Read the latest news from our members
in alphabetical order by company name
Three Bodman attorneys listed in Crain’s 2025 Notable M&A Dealmakers
34 Ervin Cohen & Jessup attorneys named “Best Lawyers in America”
Guerrero y Santana ranked in Chambers Latin America Legal Guide 2026
Merger of two Dutch GGI member firms
Monahans named among UK’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025
Moritt Hock & Hamroff bolsters its New York litigation and business restructuring capabilities with addition of Susan J. Coleman and Michael C. Kwiatkowski
Opus wins The Sunday Times award for its workplace culture
RNM India welcomes two new talents
Bodman PLC is proud to share that Gene P. Bowen, Timothy R. Damschroder, and Carrie Leahy have been recognised in Notable M&A Dealmakers 2025 published by Crain’s Detroit Business. Bodman has more “dealmakers” recognised on the list than any other organisation.
The Notable M&A Dealmakers award recognises experienced attorneys and executives who have led complex merger and acquisition deals between companies that span the United States and the globe. Collectively, those recognised have overseen billions of dollars in transactions, from private equity roll-up mergers to expansions and major exits.
Gene Bowen, based in the firm’s Troy office, is the co-chair of Bodman’s business practice group. He concentrates his practice in general business law and helps clients structure, negotiate, and document mergers, acquisitions, reorganisations, joint ventures, and other commercial transactions. He has extensive experience in the automotive industry where he counsels clients in all aspects of the manufacturing supply chain, including the quotation and purchase order process, general terms and conditions, supply agreements and disputes, equipment and tooling issues, bailment and consignment, warranty claims, and other commercial issues. He is listed in IFLR1000 (International Financial Law Review) as a highly regarded Michigan practitioner for mergers and acquisitions (M&A); in Chambers USA for corporate and M&A Law; and in DBusiness magazine as a “2025 Top Lawyer” for M&A law.
Based at the Bodman’s Ann Arbor office, Timothy Damschroder is the co-chair of the business practice group and specialises in middle-market M&A transactions and corporate finance. He guides a broad range of clients through the transaction process, from pre-letter of intent negotiations to final closing. He also has significant experience counselling technology companies from start up to transactions involving intellectual property, to venture capital financing, to eventual sale. Damschroder is one of only three top-tier ranked lawyers in Chambers USA 2025 in corporate/M&A law in Michigan. He has been named multiple times as the Best Lawyers in America Ann Arbor “Lawyer of the Year” for M&A law. He is also listed in the 2025 IFLR1000 under mergers and acquisitions, and in Michigan Super Lawyers 2025 under mergers and acquisitions.
Carrie Leahy is the chair of Bodman and is based at the firm’s Ann Arbor office. She concentrates her practice in corporate and business law, where she counsels both established and emerging businesses on general corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, compliance with securities regulations, and issues involving venture capital funding. Leahy has drafted and negotiated transactional documents for both publicly and privately held entities involved in mergers and acquisitions ranging in size up to more than USD 1 billion.
In 2021, Crain’s Detroit Business honoured Leahy as one of Michigan’s 100 Most Influential Women. DBusiness has listed her among Detroit’s 500 Most Powerful Business Leaders. She is listed in many notable publications as a leader in corporate law including Chambers USA, IFLR1000, DBusiness magazine “Top Lawyers”, Michigan Super Lawyers, and The Best Lawyers in America.
GGI member firm Bodman PLCAnn Arbor, Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Troy, (MI), USAT: +1 616 205 4330
Law Firm Services
Gene P. BowenContact Gene.
Timothy R. DamschroderContact Timothy.
Carrie LeahyContact Carrie.
Bodman PLC is one of the US Midwest's leading law firms with more than 160 attorneys in five Michigan offices. Bodman attorneys represent many Michigan-based corporate clients and high net worth individuals nationally and internationally, and serve as US counsel to many clients based overseas.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA, August 21, 2025 — Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP announced that Best Lawyers has recognised 34 of its attorneys in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. The rigorous selection process of Best Lawyers “employs a sophisticated, conscientious, rational and transparent survey process designed to elicit meaningful and substantive evaluations of the quality of legal services”.
“Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review,” states the publication. “Our process is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.”
View here the list of Ervin Cohen & Jessup Partners who have been named.
Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP is a full-service firm that provides a broad range of business-related legal services including, real estate, litigation, corporate, tax, land use, employment, bankruptcy, estate planning finance, healthcare, intellectual property, and technology law.
GGI member firmErvin Cohen & Jessup LLPBeverly Hills (CA), USAT: +1 310 273 6333
GGI member firm Guerrero y Santana has been recognised in the 2026 edition of the Chambers Latin America Legal Guide, one of the most prestigious international legal directories.
“This recognition is a testament to the quality of our services and the experience of our team, and we want to express our recognition to our clients and collaborators, whose support and commitment make this achievement possible,” said Prof Sergio Guerrero Rosas, managing director at Guerrero y Santana.
