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J.S. Held Celebrates Global Construction Claims and Disputes Expert Recognition
JERICHO, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Global consulting firm J.S. Held, proudly celebrating 50 transformative years, announces the recognition of its construction advisory experts in the Who’s Who Legal (WWL): Construction 2024 guide. This acknowledgment underscores J.S. Held’s position as a leader in providing expert advisory services for complex construction projects, claims, and disputes globally.
WWL: Construction offers in-depth analysis of the world’s elite construction lawyers and experts, as well as Future Leaders in the field. J.S. Held’s recognized experts have been selected for their outstanding experience and expertise in resolving complex multi-jurisdictional construction disputes through litigation, mediation, and arbitration.
J.S. Held’s Global Construction Advisory practice provides technical, financial, and strategic expertise to clients involved in engineering and construction projects and disputes, including delay, quantum, and standard of care.
The expanded leadership team, structured to advise clients globally, includes:
Mark Cohen, a 33-year expert in dispute resolution, project advisory, claims analysis, and risk management spanning a wide range of domestic and international projects. Cohen, recognized as “excellent on the stand, thanks to his careful preparation and expert knowledge,” commented on the team’s recognition:
“We are honored to have so many of our experts acknowledged in Who’s Who Legal: Construction 2024. This recognition reflects the depth of expertise and commitment to excellence across our global team. I’m particularly proud of how our experts are consistently described as ‘excellent on the stand, thanks to careful preparation and expert knowledge.’ This speaks to the high standards we maintain across all regions.”
North America Lead – Wiley Wright, who has over 40 years of experience specializing in forensic accounting and analyzing economic damages focusing on construction, government contracts, and environmental remediations and allocations. Wright, known as “excellent reputation in construction and government contracts claims” and “high-quality work”, shares some of the acknowledgments for his team:
“I’m proud of our North American team’s recognition in Who’s Who Legal. Our experts are commended for being ‘extremely experienced’ and ‘excellent testifiers.’ It’s particularly gratifying to see our Future Leaders acknowledged for their ‘great attention to detail’ and ‘impressive communication and analytical skills.’ This demonstrates the strength of both our current expertise and the promising talent we’re developing for the future.”
Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia Lead – Gary Kitt, who is a highly experienced Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Chartered Builder, Chartered Arbitrator, and FIDIC certified Adjudicator with over 40 years of experience in building and engineering projects worldwide. Kitt, whose “wealth of experience and reputation in the UK construction claims market is second to none,” highlights some of the recognitions for his team:
“The acknowledgments our EMEA team has received underscore their exceptional capabilities. Our UK-based experts are praised for their ‘wealth of experience’ and ‘reputation in the UK construction claims market.’ We have team members recognized for their ability to ‘simplify the dark art of delay analysis into straightforward prose,’ and others noted as being ‘very bright, motivated, and one of the best.’ Some possess a ‘deep understanding of the technical details in disruption analysis,’ while others are commended for being ‘regularly appointed quantum experts with vast experience’ and ‘top-notch report writing skills.’ We’re also recognized for our ability to ‘respond well to questions and provide clear information to tribunals,’ ‘grasp details while summarizing key issues succinctly,’ and for being ‘strong and commercially minded practitioners.’ Our Future Leaders are noted for their ability to ‘explain complex quantum matters clearly and concisely’ and for being ‘exceptionally diligent’ and ‘incredibly professional and conscientious.’ This range of skills exemplifies our commitment to excellence across all aspects of construction advisory services.”
Spain and Latin America Lead – Enrique Abiega, who combines experience as an Industrial Engineer and an MBA (Honors) from INSEAD. Enrique has more than 20 years of experience working for employers and contractors in contract and claim management, tendering, and dispute resolution and litigation processes. Abiega, described as “credible and reliable” and having “all the technical capabilities to do an excellent job,” shares acknowledgments for his team:
“I’m proud of the recognition our Spain and Latin America team has received. We have several bilingual experts recognized, all colleagues who started with us in the disputes´ world coming from the execution of projects, and who have grown and developed with us – and more to come¨
Our experts are commended for being ‘credible and reliable’ with ‘all the technical capabilities to do an excellent job.’ We have team members noted for their ‘hands-on’ approach, who ‘work quickly to relay what information is needed to conduct analysis in a short period of time.’ Our Future Leaders are recognized as ‘experts in delay analysis’ who are ‘fantastic at explaining technical construction issues.’ In Latin America, we’re praised for being ‘fantastic professionals’ who bring ‘intimate industry knowledge and a good understanding of strategic needs.’ This reflects our commitment to providing top-tier services to our clients across this diverse region.”
J.S. Held’s Construction Advisory team comprises nearly 200 professionals serving clients across six continents, in more than 15 languages. J.S. Held’s experts support clients in resolving challenging issues that arise in engineering and construction projects through all forms of dispute resolution. The firm has an unwavering commitment to delivering clear, defensible analysis and testimony addressing the issues at hand. The team has significant experience providing expert witness testimony and is known for its “teaching” – as opposed to “telling” – approach. Rather than only providing a judge, jury, or tribunal with an opinion, J.S. Held experts communicate key facts and relevant theories in a clear and logical manner. From discovery to decision, J.S. Held provides the requisite knowledge and insight needed to offer the right expertise on complex construction matters.
