World Services Group
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| Industry | Legal Network Integrated with Investment Banking and Accounting Services |
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| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Global |
Key people | Ramon Moyano (Chairman) Maricarmen Trujillo (Chief Operating Officer) Robert Falvey (Global Ambassador) |
| Services | Multidisciplinary Network Legal Investment banking Accounting |
| Website | worldservicesgroup |
World Services Group, also branded as WSG, is a multidisciplinary professional services network of independent law, accounting and investment banking firms. It ranks as one of the largest among the more than 200 professional services networks in the world. According to the organization's website as of 2021, the network is comprised of over 120 member firms in 150 jurisdictions with 23,000 professionals. The global headquarters office is located in Houston, Texas.
Membership[]
Only firms providing high quality standards and excellent client services are invited to join WSG. Firm membership is subject to review as established by the Board of Directors, and are selected based on strict objective standards established by the Board of Directors including:
- Being among the leading local, national and/or international firm
- Having the highest professional reputation within the professional community
- Having unparalleled depth of practical experience in their region
Technology[]
WSG harnesses the strength of the network and the power of technology to help members stay competitive and exceed client expectations in a rapidly changing industry. Built upon a proprietary platform of innovation and technology, WSG's database and tools offer members and clients a plethora of resources filtered using today's tools and information digitally to do business and stay current.
WSG technology has also changed the approach to membership, WSG membership is made of not only firms/companies, but also of individual professionals within the member organizations. Each individual professional is provided their own personal WSG account focused around their specific areas of practice and client interests. This individualized model allows the entire WSG membership to locate specific expertise and skills required for client needs.
Corporate Governance[]
World Services Group is governed by a Board of Directors representative of the membership as a whole. Briefly stated, the Board's role is to ensure that WSG establishes and maintains the trust of its members, is prudent and ethical in its activities, and is accountable for its actions. The Board meetings focus on planning, policy-making, and assessing the progress of our mission. WSG is governed by Bylaws which provide the framework needed for WSG operations and governance.
Officers[]
- Ramon Moyano - Chairman
- Stefan Erhag - Chairman Elect
- Adam Handley - Secretary
- Yvon Dreano - Treasurer
- J. Michael Bernard - Chairman Emeritus
Corporate Leadership[]
- Maricarmen Trujillo - Chief Operating Officer
- Robert Falvey - Global Ambassador
Directors[]
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Global Structure[]
WSG is divided into six regions: Africa and Middle East, Asia Pacific, Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, and North America. Each region has a Regional Council. All WSG members are recognized as leading independent firms in their region by the top ranking publications and awards including, Chambers and Partners,[1] Super Lawyers,[2] Best Lawyers,[3] The Legal 500,[4] International Financial Law Review[5] and other rating organizations.
See Also[]
- Legal Networks
- Business networking
- Organizational Studies
- Professional services networks
References[]
- Professional networks
- International law organizations
- International organizations based in the United States