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Neil Ashton, David Stern Named Among Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration – Expert Witnesses

StoneTurn is pleased to announce that two of its London-based Partners, Neil Ashton and David Stern, have been named as leading arbitration expert witnesses by Who’s Who Legal.

Since 1996, Who’s Who Legal has identified the industry’s foremost practitioners based upon comprehensive, independent survey work with both general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide. Only specialists who meet independent international research criteria are recognized.

Marking his fourth acknowledgment from Who’s Who Legal, David was named among Arbitration – Expert Witnesses (2019) for his “diligence, attention to detail and unflappable nature as an expert witness.” Neil, in his premier ranking on Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration – Expert Witnesses (2019), was described by clients as “always efficient and reliable in his work” thanks to over 20 years of experience in the field.

Brad Wilson Recognized with AICPA Standing Ovation

StoneTurn Partner Brad Wilson Acknowledged by The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) with Forensic and Valuation Services Standing Ovation

Brad Wilson has been selected as a 2018 recipient of AICPA’s Forensic and Valuation Services Standing Ovation for his work with clients in investigations and effective compliance and business ethics programs.

Each year, the Standing Ovation Recognition Program recognizes CPAs for significant contributions in their areas of accounting specialty and in their communities.

Read the full press release.

Allen D. Applbaum Joins StoneTurn as a Partner Based in New York

New York, NY (October 15, 2018) – StoneTurn, a global advisory firm that assists companies, their counsel and government agencies on regulatory, risk and compliance issues, investigations and business disputes, today announced that Allen D. Applbaum, an industry leader in investigative consulting, has joined as a Partner based in New York.

Allen has 30 years of experience in litigation and investigations, including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), anti-bribery/anti-corruption and anti-money laundering investigations, and business intelligence, corporate governance, monitoring and compliance. He routinely serves as a trusted adviser to corporations, audit committees, special committees of boards of directors, financial institutions and law firms. Allen brings to StoneTurn public and private sector experience that integrates investigative skills with technology and financial expertise to provide clients with a seamless approach to critical problems.

“As StoneTurn is increasingly called upon by law firms, corporations and regulators to support complex investigations, monitorships, and risk and compliance issues, we are committed to delivering the most senior-level expertise and resources,” said Christopher Martinez, Managing Partner. “Allen’s proven leadership and experience managing highly-complex public and private sector investigations are invaluable assets to the firm and our clients.”

Allen is also a leading expert in independent monitorships and receiverships, providing oversight to the government, regulators, law enforcement and the judiciary. Some of his monitorship appointments include selection by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York to serve as the Independent Monitor for the world’s largest online gaming site; selection by the New York State Department of Financial Services to lead an Independent Consultancy of both a large international bank and an international investment company; and appointment by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to be the Receiver of a company whose owner was being prosecuted for mail and wire fraud in connection with a Ponzi scheme.

“With global investigations becoming more complex and often requiring specific subject matter expertise, joining StoneTurn allows me to tap into a unique team of forensic accounting, data analytics, anti-corruption and specialized industry experts,” said Applbaum. “I’m looking forward to collaborating with our multidisciplinary team around the globe.”

Prior to joining StoneTurn, Allen led the global investigations practices at three independent consulting firms, and served as regional counsel for one of the firms in its headquarters in New York. For nine years, he was a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, serving as deputy chief of the Criminal Division and as chief of the General Crimes Unit. For two notable prosecutions, Allen received The Attorney General Award for Distinguished Service and the U.S. Department of Justice Director’s Award for Superior Performance.

Allen began his career as a law clerk to the Honorable Lowell A. Reed, Jr., U.S. District Judge in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, during which time he was an adjunct professor of law at Temple University School of Law. In 2017, Allen was named one of Consulting Magazine’s “Global Leaders in Consulting.”

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Lemire LLC Team Joins StoneTurn

Global Advisory Firm Bolsters Investigations and Compliance & Monitoring Capabilities with Addition of Seven Professionals in New York

New York, NY (September 26, 2018) – StoneTurn, a global advisory firm that assists companies, their counsel and government agencies on regulatory, risk and compliance issues and business disputes, today announced its continued growth with the addition of six professionals in New York. Joining StoneTurn from Lemire LLC (“Lemire”): David C. Burroughs as Partner; and four additional experienced professionals.

Driven by a host of corporate compliance risks, including digitization and cybersecurity, anti-corruption, culture & ethics transparency, a changing regulatory landscape and accelerated business growth, StoneTurn is steadily expanding around the world with the addition of senior professionals who are experts at working with attorneys, company executives and regulators to address these complex issues across all areas: Prevention & Detection; Investigations & Response; and Remediation & Monitoring and Related Litigation.