Jonathon Held, Chief Executive Officer at J.S. Held, commented, ” This recognition by Who’s Who Legal underscores our commitment to delivering expertise and innovative solutions in the complex world of construction advisory. It reflects not just the individual excellence of our experts, but our collective dedication to transforming the industry through precise analysis, reliable insights, and unwavering integrity.”
Learn more about the dedicated and entrepreneurial experts who help transform J.S. Held, explore our story, and celebrate this momentous milestone, our 50 & Forward celebration, with us at jsheld.com.
About J.S. Held
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise across all assets and value at risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
More than 1,500 professionals serve organizations across six continents, including 81% of the Global 200 Law Firms, 70% of the Forbes Top 20 Insurance Companies (85% of the NAIC Top 50 Property & Casualty Insurers), and 65% of the Fortune 100 Companies.
J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not certified public accounting firm(s) and do not provide audit, attest, or any other public accounting services. J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not law firms and do not provide legal advice. Securities offered through PM Securities, LLC, d/b/a Phoenix IB, a part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/ SIPC or Ocean Tomo Investment Group, LLC, a part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/ SIPC. All rights reserved.
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Investment Empowers Next Stage of Growth and Innovation for Global Leader in Tech Protection and Support
DALLAS, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Likewize, a leading global provider of tech protection and support, today announced that its existing investor, Genstar Capital (“Genstar”), has increased its investment in Likewize following its initial investment in March 2023. This significant investment makes Genstar the majority investor in Likewize and strengthens their commitment to fueling Likewize’s continued growth and mission to make every tech problem painless. Management and Brightstar Capital Partners (“Brightstar”) will remain minority investors in Likewize, ensuring continued leadership in driving the company forward.
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Dallas, TX, Likewize’s innovative approach is trusted by many of the world’s biggest brands, including telecommunications companies, financial institutions and retailers, to protect millions of customers from tech-related issues. The company handles over 250 million device issues annually, from warranty and repairs to upgrades and premium technical support.
Rod Millar, CEO of Likewize, commented, “Over the last five years, we’ve transformed into a global leader in tech protection and support. Genstar’s increased investment underscores their confidence in our vision and potential. With this deeper partnership, we can continue to push the boundaries of innovation and ensure our platform remains the industry leader. We are excited to expand our capabilities and feel well-positioned to capitalize on the vast market opportunities in the rapidly growing tech protection and support sectors.”
Since Genstar’s initial investment, Likewize has built significant momentum, growing its core business by more than 30%. Over the past 12 months, Likewize has added major partnerships with some of the world’s largest telecommunications carriers, retailers, and financial institutions and has expanded its footprint across Europe, enhancing its capabilities and market presence.
Ryan Clark, President and Managing Partner at Genstar, said, “We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Rod and the entire Likewize team, as well as Brightstar, as we’ve witnessed firsthand the company’s exceptional growth over the first 19 months of Genstar’s investment. This enhanced commitment to Likewize comes at a pivotal moment, delivering the support and capital for Likewize to continue delivering exceptional customer value and achieve its full growth potential.”
Andrew Weinberg, Founder and CEO of Brightstar, said: “We are proud of Likewize’s growth and transformation during our ownership period and the company’s success in becoming a global leader in tech protection and support. We look forward to continuing to work with Genstar and the management team and remain confident in Likewize’s future prospects and market leadership in this dynamic industry.”
The increased strategic investment from Genstar will allow Likewize to focus on accelerating adoption of added value solutions such as AI-driven claims handling and expanded premium tech support, ensuring it maintains its reputation for the industry’s best customer experience, commercials and technology.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
About Likewize
When your tech goes wrong, Likewize makes it right. Likewize offers the most comprehensive protection against any technology disruption. Whether a device is lost, stolen, damaged, malfunctioning, in need of an upgrade, or is in need of general troubleshooting, Likewize provides the solution. Trusted by the world’s largest brands including, telecommunications companies, financial institutions and retailers. Likewize operates in over 30 countries, resolving 250 million problems each year across insurance, warranty, repairs, trade-ins, recycling, and premium tech support. For more information, please visit: www.likewize.com.
About Genstar Capital
Genstar Capital (www.gencap.com) is a leading private equity firm that has been actively investing in high-quality companies for over 30 years. Based in San Francisco, Genstar works in partnership with its management teams and its network of strategic advisors to transform its portfolio companies into industry-leading businesses. Genstar currently has approximately $49 billion of assets under management and targets investments focused on targeted segments of the financial services, industrials, software, and healthcare industries.
About Brightstar Capital Partners
Brightstar Capital Partners is a middle market private equity firm focused on investing in industrial, manufacturing, and services businesses where Brightstar believes it can drive significant value with respect to the management, operations, and strategic direction of the business. Brightstar employs an operationally intensive “Us & Us” approach that leverages its extensive experience and relationship network to help companies reach their full potential. For more information, please visit www.brightstarcp.com.
