Shari Schindler Joins StoneTurn as a Partner Based in Chicago

Recognized Authority on Corruption, Forensic Accounting and Money Laundering Bolsters Global Advisory Firm’s Growing Team of Experts

StoneTurn, a global advisory firm that assists companies, their counsel and government agencies on regulatory, risk and compliance issues, investigations, monitorships and business disputes, today announced that veteran Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agent Shari Schindler has joined as a Partner. Based in Chicago, Shari joins StoneTurn after more than 30 years of investigating, managing and testifying in a range of high-profile financial fraud investigations, including the convictions of former Illinois governors George Ryan and Rod Blagojevich.

A financial expert in corruption and white-collar criminal cases, as well as multi-jurisdictional business disputes, Shari provides clients with strategic forensic accounting expertise and pragmatic insights into launching and maintaining effective anti-corruption programs worldwide. Her capabilities will span across several of StoneTurn’s practice areas, including: Litigation Advisory, Expert Testimony, Investigations, Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Financial Fraud, and Compliance & Monitoring.

“Shari is a well-known expert on forensic accounting, money laundering and all things anti-corruption, locally in Chicago, nationally and internationally,” said Christopher Martinez, StoneTurn’s co-founder and Managing Partner. “Undoubtedly, her expertise will serve as a tremendous asset to our team and growing portfolio of clients across the U.S. and globally.”

Most recently, Shari served as a Supervisory Revenue Agent for the IRS. During her decades-long career, she partnered with various federal and local law enforcement agencies to conduct grand jury investigations and complex fraud audits. Shari has been designated as an expert in Federal court and has extensive experience in uncovering bank, mail and tax fraud; money laundering; whistleblower claims; and RICO conspiracy matters. A recognized international authority on forensic accounting and money laundering, she has delivered anti-corruption training for government organizations in Bosnia, Bulgaria, Indonesia, Latvia and Romania.

Shari has overseen and personally performed hundreds of detailed financial examinations of individuals, corporations and partnerships, including sophisticated flow of funds analyses. She is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) registered in Illinois.

StoneTurn Named A ‘Best Consulting Firm To Work For’ By Vault

Steadily Expanding Global Advisory Firm’s First Inclusion on Ranking Based on Culture, International Opportunities and Work-Life Balance

StoneTurn, a global advisory firm that assists companies, their counsel and government agencies on regulatory, risk and compliance issues, investigations, monitorships and business disputes, has been named a ‘Best Consulting Firm to Work For’ by Vault, a leading authority known for its influential rankings, ratings, and reviews on thousands of top employers. Highlighted for its workplace culture, StoneTurn ranked seventh out of more than 100 firms in the “Work/Life Balance” category; ninth for “International Opportunities; in the top 20 for colleague satisfaction and benefits; and 39 overall on the annual ranking of the top 50 consulting firms to work for in North America.

StoneTurn was founded in 2004 by several former Big Four senior professionals who were seeking to offer clients a more collaborative advisory experience, without the conflicts found at large public accounting firms. The firm’s successful business model and unique culture has resulted in StoneTurn’s steady global growth, which today includes 14 locations – and counting – worldwide.

“This strong first-time ranking is a testament to our founding mission and unwavering focus on maintaining a people-first firm culture, while employing the best and brightest practitioners across complex service capabilities,” said Christopher Martinez, StoneTurn’s Managing Partner and Co-Founder. “There is no better measurement of our success and reputation as an employer than by our own professionals and industry peers.”

Vault surveyed hundreds of firms and more than 17,000 consulting industry employees to determine rankings based on feedback across a range of categories, including firm prestige, culture, employee satisfaction, compensation, work-life balance, ability to challenge, overall business outlook and promotion policies. Detailed information on Vault’s survey methodology is available at www.vault.com.

David Stern Recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Quantum of Damages 2019

StoneTurn is pleased to announce that David Stern has again been recognized as a leading damages expert by Who’s Who Legal Consulting Experts: Financial Advisory and Valuation – Quantum of Damages 2019.

Who’s Who Legal describes David as: “a widely recognised figure in the European arbitration market, commended for his first-rate valuation analyses;” where “both his written reports and oral evidence are robust and accurate;” being “great to work with, effective and insightful;” and as “an accomplished expert on an impressive range of valuation issues.” The publication also cites David’s “diligence, attention to detail and unflappable nature as an expert witness.”

Since 1996, Who’s Who Legal has identified the foremost practitioners in multiple areas of business disputes. The publication prides itself on the integrity and authority of its findings. It is impossible to buy entry into the Who’s Who Legal publication.