“The entire Lemire team are highly-respected advisers, specialists, and risk and regulatory compliance experts, with a particularly strong foothold in New York, where StoneTurn is experiencing the most rapid growth due to client demand,” said Christopher Martinez, Managing Partner. “We are delighted to welcome the Lemire team to StoneTurn and have no doubt their leadership and capabilities will be invaluable across both public and private sector engagements, domestically and abroad.”

One of the few woman-owned firms in the sector, Lemire advised city and state government agencies, Fortune 100 companies, law firms, real estate and construction companies, financial institutions, non-profit organizations and individuals on a range of complex compliance and investigative matters. The Lemire team is currently overseeing compliance reviews for one of the largest construction unions in the U.S. under a monitorship imposed by a federal judge relating to allegations of racketeering, bribery and related crimes. Previously, the firm led a forensic accounting and investigative team on a monitorship for a Swiss Bank on behalf of the New York State Department of Financial Services.

David C. Burroughs, Partner

David C. Burroughs brings to StoneTurn nearly three decades of law enforcement, public and private sector experience in fraud and forensic investigations, compliance and risk management, and monitorships. At Lemire and in his current role, he supervises large-scale teams of forensic accountants, investigators and analysts for public and private sector engagements. In the private sector, Mr. Burroughs has conducted numerous cyber and forensic accounting reviews on behalf of corporate clients that suffered significant financial losses. Prior to his position at Lemire, Mr. Burroughs served in several investigative and management positions with the FBI, most recently as Supervisory Special Agent in Charge of the New York Special Operations Technical Squad, in which he managed and directed highly sensitive investigations in support of criminal and counterterrorist operations. He is the recipient of the FBI Federal Law Enforcement Foundation Investigator of the Year award (2010).
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About StoneTurn

StoneTurn, a global advisory firm, assists companies, their counsel and government agencies on regulatory, risk and compliance issues and business disputes. We serve our clients from offices across the U.S., U.K. and in Germany, assisted by a network of senior advisers around the world. To learn more, visit stoneturn-dev.bigdropinc.net.

Alan Ratliff Certified as a Member of Lawyers of Distinction

StoneTurn is pleased to announce that Alan Ratliff, a Partner in Houston, has been certified as a member of The Lawyers of Distinction. Alan has been recognized in the field of Financial Forensics, Economic Damages and Business & Patent Valuation.

Lawyers of Distinction uses its own independent criteria, included both objective and subjective factors, in determining whether an attorney can be recognized as a Lawyer of Distinction in the United States in their respective field, which is limited to not more than 10% of attorneys in any given state.

Read Alan’s full profile in Lawyers of Distinction.

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Alan Ratliff Recognized as a 2018 Top Patent Damages Expert in the U.S.

StoneTurn is pleased to announce that Alan Ratliff has been recognized as a top patent damages experts in the U.S. by Intellectual Asset Management (“IAM”).

Over a period of five months, IAM interviewed hundreds of attorneys, patent attorneys and in-house counsel across the country to compile the 2018 IAM Patent 1000 — The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners. Each of the experts listed received sufficient positive feedback from peers and clients with knowledge of their practice and the market in which they operate to qualify for the recognition. Alan is among 24 experts who were recognized as Highly Recommended. He has been included in the Patent 1000 Experts listing each year since its inception in 2014.

According to IAM’s 2018 Patent 1000: “Alan Ratliff is ‘a forward-thinking expert who is superb at providing detailed reports and testifying.’ The ‘smart, organised and incredibly effective’ StoneTurn pro has one of the more diverse backgrounds among the economic experts appearing in the IAM Patent 1000.” 

For more information and to view the complete list of experts, visit: Best Patent Damages Experts.

StoneTurn Named Among Top 10 Expert Witness Firms’ Power Index in the 2018 GAR 100

Global Arbitration Review has named StoneTurn among the Top 10 firms in its Expert Witness Firms’ Power Index in the 2018 GAR 100.

StoneTurn was noted for the testimony experience of five senior experts, who have together given expert testimony over 50 times in their careers, and particular experience in quantification of damages.

Learn more about StoneTurn’s International Arbitration practice.

See StoneTurn’s ranking in the 2018 GAR 100.

StoneTurn Helps with Hurricane Irma Cleanup in the Florida Keys

StoneTurn is committed to giving back to the local community whenever possible. During a firm offsite meeting in the Florida Keys following Hurricane Irma, StoneTurn volunteered to help Crane Point Hammock Museum and Nature Trail, a nonprofit museum and nature preserve on Key Vaca.

StoneTurn volunteered to help Crane Point Hammock Museum and Nature Trail

More than 60 StoneTurners cleaned up debris on the property left by the storm. Not only was this a significant effort for the community, but it also became a terrific team building exercise for our firm.