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He frequently represents accounting firms and individual accountants in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations by the US Securities \u0026amp; Exchange Commission (SEC), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and state authorities. Gary also represents clients in complex disputes about items such as fiduciary relationships, breach of contract, civil RICO, and fraud-related matters. He has sophisticated experience representing clients before investigative agencies and in the federal, state, and appeals cases.\nFluent in Spanish, Gary also has unique experience in Latin American investigations and enforcement actions.\n*Admitted in New York and Washington, D.C.\n Gary Adamson lawyer Partner Brigham Young University J. 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(owned by VINCI Highways) against the City of Lima in a toll road project regarding the nullity of the concession agreement. Lima is claiming the nullity of the concession based on the alleged imbalance of the economic terms of several agreements entered into during the contract execution. The case also involves construction claims against the City of Lima. It is a high-profile case, involving criminal proceedings against former mayors and government officials.{{ FIELD }}Representing a French company in a dispute under the France-Peru Bilateral Investment Treaty.{{ FIELD }}Representing Sociedad Aeroportuaria Kuntur Wasi S.A. and Corporación América S.A. in an ICSID arbitration under the Peru-Argentina bilateral investment treaty, a concession contract for the construction and operation of the new airport in Cuzco, and a guaranty contract (Contrato Ley), involving the unlawful termination and unfair treatment provided to both investors. The Peruvian government has initiated criminal proceedings regarding the concession and its addenda.{{ FIELD }}Representing Gente Oil Ecuador Pte. Ltd in a UNCITRAL arbitration administered by the Permanent Court of Arbitration arising out of a dispute involving a risk service oil contract with Ecuador. The matter also includes allegations of corruption and fraud, including proceedings before criminal courts and the Comptroller Office (Contraloría).{{ FIELD }}Representing Reficar in an ICC arbitration against CB\u0026amp;I, an EPC contractor. The dispute concerns costs and delays in connection with the construction of a refinery in Colombia.{{ FIELD }}Representing Teinver S.A. in an ICSID arbitration against Argentina involving the nationalization of the two largest airlines in that country.{{ FIELD }}Representing Salini Impregilo SpA in three international arbitrations against Argentina involving its investments in a water management concession, a roadway concession and a bridge.{{ FIELD }}Representing Murphy Oil in an ICSID arbitration against Ecuador concerning the violation of a bilateral investment treaty.{{ FIELD }}Representing a European company in a potential arbitration against a state and a state-owned energy company. The dispute concerns the nationalization of the energy company.{{ FIELD }}Represented Sempra Energy International in its arbitration claim against Argentina involving its investment in two natural gas distribution licenses and in a potential arbitration against another South American country involving its investment in a power distribution company, and advised it in two ICC arbitrations.{{ FIELD }}Represented two American oil and gas companies in two ICSID arbitrations against Argentina, one of which involved claimant’s investment in two power plants and a natural gas field.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major American oil company in a multibillion-dollar U.S. claim against a South American state concerning the breach of a bilateral investment treaty, an oil concession agreement and an environmental claim initiated against the oil company in the courts of the South American state.{{ FIELD }}Represented City Oriente Limited in an ICSID contract arbitration against Ecuador and Petroecuador concerning the violation of an Oil Production Sharing Agreement.{{ FIELD }}Represented a global supplier of power plants in its arbitration claim involving an engineering, procurement and construction contract.{{ FIELD }}Represented Noble Energy, Inc. and MachalaPower Cia. Ltda. in their arbitration claim against a South American country concerning the violation of a bilateral investment treaty, an investment agreement and a concession contract for the construction and operation of a power plant.{{ FIELD }}Represented a telecommunications company in an ICSID arbitration against Argentina concerning the violation of a treaty and the nationalization of its concession contract with the Argentine Government.{{ FIELD }}Represented Camuzzi Internacional in its arbitration claim against Argentina involving its investment in two natural gas distribution licenses.{{ FIELD }}Represented a large international water company in its ICSID arbitration against Argentina.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major American energy company in preparing an ICSID arbitration against a Central American state concerning the breach of different contracts with distribution companies for the purchase of electricity.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major independent company in a potential LCIA arbitration under a Joint Operating Agreement.{{ FIELD }}Advised Northrop Grumman in its US$200 million bidding to, and contract work for, the Argentine government.{{ FIELD }}Participated in an ICC arbitration initiated by Pérez Companc against Enersys.{{ FIELD }}Roberto Aguirre Luzi specializes in counseling multinational corporations on complex arbitration. A partner in our International Arbitration practice, Roberto is experienced in administrative and civil law, government contracts, oil and gas contracts, public utilities, and power and infrastructure projects.\nForeign Legal Consultant, Authorized to Practice law in Argentina (not licensed in Texas)\n\nRoberto represents clients in complex arbitrations before the World Bank Group’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes and UN Commission on International Trade Law, as well as in arbitration under the International Centre for Dispute Resolution and International Chamber of Commerce rules. Roberto also has extensive experience in civil and administrative law, government contracts, oil and gas contracts, public utilities, and power and infrastructure projects.\nListed as a leading member of the international arbitration bar in the 2011 Global Arbitration Review 45 Under 45 rankings, Roberto has also been individually recognized by Chambers Latin America and featured in Who’s Who in International Arbitration.