Christopher Blake elected to Worldwide Board of Alliott Global Alliance

Blake, a corporate and M&A lawyer based in Cleveland and co-chair of Hahn Loeser’s International Practice and its Corporate Transactions Groups, begins a three-year term in his new role. He previously served as Deputy Chair of the region under former Chair Daryl Petrick, who remains on the Worldwide Board after being elected to the position of Accounting Chair.

Effective 1 December, Blake will be supported in the North America region by newly elected Deputy Chair Valérie Menard, a partner at HNA, AGA’s accounting representative in Montreal and Québec City, Canada.

Blake assumes leadership of a regional grouping of law and accounting firms that has grown significantly over the last five years. The alliance now has some 30 law and accounting firms across the United States and Canada and plans to expand its coverage to meet the increasingly diverse and complex needs of domestic and international clients doing business in the region.

Blake will not only represent the views of the region’s members at the Board level but will also help to steer an alliance strategy focused on fostering regional and international collaboration and knowledge sharing between an alliance of midsize firms that expanded from 145 member firms in 57 countries to 225 member firms in 98 countries in just six years.

Christopher comments:

“It is indeed a privilege to be appointed the new Chair of AGA’s North America region and to follow Daryl Petrick’s exemplary tenure. I look forward to working alongside Valerie to support AGA’s Worldwide Board in the next stages of its strategic planning for our important region. “I am eager to continue our efforts to expand AGA in North America, and to collaborate closely with our regional members to foster the best environment for beneficial business opportunities. I am excited to serve the region and the alliance.”

Alliott Global Alliance CEO, Giles Brake adds:

"We are delighted to announce Chris' election to the Board. A passionate and articulate advocate for the alliance, Chris brings exceptional leadership skills and a proven ability to deliver results. His elevation reflects his unwavering commitment to our shared vision and strategy. We celebrate this well-deserved achievement and look forward to collaborating with Chris to enhance the value we provide to our member firms and their clients worldwide."

About Hahn Loeser:

Hahn Loeser, AGA’s law firm member for the State of Ohio & San Diego County, CA, provides the full spectrum of legal services in one firm. Founded in 1920, Hahn Loeser celebrates more than a century of client service. Today, Hahn Loeser has six offices and more than 140 attorneys and represents Fortune 500 corporations, privately held businesses, non-profit institutions, governmental entities and individuals across the country and around the world. Hahn Loeser’s attorneys have been recognized for their commitment to client service and their dedication to providing our clients with strategic solutions that help them attain their business objectives and achieve results.

About Alliott Global Alliance:

Founded in 1979, and with 225 member firms operating out of 340 offices in some 100 countries Alliott Global Alliance is an international alliance of independent, law, accounting, and advisory firms, working across the world Together as One.

Each of our members share a common goal: to learn and share knowledge, resources, and opportunities to make the world smaller and their businesses stronger. We work with a spirit of generosity and openness — so that together, we can continue to fulfil our ambitions, gain greater experience, and drive mutual success.

Alliott Global Alliance is expanding fast, and the alliance has its sights set firmly on growing its legal and accounting membership to over 100 countries. Opportunities are available to independent professional firms in specific countries in Africa, Europe, China, the ASEAN region, Australasia, the Gulf Cooperation Council region, Central and South America and in North America. For information about membership email membership@alliottglobal.com.