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Attorney-at-law specializing in tax and legal advisory for entrepreneurs from the new technologies and e-commerce sector. I have gained expertise working on projects related to competition and consumer protection law, personal data protection law and intellectual property protection law, and my next professional goal is to confirm my tax specialization by qualification as a tax adviser.

Michael Bailey has over 20 years experience as a CPA in the IRS, corporations, governments and small businesses. He has a BBA from the University of Houston and a MBA from Texas Southern University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS). Michael was born and raised in Texas. Now living in the greater Dallas area with his wife, Michelle. He has two children, Angela who is an emergency medicine physician and Michael Jr., an anesthesiology resident physician. When Michael is not in his office during the Fall, he is a college football referee which keeps him young! He also, enjoys playing golf with family and friends.

Basil joined Browne Craine &Co in 1997, was appointed a director in 1998 and became the firm's managing director in 2015. He is responsible for managing a wide portfolio of business clients and has a particular interest in niche technology and internet companies. Basil's main strength lies in gaining an in-depth knowledge of his clients' business before transferring his commercial skills to them. He works with a large and varied client base and has specialist knowledge of tax planning and strategic advice with a well-honed ability to improve profit levels and introduce cost-saving schemes. Basil attained a Commerce degree at the University of Stellenbosch and then later qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1994 after completing his training. In his spare time, Basil enjoys traveling and is passionate about most sports, and as a South African, he is a very keen football, cricket and rugby supporter. He regularly plays golf and is a member of Ramsey Golf Club. Basil enjoys being active in the Isle of Man community; he is President of the Isle of Man Commonwealth Games Association and has also served as treasurer for several charities, associations and sports clubs. Area of Expertise • Technology • Gaming • Internet Companies Qualifications • Commerce Degree B.Acc (Hons) • FCA

Giuseppe is specialized in international construction projects, energy law and arbitration law. Areas of practice International Construction Law Litigation and Arbitration International Commercial Law Corporate Law Admissions Admitted to the Supreme Court in Italy Admitted to the Bar in Italy Education 2000 - Master of Laws (LL.M.) - University College London, London. 1996 - J.D. - Università La Sapienza, Rome. Professional experience Giuseppe has gained a significant experience in drafting, negotiating and managing national and international EPC contracts especially in the energy sector (oil & gas, wind and photovoltaic power generating plants) with both bespoke and the various FIDIC form of contract, ICC contracts, LOGIC, CRINE and EIC standard forms. Recently he has assisted Italian contractors in construction works to be carried out in Middle East, Russian Federation, South and Central America. He has also gained a relevant experience in disputes and claims management related to construction projects. He advises clients on project development (including the tender phase), in the contractual documents preparation stage and in the claim management phase (extra works, employer's delay, acceleration, reduction of the scope of works, suspension and termination). Giuseppe has also significant experience in national and international arbitrations for disputes related to the construction industry and has recently acted as Counsel in ICC and LCIA international arbitrations. Giuseppe has also considerable experience in national and international contract law, in corporate law and in M&A. Associations Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb - Member) Society of Construction Law (Overseas Member) International Chamber of Commerce (Member) London Court of International Arbitration (Member) International Bar Association (International Construction Projects Committee)

Gary Birnberg, Esq., FCIArb is a seasoned ADR professional, specializing in the resolution of a diverse array of commercial matters, both domestic and international. He has served as mediator, arbitrator or special master in hundreds of disputes and is known for employing his legal acumen and business skills to quickly grasp the facts in complex cases. Mr. Birnberg is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit and Appellate mediator admitted to the Bar in four U.S. states, including New York and the District of Columbia, and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He has served as an arbitrator in cases administered by AAA, FINRA, ICC and JAMS. He frequently speaks and provides trainings on various areas of ADR, as he stays current on local and international issues to continue his growth and expertise as a neutral and to stay active within the legal community worldwide. Mr. Birnberg is a U.S. citizen and permanent resident of Brazil, fluent in English, French, and Portuguese with conversational capacity in Italian and Spanish. He is appreciated by attorneys and clients for his ability to nurture trust and for the determination and creativity that he employs to find common settlement ground among the parties.