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

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 Scott Boylan has joined as a Senior Adviser based in Washington, DC.

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.

Learn more: https://whoswholegal.com/firms/15726/stoneturn/

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.

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.

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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.”

A Founding Vision

Simon Platt, Chairman, shares the principles on which StoneTurn was founded and how the firm has grown.