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Afschrift
Overall Tax Law Firm of the Year – Switzerland
AMMC Law
Funds Law Firm of the Year - Luxembourg
Baker McKenzie
Arbitration Specialists of the Year – Switzerland
De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés
Casino & Gambling Law Firm of the Year - France
Desai & Diwanji
Infrastructure Finance Law Firm of the Year - India
Ernst & Young
Tax Advisory Firm of the Year - Venezuela
Esquível Advogados
Government Contracts Law Firm of the Year – Portugal
Fafinski Mark & Johnson, P.A.
Aviation Law Firm of the Year - USA
Goldstein Law Firm
Complex Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year - USA
Karanjawala & Co
Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year – India
Katten Muchin Rosenman Cornish LLP
Real Estate Law Firm of the Year - USA
Ligan & Uy
Litigation Law Firm of the Year - Philippines
Maddock & Bright IP Law Office
Patents Law Firm of the Year - Egypt
Meilin International Law Firm
Wealth Management Law Firm of the Year - Japan

Oscós Abogados
Boutique Law Firm of the Year – Mexico
PCK Intellectual Property
Trademarks Law Firm of the Year - Canada
Rich IP & Co
Patent & Trademark Law Firm of the Year – Taiwan
Sagell & Co
Franchis Law Firm of the Year - Sweden
Spier Harben
Max Blitt, K.C.
Child Abduction Lawyer of the Year – Canada
SRS Legal
Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year - Portugal
Sydney Criminal Lawyers
Criminal Defence Law Firm of the Year – Australia
The Juhasz Law Firm
Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year – USA
Travers Smith
Franchise Law Firm of the Year - UK
Twiggy M H Liu Law Office
Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year – Hong Kong
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Corporate Governance Law Firm of the Year – USA
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Banking & Investment Law Firm of the Year – USA
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Mergers & Acquisitions Law Firm of the Year – USA
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
David. A. Katz
Mergers & Acquisitions Law Lawyer of the Year – USA
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
David A. Katz
Lawyer of the Year – USA
Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP
Corporate & Financial Services Law Firm of the Year - Belgium

Overall Tax Law Firm of the Year –
Switzerland
The Afschrift Law Firm is more than just an association of tax lawyers. All our members share the same
vision of our profession and support the same commitment to advise and defend taxpayers, be they
individuals or businesses, both in Belgium and abroad.
Created in 1994 by Thierry Afschrift, this law firm brings together lawyers with extensive knowledge in every
field of tax law in the widest sense of the term.
All our lawyers share the same values values. They fully understand the importance of adopting a global
vision in every situation, in response to queries from our clients on the management of their professional
businesses or their private assets. They also know that the success of their interventions depends upon speed,
efficiency and confidentiality.
Aware of the increasing internationalisation of our clients’ private and professional activities and of the
complex nature of their taxation matters, we have opened offices at Antwerp, Madrid, Geneva,
Luxembourg, Tel Aviv and Hong Kong. Clients who would like face-to-face meetings with our lawyers,
may make appointments in any of these offices.
Our services:
Lawyers in the Afschrift Law Firm advise, in equal measure, private individuals, companies and legal entities
on every aspect of their business.
When it comes to taxation questions, these days it is vital to be versatile. The vast majority of business
transactions carried out by taxpayers, whatever their nature and legal status, have some sort of tax
implications. Our lawyers stand ready to provide assistance, from planning to the execution of these
transactions, and to defend your interests when confronted by tax authorities, both in Belgium and
abroad. To find out more, please click on the links below to see in detail the whole range of our services:
Contact Details:
Avenue Louise, 208
1050 BRUSSELS
BELGIUM
T +32 2 646 46 36
F +32 2 644 38 00
• private individuals
• international
• Islamic finance
• companies and legal entities

Corporate & Financial Services Law Firm of the Year –
Belgium
Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 650 lawyers located in nine offices in six
countries. For more than 125 years, we have represented companies across a wide spectrum of businesses and
industries, most notably financial services. The firm is comprised of attorneys who are recognized as some of
the world’s foremost practitioners in their respective areas.
Xavier Dieux is a partner in the Corporate and Finance Department and in the Litigation Department.
His practice areas encompass Public Offerings (including TOB), Capital Market Operations and Regulation,
Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation, as well as Litigation in all areas of
Financial, Corporate, Commercial and Contract Law. As to his Litigation practice, Xavier is also
frequently appointed as arbitrator with respect to international or domestic proceedings. He practices in
French and in English.
Practice Areas:
Corporate & Financial Services
Finance
Capital Markets
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity/Venture Capital
Structured Finance & Derivatives
Business Reorganization & Restructuring
Litigation
Compliance & Enforcement
Insurance & Reinsurance
Securities, Litigation & Enforcement
Complex Commercial Disputes
:
Contact Details:
Avenue Louise, 480 / 3B
1050 Bruxelles
T +32 2 290 18 20
F +32 2 290 18 21
E: xdieux@willkie.com

Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year – Hong Kong
Twiggy M H Liu Law Office is a law firm of solicitors based in Hong Kong, with a strong practice in Intellectual
Property law. It is founded on the basis of Ms Twiggy Liu’s many years’ experience in the IP field.
The firm specializes in all types of IP and IT-oriented cases including trademarks, patents, designs, litigation, legal,
administrative, customs, enforcement, unfair competition, licensing, franchising, merchandising, trade secrets, data
privacy and protection.
Through the experience and contacts in the Greater China Region, the firm has developed both the expertise and
skills necessary to represent clients' interests in a manner appropriate to local practices and market considerations.
Its client base is diverse and expanding, including both local and international businesses. The objective is to
provide cost-effective solutions to safeguard and enhance clients’ legal rights in the Greater China Region and
beyond. Equipped with the latest technology, matters entrusted by clients are closely monitored. The firm
offers consistent value-for-money services to clients – aiming to achieve professionalism without compromise in
accuracy, attentiveness or integrity.
People
Twiggy Liu is the principal of Twiggy MH Liu Law Office. Prior to founding her own law practice in 2006,
Twiggy had been engaged in the realm of IP for over 20 years. She has set up – as well as headed - the IP
Departments of several local and international law firms in Hong Kong.
Twiggy is notably skilled in handling IP portfolio protection, development, brand building and strategy planning -
representing clients from a wide range of industries; such as real property, petroleum, textile, pharmaceutical,
cosmetics, jewellery, luxury goods, healthcare, food and beverages, automobiles, hotels, entertainment, sports,
education and IT.
Twiggy has extensive experience in enforcement of IP rights in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Moreover,
Twiggy runs a wholly owned state-appointed trademark agency in Shenzhen, China, which provides IP, anti-piracy,

anti-cybersquatting and FDI related services, both inbound and outbound.
Twiggy is a member of various professional organizations including INTA, ITMA, AIPPI, LES, APAA and
HKITMP. Over the years, Twiggy has been playing an active role in the development of IP practice and
legislation.
Twiggy obtained her LLB from University of London and PCLL from University of Hong Kong. In addition to
Hong Kong, she is also admitted in Australia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. She has received many
awards in recognition of her expertise and has continually been named as a distinguished IP practitioner.
Twiggy MH Liu Law Office
Address: 4104 Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, HONG KONG.
Email: mail@tliu-lawoffice.com
Tel: (852) 2155 0288 Fax: (852) 2155 0688
www.tliu-lawoffice.com

Criminal Defence Law Firm of the Year – Australia
Our firm has been running for the past 20 years and we specialise in criminal and traffic law
cases.
We are a specialist criminal defence law firm based in Sydney.
We work as a team in order to provide different level of experience and skills to our client cases
with a strong focus on getting excellent results.
We have worked with many clients that have had high profile cases in the media, we cannot
however disclose their names due to the nature of work we do.
We try to provide Fixed Fees were possible and a strong focus on getting the best possible results for
our clients.
Due to the current world health situation, we have had to focus on changing the way we are
accessible to clients and we have turned it around to be more efficient as we provide conferences
not just face to face anymore but via zoom or skype. We have also made sure that each lawyer
has more electronic equipment options so that they do not need to meet client’s face to face and
set up new systems to manage diaries and calendars. We also now do a lot more prison conferences
via iPad which is also much more cost efficient for our clients.
Our future aspirations are to continue what we are doing as it is working well for us.
Contact Details:
Head Office:
Museum Towers Suite
503, Level 5
267 Castlereagh Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Ph: 02 9261 8881 | Fax: 02 9264 0880
info@sydneycriminallawyers.com.au www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au

Patent & Trademark Law Firm of the Year – Taiwan
Rich IP & Co. has a team of attorneys and engineers with deep and varied educational and
experiential backgrounds, providing professional patent and trademark law services in Taiwan,
Chinese Area and worldwide.
Our experts have acted as trainers and educators for local patent examiners, judges, public
prosecutors, and thousands of local patent attorneys, engineers and in-house counselors since 1992.
Our professional capability always give our clients advantages of better quality services with less
service charge as compared with other IP firms in Taiwan and Chinese area.
Clarice Chen
Specialism:
Patent (in pharmaceuticals, biotech, semiconductor, chemistry, polymer, chemical engineering,
material science, etc.)/trademark prosecution, invalidation/revocation, infringement analysis,
portfolio management and litigation
Education:
National Taiwan University (MS and BS in Chemical Engineering) Franklin
Pierce Law Center, Research in Intellectual Property (IPSI & ALI) Shih Hsin
University (MS in Law)
Professional Positions:
Patent Attorney (1997)
Editor for Taiwan area of Manual for the Handling of Applications for Patents, Designs and
Trademarks throughout the World (The Brown Book (2005~))
Patent Counselor Assigned by Taiwan Intellectual Property Office for providing pro bono patent
services (1998~)
Experiences:
Review for the Counselor of Lee & Li Attorneys-at-Law Passed (2004)
Principal (2003-2004), Deputy Principal (2002) in Patent and Technology Department of Lee
& Li Attorneys-at-Law
Senior Patent Attorney (1990-2005.3) in Patent and Technology Department of Lee & Li
Attorneys-at-Law
Contact Details:
E-mail: clarice.chen@richip.com Tel:
+886 2 2713-1060 ext. 888

