Leading Adviser Awards 2020

2 Acquisition International - Leading Adviser 2020 About the 2020 Leading Adviser Awards Throughout our lives, people always need someone to guide them and offer them advice and insight based on their knowledge and experience. This does not stop as we get older, and no matter how successful, profitable or renowned a business may be, it goes without saying that alongside its own assemblage of talent and expertise, there will always be a network of professionals behind the scenes helping to inform, guide and shape the way in which it operates. Across all sectors and industries, from lawyers, accountants, bankers and consultants to HR professionals, IT specialists and security experts, a vast array of outside agencies and organisations, advisers can contribute massively to a company’s success, having invaluable input for its top tier management team. Playing a major role in a business’s ongoing success, these professionals aim to advise, assist and support their clients, providing essential information that informs and shapes vital strategy. As such, they have become a fundamental part of the ever-evolving business landscape. Since 2014, every year AI looks to highlight some of the most renowned and innovative professionals from around the world. Our dedicated team have left no stone unturned to ensure that these awards are allocated only to the individuals and firms that truly deserve them and have demonstrated excellence within their respective fields. Whether those put forward hail from the largest, international corporations, or the small firms and individuals that work alongside them, we’re aiming to highlight the industry’s shining lights and act as the ultimate guide for those seeking trusted experts. - Elliot Ashbourne, Head of Features North America 6 Robin Brena - Leading Complex Civil Law Trial Attorney of the Year, Alaska 7 Jana Weltzin - Leading Marijuana Compliance and Regulatory Attorney of the Year, Alaska 8 Kenneth Booth - Leading Patent and Trademark Attorney of the Year, Arizona 9 Brant Noziska - Leading Bad Faith Insurance Coverage Attorney of the Year, California 10 Steven H. Wilhelm, A.P.C. - Leading Business Disputes and Litigation Law Firm of the Year, California 11 Schweitzer + Associates Inc - Leading Sustainable Community Development Solutions Expert of the Year, California 12 Rimon PC - Leading Venture Capital Transactions and Securities Law Firm of the Year, California 13 Aaron Resnick - Leading Business and Commercial Litigation Attorney of the Year, Florida 14 AJ Yolofsky - Leading Estate Planning and Business Succession Attorney of the Year, Florida 15 Kim Walberg - Leading Gaming and Licensing Law Attorney of the Year, Illinois 16 Seth Lederman - Leading Global Franchise Consultant of the Year 20 Jed Stone - Leading White-Collar Crime Defense Attorney of the Year, Illinois 21 David Taylor - Leading Environmental Litigation Attorney of the Year, Indiana 23 John Berry - Leading State and Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year, Nebraska 24 David Riggi - Leading Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year, Nevada 25 Robert Strumor - Leading Complex Real Estate Transactions Attorney of the Year, New Mexico 26 Marc Bern - Leading Complex Personal Injury and Product Liability Attorney of the Year, New York 28 Gregory Florio - Leading Investment Regulatory and Compliance Advisor of the Year, New York 29 Joseph Awad - Leading Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Law Firm of the Year, New York No information contained on or in this website constitutes investment advice or an offer to invest or to provide management services and is subject to correction, completion and amendment without notice. 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