David was also recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration – Expert Witnesses (2019, 2018, 2017), and in Who’s Who Legal: Experts – Economic Consulting – Quantum of Damages (2017).

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StoneTurn Adds Johannesburg-based Partners and Expands Global Footprint to South Africa

Global Advisory Firm Continues to Bolster Capabilities Worldwide

StoneTurn, a global advisory firm that assists companies, their counsel and government agencies on regulatory, risk and compliance issues, investigations, monitorships and business disputes, today announced the opening of a Johannesburg office and the addition of Partners Louise Jordaan and Mike Roos in South Africa. As part of its overall global growth strategy, the firm is establishing a formal foothold in the region amid the increasing risks recent corruption scandals are posing on the local government and corporate environment.

The South Africa-based team will assist companies and their counsel with conducting investigations, evaluating corruption-based risks and providing financial consulting services, including expert testimony, throughout Africa. Louise and Mike, each with over 20 years of experience, will continue to work with their clients in the region, collaborating with the firm’s experienced forensic accounting, international arbitration, expert testimony and investigations professionals across the U.S., U.K., and Brazil.

“As cross-border regulatory inquiries and business disputes have become more common, we are confident that counsel and their clients will continually seek resident experts who can assist them in simplifying these complex matters,” said Christopher Martinez, Managing Partner at StoneTurn. “StoneTurn’s presence in South Africa, combined with our significant litigation, arbitration, and compliance, investigations, monitoring experience worldwide, position our firm to effectively respond to client needs on continent and beyond.”

Louise Jordaan, a Partner in Johannesburg, brings more than 22 years of forensic investigation, forensic accounting, expert witness and business dispute resolution experience. She also advises clients on the implementation of whistleblowing services and fraud management controls in support of their compliance and risk management functions. Louise has predominantly worked with clients in the financial services, manufacturing, natural resources and mining industries. She has also worked with clients in the public sector, including municipalities, the South African Revenue Service, the South African Police Service and the National Prosecuting Authority.

Louise is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Institute of Regulatory Board for Auditors, the Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners, and an Associate Member of the ACFE International. She is also an Admitted Advocate to the High Court of South Africa.

Mike Roos, a Partner also based in Johannesburg, has more than 20 years of experience in forensic accounting, compliance and monitoring and in investigations. Throughout his career, Mike has focused on expert witness work including the quantification of damages, commercial disputes and business partner due diligence. He has also reviewed and advised on compliance programs. Mike has global experience and has worked extensively throughout the U.S., U.K., and Africa. He is an expert in the investigation of fraud and misconduct and has given testimony in disciplinary and civil matters and has prepared various forensic reports for criminal purposes.

Mike is a Chartered Accountant and has been a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants since 2000. He has been involved in numerous fraud investigations on behalf of private and public sector clients and has assisted law enforcement agencies and regulators to perform complex investigations.

Alan Ratliff Again Recognized as a Leading Expert Witness by IAM Patent 1000

StoneTurn is pleased to announce that Partner Alan Ratliff, a frequent expert witness in patent damages and licensing disputes, has again been recognized as a leading expert witness by IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2019.

Since 2014, Alan has been named to IAM Patent 1000‘s Highly Recommended echelon every year that ranking has been made. IAM’s unique Patent 1000 guide shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in this pivotal area of practice. The practitioners selected are identified and vetted as part of an extensive five-month research process that involves over 1,800 interviews with numerous attorneys at law, patent attorneys and in-house counsel to gather market intelligence on the leading players in the field.

Alan has given expert evidence by way of testimony or declaration in nearly 100 patent damages and licensing disputes seated in more than 20 states and several dozen federal districts, as well as in matters in Asia, Europe and South America.

StoneTurn Continues to Expand Global Investigations Practice

Piers de Wilde Joins the Firm as a Managing Director Based in London

StoneTurn, a global advisory firm that assists companies, their counsel and government agencies on regulatory, risk and compliance issues, investigations, monitorships and business disputes, today announced the expansion of its London-based Investigations team with the addition of Piers de Wilde as a Managing Director.

Piers, who previously served in the investigations practices of two global consulting firms, brings more than a decade of experience in strategic intelligence and cross-border investigations, with special expertise in Western Europe, the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa. He focuses on pre-transactional due diligence, litigation support, business intelligence and specialist investigations.

“As more organizations engage in cross-border business transactions, clients are increasingly turning to us for highly specialized, multi-jurisdictional insights,” said Allen Applbaum, Partner. “Piers applies hands-on expertise gained across a range of geographies and industries to support complex, global matters with his unique and holistic perspective. Piers is a valuable addition to StoneTurn’s multidisciplinary team and I am thrilled to be working with him again.”