Wealth Management Law firm of the Year – Japan
Masatoshi Tanaka is an Attorney at Law (registered in 1999), Patent Attorney (registered in
2001), Managing Partner/ Founder of Meilin International Law Firm
Expertise: Cross-Border Investment, Intellectual Property, Contracts, M&A, Corporate. Have extensive
experiences of International Arbitrations and Cross-Border Disputes.
I have been practicing on international business-related matters and providing full-legal services
to approximately 200 companies including public companies each year.
Meilin International Law Firm has its main office in Fukuoka, Japan with other domestic branch
offices in Tokyo and Nagoya, overseas in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Vietnam. We are
available in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Vietnamese.
With regard to businesses between Asia, EU, USA and Japan, we provide a wide range of full-service
to companies on, including but not limited to, cross-border disputes resolution and business
expansions.
Established in Fukuoka, Japan in 2010. Currently we have 22 lawyers in our firm.
Areas of Expertise:
Corporate: Contracts, Start-ups, Support for Structure of Internal Control and Compliance,
Business Consulting, Finance, IPO and Capital Markets, M&A, Labor and Employment, Debt
Collections, Tax, Entertainment and Sports, Antitrust, Corporate Crises Management,
Restructuring, Insolvency, Venture
International Matters: Research on Overseas Laws and Regulations, International business expansion
consulting, Contracts, Comply with Administrative Agency, Cross-Border M&A, International
Litigation
Intellectual Property: IP Prosecution, Drafting and Negotiation for IP Agreements, Protection of
Trade Secret, Dispute Resolution, Strategic Exploitation
For Individual: Inheritance and Will, Wealth Management, Traffic Accident, Divorce and other
Family Law Matters, Parent-Child Relationship, Real Estate and Construction-related disputes,
Medical Malpractice, Debt-related disputes, Consumer Law, Labor and
Employment, Workers’ Compensation, Insurance claim, Criminal Cases and Juvenile Cases.

We are proud of our professional teams specialized in each practice area to deliver high- skilled
legal services such as on International Business Legal issues, Contracts, Incorporation, Intellectual
Property, M&A, Corporate and Individual Asset Management.
We have been delivering premier quality legal services for the large enterprises and public
companies in Japan, EU, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam and Singapore in relation to international
business issues.
We are eager to expand and improve our overseas branch offices as well as our domestic offices,
and based on delivering legal services by introducing IT, we are willing to improve our legal
services with a wide range of our expertise and geographical coverage as well. Additionally, We
are targeting to successfully resolve diverse legal needs mainly in the areas of Content Business
(Content Marketing), Business related to AI, Big Data Use Business and Intellectual Property.
We have grown significantly and passionately to deepen our knowledge and expertise. We are
here for our clients to deliver truly reliable services for their businesses in Japan and other countries
as well.
Contact Details:
Meilin International Law Firm
Address: Tenjin Twin Building 7F,
1-6-8 Tenjin Chuo-ku, Fukuoka JAPAN
TEL: +81 92-736-1550
FAX: +81 92-736-1560
E-mail info@meilin-law.jp URL
http://www.meilin-law.jp