“We are proud to share our in-depth overview of general business law in Guadalajara in the relevant section of the guide,” said Sergio. “Our commentary on the sector provides an expert perspective on economic and business environment issues, and more.”
Read our overview for more expert commentary on the legal issues.
GGI member firmGuerrero y Santana, S.C.Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoT: +52 333 120 05 38
Advisory, Auditing and Accounting, Corporate Finance, Law Firm Services, Tax
Contact Prof Sergio Guerrero Rosas.
Guerrero y Santana, S.C. provides its clients with a wide range of tax, legal, and consulting services. The firm helps clients, from individuals and small local businesses to major corporations and multinationals, to achieve their smallest aims and grandest ambitions. They are committed to providing specialised, personalised services to all those seeking reliable and up-to-date tax, legal, and business support.
JAN© Accountants and Business Consultants has chosen to combine forces with accountancy and consultancy organisation de Jong & Laan. The two organisations have been GGI members for years, know each other well, and see an opportunity to further realise their joint growth ambitions by combining their knowledge and expertise. They are confident that, together, they will be able to respond more decisively to ever-increasing customer demand, increasing regulations, and shortages in the labour market.
In addition to the de Jong & Laan and JAN© merger, several other brands have also joined the group, including, recently, the Dutch auditing firm Crowe Peak. The ambition for growth does not end there – the group wants to expand even more in coming years.
Growth and high quality
The group aims for national coverage in the Netherlands. Currently, approximately 1,300 professionals work for the group across more than 30 offices.
With the expertise and specialisations of de Jong & Laan, the merger has allowed JAN© to broaden and deepen its services in areas such as sustainability advice, corporate finance, and (international) VAT advice.
JAN© is and will remain a touch headstrong, continuously working on performance improvement and not afraid to innovate. This always comes with the highest quality standards, which fits seamlessly with an ongoing focus on quality. GGI, de Jong & Laan and JAN©
You probably already have met the de Jong & Laan partners Tom Meuleman (tax), Charles Rabe and Cindy Rabe (assurance) at previous GGI conferences. Andrea van der Giezen and Camiel Lokkerbol have been the representatives of JAN© within the GGI network for many years.
With the affiliation, Andrea van der Giezen has joined the de Jong & Laan Board of Directors. As chief quality officer (CQO), she will be responsible for quality and compliance, and general practice in the Amsterdam region.
Camiel Lokkerbol, also a familiar face within the GGI network, joins the Management of the Tax division of de Jong & Laan.
JAN© Accountants and Business Consultants is a GGI member firm in Amsterdam, with extensive experience in Auditing, Accounting, HRM, Tax planning and consulting. They offer a wide range of customized services in the areas of their expertise to companies on the national and international level, active in various industry sectors.
GGI member firm JAN© Accountants and Business ConsultantsValkenburg, Weesp, Purmerend, Schiphol-Rijk, The NetherlandsT: +31 88 2202 200
Auditing & Accounting, Tax, Advisory
Andrea van der GiezenContact Andrea.
Camiel LokkerbolContact Camiel.
UK-based accounting and business advisory firm Monahans has been named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025, ranking 94th nationally. The annual list highlights organisations across the United Kingdom that demonstrate exceptional commitment to developing talent through apprenticeship programmes.
Monahans currently supports more than 30 apprentices across its 11 offices in South West England, including locations in Swindon, Bath, Cirencester and Trowbridge. Apprentices work in trainee accountant and business adviser roles, where they are able to study towards professional qualifications while gaining the valuable experience of hands-on client work.
“We’re incredibly proud to have made the Top 100,” said Sophie Austin, operations partner at Monahans. “Our apprentices bring so much energy, talent and drive to the business. Whether they’re fresh out of school or making a career change, we’re here to support them every step of the way. It’s really rewarding to see them grow in confidence, take on new challenges and realise what they’re capable of. That’s what it’s all about for us.”
Apprentices describe Monahans as a welcoming and inclusive place to work, with a collaborative culture that encourages trainees to achieve their full potential. Recognition from The Sunday Times reflects the firm’s long-standing belief that investing in people leads to stronger teams and better outcomes for clients.
Monahans continues to welcome aspiring apprentices from diverse backgrounds who are ready to begin a career in accountancy and business.
To learn more about apprenticeship opportunities at Monahans, visit us here.
GGI member firmMonahansSwindon, UKT: +44 1793 818 300
Sophie AustinContact Sophie.
Monahans is the leading accountancy and business advisory firm providing regional, national, and international reach to businesses in the South-West of England. We are part of the Sumer Group - a collective of practices that together form one of the top 15 mid-market accountancy businesses in the UK.
NEW YORK, NY, August 5, 2025 — Moritt Hock & Hamroff, a New York headquartered commercial law firm, today announced the addition of attorneys Susan J. Coleman and Michael C. Kwiatkowski as counsels in the firm’s Garden City office. Coleman joins Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Litigation and Real Estate practices, while Kwiatkowski joins the firm’s Creditors’ Rights, Restructuring & Bankruptcy practice.
