you can take full advantage of all that we offer.
Thank you for your membership, for your Foundation support, for your conference and program attendance and for the quality of your work and your relationships. We wish you a successful year in 2014.
The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Annual Report, covering the period of June 2013 - November 2014.
The Government Technology & Services Coalition (GTSC) is a nonprofit, non-partisan association of innovative, agile small and mid-sized company CEOs that create, develop, and implement solutions for the Federal homeland and national security sector. These companies founded the Coalition to band together to work with their Federal partners to achieve their mission despite significant budget challenges by bringing the innovation, creativity and exceptionalism of successful small businesses to the homeland and national security mission. These CEOs — many former government officials — joined together to share best practices, information and resources to lead the initiatives and solutions that would bring the best of our community together to protect our homeland.
Our vision is to provide an ethical, effective platform for information exchange between the public and private sector on homeland and national security ideas, technologies and innovations that will achieve mission.
Our mission is to provide exceptional advocacy, capacity building, partnership opportunities and marketing in the Federal security space for small and mid-sized companies. We do this to support and assist our government partners achieve their critical missions with the highest integrity; best and most innovative technologies; and results-based, quality products and services to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from, any terrorist attack or natural disaster.
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Alex MacBeath
Alex A. MacBeath is an Executive Partner and CEO of Grant Thornton, LLP. He has former and current association with a wide range of community and non-profit organizations such as the United Way ( Campaign Chair and Chair, Living Out Loud Speaker Series); Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada; Hamilton Art Gallery; Founding Chair and Host, 1995-2000, Grant Thornton Canadian Authors; Series, the Canadian Childrens Authors; Series, the CANSCAIP Collection; Board of Managers, First Presbyterian Church.
Company Profile
· Company: Grant Thornton, LLP
· Size: Large
· Industry: Accounting
· Business Activity: Professional, scientific and technical activities
· Type of Entity: Private Company
· Number of Employees: 500 to 10,000
· Country: Canada
· Headquarters: Toronto, ON
· Yearly Revenue: Greater than $25 million
1. Can you provide a brief history of Grant Thorton. When it started and by whom?
Grant Thorton started in Atlantic Canada. It was formed in 1939 in Halifax and it was a sole practitioner that began the firm, Harvey Doane. At that time was known as H.R. Doane and Company. From the initial base in Halifax it expanded across Atlantic Canada, initially, through a series of mergers and the opening of new offices to respond to opportunities in different parts of Atlantic Canada and to the needs of clients as they expanded through Atlantic Canada. As it moved into the sixties and seventies it began to expand into Ontario and eventually the West, mainly through a series of mergers with local firms. That created a presence in Western Canada and Ontario building on the strong base that we had in Atlantic Canada at that time. There were two major events in the eighties and the nineties that helped create the firm that we have today and really built on the early success that Harvey Doane started. The first was in 1981 when we associated with a firm in Quebec, the largest firm in Quebec, called Robichaud Martin St. Pierre. That created a firm that had a presence in every part of the country. In 1991 we did another merger with a firm called Panel Kerr McGillivary. Panel Kerr McGillivery had a very strong presence in Western Canada and in Ontario but not in the East nor in Quebec so it was a very complementary merger. It created the firm we have today, with a presence across the country and in all the major markets of the country. In 1981, at the same time we associated with the firm in Quebec, we joined a new international organization called Grant Thorton. Grant Thorton was created at that time and we were the third member firm to join the international organization and in fact are the third largest member firm of the international organization.
2. What were the original motivations for the formation of the firm?
If I were to look at the motivators that drove Harvey Doane or created some of the early successes, certainly one was recognition that we were a professional services firm. In terms of providing strong professional services, maint.
Seven Generations places a strong emphasis on community engagement and building trust with stakeholders. The company believes it is important for energy companies to listen to community concerns and involve stakeholders in project planning rather than just informing them of plans after they are made. Seven Generations works to understand community perspectives and have senior executives directly engage with communities and regulatory agencies. This approach has helped the company build strong relationships and trust within the communities where it operates.
The document provides an overview of Latham & Watkins' 2014 pro bono efforts, including:
- The firm provided over 170,000 hours of pro bono legal services in 2014, with over 1,800 lawyers participating.
- Offices around the world engaged in pro bono work focusing on issues like asylum/immigration, human trafficking, veterans' rights, education, and more.
- Specific matters mentioned include representing Holocaust survivors, advising social entrepreneurs, assisting victims of human trafficking, and supporting education reform efforts.
The letter from the CEO provides clarity on the goals and future direction of UnitedHealth International. Specifically:
1) UnitedHealth International aims to provide an "Anywhere-Anytime" health benefit solution for UnitedHealth Group clients as their business expands globally. This involves establishing infrastructure in key international markets.
2) Employees are key representatives of the company and must ensure extraordinary customer service and focus on retaining existing clients and growing business.
3) While UnitedHealth Group has revised some financial projections, employees should assure clients of the company's ability to continue delivering quality services and results.
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2. 1 TAG Alliances®
2017 Annual Review
Amplify
The theme of the 2017 Annual Review is “Amplify”. To be effective, amplification
requires that a message be delivered and heard by another so that they can in
turn further the message to others. It is not necessary to be overbearing or loud
to be heard. This wave of influence can only be transferred when information
is shared from a place of trust, credibility, integrity, and authenticity. Our
TAG Alliances community is built on the foundation of these key characteristics,
and as such, we have a huge voice in the global community. Individually we
are able to further our capabilities as an alliance, but together we are a massive
force. This Annual Review is one such vehicle for amplifying the global message
of the TAG Alliances.
Just as casting a stone onto the water’s surface forms a series of ripples that
radiate outward, our actions, intentions and purpose as an organization cause
a similar impact throughout the world. The ripple effect is so much greater
than the original impact formed by the single stone. One small action can
lead to incredible results. The metaphor of water is particularly compelling in
symbolizing amplification, as it is organic and fluid yet also a dynamic force:
water can be refreshing and revitalizing; it can be thirst quenching; it cuts steel at
high pressures; and it can sculpt mountains in geologic time.
At TAG Alliances, we have taken on the goal of amplifying the strengths and
prominence of our members and strategic partners, to each other as well as
to industry, trade organizations, businesses, individuals, and other professional
service providers. We aim to facilitate relationships, connections, collaborations,
and work engagements throughout the world.
Our intention with this year’s Annual Review is to amplify the accomplishments of our alliance. We had
tremendous success this year in recruiting a number of prominent new members. We are excited to see the
high level of engagement from these new members and how well they have integrated within our community.
As well, we have experienced an unprecedented level of creative and innovative projects between our
members, and most impressively, a significant increase in the workflow between our lawyers and accountants.
As an alliance, we continue to drive work to our members from international organizations and multinational
companies. Overwhelmingly, these organizations have been very impressed with the international capabilities
and quality of our member firms that they have engaged to handle international matters. These organizations
view our members as a significant competitive alternative to the Big Four and international law firms.
We have been a full-service multidisciplinary alliance since 2003. As many new organizations embark on
developing a multidisciplinary approach, we take pride in acknowledging that we have already created a mature,
robust, diverse, and dynamic multidisciplinary community. We continue to be recognized by independent and
reputable ranking services as an elite organization and one of the top multidisciplinary alliances in the world.
As a community, we challenge each and every one of our members to continue sharing, on a daily basis, the
talents, successes and expertise of our global members to those around them. Our common goal is to inform
businesses and individuals around the world that the TAG Alliances is their premier resource for international
professional support. We continue to transform the way people obtain professional international services.