Patents Law Firm of the Year – Egypt
Maddock & Bright IP Law Office formerly Mona Bakir & Son Office is a unique IP law firm. It is
ranked amongst the most professional & long established 66 years’ law firm in Egypt, specializing in the
protection of “Intellectual & Industrial Property Rights” in Egypt, Middle East & North Africa. Our firm
fills a market gap by cleverly combining services in the field of intellectual property law and market
entry support. We provide customized, comprehensive services catered to the specific needs of foreign
companies and law firms in the MENA Zone.
Mona Bakir & Son Office, started to enter the Arabic Zone in particular GCC countries in 2000 in order
to respond to a growing demand of foreign clients that need to be assisted in what was seen as a
challenging and unreliable IP system. During the last 12 years, our firm has developed its own
understanding of the Arabic IP system so that we are now aware of its specificity and able to solve
most of the IP problems that may rise in these fast-growing countries.
Starting 2014, Mr. Abdelwahab Moustafa has lead Mona Bakir and Son office into a new partnership
resulting in a capital raise under a new name of Maddock and Bright IP Law Office. Maddock and
Bright combines the existing expertise and clientele base of Mona Bakir & Son Office with aggressive
management and expansion tactics to bring to the legal field a wider range of integrated legal
solutions, and greater regional footprint.
At present, we have 24 operating offices in the MENA region and in the year 2012 we applied the socalled
one window of services where all correspondence and invoices are handled through our Head
Office in Egypt. Cairo, whilst our offices in the MENA Region are implementing our client matters on
daily basis. Of course, the one window of services is available for POA document where the client can
provide us with just one General POA to our head office in Egypt which will enable us to handle all our
clients’ matters in all countries of our operations.
Our mass, diversity, and advanced technological tools allow us to submit full legal services to our
foreign companies and law firms. In addition to a team of specialists in various fields of law, economics
and technology, we are staffed with qualified patent and trademark attorneys, who have gained
many-year experience in establishing and enforcing intellectual property rights over patents,
trademarks, industrial designs, and copyrights as well as in such pieces of work as assignment, licensing
and litigation.
As a firm of specialists in the field of intellectual property rights, we strive to utilize our knowledge
and expertise accumulated over the past years to the fullest in order to effectively serve the interests
of our clients. It is imperative that clients be given the right advice at the right time, that we
faithfully perform tasks given to us by clients, and that we fulfill the trust and expectations of our
clients.
As an international patent attorney firm that has played an integral role in the administration of
intellectual property rights for 66 years, effectively responding to the trends of the times both in
MENA region, we will continue to strive to contribute to the advancement and development of
intellectual property rights around the world, and fulfill our social responsibilities.
Our IP law firm covers the entire spectrum of intellectual property protection services - searches, filing
applications for registration of trademarks, designs, utility models and patents, filing oppositions, filing
statements, technical translation, arguments and suits. We file law suits on behalf of foreign right
holders against infringers in MENA region.

We also provide legal and technical assistance related to infringement & compensation cases, conducting
contracts, arbitration, legal advice, amicable approaches to settle disputes as well as licensing and
various other issues.
Finally we are continuously developing technology that supports our work in order to provide faster and
more cost-effective IP services for our foreign clients.
Practice Areas:
Patent
Trademark
Licensing
Infringement litigation
Intellectual Property.
Our patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law who are well versed in such intellectual property right
matters as patents, utility models, designs, trademarks, etc. extend all efforts to manage and deal with
the cases entrusted by our foreign clients and solve all problems promptly.
Our IP law firm covers the entire spectrum of intellectual property protection services - searches, filing
applications for registration of trademarks, designs, utility models and patents, filing oppositions, filing
statements, Trademark and Design Invalidity Proceedings, technical translation, arguments and suits in
Egypt, Middle East & South Africa. We file law suits on behalf of foreign right holders against infringers in
Egypt. We also provide legal & technical assistance related to infringement & compensation cases,
conducting contracts, arbitration, legal advice, amicable approaches to settle disputes as well as licensing,
and various other issues. Finally, we are continuously developing technology that supports our work in
order to provide faster and more cost-effective IP services for our foreign clients. In this context we'll be
happy to assist you with huge diligence and expertise!
Contact Details:
Head Office: 13 Dr. Mahmoud Azmy St.,
Zamalek P.O. Box 11211 Cairo, Egypt.
Tel: +202 2735 2592
Fax: +202 2735 3828
Website: www.mbo-law.com
E-mail: info@mbo-law.com

Litigation Law Firm of the Year – Philippines
Ligan & Uy is a full-service law firm positioned to provide legal services observing the most exacting standards.
The Firm represents the integration of vast experiences and practices of two professional lawyers. James Russel
D. Ligan and Jessamyn H. Uy possess professional qualifications in the practice of law. They achieved experience
and expertise in their respective practice areas by having worked with top-tier and established law firms
of international stature.
Ligan & Uy has a diverse clientele, which includes, multinational corporations, BPOs, emerging and
medium enterprises, start-ups, real estate developers, manufacturing companies, health care professionals
and hospitals, distribution and logistics companies, professional services firms, financial sectors, retailers and
wholesalers, and those engaged in telecommunication, media and technology, and restaurant and food
industries.
They have a thorough understanding of the industries in which their clients operate. The Firm is well
placed to service the requirements of its clients across the Philippines in all fields of law and also adequately
equipped to handle cross-border transactions. Particularly, the Firm has extensive experience in the areas
of corporate law and specializes in representing major foreign and domestic corporations. They handle
labor law, wills and estate, immigration, insurance, real estate, family law, and intellectual property
issues.
They also offer their proven capabilities in litigation and dispute resolution, representing their clients in high
courts and various quasi-judicial tribunals, including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, National
Labor and Relations Commission, National Privacy Commission, Intellectual Property Office, Securities
and Exchange Commission, and other adjudicatory bodies.
The Team:
James Russel Ligan
Jessamyn H. Uy-Ligan
Ligan & Uy have a very strict policy regarding the confidentiality of their clients.
Due to the pandemic, most of the clients had to lay off their employees. Consequently, there were so
many illegal dismissal cases filed against their clients. Nevertheless, all of these cases were decided in favour
of their client notwithstanding the fact that their labor laws tilt in favour of the employees.
There were also a lot of immigration cases involving the deportation of their foreign clients for failure to
extend their visas due to the COVID-19 situation. Ligan & Uy are glad that they were able to assist our
clients and cleared their records with the Bureau of Immigration without being deported.

