Corporate

Represented part-owner of veteran-owned business in a dispute with his partner. Within months of beginning representation of the client, negotiated favorable terms in favor of client allowing him to purchase his partner’s share in the company. In doing so, brought years of litigation that had effectively paralyzed the business to an end.

Acted for global international mining company on its proposed acquisition of large Kazakh gold mining company.

Acted for leading Kazakh oil services company on two joint venture projects with its international partners in the oil services sector.

Provided counsel to French multinational integrated oil and gas company on its plans to automate its distribution and retail contract negotiation using computer-generated contract provisions and negotiation by use of a comprehensive “play-book.”

Advised Indonesia’s national oil and natural gas company on $5 billion planned investment into giant producing onshore Iranian oil fields. Provided counsel on international law, financing, human resource issues, staff transfers, supply obligations and licensing issues. Days away from signing the highly complex project documentation against a backdrop of very challenging politics, the reimposition of U.S. sanctions made the project impossible.

Prevailed in corporate litigation appeal before the Nevada Supreme Court. Shareholders invoked the "substantial benefit" doctrine and demanded that our client, a publicly traded corporation, pay $250,000 in attorney's fees because the corporation took corrective action in response to the Shareholders' demand letter. The Shareholders, however, never filed suit on the corrective action. The Nevada Supreme Court held that the substantial benefit doctrine in Nevada (analogously called the "corporate benefit doctrine" in Delaware) requires predicate litigation before shareholders can recover attorney's fees. This was a case of first impression for a state supreme court and implicates shareholder litigation across the nation.

Represented a group of investors in a $30 million private offering and acquisition of a controlling interest in a leading U.S. dog daycare franchisor. Handled investment documentation for private offering by buyer entity, operative documents for the acquisition, and conduct of due diligence.

Represented gas-turbine power generation owner and operator in claims against general contractor for breach of contract for failure to meet gas supply obligations, plant efficiency and output requirements.

Represented multinationals in various cross-border issues, including complex commercial transactions in sales contracts, bailments, consignments, and various secured transactions in both supply chain issues and distribution contracts.

Served as outside counsel responsible for $35 million+ long-term strategic fulfillment/transportation contract for international retailer.

Assisted multiple general partner entities with the assignment of their interests in 38 limited partnerships that own approximately 700 multifamily apartment units located in the State of Kansas. The assignments included seeking approval and consent to the transfers from approximately 100 limited partners, the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development.

Served as the technical lead attorney representing the Macondo well leasehold joint venture partners in defense of claims and numerous government investigations stemming from the accident onboard the Deepwater Horizon and resulting hydrocarbon release into the Gulf of Mexico.

Advised the London Marathon on all aspects of their commercial program and all related events, including sponsorship and supplier agreements.

Represented a private equity firm in its acquisition of a bolt-on mechanical and structural field service/maintenance company, offering major refractory, insulation, boiler and repair capabilities throughout Louisiana and Texas.