Richard Attisha
President & CEO
Melisa Attisha
Executive Vice President
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The Year in Review............................................................................................................. 3
Success Stories................................................................................................................... 6
New Members.................................................................................................................. 16
Alliance Events................................................................................................................. 24
TAG Foundation............................................................................................................... 30
Our Global Team.............................................................................................................. 34
Best Friends of TAG......................................................................................................... 44
Friends of TAG.................................................................................................................. 45
Table of Contents
5. www.TAGAlliances.com 4
James D. MacNeil
BOYNECLARKE
(Nova Scotia, Canada – TAGLaw)450+
International Conference
Attendees & Guests
7
Regional &
Industry
Meetings
32
New Member Selfies
R
AND PARTNERS
20 New TAG Alliances
Members
10
6
4 TM
+
+
by Accountancy Age
Accounting Alliance
in the World
$15,000+
Charitable Funds
Disbursed
3
Charitable Causes
“ELITE”
+5.3%
Overall Member Revenue Growth
50+
TAG Foundation Donors
THIRD
RANKED
RANKED
Legal
Network/Alliance
by Chambers Global
NEW MEMBERS
1
Managing
Partner
Summit
6. 5 TAG Alliances®
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The Year in Review
TIAG Current Totals
Countries: 68
Total Firms: 116
Total Offices: 234
Region Employees Firms
Asia Pacific 1,101 19
Europe 2,044 38
Latin America 784 23
Middle East/Africa 414 16
North America 2,480 20
Totals 6,823 116
TAGLaw Current Totals
Countries: 96
Total Firms: 160
Total Offices: 395
Region Lawyers Firms
Asia Pacific 1,481 20
Europe 2,483 50
Latin America 650 21
Middle East/Africa 515 18
North America 4,552 51
Totals 9,681 160
TAG Alliances Combined Totals
Countries: 106
Total Members: 286
Total Offices: 680
Region Members
Asia Pacific 39
Europe 94
Latin America 45
Middle East/Africa 34
North America 74
Total Members 286
Countries Members / Offices Professionals
105+ 280+ / 650+ 16,000+
TAG-SP data is included in TAG Alliances totals.
TAG Alliances’ Global Reach
8. Success Stories
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“Knowledge Sharing...A Powerful Benefit”
“At a recent TAG Alliances conference, I was able to discuss
various practice management techniques with Kurt Baker of ESV
in Sydney, Australia (TIAG)—a tremendous leader of his firm.
We have started implementing some of these strategies and
ideas at our own firm and they are already working well. This
type of knowledge sharing is a powerful benefit of membership
in TIAG and TAG Alliances.”
Basil Bielich
Browne Craine and Co. (Isle of Man - TIAG)
“Extraordinary Benefits to Our Firm”
“Recently, we received a referral from Cornick Garber &
Sandler in New York City (TIAG). We were able to deliver great
service to the client and earn their trust which then led to the
opportunity of referring the client to our local TAGLaw member
in London, Boodle Hatfield. One referral yielded: extraordinary
benefits to our firm, Cornick being able to service their client’s
international needs, and the opportunity to strengthen our own
local relationships.”
Lisa Spearman
Mercer & Hole (London, England - TIAG)
Help in China
“I was recently able to reach out to Steven Yu of Hiways
Law Firm in Shanghai, China (TAGLaw) who assisted our
client in locating governmental filings in China that were
required in order for our client to complete their audit.”
Paul Tauber
Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP (San Francisco, CA, USA – TAGLaw)
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“TAGLaw is Really Working.”
“Jacintha Pillay of Sim Mong Teck in Singapore has been very
helpful and patient as I work with a client who is exploring a
new business in Singapore. TAGLaw is really working.”
Eric C. Marshall
Eaton Peabody (Maine, USA - TAGLaw)
Attorneys at Law
“New Connections with Many
More to Come.”
“As new TIAG Members, we attended our first TAG Alliances
International Conference in Quebec City. There, we were able to
meet with so many great TIAG firms from around the world to
explore opportunities to serve our clients. Specifically, we needed
advice for a transaction in Ireland and met with John O’Connell of
HSOC. We also talked with Robert Fortier of Mallette in Quebec to
arrange a Francophone secondment for our firm. Participation in
this conference, and membership in TIAG, has led to a number of
new connections with many more to come.”
Gord Cummings & Chris Clifford
D&H Group (British Columbia, Canada - TIAG)
“International Feel, Stretch and Range...”
“Our firm, Portman International, has been a TIAG member for
more than 10 years. Membership in TIAG and TAG Alliances
gives us the international feel, stretch, and range to serve our
client’s international needs.”
David Marinelli
Portman International (Malta - TIAG)
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2017 Annual Review
“Successfully Resolved the Case”
“We recently concluded a litigation matter referred to our
firm by Berger Singerman (Florida, USA - TAGLaw). The
case involved some significant employment / independent
contractor issues. We represented the client in both a state
administrative case and in a lawsuit. The client was able to
successfully resolve the case. Ultimately, we were able to assist
the client to receive insurance reimbursement for the cost of
the litigation and other costs related to the case.”
Larry Drapkin
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP (Los Angeles, California, USA - TAGLaw)
“We Worked Closely Together...”
“We acted on behalf of an Indian corporation involved in an
arbitration subject to New York law with London as the seat of the
arbitration. We contacted Barry Werbin at Herrick who was able
to advise on the New York law. During this matter, we worked
closely together to advise the client on a strategy which, in the
end, was very effective and the case settled on good terms.”
Jill Bainbridge
Blake Morgan LLP (Southampton, England - TAGLaw)
1 Referral... 7 Figures... 15 years of
Membership
“A single TAGLaw referral resulted in a matter that generated
a seven-figure fee for our firm—thus paying for our entire 15-
year membership several times over.”
William Hardin
Osborn Maledon, P.A. (Arizona, USA - TAGLaw)
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“Their Client is Now Our Client”
“Wendy On of Fineman West (Los Angeles, California,
USA - TIAG) had a client that started doing business in the
Netherlands. The client was in contact with one of the Big Four
firms, but Wendy suggested that they should contact our firm
to see if we could assist them. Their client is now our client.”
Barry Nijkamp
KRC Van Elderen (Zwolle, Netherlands - TIAG)
“This is Why We are Members of TIAG.”
“Our firm had an international client with an urgent need
for clarification on a matter concerning German Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). I contacted SGP
Schneider Geiwitz (Neu-Ulm, Germany - TIAG) who quickly
responded. A time was arranged for direct communication with
my client who received the guidance that they needed. This is
exactly why we are members of TIAG.”
Brett Neate
Zinner & Co. LLP (Ohio, USA - TIAG)
“Ready Access to a Reliable and
Reputable Firm”
“Our TAGLaw member in India, Kochhar & Co, helped us answer
a point of Indian law that arose in the course of litigation. We were
grateful to have ready access to a reliable and reputable firm.”
Kevin Koons
Kroger, Gardis and Regas, LLP (Indianapolis, Indiana, USA - TAGLAW)
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“The Many Benefits of Membership”
“In January, a U.S. TAGLaw Member contacted us to see if we
would be interested in representing one of their long-standing
clients because their firm had a conflict which prevented their
representation. We interviewed with the client and through the
recommendation of the member, we were hired by the client. The
matter continues. This is a great example of the many benefits of
membership in TAGLaw and TAG Alliances.”
Greg Noschese
Munsch Hardt (Texas, USA - TAGLaw)
TIAG Members Create International
Secondment Program
Studio Rock (Milan, Italy) and Mercer & Hole (London, England)
started a new collaboration this year: a “Professional” Exchange
Program for their associates. Luca Viel, Senior Associate at
Studio Rock was the first to pursue this opportunity, spending
8 months this year at Mercer & Hole’s offices in London.