Prior to joining StoneTurn, Piers advised clients across various industries such as financial services and private equity, consumer goods, energy, extractives, government, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and telecommunications. He has led activist investor defenses, anti-counterfeit investigations, asset traces and litigation support matters, major fraud and corruption investigations including U.K. Bribery Act and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) matters, new market-entry support and political risk analysis, and supported clients’ strategic communications in complex disputes. Piers began his career at a leading security and private risk management company.

StoneTurn Partner Katherine A. Lemire Appointed Executive Deputy Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services

New York, NY (April 29, 2019) – Acting Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell today announced that Katherine A. Lemire, a Partner with StoneTurn in New York, has been appointed Executive Deputy Superintendent of the Department’s newly created Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division.

“Katie is a highly experienced adviser and business leader, who has helped both public and private sector entities navigate complex financial, compliance, investigative and operational scenarios,” said Christopher Martinez, Managing Partner of StoneTurn. “We congratulate her on this significant appointment and her return to public service.”

Prior to joining StoneTurn, along with a team of professionals, Ms. Lemire led Lemire LLC, one of the few woman-owned firms in the sector.

About StoneTurn

StoneTurn, a global advisory firm, assists companies, their counsel and government agencies on regulatory, risk and compliance issues, investigations and business disputes. We serve our clients from offices across the U.S., U.K. and in Germany, Brazil and South Africa. To learn more, visit stoneturn-dev.bigdropinc.net.

StoneTurn Expands Senior Team in Washington, DC

Global Advisory Firm Adds Experienced Practitioners to Assist Clients in Mitigating Risk

The former Senior Policy Advisor to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Scott Boylan applies his hands-on knowledge of all aspects of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to help clients negotiate mitigation agreements and establish leading operating protocols to ensure CFIUS compliance. He draws upon experience gained as the Chief Legal Officer of CFIUS-mitigated companies to provide businesses with critical insights into any potential cross-border investments. Scott will lead our work with companies in the international trade arena, including advising counsel and companies on CFIUS-related challenges and sanctions compliance.

“As oversight of business activity becomes more rigorous and complex, StoneTurn is increasingly called upon to provide highly specialized knowledge,” said Christopher Martinez, StoneTurn’s Managing Partner and Co-Founder. “Scott brings in-depth knowledge of the unique compliance challenges faced by organizations serving the government, delivering audit services, or those with foreign ownership, control, or influence.”

Prior to joining StoneTurn, Scott served as general counsel for MorphoTrust USA and senior counsel for GE. He also held leadership positions in several government agencies, including the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Treasury and Justice (DOJ). At DHS, Scott was responsible for developing and implementing the CFIUS process at the department’s inception. He is a member of the District of Columbia Bar and Massachusetts State Bar Associations.

Simon Platt recognized in Who’s Who Legal Investigations: Forensic Accountants 2019

Once again, StoneTurn Chairman and Co-Founder Simon Platt has been recognized by Who’s Who Legal – an independent research firm that identifies the industry’s foremost practitioners based upon comprehensive survey work with attorneys worldwide. WWL’s latest analysis of the leading forensic accountants in the investigations market highlights outstanding individuals from around the globe. The practitioners named stand out for their market-leading work on issues ranging from accounting irregularities to regulatory compliance and only specialists who meet independent international research criteria are recognized.

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StoneTurn Announces New Partners and Senior Promotions

Christopher Anderson Named Partner; Senior Leaders Appointed Across the Firm

New York, NY (January 08, 2019) – StoneTurn today announced that Christopher Anderson has been named as Partner; and Daniel Fuller has been promoted to Managing Director.

“Congratulations on these well-deserved promotions,” said Christopher Martinez, Managing Partner of StoneTurn. “As our firm expands its geographic reach worldwide, we take great pride in the breadth and depth of talent that is represented globally. Their unwavering client focus, collaborative approach and specialized knowledge continue to set them and StoneTurn apart.”

Christopher Anderson, who is based in Austin, is a testifying and consulting financial expert in intellectual property and other complex disputes. He brings more than 15 years of experience consulting with clients and counsel regarding intellectual property matters in connection with economic damages disputes and licensing negotiations.

In addition to StoneTurn’s latest Partner appointment, Managing Director promotions by region include Dan Fuller in Boston.

About StoneTurn

StoneTurn, a global advisory firm, assists companies, their counsel and government agencies on regulatory, risk and compliance issues, investigations and business disputes. We serve our clients from offices across the U.S., U.K. and in Germany, Brazil and South Africa, assisted by a network of senior advisers around the world.