“Kay Georgi is our ace at handling complex legal issues related to U.S. export controls and international economic sanctions, bringing a wealth of knowledge and valuable advice.” “Latham has assembled a well-rounded team with diverse experience and expertise, enabling rapid proactive legal advice in a variety of scenarios. The Latham team takes the time to learn and understand our operations and way of working, not only in the U.S., but around the world, ensuring their advice is uniquely tailored to our needs. John Marciano and Matthew Nesburn know the market inside out, balancing legal skills with an exceptional business acumen rare among defenders of the great right. “White & Case`s legal team is exceptional in clearly communicating legalese and events to clients from diverse backgrounds. In the practice of international trade, clients come from many parts of the world and their ability to translate not only the language but also the meaning is valuable. “The team has exceptional experience with testing (not just pre-trial work). Many of their partners have experience in the first stool trial and have taken on leadership roles in the studies. In addition, the team also introduced unique features to estimate litigation costs at each stage of the dispute, giving clients the ability to accurately forecast legal fees each month/quarter. “David Ross is an exceptional lawyer and advisor.

He writes and presents so well. I really rely on his good judgment and legal analysis. “The team (Steve Baughman, Megan Raymond) wins with an exceptionally high rate. PTAB judges, jurors and administrative judges trust and appreciate their work because it is well prepared, accurate and understandable. Their technical skills combined with first-class legal analysis are the best. The ethnic and gender diversity of this patent team is a wonderful bonus. “Richard Hung`s rare combination of technical and legal expertise and excellent writing give him the unique ability to handle all aspects of litigation and excel in court. “We worked with Yar Chaikovsky and his team: Phil Ou, Jeff Pade and Bruce Yen. Everyone was excellent, with the right combination of technical and legal skills and a good understanding of our business. “Erin Gibson is reassuring leadership, tech-savvy, communicative and always strategic in her approach. Sean Cunningham sees the big picture, works well with the internal company and offers practical strategies to ensure the file is always well positioned. Brian Erickson works well with our in-house clients and has extensive technical and legal knowledge that makes him an effective lawyer.

“David Ribner is by far one of the most talented lawyers I`ve worked with. He is extremely intelligent and practical in his approach to legal issues and assesses risks in a very informed manner. He is always extremely responsive and finds a way to make himself available when traveling and in very different time zones! “When I think of those who best exemplify the `trusted advisor` status we all aspire to in the legal profession, Jonathan Stoel comes to mind. He gives sound, humble, thoughtful, practical, constructive and helpful advice every time. He runs to difficult conversations instead of walking away from them and truly has the well-being of his clients in his heart. “Your legal advice is as accurate as an accurate clock. A highly experienced team with in-depth legal knowledge, able to offer flexible and fast creative solutions to deal with difficult and complicated situations that change according to the dynamics of negotiations and the business environment. “Baker & Hostetler offers a wide range of legal services with many qualified lawyers and responds quickly to our needs. “Daniel Porter is the head of the trading group. Organizes legal requirements for all team members. Does a great job of training young lawyers.

Very diligent. Data-driven. “The key person on this team is Tom Jarvis, a former USITC official who understands legal and technical matters, different areas of law, and special requirements for ITC litigation.” Led by Los Angeles-based partner Jeffrey Greenberg under the firm`s global project development and financing group, Latham & Watkins LLP is “at the forefront of transactions” for developers, sponsors, funds and lenders across the renewable energy spectrum. The team has been particularly successful in structuring financing transactions in this sector, where it is able to leverage strong institutional linkages with some of the leading commercial banks in the space, including Citibank, which it advised on KKR`s investment to convert KKR into a NextEra Partners portfolio of solar and wind energy projects. “Truly Best in Class,” New York-based partner Eli Katz also participated in the aforementioned deal and is particularly strong at ensuring that agreements are structured to maximize tax subsidies. Matthew Henegar, also based in New York, is a key member of the team, providing banks, developers and private equity funds with “unparalleled legal structuring and transaction management” for revolving finance, including those involving highly complex intercreditor agreements. “Paul Hastings` team has an excellent blend of experience and expertise in the practice of CFIUS. Also takes a hands-on approach to advice and communication that is digestible by both management and in-house legal staff. “International trade disputes are very complex. They require not only an excellent knowledge of commercial law, but also a thorough knowledge of the industry or industry in question. The Are Not Fox team stands out for its ability to understand legal and sectoral issues and explain them to its clients.

In addition, Fox does not offer the highest level of professional legal service. “Baker Botts` litigation team is very knowledgeable about different technologies and all legal issues. They focus on strategy from the beginning and continue to achieve excellent results. McDermott Will & Emery LLP`s growing team stands out for its “extensive experience in all aspects of international trade.” Among others, the firm has been mandated by the UK Department for International Trade (DIT) – in collaboration with TLT consortium partners and Borden Ladner Gervais LLP – to advise on three trade agreements, including the UK`s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Trade policy expert Joanne Osendarp (“gifted at bringing together different points of view and presenting a strong and coherent legal argument”) leads the DIT`s work alongside lawyer Timothy Hruby. Carolyn Gleason, co-head of the firm, is “extremely competent” and recently teamed up with attorney Raymond Paretzky and lead counsel David Levine to represent Musco Family Olive Co in several anti-dumping, countervailing, USCIT and WTO proceedings involving imports of U.S. olives from Spain. Eric Parnes (“good at following the intricacies of the case”) and lawyer Alan Kashdan are also mentioned. The designated attorneys are based in Washington DC. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP leverages a “very strong project finance and M&A capacity” spread across the East and West Coast office network, offering clients engaged in the acquisition, divestment and financing of all aspects of renewable energy and sustainability projects: a “very high quality of service and work product”.

John Marciano, a Washington, DC-based partner, is co-head of the firm`s global project finance group, providing “exceptional service” to developers and financiers involved in solar and wind energy projects. Marciano and Matthew Nesburn, a Los Angeles-based partner, are particularly adept at advising on tax equity financing, an area in which they are known for their ability to “balance their legal skills with an extraordinary business acumen rare among lawyers of great lawyers.” Daniel Sinaiko, co-head of global project finance based in Los Angeles, combines his very strong financing capacity with a growing flow of M&A deals for a variety of energy projects, including numerous renewable energy mandates. “The Carnegies are always available and respond to our requests. Coordinates them well with his staff when giving advice. Overall, working with Les is very easy and trustworthy, allowing for open dialogue and exchange on best practices to resolve a legal challenge with U.S. sanctions and export controls. “In my 22-year career in corporate law, I have rarely encountered a team with excellent communication and collaboration skills, let alone superior responsiveness. Legal technical knowledge is fundamental and it brings that to the table, of course, but it also brings all the “people skills” a client could want.

“It was great to work with all the team members throughout our file. The responsiveness of each is what strikes me the most. In addition, their ability to explain complex legal and business terms in a simple and understandable way makes working with them more efficient and productive. “The team is trustworthy, credible, respectable, competent, hardworking and brings over 100% of itself to represent diligently on behalf of its clients.