“The first attempt of this new collaboration was absolutely
positive. It really helped both firms with the relationship with
our London-based, Italian clients and it represents a nice
growth opportunity for our associates.”
Fedele Gubitosi; Studio Rock (Milan, Italy)
“We have been delighted to have had this opportunity. Luca
became a popular and useful member of the team and has
helped create a really close working relationship between our
firms that we can build on in the future.”
Paul Maberly; Mercer & Hole (London, England)
Farewell party for Luca (middle) and his
Mercer & Hole colleagues
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“Thanks to TAGLaw...”
“One of our clients, a Bulgarian company developing a popular
fashion brand in the Netherlands, needed urgent assistance after
their former commercial agent raised a series of legal proceedings
against them. Due to the immediate response from our colleagues
at Nysingh, our client was duly represented at the court hearing
only a few days later. Thanks to TAGLaw we managed to provide
our client with highly qualified legal assistance in both Bulgaria
and the Netherlands.”
Emiliyan Arnaudov
Popov & Partners Law Office (Bulgaria – TAGLaw)
TIAG Members Team Up for Tax
Presentation
After a number of significant changes were made in UK Tax
Legislation, Browne Craine & Co saw the opportunity to collaborate
with a UK TIAG Member in order to serve their clients in the
Isle of Man that might be effected by these changes. In March,
Liz Cuthbertson, senior tax partner of Mercer & Hole (London,
England), traveled to the Isle of Man to promote her firm and lend
her expertise during a presentation to Browne Craine & Co’s clients.
“Bringing Us Together”
“I am pleased to say that our firm has developed an excellent
relationship with HUB International (Best Friend of TAG). They
are assisting us with our insurance needs, and we appreciate their
expertise, service, and excellent products. For our part, our firm has
assisted HUB in a number of legal matters in British Columbia. Other
Canadian TAG Alliances firms are assisting HUB in their respective
Provinces as well. I thank the TAG Alliances for bringing us together.”
John Sullivan
Harper Grey LLP (British Columbia, Canada - TAGLaw)
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Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
“Recently, we have developed a relationship with our local
TIAG member in Michigan and Ohio, Cohen & Company. This
relationship has expanded and we are now planning joint
events together.”
Mark Kowalsky
Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss, P.C. (Michigan, USA - TAGLaw)
“Able to Refer...”
“A private equity client in New York City contacted me. He
was working on an acquisition in Melbourne, Australia and
needed an audit firm to perform due diligence. I was able to
refer the client to our longtime TIAG member in Melbourne,
Lowe Lippman.”
Robert Reitman
Cornick, Garber & Sandler, LLP (New York, New York, USA - TIAG)
From [Cold] Toronto to India...
“Dear Rohit, Vijay and Piyush (of Kochhar & Co in India - TAGLaw):
I wanted to send this note to you to give you some feedback
from one of my partners. Your firm recently did some work on a
leasing matter for one of our clients and they were very pleased.
Many thanks to you and your firm for this and a number of other
matters for which we have received good feedback. It makes our
job a lot easier. All the best from an unseasonably cold Toronto! “
Steve Popoff
Blaney McMurtry LLP (Ontario, Canada - TAGLaw)
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“Immediately”
“I had to carry out a comprehensive company search for a
German-Austrian client. Several shareholder levels upstream
appeared as Luxembourg holding companies. This led me
to contact Catherine L’Hote of our TAGLaw member in
Luxembourg, Adam & Bleser. Catherine provided me with the
relevant information from the Luxembourg corporate registry
almost immediately.”
Nils Wördermann
RWP Rechtsanwälte (Düsseldorf, Germany - TAGLaw)
“Impressive to our Clients”
“One of our TAGLaw members in Texas, Dykema Cox Smith,
recently assisted me with domesticating a subpoena in Texas
to depose an expert witness. Additionally, they allowed me to
use their office for the deposition. While this might not seem
significant, it is helpful and impressive to our clients to be
able to leverage the reach and access of our fellow TAGLaw
members for out-of-state needs.”
Elizabeth Scott
Williams Mullen (North Carolina & Virginia, USA - TAGLaw)
Cleaning up a “Mess”
“A friend of mine had a mother with some tax issues in the
United Kingdom. I referred my friend to Lisa Spearman of
Mercer & Hole (London, England - TIAG) who successfully
resolved a complicated, multi-jurisdiction tax mess.”
Russell Brown
LehmanBrown (Beijing & Shanghai, China - TIAG)
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Success Stories
“Doing it for a Friend”
“I had a client in the UK with serious UK and U.S. tax issues.
I reached out to Fuad Saba at FGMK (Chicago - TIAG) for his
international tax expertise. Fuad met telephonically with the
client and came up with a brilliant solution. When I asked him
how much for the services, he said he was ‘doing it for a friend.’”
Norman Posner
Samet & Company (Massachusetts, USA - TIAG)
Across the Pond
Robert Levy of Kuit Steinart Levy LLP (TAGLaw) referred a
local Manchester, UK logistics shipping provider which was
interested in expanding into the U.S., with the specific intention
of establishing it’s U.S. operations with headquarters in Salt
Lake City. Since then, Kirton McConkie has incorporated the
client’s business entity and begun facilitating immigration
work visas for the British management.
Willis Orton
Kirton McConkie (Utah, USA – TAGLaw)
“Helped us Close the Deal”
In 2016, we received a large matter. This client now accounts
for 10% of our practices’ billings. We received great support
from Mercer & Hole (London, England - TIAG) which helped
us close the deal.
John O’Connell
HSOC (Ireland - TIAG)
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New Members
“First Impressions”
“Just days after our membership was finalized and announced, I was able to
connect by e-mail with a number of members from various countries. I am
so pleased by the warm welcome we received from everyone. We also had
a very pleasant meeting with our local TAGLaw member in Cyprus, Tassos
Papadopoulos & Associates LLC, and we are planning to have another one
soon to further explore areas of collaboration. My first impressions of our
TIAG membership are so positive and I believe our membership will greatly
contribute to our strategic growth plan.”
Athena Constantinou
APC Audit, Tax, Advisory Ltd (Nicosia. Cyprus - TIAG)
New Member Success
“As a brand new TAG-SP member, we attended the International Conference
in Quebec City. There, we met a number of fantastic accounting contacts,
many of whom will likely refer investors and various clients to us. We also
feel we will be in a good position to refer our existing clients out to these
members for various matters and opportunities.”
Zafar Kanani
Forbury Investment (UK - TAG-SP)
New TAGLaw Members
New TIAG Members
New TAG-SP Members
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Kellerhals Carrard (Switzerland)
For over 15 years, the partners of Kellerhals Carrard have been familiar
faces within TAGLaw. Now, the firm has expanded the jurisdiction of
its membership to cover all of Switzerland, enabling our members to
benefit from the depth of expertise found within their seven offices
throughout the country.
(Main Contacts shown left to right: Frédéric Rochat & Edgar Philippin)
HBS Law (Cambodia)
Established in 2005, HBS Law is one of the highest ranked law firms
based in Cambodia. The firm serves a diverse client base which
includes major Asian and multinational companies. HBS has excellent
working relationships with key figures in Cambodia, including officials
in the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Finance, and the National
Bank of Cambodia.
(Main Contacts shown left to right: Tayseng Ly & Honn Bun)
Cabinet hhh Avocats (Morocco)
Cabinet hhh Avocats is one of the top mid-sized law firms in Morocco.
The firm’s professionals have served many high profile clients in an array
of industries such as Procter & Gamble, Century 21, Foot Locker, General
Mills, Major League Baseball, Motorola, NBA, Nestlé, and Starwood.