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SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan proudly announce that Reenita Das, Partner and Senior Vice President of Healthcare & Life Sciences, will attend the highly anticipated AIMed 2024 Global Summit. The event, held from November 17 – 19, 2024, 2024, will bring together healthcare leaders and AI innovators from across the globe at Caribe Royale Orlando to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Reenita will serve as Co-Chair and Kickoff Speaker for the “AI and Its Impact on Women’s HealthTech” track on Monday, November 18. This track is an educational program organized by Dr. Anthony Chang, Reenita Das, and Harry P. Pappas, founder of the Women’s Health and Wellness Society, an educational and advocacy group for women. Pappas is also the founder of the Intelligent Health Association and has collaborated with Frost & Sullivan for over 15 years.
AIMed 2024 is the premier global event for artificial intelligence in healthcare, providing an ideal platform for industry experts like Reenita Das to share insights on leveraging AI to enhance healthcare systems and transform clinical workflows. Attendees will benefit from keynote speeches, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities with top professionals worldwide.
“I’m thrilled to be part of AIMed 2024, where we will explore the critical role AI plays in addressing global healthcare challenges and improving patient outcomes,” said Reenita Das. “This summit represents an opportunity for healthcare leaders to share their vision and collaborate on advancing the future of medicine.”
Frost & Sullivan’s strategic involvement in AIMed 2024 further highlights its commitment to fostering innovation and growth in healthcare. With a unique blend of AI and healthcare technology expertise, Reenita Das will contribute to impactful discussions on applying AI-driven solutions for real-world healthcare challenges.
Why This Partnership Matters:
AIMed24 is committed to building long-term partnerships with key organizations that share its vision of improving healthcare through AI. Frost & Sullivan’s expertise in identifying growth opportunities and their forward-looking approach to industry trends makes them an ideal partner. Together, AIMed24 and Frost & Sullivan will deliver a unique, high-value experience for attendees, ensuring they leave equipped with actionable strategies and insights to drive AI innovation in healthcare.
About Frost & Sullivan
For over six decades, Frost & Sullivan has guided the world’s top companies toward transformational growth journeys that result in a stream of innovative growth opportunities. Frost’s Growth Pipeline as a Service (GPaaS) value proposition allows customers to maximize their economic potential, navigate emerging megatrends, and shape a future based on sustainable growth. Learn more.
About AIMed24
AIMed24 is where AI and medicine’s brightest minds converge to shape the future of healthcare. Join us at the Caribe Royale Orlando from November 17-19 for groundbreaking keynotes, hands-on workshops, and exceptional networking opportunities with industry leaders. Founded by Dr. Anthony Chang, AIMed is a clinician-led community advancing AI in health. AIMed24 will showcase impactful smart healthcare solutions, facilitate connections with AI trailblazers, and engage with top institutions and innovators. Be at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Learn more.
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Ascenda transforms economics for financial institutions with new loyalty-as-a-service offering
NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ascenda, the world’s most connective rewards ecosystem, today announced the launch of its new loyalty-as-a-service offering. The groundbreaking model challenges established industry norms and maximizes business outcomes for financial institutions through effortless access to scalable, aspirational rewards propositions that deliver outsized returns.
For decades, companies who provide rewards technology and content have operated on a vendor model that leaves them uninvested in their clients’ success. The onus has been squarely on financial institutions to procure the right loyalty marketing ingredients and put them to use in a way that generates ROI – often with mixed results. Ascenda now shifts that paradigm by delivering loyalty as a partner, not as a supplier.
The new loyalty-as-a-service offering transforms marketing economics for financial institutions with an outcome-centric partnership model composed of:
- Holistic ecosystem access: Ascenda’s full suite of proven technology and compelling lifestyle content is accessible effortlessly in one place. This marks the first time in the industry that all the puzzle pieces needed for high-ROI loyalty marketing are seamlessly unified, from trigger-based campaigns to unforgettable customer experiences.
- Easy zero-cost entry: brands can choose to leverage the full solution suite or start using just specific components – always without setup costs or platform fees. This removes all barriers, enabling financial institutions to move faster in bringing new customer propositions to market.
- Results-based commercials: Ascenda charges only for content and growth outcomes actually delivered. This mitigates the financial risk of adopting a loyalty solution and means Ascenda is deeply invested in achieving measurable client results.
“Our new loyalty-as-a-service offering is revolutionary for banks and fintechs globally,” said Kyle Armstrong, CEO at Ascenda. “For many brands, rewards cost is one of the biggest expense lines on the P&L, yet they are dissatisfied with the return on that investment. We are changing the game with a shift from delivering loyalty software to delivering loyalty ROI. Our new model makes things effortless and truly aligns incentives, unlocking step-change economics.”
The new offering is now available to financial institutions that onboard with Ascenda and progressively being rolled out across the existing client base.
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