Ligan & Uy was not immune to the negative impacts caused by the pandemic and current inflation.
Some of their clients, unfortunately, closed their business, which consequently terminated the legal services
being provided. Nevertheless, they took this opportunity to expand their skills and office. During the
pandemic, they took the opportunity to expand their office while the rental fees were low. Some of their
lawyers undertook further studies. In fact, their Atty. Jessamyn Uy-Ligan studied at the University of
California – School of Law and finished her Master of Laws with a Certificate of Specialization in Business
Law in 2021. She was also awarded Best in Legal Memorandum. The Firm also actively ventured into new
areas of practice such as arbitration and settlement of taxes.
Practice Areas:
Corporate & Commercial Law
Foreign Investment
Labor & Employment Law
Immigration Law
Real Estate Management
Intellectual Property
Estate Planning
Family & Marital Law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Notarization, Legalization, Apostilzation
Ligan & Uy’s goal is always to be one of the leading law firms in the Philippines. They are very optimistic
that the market for their legal services will constantly grow, especially considering now that the economy is
opening. They can see that there are new foreigners investing in the Philippines.
Contact Details:
Address:
9/F High Street South Corporate Plaza Tower I
9th Avenue corner 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Metro Manila, Philippines 1634
Telephone No.:
+ 63 (2) 8290 3364
E-mail address:
attorneys@liganuylaw.com

Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year – India
Karanjawala & Co. is an exclusive full-service boutique litigation firm, founded in 1983 by Mrs. Manik
Karanjawala and Mr. Raian Karanjawala. The firm operates today out of three offices in New Delhi.
The Firm, over the years, has come to dominate the litigation landscape of the country and has serviced a
wide variety of clients from Prime Ministers to captains of industries and from the largest corporate and
media houses to royal families. Notwithstanding its elite client list, the Firm is also equally at ease handling
the day-to- day cases of ordinary litigants.
The Firm began its legal service with a predominant focus on cases in the Supreme Court and High Court,
but over the years, has expanded its legal vision, ensuring that it has a presence in all the
subordinate courts and tribunals of the National Capital Region (NCR). The Firm’s services are
often availed by clients to handle litigation on a pan–India basis.
Recognized as one of India’s top litigation firms with close to 250 awards and recognitions, Karanjawala
& Co. features in over 625 reported judgments only in the Supreme Court itself. The Firm has filed and
dealt with approximately over 25,000 matters till date. The Firm remains at the disposal of litigants
who come up with myriad issues and complex legal problems. Over the years, the firm has grown to be a
one-stop solution for litigants from not just within the country, but also the ones located abroad. We’ve
set best practices by remaining unfazed by the media frenzy surrounding the high-profile cases handled
by the firm. We’ve only tries to better ourselves with each case handled, without seeking credit or
moment of fame while handling sensitive matters.
Client confidentiality and awareness of sensitivity surrounding every high-profile matter are engrained in
the DNA of the firm.
The Firm’s criminal practice has grown substantially in the last five years, with the Firm appearing in a
number of high stake and high profile matters. The Firm has also received acclaim in respect of its whitecollar
crime practice particularly for its ability to handle sensitive cases with a quick turnaround time. In
the last four to five years, the Firm has also carved out a niche practice for itself in the fields of consumer
protection and RERA litigation. The Firm’s practice focuses not only on general consumer litigation but
also on medical negligence and real estate, with the Firm representing a wide range of clients before
various tribunals, ranging from the District fora to the
National Commission. The Firm’s consumer team has filed over 1,000 cases in the National Commission, with
a high success rate. The Firm has extensive experience in dealing with high profile matters under the
recently enacted Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 providing advisory services and appearing for
corporations and financial institutions, in relation to issues pertaining to their restructuring and insolvency.
The Firm’s high profile client list includes the Tata Group, DLF, Arcelor Mittal, the Birlas, the Adani Group,
Google, Astro, Hindustan Unilever, P&G, Colgate, Coca Cola, Vodafone, PWC, GVK, Mafatlal Industries,
Piramal, Ambuja Cement, GMR, Morgan Stanley, Star TV, BCCI, Coffee Board, Bombay Dyeing,
Hindustan Times and MSD Pharmaceuticals among many others. Some of the renowned individuals who
have turned to the Firm for legal representation in the past include, (i) late Mr. V.P. Singh, former
Prime Minister of India (ii) Mr. Ratan N. Tata, former Chairman, TATA Group (iii) Mr. Rupert Murdoch,
Chairman, Fox Corporation (iv) Ms. Karisma Kapoor, Film Actress
(v) late Mr. Jaswant Singh, former Defence and Finance Minister of India (vi) Mr. Sharad Pawar,