(Main Contacts shown left to right: Ahmad Hussein & Zohra Hasnaoui)
Cancio, Nadal, Rivera & Díaz, P.S.C. (Puerto Rico)
For more than four decades, CNR&D has stood out as one of the top law
firms in Puerto Rico, offering a range of transactional and litigation services
throughout multiple industries. Among its many accomplishments and
accolades, the firm’s professionals have successfully argued multiple
cases before the Supreme Court of the United States.
(Main Contacts shown left to right: Rubén M. Medina-Lugo & Frederick Martínez)
New TAGLaw Members
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Ellul & Co. (Gibraltar)
Standing the test of time, much like the Rock of Gibraltar, Ellul &
Co is a full service law firm established in 1973. Today, the firm is
internationally recognized in a number of legal publications and is
considered one of the top firms in the country. Additionally, the firm
and its team have established themselves as leading experts in the
emerging area of blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
(Main Contacts shown left to right: Marc X. Ellul & Eric C. Ellul)
Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin &
Hubbard (Louisiana, USA)
With more than 25 years of experience serving clients in the gulf coast
region, Lugenbuhl is a preeminent full-service law firm with offices in
New Orleans and Baton Rouge. In addition to being recognized for
its commitment to diversity, the firm and its lawyers are consistently
ranked in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.
(Main Contacts shown left to right: Benjamin W. Kadden & Stewart F. Peck)
Eldib & Co. (Egypt & Libya)
Eldib & Co. was first established in 1875 in the city of Alexandria.
Today, the firm has offices in Cairo, Alexandria and Tripoli. Catering
to clients across the legal spectrum including, but not limited to:
Corporate and Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Oil and Gas,
Construction, and Intellectual Property. The firm covers numerous
industries from established sectors to emerging markets.
(Main Contacts shown: Mohamed Eldib & Khaled Al Jazwi)
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Law Office Yang & Co (Indonesia)
Founded in 2011 by Ferry Yang, Marcia Wibisono, and Saniah Wu, Yang
& Co. is a leading commercial law firm in Indonesia. The reputation of
its founding partners in the international legal community has allowed
the firm to provide services to a wide array of international clients in a
number of industry sectors.
(Main Contacts shown left to right: Marcia Wibisono & Saniah Wu)
Walch & Schurti Attorneys at Law Ltd
(Liechtenstein)
Founded in 1991, Walch & Schurti is an internationally-focused law
firm in the Principality of Liechtenstein. Today, the firm has established
itself as one of the most elite law firms in Liechtenstein by focusing
on the highest quality standards and employing professionals who
have received training from well-regarded institutions and firms
around the world.
(Main Contacts shown left to right: Moritz Blasy & Alexander Appel)
Aumento Law Firm (Denmark)
Founded in 2009, Aumento is a full-service Danish law firm of
34 lawyers and 56 total employees. The firm and its lawyers are
recognized in numerous practice areas by Chambers Europe, the
Legal 500 and Who’s Who Legal.
(Main Contacts shown left to right: Anders Aagaard & Asaf Fazal)
22. New TIAG Members
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RMA Senegal (Senegal)
RMA Senegal was founded in March 2007. Registered under the
Senegalese accounting board (ONECCA), the firm’s clients comprise
some of the largest corporations and NGOs in Senegal, in addition to
local and multinational companies. While based in Senegal, the firm
has the capacity to conduct engagements throughout West Africa.
(Main Contacts shown left to right: Papa Alboury Ndao & Papa Bathie Gueye)
APCAudit,Tax,Advisory Ltd. (Nicosia, Cyprus)
APC is a leading tax, audit, accounting, and consultancy firm in Cyprus,
offering specialized services to local and international clients. The firm
has become a leader in advising clients in specific sectors and niche
areas including: sports and entertainment, shipping and luxury yachts,
intellectual property, the fashion industry, and estate planning.
(Main Contacts shown left to right: Athena Constantinou & Ioakim Thrasyvoulou)
Daudally, Lalani & Co. (Karachi, Pakistan)
Established in 1954, Daudally, Lalani & Co. specializes in the areas of audit
& assurance, taxation, advisory, consulting and corporate affairs. In fact, the
firm is on the auditors panel of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Karachi
Stock Exchange (KSE), Pakistan Commodity Exchange Limited (PMEX),
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), and Sales Tax Department of FBR.
(Main Contact shown: Sikander Lalani)
Cabinet Comptable & Fiscal DERAMCHI
(CCFD) (Algeria)
Since 1996, Cabinet Comptable & Fiscal DERAMCHI (CCFD) has
provided accounting, tax, advisory and audit services to clients
throughout Algeria and North Africa. Today, CCFD is one of the
largest mid-sized firms in Algeria.
(Main Contact shown: Riad Deramchi)
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Premier Consulting S.A. (Greece)
Founded in 1999, Premier Consulting is one of the top independent
accounting and advisory firms in Greece. Local SME’s and Fortune
1000 companies alike trust Premier Consulting for both their
international experience, and their sound understanding of the
conditions and peculiarities of the Greek market.
(Main Contacts shown left to right: Nikolaos Marselos & Ioannis Xenopoulos)
D&H Group LLP (British Columbia, Canada)
Founded in 1951 by David Dyke and Ian Howard, D&H Group is a full-
service accounting firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Today,
the firm is one of the top five independent firms in the Vancouver
area and serves clients ranging from individuals to international
businesses.
(Main Contacts shown left to right: Arthur Azana & Craig Cox)
BALIKLI Audit I Advisory (Turkey)
Established in 2007, BALIKLI delivers financial services and advice to
a broad range of businesses and corporate clients. The firm’s founder,
Tugba Balikli, has been ranked among the Top 17 Women Entrepreneurs
in Turkey by the Womens Presidents’ Organization (WPO).
(Main Contact shown: Tugba Balikli)
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New TAG-SP Members
Forbury Investment Network Ltd (UK -
Investment Services)
The Commonwealth Environmental Investment
Platform (CEIP) (UK - Environmental)
Forbury Investment Network (FIN), an associated company of TAGLaw
member firm Clarkslegal LLP, matches visionary investors with early
stage innovative technology companies for positive and sustainable
change. Also associated with Clarkslegal LLP, The Commonwealth
Environmental Investment Platform (CEIP) is a pan-Commonwealth
network linking entrepreneurs and companies in the environmental
sector to each other and to international investors.
(Main Contacts shown left to right: Zafar Kanani & Michael Sippitt)
Weaver (Texas)
A Top-40 accounting firm in the U.S., Weaver has been providing
high-quality, customized services to clients for more than 65 years. In
addition to traditional tax and audit services, the firm also provides a
wide array of advisory services including risk, financial and IT advisory;
energy compliance services; forensics and litigation; financial institutions
consulting; and public company services.
(Main Contacts shown left to right: David Rook & Clint Siddons)
Kanzlei Welten (Corporate Law Boutique in
Switzerland)
Bernhard Welten, Founding Partner of Kanzlei Welten, has been a part of the
TAG Alliances family since 2002. Previously a TAGLaw Main Contact before
opening his own boutique firm, Bernhard and his firm specialize in Corporate
Law and Litigation.
(Main Contact: Bernhard Welten)
investment network
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International Conferences
Regional & Industry Meetings
Managing Partner Summit
Alliance Events
“I Was Able to Build Relationships”
“We attended the International Conference in Quebec City as a new
member of TAGLaw. At this event I was able to build relationships
with so many people and arrange joint-marketing initiatives with
numerous members.”
Marcia Wibisono
Yang & Co (Indonesia - TAGLaw)
“The Relationships Built...”