Susan Coleman joins the firm with a strong background in litigation, municipal law and land use, having previously served as town attorney for Huntington, New York. In this role, Susan represented the township in litigation before various courts on matters involving local and state laws and regulations, including zoning and land use, tax assessments, and code enforcement. She also advised the town’s boards and agencies on its contracts, agreements, and insurance policies. Prior to taking the role as town attorney, she was an accomplished state court litigator.
Michael Kwiatkowski has extensive experience in bankruptcy-related litigation and business reorganisations. Previously an attorney at a mid-size law firm in New York, Michael represented and advised creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring matters. He also has extensive experience in representing financial institutions in workouts, foreclosures, and commercial litigation matters. He works with lending clients to create strategies tailored to meet their business objectives and maximise recovery in connection with distressed loans.
“We are pleased to welcome Susan and Michael to our growing bench of talent," said Michael Cardello III, managing partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff. “As today’s business landscape is increasingly driven by economic uncertainty, delivering trusted counsel has never been more critical. The deep expertise that Susan and Michael bring to the firm ensures our clients are well-equipped to navigate these challenges with confidence.”
This announcement follows Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s recent expansion in South Florida with the addition of several attorneys from the Fort Lauderdale boutique firm Saavedra Goodwin, who focus on business litigation, real estate, and corporate law.
“The addition of Susan and Michael is further evidence of the high calibre of professionals that Moritt Hock & Hamroff is attracting and reflects our continued commitment to serve our clients across diverse geographies and practice areas,” added Marc Hamroff, Moritt Hock & Hamroff Chairman.
Founded in 1980, Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP is a 90-attorney, full-service commercial law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to businesses, corporations, and individuals worldwide from its offices in New York City, on Long Island, and in Florida.
Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP is a full-service commercial law firm providing a wide range of legal services to businesses, corporations, and individuals worldwide. The firm has 19 practice areas.
GGI member firmMoritt Hock & Hamroff LLP Garden City (NY), New York (NY), USAT: +1 516 873 2000Law Firm Services
Opus Business Advisory Group, an advisory firm and proud GGI member with 14 offices and over 150 staff across the UK, has been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, cementing its reputation as an industry leader in people-first culture and progressive working practices.
The prestigious listing celebrates organisations that excel in employee satisfaction, engagement, and workplace culture. To achieve a high overall engagement score, an organisation must score well across a six-step framework that comprises Reward and Recognition, Instilling Pride, Information Sharing, Empowerment, Wellbeing, and Job Satisfaction.
For Opus, this marks a milestone moment and a public affirmation of what staff across the firm have long experienced – a workplace where people are genuinely valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
“This recognition reflects what we’ve always believed – that a strong, trusting culture is the foundation of a successful business,” said Tim Dolder, managing partner at Opus. “We’re incredibly proud of our team and the inclusive, collaborative environment we’ve built right across the firm. To be recognised by such an iconic institution as The Sunday Times is a real honour.”
GGI member firm Opus Business Advisory GroupLondon, UKT: +44 7967 658 296Advisory, Corporate Finance
OPUS Business Advisory Group is an advisory practice offering restructuring and insolvency (R&I), corporate advisory and forensic accounting services. It includes the UK’s largest independent R&I practice, and currently has 14 offices, 37 partners and a headcount of 150+.
RNM India is excited to announce that Ms Praveen Luthra and Ms Ayushi Gangal Jambudi have joined the firm.
Praveen Luthra joins the firm as Associate Director, Finance, and she will be part of RNM Consulting under the “Virtual CFO Business Practice”, based in the Delhi office and at client sites. Qualified as a chartered accountant (CA, 1998), ACCA Certification (DipIFR), and with over 20 years of experience in corporate credit, finance, and working capital management, she has splendid skills to strengthen our team and serve our clients. Before joining RNM India, she worked with reputed organisations such as Indo Rama, ICICI Bank, and GirnarSoft Pvt. Ltd.
Ayushi Gangal Jambudi joins the firm as Compliance Officer at RNM Capital Trust – GIFT City. She will ensure statutory and regulatory compliance for RNM Capital Trust at GIFT City.
GGI member firmR.N. Marwah & Co. LLP, Chartered AccountantsBangalore, New Delhi, IndiaT: +91 11 4319 2000
Advisory, Auditing & Accounting, Corporate Finance, Tax
Contact Praveen.
Contact Ayushi.
R.N. Marwah & Co. LLP is a Chartered Accountancy firm that was established in 1946 by the late Mr R.N. Marwah. Its head office is located in Janpath, New Delhi (India). The four major service divisions of the firm are audit & business advisory services, tax & regulatory services, legal & company law services, and consultancy services. It has been serving a huge international and domestic clientele for the last 70 years.