former Defence and Agriculture Minister of India (vii) Mr. Jyotiraditya Scindia, former Minister of State
(Independent Charge) for power (viii) Mr. Goolam Vahanvati, former Attorney General of India (ix) Mr.
Gopal Raheja (x) Mr. Suresh Nanda (xi) Mr. Karim Morani (xii) Mr. Tarun Tejpal (xiii) Mr. M.J. Akbar (xiv)
Mr. Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter and many others
Key awards and accolades achieved by Firm in various practice areas over the years:
Corporate Intl Magazine Global has awarded Karanjawala & Co. the "Alternative Dispute
Resolution Law Firm of the Year in India - 2021" award.
India Business Law Journal’s 2021 Indian Law Firm Awards has awarded Karanjawala & Co. the
"Anti- corruption & White-collar crime Law Firm of the year" and "Litigation Law Firm of the year"
award.
Forbes Legal Powerlist 2020 has awarded Karanjawala & Co. the "Top Law Firms of the Country
Award" for Litigation practice.
IBLJ has recognized the firm for its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice ten times in the
years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Chambers & Partners has ranked the firm for its “Dispute Resolution/Litigation” Practice
eleven times in the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Chambers & Partners has ranked the firm for its “White Collar Crime” Practice consecutively in the
years 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
The Legal 500 has ranked the firm for its “Dispute Resolution/Litigation” Practice 13 times
in the years 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020.
Asialaw Profiles has included the firm in the list of outstanding firms for its dispute resolution
practice for the years 2011, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Benchmark Litigation has recognized the firm amongst top firms for the following practices in the
years 2019, 2020 and 2021 - International Arbitration, Commercial & Transactional Disputes,
Competition/antitrust practice, Insolvency practice and Government and regulatory and White- Collar
Crime. Benchmark Litigation has also ranked the Firm in Tier 1 for Commercial & Transactions disputes
for the Year 2020.
Legal Era has recognized the firm as Best Litigation Firm in the years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and
recognized the firm as Best White-Collar Crime Practice Firm in the year 2019.
ACQ5 Country Awards has recognized the firm for its Litigation Practice in the years 2013, 2014,
2015, 2016, 2017 and 2020. Further, ACQ5 Country Awards 2020 has recognized the firm for its Alternate
Dispute Resolution Practice in the years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. It also recognized the firm for its aviation
practice in the years 2015 and 2016 and as Client Care Law Firm of the Year in the year 2017.
Contact Details:
Mr. Raian Karanjawala, Managing Partner Email:
raian@raian.in

Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year – USA
Guiding Your Patent Beyond the Horizon
https://www.patenthorizon.com/
The Juhasz Law Firm provides intellectual property legal services to leading technology, software and
clinical diagnostic companies.
Combining deep IP experience, broad IP capabilities across a wide spectrum of industries and technologies,
and extensive experience in IP strategies, The Juhasz Law Firm collaborates with clients to help them see,
understand and capitalize on the potential strategic value of their intellectual property.
Aligning IP Strategy to Business Strategy
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Juhasz Law aligns our lawyering approach to the business strategy of our clients. We take the time to
understand each client’s needs and provide unique solutions that match their business and marketing
strategy.
The Juhasz Law Path to Value ℠ suite of intellectual property legal services encompasses a nine- stage,
multi-disciplinary approach to growing a company’s IP portfolio value. Path to Value integrates
patent management with business strategy and technical innovation so organizations can leverage
intellectual property assets to drive technology leadership, market position, and competitive
advantage resulting in increased economic value.
Patent Law
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Juhasz Law Firm patent lawyers have an average more than 15 years of IP legal experience with deep
technical understanding and a tough, litigation-minded approach to patenting. We bring lessons learned
in the courtroom to our patent strategic counseling. Our clients include both industry leaders and new
venture start-ups. Every organization deserves IP and Patent Law representation that encompasses
counseling, prosecution, licensing and litigation expertise to optimize the strategic value of their intellectual
property.
Comprehensive IP Counseling and Services
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Juhasz Law encompasses the full scope of IP counseling, protection, licensing and litigation for patents,
designs, trademarks, and copyrights, including drafting patent applications, patent licensing, patent
litigation and more.
Paul R. Juhasz
Paul R. Juhasz, J.D. is a leading patent attorney specializing in strategic preparation, prosecution,
counseling, monetization, and litigation with degrees in electrical engineering and chemical engineering.
He is an adjunct professor at the New Hampshire School of Law, is extensively published, and an expert on
Alice and 101 Bilski patent eligible subject matter and patent exhaustion. He has submitted amicus briefs
to the United States Supreme Court in several patent cases. As Director IP Nokia, he lead the protection
and enforcement of Nokia IP throughout North and South America. As assistant general counsel and chief
IP counsel at Symbol, he chaired a joint defense group of companies in defeating the Lemelson
patents.
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Complex Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year – USA
The Goldstein Law Firm is a boutique national law firm that represents exclusively franchisees
and dealers, not franchisors, suppliers or manufacturers. There are only a handful of franchisee
lawyer specialists remaining in the country, as most have begun representing both franchisors
and franchisees.
Franchise law is a multifaceted area of law that requires specialization. Any franchise
attorney can tell you about a variety of cases where franchise agreements have gone south.
Here at Goldstein, our attorneys have as much as 30 years of experience handling all aspects
of franchise litigation throughout the county.
We also specialize in franchise agreement assistance, bringing you the latest developments in
franchise and distribution law. With the publishing of our Franchise Trends newsletter, we can help
franchisees stay updated on developments concerning different legal aspects of franchising.
Dealing with the complexities and challenges of franchise law requires focus and specialization,
which is why we represent dealers and franchisees exclusively. Unlike other firms, we at Goldstein
are on the side of the franchisee. We can help you decipher the fine print of your franchise
agreement and single out details your franchisor may not want you to know.
Without a knowledgeable and competent franchise consultant, you may be vulnerable to the
pitfalls of franchise law. Simply walking away is not a viable solution if you’re looking to protect
your assets and yourself from financially damaging consequences. For those who have already
signed an agreement and are struggling with franchisor difficulties, our franchise law firm also
provides legal assistance through its franchise attorneys.
Jeffrey Goldstein, the Founder and Chairman of the Franchise Litigation Department, has over
three decades of litigation experience in complex commercial litigation, with a
specialization in distribution and franchise law. Jeff Goldstein’s reputation relies upon not only his
unique ability to construct and devise winning legal and business strategies, but also on his
exceptional talent to regularly cut through the legalese to achieve great business win-win results
for his franchisee and dealer clients. Our firm has litigated against or consulted regarding
probably the top few hundred franchise systems in the country over the years.
Jeffrey Goldstein has been working as a franchise attorney in the franchise and distribution niche for
over three decades. During that time, he and the Attorneys at the Goldstein Law Firm have
received unrivaled accolades for their talented, skillful, shrewd, insightful and
compelling efforts on behalf of their winning franchisee and dealer clients. Goldstein’s clients from
around the world benefit from Goldstein’s skills in both litigation and strategy. Here are some of
the reasons why the Goldstein Law Firm puts Jeff Goldstein and the lawyers at Goldstein Law Firm
at the top of national franchise attorneys.

There are very few franchisee lawyer specialists practicing in the country. Almost every
franchisee-only lawyer has begun representing both franchisors and franchisees, although they do
not fully disclose this to the franchisee community. This is because it is clear which side of the aisle
has greater funds and resources to fund their law offices.
Many times these franchise lawyers try to argue either that they were only lending minimal
assistance to the franchisor on its case and were not acting officially as the lead lawyer; however,
this excuse rings hollow when you realize that these lawyers’ names are part of
the law firm’s name itself – these very apologist lawyers make the final decisions regarding
representing both franchisees and franchisors at the same time.
This joint representation of franchisors and franchisees, especially in the litigation context, is directly
harmful to your status and position as a franchisee or dealer, despite any fast-talk otherwise. When
shopping for advice, and seeking legal counsel, make sure to include this important factor in your
review process — you want a franchisee lawyer looking out exclusively only for your interests; not
a franchise lawyer, no matter how charming, that rides both sides of the fence.
Contact Details:
Goldstein Law Firm, PLLC
1629 K St. NW, Suite 300,
Washington, DC 20006 Website:
www.goldlawgroup.com
Email: jgoldstein@goldlawgroup.com
Phone: 202-293-3947
Fax: 202-315-2514