“During the Quebec City conference I was able to have several
good meetings with the TIAG host firm, Mallette. The information
gathered and relationships built will undoubtedly help our clients
in the future, as many of them are doing business in Canada.”
Ray Polantz
Cohen & Company (Michigan & Ohio, USA - TIAG)
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International Conferences
Spring 2017 - Paris
Spring 2017 marked a return to Paris, the city where we held
our first international conference nearly 20 years ago. In a time
when countries are being divided by their cultural differences,
the diverse and historic city of Paris served as a perfect backdrop
for us to celebrate the diversity found within the TAG Alliances
community and honor the loyalty of our longstanding members.
With keynote sessions by Fons Trompenaars and Itzik Amiel,
attendees gained greater insight into reconciling the dilemma of
cultural differences within the global marketplace and were given
new tools to increase their “relations capital” and develop their
“attentional networking.” Specialty Groups allowed participants to
intimately dissect and discuss important issues such as succession
planning, Brexit and international arbitration. The conference
proceedings were concluded with a “Member Loyalty Award”
Ceremony, to recognize more than 50 longstanding members who
have contributed to our collective success. On the final evening,
attendees enjoyed a beautiful Seine River Cruise to cap off a truly
outstanding and memorable conference.
Delegates from Williams Mullen (North
Carolina & Virginia - TAGLaw), Mallette
(Quebec - TIAG) & Cohen & Company
(Michigan & Ohio) on the Seine
Networking Dinner Cruise.
“Doing Business in Africa” Networking
Lunch Table
Discussing alliance updates and strategy
at the TIAG Advisory Board Meeting
Founding TAGLaw Members receiving
their “Member Loyalty Awards”
Members Sean Farnell (Isle of Man -
TIAG) & Frédéric Rochat (Switzerland -
TAGLaw) with TAG Alliances President &
CEO, Richard Attisha.
Founding TIAG Members receiving their
“Member Loyalty Awards”
“International Legal and Accounting
Engagements: A View from the Driver’s
Seat”
Ross Lane of Mercer & Hole (London,
England - TIAG) presenting “Audit &
Assurance: Life on the Other Side”
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International Conferences
Fall 2017 - Quebec City
Hundreds of years ago, the walls of Quebec City, the oldest
fortified city in North America, warded off invaders and incoming
threats. This past autumn, the open minds and hearts of Quebec’s
residents, including our host firms, welcomed and embraced
visitors from around the world during our international conference.
The conference focused on how professionals can protect their
clients and firms from various threats such as cyber attacks,
artificial intelligence, and climate change—disruptive forces that
are impacting the global economy at a rapid pace. During our
final session, we challenged our members to a BINGO networking
game to utilize some of the marketing tips shared with us by our
keynote speaker, Larry Kohn. Congratulations to Steve Popoff for
winning a free conference registration for his firm, Blaney McMurtry
(Ontario - TAGLaw), due to his networking skills during the BINGO
game. Our final dinner, a “Lumberjack Soiree,” allowed our plaid-
attired attendees to celebrate and partake of unique Canadian
fare and traditions including gourmet “poutine,” maple syrup
toffee, wooden spoons and... a musical chainsaw.
John Farley of HUB International (Best
Friends of TAG) conducts a live hack
during “Data Breach Live”.
TIAG Members Papa Ndao (Senegal)
& Russell Brown (Beijing & Shanghai,
China) take a selfie for “TAG Alliances
Networking BINGO”
Steve Popoff poses with Richard and
Melisa Attisha after winning a free
conference registration for his firm during
“TAG Alliances Networking BINGO”.
Welcome Dinner in the Chateau Frontenac.
Networking with new and old friends at
the Gala Dinner.
The Triple Threat! Members from
TAGLaw, TIAG and TAG-SP networking
at the Gala Dinner.
“The Black Mirror” The Impact of
Technology on the Legal and Accounting
Professions
“Litigation & ADR and Audit &
Assurance: Oops...What Happens When
Auditors Miss Fraud” panelists.
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Bone Law attorneys presenting at the
TAGLaw SE / MW Regional Meeting in
Nashville.
Networking time at the TAG Alliances UK
& Ireland Meeting in Kenmare, Ireland.
Attendees network at the TAGLaw
Western North America Regional
Meeting reception.
Members attend the TAGLaw European Regional Meeting in Luxembourg.
TAGLaw Southeastern & Midwestern U.S.
March 3-5, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee
Hosted by: Bone McAllester Norton
TAGLaw Western North America
March 10-12, 2017 in San Francisco, California
Hosted by: Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP
TAGLaw European
March 17-19, 2017 in Luxembourg
Hosted by: Adam & Bleser
TAGLaw INTA Reception
May 23, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain
Hosted by: Bufete Escura
TAG Alliances UK & Ireland
June 24-26, 2017 in Kenmare, Ireland
Hosted by: LK Shields (TAGLaw)
TAGLaw IBA Reception
October 10, 2017 in Sydney, Australia
Hosted by: Piper Alderman
TIAG Brazilian
November 30, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro
Hosted by: Grupo Planus
Regional & Industry Meetings
Attendees in session at the TIAG
Brazilian Regional in Rio de Janiero.
30. 29 TAG Alliances®
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Managing Partner Summit
Day one of the TAG Alliances
Managing Partner Summit.
In 2017, TAG Alliances held its fourth Managing Partner Summit
in Chicago, Illinois. A diverse and talented group of law and
accounting firm leaders from around the world spent two days
sharing their experience and best practices in firm leadership,
management and administration. The Summit was facilitated by
AllanKoltin,along-timeadvisorandconsultanttotopprofessional
services firms, who also presented a keynote address outlining
best practices in firm leadership. The Summit was sponsored by
TAG Alliances’ Chicago-based member firms: Barack Ferrazzano
Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP (TAGLaw) and FGMK (TIAG); in
addition to HUB International, a “Best Friend of TAG”.
MANAGING PARTNER
SUMMIT
Over 30 TAG Alliances Members from seven different countries attended this year’s Managing Partner Summit in Chicago, Illinois.
Sophia Harris of Solomon Harris (Cayman
Islands - TAGLaw) discusses best
practices during a round table session.
Summit attendees pose at the Opening
Dinner.
“What Keeps you Up at Night” round
table session.
31. While member firms are charitable in their local
jurisdictions, often they do not have a trusted outlet to
respond to needs elsewhere. TAG Foundation provides
a means for TAG Alliances members to contribute funds
for charitable purposes around the world. Since its
founding, TAG Foundation has disbursed over $150,000.
TAG Foundation
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TAG Foundation
Devastating Earthquakes in Mexico
TAG Foundation donated $5,000 USD to Fundación ACIR,
a Mexican non-profit organization that provides support for
social projects to improve community wellbeing, especially
for children in the most disadvantaged regions. All post-
earthquake donations were used to set up temporary
schools where buildings where damaged or destroyed by the
earthquakes, while permanent ones are being built.
Hurricane Harvey Relief for Houston
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, TAG Foundation
contributed $5,000 USD to the Houston Food Bank, which
provided food and supplies right after the hurricane and for
many months afterwards to residents in southeast Texas as
they struggled to rebuild their lives. The organization works
closely with a network of partner agencies to ensure food
gets to those who need it most.
Hurricane Relief for Puerto Rico
Fondos Unidos de Puerto Rico, working hand-in-hand with
United Way, provided assistance with setting up refugee
centers, as well as the distribution of water, power generators,
prepared food and food vouchers for people affected by
the hurricanes Irma and Maria. It also supported affiliated
organizations that provided essential health services and
other basic needs to the community. TAG Foundation
contributed $5,000 USD to the cause.
