Experience

Guided Multinational Technology Provider in Data Handling Review

Counseled technology services company serving the financial and health sectors on the use of AI/ML, as well as the proper use of potentially regulated data, as well as assist in response to data incident across five countries.

$19.5 Million Verdict in Complex Business Fraud Case

Secured a $19.5 million verdict for a prominent Miami physician and part owner of a family drywall business in Colombia, in a two-week jury trial regarding attempts to deprive the client of his 33.33% interest in the business.

Privacy Compliance and Data Protection Agreements for Retail Data Analytics Firm

Provided strategic and operational support to data management client in the context of the EU GDPR and concerns over the impact of the CCPA and other state privacy laws.

$100 Million Series B Funding Investment by Private Equity Fund

Advised a private equity fund on its equity investment in a U.K. company’s $100 million Series B funding round.

Sale of Development Consultancy and Financial Modelling Services Business

Advised a multidisciplinary construction and regeneration consultancy on the sale of its development consultancy and financial modelling services business.

$800 Million Takeover of Indian IT Company

Advised an Indian information technology company on its $800 million takeover through a U.S. and Indian tender offer.

Acted for Chinese Company in Multibillion Injunction

Acted for a large Chinese company in resisting a freezing injunction over a hotel in Macau worth HK$1.5 billion. The order was granted ex parte on allegations that the hotel had been procured by way of kidnap, extreme duress and forgery. The injunction was discharged at the return date on various grounds.

Substantial ITC Settlement for Semiconductor Client in Section 337 Investigation

Represented semiconductor industry client in in International Trade Commission (ITC) Section 337 investigation directed at the importation of mobile processors incorporating client’s patented integrated circuit features. Three-week trial resulted in substantial settlement to client.

General Exclusion Order (GEO) for Client in ITC Section 337 Investigation

Represented manufacturer of LED light arrays used in photography and video studios in Section 337 investigation directed at the importation of camera- and tripod-mounted LED arrays sourced from a variety of respondents. Trial resulted in the rare issuance of a general exclusion order (GEO). Worked with U.S. Customs officials to enforce GEO and seize infringing articles at ports of entry.

Favorable ITC Settlement for Designer, Manufacturer in Section 337 Investigation

Represented designer and manufacturer of digital microphone and noise-reduction products used in voice-driven applications including in ITC Section 337 investigation directed at the importation of devices incorporating directional microphone arrays and associated software. Resolved matter on the eve of trial with favorable settlement to client.

Cross-Border Internal Investigation for Medical Device Company Regarding Violation of U.S. Sanctions Programs

Represented public medical device company in cross-border internal investigation regarding the sale of medical equipment to Iran in violation of U.S. sanctions programs.

£13.57 Million Subscription, Placement by Oil and Gas Company

Advised AIM-quoted oil and gas company on its subscription and placing to raise an aggregate of £13.57 million.

Complex International Insolvency

Acted for a U.S. financier defendant in a $3.2 billion fraud case. The claim was made by the trustee in bankruptcy and concerned interest made by the defendant in respect of loans made to the companies in the sum of $39 million. The action concerned an application to challenge the trustee’s admission of the claims in the U.S. proceedings.

Genocide Litigation

Served as lead counsel for a military defense contractor that provided training to the Croatian army. The client was accused of complicity in genocide against the Serbian population of the Croatian province of Krajina.

Obtained Change of Scope in Anti-Dumping Investigation

Successfully obtained from petitioner consent to change in the scope of an anti-dumping/countervailing duty investigation by the U.S. government into certain steel racks being imported from China and allegedly sold in the U.S. market at less than fair value.

Trade Compliance Audits for Global Agricultural Company

Regularly conduct U.S. trade compliance audits/reviews of company's international locations in which we examine overall organizational structure, U.S. export and import controls and supply chain security.

Multimillion-Dollar Deal in Client’s First International Expansion

Represented a client that heat treats metal parts for general manufacturers, including those in the automotive and aircraft industries, in its first international expansion. The deal included providing assistance with a long term supply arrangement with an European equipment manufacturer as well as a long-term facility lease and construction agreements; retaining local counsel in Mexico; setting up foreign subsidiaries and adding a new U.S. subsidiary; as well as handling associated intellectual property, real estate and tax issues.

Counsel to Worldwide Leader in the Payments Technology Industry

Counseled worldwide leader in the payments technology industry across a variety of practice areas in connection with technology development and licensing, and payment processing service offerings.

Trade Compliance Audits for Manufacturing Conglomerate

Regularly visited global sites of publicly traded manufacturing conglomerate to conduct trade compliance audits of its operations. These audits included a review of the corporation’s general compliance structure, import compliance, export compliance and supply chain security.