Tax Advisory Firm of the Year – Venezuela
At EY, our purpose is Building a better working world. The insights and quality services we provide
help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We
develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders. In so
doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients
and for our communities.
Through our four integrated service lines — Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions,
and Tax — and our deep sector knowledge, we help our clients to capitalize on new opportunities
and assess and manage risk to deliver responsible growth. Our high- performing, multidisciplinary
teams help them fulfill regulatory requirements, keep investors informed and meet
stakeholder needs.
We believe a better working world is one where economic growth is sustainable and inclusive.
We work continuously to improve the quality of all our services, investing in our people and
innovation. And we’re proud to work with others – from our clients to wider stakeholders – to
use our knowledge, skills and experience to help fulfill our purpose and create positive change.
We work with more than 200,000 clients in 150 countries, from start-ups to multinationals
across all sectors, helping them meet their most pressing challenges.
Our clients include 84% of the Fortune Global 500 and 73% of the Forbes Global 2000. We have a
long legacy of working with owners, CEOs and entrepreneurs leading private and family
enterprises. We’re world leaders in recognizing and supporting entrepreneurs and help them
bring their products and ideas to market through tailored services and programs, such as
Entrepreneur of The Year®. We also advise government and public- sector organizations
worldwide. Our work focuses on helping them increase their resilience, strengthen their economies
and communities, and improve the lives of their citizens.
Contact Details:
Saul Medina | Socio / Partner | Asesoría Tributaria / Tax Advisory EY
VENEZUELA - Mendoza, Delgado, Labrador & Asociados
Av. Francisco de Miranda. Centro Lido. Piso 13. Torre A. Ofic. 131-A Caracas, Venezuela Office: +58 212
905 6716 | Cell: +58 424 162 0836 | saul.medina@ve.ey.com
Website: http://www.ey.com

Infrastructure Finance Law Firm of the Year – India
Founded in 1935, Desai & Diwanji is one of India's leading law firms, helping clients achieve their
goals by combining the highest global standards with local expertise. With offices in Mumbai,
Gurgaon, and New Delhi, Desai & Diwanji is also among the largest law firms in the country.
Vishwang Desai is the managing partner of the firm and heads its corporate commercial
practice. He has consistently advised large multinational corporations and Indian business groups,
governments, multilateral agencies, lenders, PE funds, as well as financial investors in some of the
largest M&A, PE and financing transactions in India / involving Indian companies. He has been
named “lawyer of the year” by various global publications and is regularly included in several
top
business lawyer lists compiled by global publications.
Contact Details:
Practice Areas:
Aviation
Banking &
Finance Capital
Markets
Competition
Dispute Resolution
Infrastructure & Project
Finance Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity
Real Estate & Construction
Technology, Media & Telecoms
Address: LENTIN CHAMBERS, DALAL STREET, FORT, MUMBAI 400 001, INDIA Tel:
+91 22 3984 1000
Fax: +91 22 2265 8245
Email: mail@desaidiwanji.com

Arbitration Specialists of the Year - Switzerland
Prof. Dr. Joachim Frick is a partner at Baker & McKenzie and admitted to the bars of Switzerland
and New York. He graduated from the University of Zurich (lic. iur, Dr. iur.) and Yale Law School
(LL.M., J.S.D). After practicing with Baker & McKenzie in Taipei and Chicago, he in 1997 returned to
Baker & McKenzie in Zurich and became a partner in 2001. He is admitted to practice in Switzerland
and, in addition, has passed the New York Bar exam.
Joachim specializes in commercial litigation and arbitration and has acted as party counsel in various
Swiss and international arbitration proceedings under Swiss, ICC, ad hoc and other arbitration rules.
He regularly represents clients in particular in corporate, post m&a, liability, insurance and
distributorship disputes and advises in litigious and non-litigious insurance/reinsurance matters.
In addition to being a practicing lawyer, he regularly teaches as professor of law (Titularprofessor)
at the University of Zurich and is a lecturer in a number of graduate programs. He was
repeatedly named leading attorney in insurance and reinsurance matters by specialized
publications.
Joachim's practice combines disputes and arbitration work with a strong expertise in post m&a
and insurance matters. Given the global reach of Baker McKenzie with more than 70 offices
around the world, Joachim's clients often have an international or foreign background.
In particular in Financial Services and other regulatory matters, the international firm
Baker McKenzie allows to conduct multijurisdictional surveys on a global basis.
While we cannot disclose client names, Joachim Frick regularly advises major Swiss and international
financial institutions (banks, insurers, brokers, etc.) on regulatory matters. Also, Joachim Frick
regularly represents foreign corporate clients in arbitration proceedings with seat of arbitration in
Switzerland and/or governed under Swiss law.
Contact Details:
Joachim Frick
Prof. Dr., LL.M./J.S.D.
Baker & McKenzie Zurich
Holbeinstrasse 30, P.O. Box
8034 Zürich, Switzerland
Tel: +41 44 384 14 14
Fax: +41 44 384 12 84
Direct: +41 44 384 12 31
Email: joachim.frick@bakermckenzie.com

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