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Special thanks to the following firms and individuals
who contributed to TAG Foundation in 2017:
Gold Level ($1000+)
Keith & Beth May
Peter & Anne Appleton Jones
Richard & Melisa Attisha
Wendy On
Silver Level ($250+)
Andy Turner
Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP
Reto Gribi
Samet & Company
Schnader Harrison
Zinner & Co. LLP
Bronze Level (< $250)
Andrea Piscedda Villena
Andreas Bittner
Anna Derewenda
Barbara Norell
Basil Bielich
Ben Kadden
Brett Neate
Carl Skoog
Chambers of A.R.M.A. Peeroo
Chris Clifford
Dan Ray
Dykema Cox Smith
Edmund Butler
Elizabeth Scott
Felipe Pestana
Greg Drumright
Greg Noschese
Harvey Feuerstein
Howard Kass
Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss
Jill Bainbridge
John O’Connell
Ken Mayers
Kevin Koons
Kirton McConkie, PC
Lourdes Allende
Lenny Samuels
Lisa Spearman
Marc Ellul
Marcia Wibisono
Margaret Schroeder
Markus Dankl
Marty Truss
McLeod Law LLP
Gord Cummings
Mark Kowalsky
Melvin Roth
Mike Wilson
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp
Nils Wördemann
Olivier Sasserath
Paul Maberly
Peter Frank
Popov & Partners
Raúl Guevara
Ray Polantz
Robert Reitman
Russell Brown
Schander Harrison
Steve Popoff
William Hardin
Xu Shanshan
Members Giving Back Globally
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Members Giving Back Locally
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp (Los Angeles, CA, USA - TAGLaw)
became the first supporter of the Heather Heyer Foundation,
which provides scholarships for students pursuing social justice-
related degrees.
A team from Mercer & Hole (London, England - TIAG) stepped
in to help MK Snap with some gardening on 2 May. This year,
MK Snap are celebrating 25 years of helping young adults with
disabilities to learn social and work skills, achieve independence
and contribute to society.
At the firm’s 2017 retreat, Berdon (New York, USA - TIAG)
teams learned the value of both charity and teamwork as they
assembled bikes for children of Wounded Warriors.
ESV (New South Wales, Australia - TIAG) were recognized for its
pro bono work in the AFR and Chartered Accountants ANZ top
100 survey. The number of pro bono hours carried out across the
firm equates to a day for each member of staff.
As an Auxiliary Board member of Fresh Start Women’s
Foundation, Spencer Fane (Missouri, USA - TAGLaw) attorney
Jessica Gale co-chaired the organization’s inaugural Wine
Women and Shoes Phoenix fundraiser that raised $151,000.
Studio Legale Sutti (Italy - TAGLaw) served as pro bono counsel,
sponsors and advisors to Lifenet Onlus in their construction of a
hospital centre in Loul Sessène, Senegal, the first in the country
entirely dedicated to gynecology and state-of-the-art obstetrics.
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Our Global Team
Shown left to right: Melisa Attisha, Executive Vice President; Chris Cervellera, Executive Director;
Samantha Lutz, Marketing Coordinator; Ken Mayers, Conference Ambassador;
Lourdes Allende, Director of Global Member Services and Richard Attisha, President & CEO
Jonathan Lloyd-Jones
European Liaison
Cole Attisha
Photographer and Logistics Assistant
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At our Fall 2017 International Conference in Quebec City, we
honored Ken Mayers, the longest tenured team member of
the TAG Alliances. Ken has officially retired from day-to-day
operations as a member of our team. However, you will likely
see Ken at future international conferences, where he will
always be welcome as our Conference Ambassador.
Ken was the first employee hired by Peter Appleton Jones,
back in 1999 when TAGLaw was founded. Since then, Ken has
been instrumental in the development of the TAG Alliances
and has served the organization with incredible energy, passion
and commitment.
To symbolize Ken’s commitment to our global community, we
gave Ken a crystal Inukshuk statute with a special engraving.
The Inukshuk represents cooperation, support, balance and
humanity—all of the qualities that Ken exemplifies. Similar to
the permanence of the Inukshuk, Ken’s legacy among the TAG
Alliances will stand the test of time.
19
Years Served
36
Conferences Attended
∞Impact
A Tribute to Ken Mayers
38. 37 TAG Alliances®
2017 Annual Review
Advisory Board
The TAGLaw & TIAG 2018 Advisory
Boards are composed of leading
practitioners who provide strategic
guidance to the alliance and act as a
source of professional advice.
Paul Hopkins
Carter Newell
(Queensland, Australia)
Robert Levy
Kuit Steinart Levy LLP
(Manchester, England)
Jim Dankenbring
Spencer Fane LLP
(Missouri, USA)
Jean-Christophe Beaury
Racine
(Paris, France)
Irwin Kishner
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
(New York, NY, USA)
Pablo Brusco
Brons & Salas
(Argentina)
John Delaney, QC
Delaney Partners
(Bahamas)
Paul Tauber
Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP
(San Francisco, CA, USA)
Danielle Muller
Rassers Advocaten
(Breda, Netherlands)
Deborah Williamson
Dykema Cox Smith
(Texas, USA)
Greg Noschese
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.
(Texas, USA)
Melisa Attisha
Executive Vice President
Richard Attisha
President & CEO
Karen Mason
Boodle Hatfield LLP
(London, England)
TAGLaw Advisory Board
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Florence Bastin
Fiduciaire du Grand-Duché
de Luxembourg S.à r.l. (FLUX)
(Luxembourg )
Basil Bielich
Browne Craine and Co.
(Isle of Man)
Kurt Baker
ESV Chartered Accountants
(New South Wales, Australia)
Paul Maberly
Mercer & Hole
(London, England)
Keith May
Richey, May & Co.
(Colorado, USA)
Peter Appleton Jones
Founder & Honorary Board Member
Randy Myeroff
Cohen & Company
(Michigan & Ohio, USA)
Felipe Pestana
Grupo Planus
(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Dan Ray
Hemming Morse, LLP
(San Francisco, CA, USA)
Wendy On
Fineman West & Co. LLP
(Los Angeles, CA, USA)
Russell Brown, OBE
Lehman Brown
(Beijing & Shanghai, China)
Markus Dankl
INTERCURA
(Austria)
Jan Depoorter
SBB Accountants & Advisors
(Belgium)
Rebecca Goodman-Stephens
Berdon LLP
(New York, NY, USA)
TIAG Advisory Board
Advisory Board
40. 39 TAG Alliances®
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TAGLaw Members
Brons & Salas
Argentina
Concern-Dialog Law Firm
Armenia
Carter Newell
Queensland, Australia
Piper Alderman
New South Wales, Australia
Preslmayr Rechtsanwälte
Austria
Delaney Partners
Bahamas
A.S & Associates
Bangladesh
Marx Van Ranst Vermeersch
& Partners (MVVP)
Belgium
Courtenay Coye LLP
Belize
ASW Law
Bermuda
Moreno Baldivieso Estudio
de Abogados
Bolivia
PVG - Perlman Vidigal
Godoy Advogados
Brazil
Hunte & Co.
British Virgin Islands
Popov, Arnaudov & Partners
Bulgaria
HBS Law
Cambodia
Abeng Law Firm
Cameroon
McLeod Law LLP
Alberta, Canada
Harper Grey LLP
British Columbia, Canada
Fillmore Riley LLP
Manitoba, Canada
BOYNECLARKE LLP
Nova Scotia, Canada
Blaney McMurtry LLP
Ontario, Canada
Cain Lamarre
Quebec, Canada
Solomon Harris
Cayman Islands
Guerrero Olivos
Chile
Golden Gate Lawyers
Beijing, China
Hiways Law Firm
Shanghai, China
Universal Legal Corp. of
China (ULC)
Xiamen, China
Zhuoxin Law Firm
Guangzhou, China
Gómez-Pinzón
Abogados S.A.S.
Colombia
Batalla
Costa Rica
Tassos Papadopoulos &
Associates LLC
Cyprus
Z/C/H Legal v.o.s.
Czech Republic
Aumento Law Firm
Denmark
Headrick Rizik Alvarez &
Fernandez
Dominican Republic
CorralRosales
Ecuador
Eldib & Co.
Egypt
Valdés Suárez & Velasco
El Salvador
Boodle Hatfield LLP
London, England
Kuit Steinart Levy LLP
Manchester, England
Clarkslegal LLP
Reading, England
Blake Morgan LLP
Southampton, England
LEADELL Pilv
Advokaadibüroo AS
Estonia
Tamrat Assefa Liban Law
Offices
Ethiopia
HH Partners Attorneys-at-
law Ltd
Finland
Aubyn
Lille, France
Racine
Paris, France
RWP Rechtsanwälte
Düsseldorf, Germany
GGV Partnerschaft mbB
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Weiss Walter Fischer-Zernin
Hamburg, Germany
Rowedder Zimmermann
Hass
Mannheim, Germany
Heiss & Partner
Munich, Germany
Ellul & Co
Gibraltar
Vainanidis, Economou &
Associates Law Firm
Greece
QIL+4 Abogados
Guatemala
Bufete Rosa y Asociados
Honduras
Vivien Chan & Co.
Hong Kong
Germus and Partners
Hungary
Kochhar & Co.
India
Law Office Yang & Co
Indonesia
LK Shields Solicitors
Ireland
DQ Advocates
Isle of Man
Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer
Baratz
Israel
Studio Legale Sutti
Italy
South Toranomon Law
Offices
Japan
Voisin
Jersey
Mboya Wangongu &
Waiyaki Advocates
Kenya
Taher Group Law Firm
Kuwait
41. www.TAGAlliances.com 40
LEADELL Fogels, Vitols &
Paipa
Latvia
Baroudi & Associates
Lebanon
Eldib & Co.
Libya
Walch & Schurti
Attorneys at Law Ltd
Liechtenstein
LEADELL Balčiūnas &
Grajauskas
Lithuania
Adam & Bleser
Luxembourg
CAKMAKOVA Advocates
Macedonia
Zul Rafique & partners
Malaysia
Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal
Malta
Chambers of A.R.M.A.
Peeroo SC GOSK
Mauritius
Kuri Breña, Sanchez Ugarte
and Aznar
Mexico
Popa & Asociatii
Moldova
Gardetto Law Offices
Monaco
Cabinet hhh Avocats
Morocco
Nysingh advocaten-
notarissen N.V.
Apeldoorn, Netherlands
Rassers Advocaten
Breda, Netherlands
Avid.legal Limited
New Zealand
Meredith Connell
New Zealand
Gbenga Biobaku & Co.
Nigeria
Elliott Duffy Garrett
Northern Ireland
Kvale Advokatfirma DA
Norway
Irfan & Irfan
Attorneys at Law
Pakistan
Galindo, Arias & López
(GALA)
Panama
Siguion Reyna, Montecillo &
Ongsiako Law Offices
Philippines
SSW Spaczynski, Szczepaniak
i Wspolnicy sp.k.
Poland
Espanha e Associados,
Sociedade de Advogados, RL
Portugal
Cancio, Nadal, Rivera &
Díaz, P.S.C.
Puerto Rico
Musat & Asociatii
Romania
FDS Law Ltd.
Russia
Burness Paull LLP
Scotland
Gecić Law
Serbia
Cabinet Maître Cheikh Fall
Senegal
Sim Mong Teck & Partners
Singapore
Paul Q
Slovak Republic
Adams & Adams
South Africa
Bufete Escura
Barcelona, Spain
B. Cremades y Asociados
Madrid, Spain
MAQS Law Firm
Sweden
Kellerhals Carrard
Switzerland
Chen & Lin Attorneys-at-
Law
Taiwan
Silk Legal Company Ltd.
Thailand
Erdem & Erdem
Turkey
Kateera & Kagumire
Advocates
Uganda
Al Rowaad Advocates &
Legal Consultants
United Arab Emirates
Bergstein Abogados
Uruguay
Osborn Maledon, P.A.
Arizona, USA
Williams & Anderson PLC
Arkansas, USA
Mitchell Silberberg &
Knupp LLP
Los Angeles, California, USA
Coblentz, Patch, Duffy &
Bass LLP
San Francisco, California,
USA
Reid and Riege, P.C.
Connecticut, USA
Schnader Harrison Segal &
Lewis LLP
Delaware, USA
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
District of Columbia, USA
Berger Singerman LLP
Florida, USA
Owen, Gleaton, Egan,
Jones & Sweeney, LLP
Georgia, USA
McCorriston Miller Mukai
MacKinnon
Hawaii, USA
Barack Ferrazzano
Kirschbaum & Nagelberg
LLP
Illinois, USA
Barrett McNagny LLP
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Kroger, Gardis
and Regas, LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Belin McCormick, P.C.
Iowa, USA
Martin, Pringle, Oliver,
Wallace & Bauer, L.L.P.
Kansas, USA
Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck,
Rankin & Hubbard
Louisiana, USA
Eaton Peabody
Maine, USA
Lerch, Early & Brewer
Maryland, USA
TAGLaw Members
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TAGLaw Members
Riemer & Braunstein LLP
Massachusetts, USA
Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer
& Weiss, P.C.
Michigan, USA
Holcomb Dunbar -
Attorneys
Mississippi, USA
Spencer Fane LLP
Missouri, USA
Koley Jessen
Nebraska, USA
Lewis Roca Rothgerber
Christie LLP
Nevada, USA
Cook, Little, Rosenblatt &
Manson p.l.l.c.
New Hampshire, USA
Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.
New Jersey, USA
Lewis Roca Rothgerber
Christie LLP
New Mexico, USA
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
New York, USA
Williams Mullen
North Carolina, USA
Kennelly Business Law
North Dakota, USA
Brouse McDowell
Akron, Ohio, USA
Carlile Patchen
& Murphy LLP
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Conner & Winters, LLP
Oklahoma, USA
Black Helterline LLP
Oregon, USA
Schnader Harrison Segal &
Lewis LLP
Pennsylvania, USA
Smith Moore
Leatherwood LLP
South Carolina, USA
Bone McAllester
Norton PLLC
Tennessee, USA
Dykema Cox Smith
Texas, USA
Munsch Hardt Kopf
& Harr, P.C.
Texas, USA
Kirton McConkie, PC
Utah, USA
Gravel & Shea PC
Vermont, USA
Williams Mullen
Virginia, USA
Ryan, Swanson
& Cleveland, PLLC
Washington, USA
von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Wisconsin, USA
Hirst Applegate, LLP
Wyoming, USA
Travieso Evans Arria
Rengel & Paz
Venezuela
Simeza, Sangwa &
Associates Advocates
Zambia
Wintertons Legal
Practitioners
Zimbabwe
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Cabinet Comptable & Fiscal
DERAMCHI (CCFD)
Algeria
Roberto Quian Asociados
Argentina
WMS Chartered
Accountants
Queensland, Australia
ESV Accounting and
Business Advisors
New South Wales, Australia
Lowe Lippmann
Victoria, Australia
INTERCURA Treuhand-und
Revisionsgesellschaft m.b.H.
Austria
SBB Accountants & Advisors
Belgium
Marina Contábil
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Rhodes Contadores
Associados S/C
Brasilia, Brazil
AECompany Sol em
Contabilidade Tributos e
Pessoal LTDA
Curitiba, Brazil
Acctua Contabilidade
Florianópolis, Brazil
Grupo Planus
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
BC Control Auditores
Independentes S.S.
São Paulo, Brazil
Donasco & Co., Ltd.
Cambodia
D&H Group LLP
British Columbia, Canada
Mallette LLP
Quebec, Canada
Moscoso y Cia
Chile
LehmanBrown
Beijing & Shanghai, China
Sáenz Aguilar & Asociados
Costa Rica
C. Costa & Associates
Larnaka, Cyprus
APC Audit, Tax, Advisory
Ltd
Nicosia, Cyprus
Hayek, spol. s r.o., holding
Czech Republic
Revisionsfirmaet
Albrechtsen
Denmark
AN Consulteam
Dominican Republic
EsRoBross Cia Ltda
Ecuador
Hisham Labib & Co.
Egypt
Contadores Publicos
Asociados, SA de CV
El Salvador
Mercer & Hole
London, England
DTE Business Advisers
Manchester, England
Old Mill Accountants
Somerset, England
Burgis & Bullock
Warwickshire, England
Actheos
France
Hartung Consulting GmbH
Düsseldorf, Germany
GGV Partnerschaft mbB
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Florentz und Partner GbR
Munich, Germany
SGP Schneider Geiwitz
Public Accounting Tax
Consulting
Neu-Ulm, Germany
Aisenbrey Weinläder &
Partner
Pforzheim / Stuttgart,
Germany
Premier Consulting
Greece
C K Yau & Partners CPA
Limited
Hong Kong
Interauditor Kft.
Hungary
S. Venkatram and Company,
Chartered Accountants
Chennai, India
Bathiya & Associates LLP
Mumbai, India
AJSH & Co LLP / Mercurius
Advisory Services (MAS)
New Delhi, India
Sanjeev Chopra And
Company
New Delhi, India
KAP Hertanto, Grace,
Karunawan
Indonesia
HSOC Financial & Business
Advisors
Ireland
Browne Craine and Co.
Isle of Man
Dov Weinstein & Co
Israel
Studio Rock
Milan, Italy
Studio Mottura Tron
Rome, Italy
Vesco Giaretta S.r.l.
Vicenza, Italy
Aska & Co.
Japan
AZ International
Jordan
Devani-Devani and Company
Kenya
JK Consulting Group Ltd.
Latvia
DaoCo Audit
Lebanon
UAB “AV Auditas”
Lithuania
Fiduciaire du Grand-Duché
de Luxembourg S.à r.l.
(FLUX)
Luxembourg
ACT Partners
Malaysia
Portman International
Malta
Accounting & Consulting
Group / Comprehensive
Financial Services
Mauritius
Rufo Ibarra, De la Cruz y
Mier, S.C.
Baja California, Mexico
Benavides y Asociados
Asesores Corporativos, S.C.
Chihuahua, Mexico
Moreno Ontiveros
Contadores Pùblicos S.C.
Guanajuato, Mexico
Ribé Aguirre y Asociados SC
Mexico City, Mexico
CAF Contadores Públicos, S.C.
Nuevo León, Mexico
GLG Asesores
Empresariales, S.C.
Veracruz, Mexico
Ariel Puerto Najera y
Asociados, S.C.P.
Yucatán, Mexico
Cabinet Abdellatif El
Quortobi
Morocco
Suvod Associates
Nepal
Witlox VCS
Breda, Netherlands
TIAG Members
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KRC Van Elderen
accountants | tax advisors
Zwolle, Netherlands
ALS International, S.A.
Nicaragua
GMcG
Northern Ireland
Daudally, Lalani & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Karachi, Pakistan
Tahir Siddiqi & Co
Lahore, Pakistan
Hernandez Randich &
Asociados
Peru
SSW Accounting sp. z o.o.
Poland
Falcón Sánchez
Puerto Rico
Ahmed S. Al Sayed
Accounting & Auditing
Qatar
Group Expert Consulting
Romania
Jamal AdDosery
Accountants and Consultants
Saudi Arabia
Anderson Anderson &
Brown LLP
Scotland
RMA Senegal
Senegal
Pinebridge, LLP / Veritas
Private
Singapore
Audit Tax Consulting, k.s.
Slovak Republic
O.M.A Professional Advisory
Group
South Africa
Arrabe Asesores, S.A.
Madrid, Spain
A. I. Macan Markar & Co.,
Chartered Accountants
Sri Lanka
Axion Revisionsbyrå AB
Sweden
Fehlmann & Associés SA
Geneva, Switzerland
SOLIDIS
Olten, Switzerland
P.M. Accountant & Advisory
Co., Ltd.
Thailand
BAGE SARL
Togo
Business, Auditing &
Consulting
Tunisia
BALIKLI Audit I Advisory
Turkey
Jaxa Chartered Accountants
United Arab Emirates
Zolkwer y Asociados –
Auditors Consultores
Uruguay
KMJ | Corbin & Company
Costa Mesa, California, USA
Fineman West & Co. LLP
Los Angeles, California, USA
Hemming Morse, LLP
San Francisco, California, USA
Richey, May & Co.
Colorado, USA
Gerson, Preston, Klein, Lips,
Eisenberg & Gelber, P.A.
Florida, USA
AgeeFisherBarrett, LLC
Georgia, USA
BrookWeiner L.L.C.
Illinois, USA
FGMK, LLC
Illinois, USA
Samet & Company
Massachusetts, USA
Cohen & Company
Michigan, USA
Dorfman Abrams Music LLC
New Jersey, USA
Berdon LLP
New York, New York, USA
Cornick, Garber & Sandler, LLP
New York, New York, USA
Cohen & Company
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Zinner & Co. LLP
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Pritchard, Bieler, Gruver &
Willison, PC (PBGW)
Pennsylvania, USA
LBB & Associates Ltd., LLP
Houston, Texas, USA
Murray, Jonson, White &
Associates, Ltd., PC
Virginia, USA
TAG-SP Members
Peregrine Corporate Services
Isle of Man
VG
Jersey
HUB International
North America
GALA Trust and Management Services
Panama
Kanzlei Welten
Bern, Switzerland
Alexander Beard Group
United Kingdom
The Commonwealth Environmental
Investment Platform (CEIP)
United Kingdom
Forbury Investment Network
United Kingdom
Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson
& Feary, P.C
USA
Weaver
Texas, USA
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alliantgroup’s mission is one of education and
awareness—we exist to help U.S. businesses and
the CPA firms that advise them identify and take
full advantage of powerful government-sponsored
tax credits and incentives.
Missy Waites | CPA Alliance Relations
E: missy.waites@alliantgroup.com | P: 713.350.3394 www.alliantgroup.com
Peter Matson
Executive Managing Director
Markham, ON
Mobile: +1 416 602 1200
peter.matson@hubinternational.com
HUB International is a leading global insurance brokerage
that provides property and casualty, life and health, employee
benefits,investmentandriskmanagementproductsandservices.
For years we have provided insurance and risk management
services to numerous TAG Alliances members and we look
forward to building upon our relationships in 2018. We are
also pleased to introduce two of our senior U.S. based
brokers as liaison for TAG Alliances U.S. members.
David Chmiel
Senior VP;
Claims Practice Leader
Chicago, IL
Mobile: +1 312 771 6454
david.chmiel@hubinternational.com
Kyle Marmillion
Account Executive
Dallas, TX
Mobile: +1 512 470 3297
kyle.marmillion@hubinternational.com
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