\nRoberto worked for five years as an associate for Marval, O’Farrell \u0026amp; Mairal before joining King \u0026amp; Spalding in 2003. He was born in San Juan, Argentina. Roberto is fluent in Spanish and English, and reads French, Italian and Portuguese. Roberto J Aguirre Luzi Partner Ranked for Latin America-wide arbitration, he is \"very skillful presenting arguments and cross-examining witnesses.”  Chambers Global 2017 “Knowledgeable, highly proactive attitude”; a “high-level bilingual lawyer.”  Chambers Latin America 45 Under 45  Global Arbitration Review, 2011  Who’s Who in International Arbitration University of Buenos Aires, Argentina  The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas School of Law Foreign Legal Consultant, Texas Bar of the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina Representing a Linea Amarilla S.A.C. (owned by VINCI Highways) against the City of Lima in a toll road project regarding the nullity of the concession agreement. Lima is claiming the nullity of the concession based on the alleged imbalance of the economic terms of several agreements entered into during the contract execution. The case also involves construction claims against the City of Lima. It is a high-profile case, involving criminal proceedings against former mayors and government officials. Representing a French company in a dispute under the France-Peru Bilateral Investment Treaty. Representing Sociedad Aeroportuaria Kuntur Wasi S.A. and Corporación América S.A. in an ICSID arbitration under the Peru-Argentina bilateral investment treaty, a concession contract for the construction and operation of the new airport in Cuzco, and a guaranty contract (Contrato Ley), involving the unlawful termination and unfair treatment provided to both investors. The Peruvian government has initiated criminal proceedings regarding the concession and its addenda. Representing Gente Oil Ecuador Pte. Ltd in a UNCITRAL arbitration administered by the Permanent Court of Arbitration arising out of a dispute involving a risk service oil contract with Ecuador. The matter also includes allegations of corruption and fraud, including proceedings before criminal courts and the Comptroller Office (Contraloría). Representing Reficar in an ICC arbitration against CB\u0026amp;I, an EPC contractor. The dispute concerns costs and delays in connection with the construction of a refinery in Colombia. Representing Teinver S.A. in an ICSID arbitration against Argentina involving the nationalization of the two largest airlines in that country. Representing Salini Impregilo SpA in three international arbitrations against Argentina involving its investments in a water management concession, a roadway concession and a bridge. Representing Murphy Oil in an ICSID arbitration against Ecuador concerning the violation of a bilateral investment treaty. Representing a European company in a potential arbitration against a state and a state-owned energy company. The dispute concerns the nationalization of the energy company. Represented Sempra Energy International in its arbitration claim against Argentina involving its investment in two natural gas distribution licenses and in a potential arbitration against another South American country involving its investment in a power distribution company, and advised it in two ICC arbitrations. Represented two American oil and gas companies in two ICSID arbitrations against Argentina, one of which involved claimant’s investment in two power plants and a natural gas field. Represented a major American oil company in a multibillion-dollar U.S. claim against a South American state concerning the breach of a bilateral investment treaty, an oil concession agreement and an environmental claim initiated against the oil company in the courts of the South American state. Represented City Oriente Limited in an ICSID contract arbitration against Ecuador and Petroecuador concerning the violation of an Oil Production Sharing Agreement. Represented a global supplier of power plants in its arbitration claim involving an engineering, procurement and construction contract. Represented Noble Energy, Inc. and MachalaPower Cia. Ltda. in their arbitration claim against a South American country concerning the violation of a bilateral investment treaty, an investment agreement and a concession contract for the construction and operation of a power plant. Represented a telecommunications company in an ICSID arbitration against Argentina concerning the violation of a treaty and the nationalization of its concession contract with the Argentine Government. Represented Camuzzi Internacional in its arbitration claim against Argentina involving its investment in two natural gas distribution licenses. Represented a large international water company in its ICSID arbitration against Argentina. 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more than a dozen underground natural gas storage projects in the U.S.; numerous natural gas, petroleum and petrochemicals pipeline construction and expansion projects in the U.S. and Canada; several natural gas and oil production facility, gathering system, processing plant and pipeline construction and expansion projects in the U.S. and Canada; liquefied natural gas production, storage, import and export facilities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico; hydrogen production, storage and distribution facilities in the U.S. and Canada; and several expansions or conversions of energy pipeline facilities to ethane and other NGLs service.{{ FIELD }}Advises potential investors in connection with the evaluation of pipeline, storage facility, electric generating facility, electric transmission facility, hydrogen and clean fuels production and storage projects for potential acquisition.{{ FIELD }}Advises asset owners, infrastructure funds, and master limited partnerships in sales and purchases of ownership interests in natural gas storage facilities, natural gas pipelines, oil and gas midstream companies, gas distribution companies, electric utilities, and conventional and renewable electric power generation facilities.{{ FIELD }}Advises natural gas, oil, NGLs, hydrogen and CO2 pipeline and storage facility owners, prospective owners and operators on compliance with pipeline safety regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.{{ FIELD }}Advised a government agency and other stakeholders on the structuring of regulatory regimes to govern the development, operation and service offerings of district cooling facilities and the restructuring of the water/wastewater sectors in two jurisdictions in the Middle East.{{ FIELD }}Advised participants in Brazil’s independent power and natural gas sectors on commercial, project development and regulatory policy matters.{{ FIELD }}Jim Bowe focuses on the energy sector, including regulation of the pipeline, oil and gas, hydrogen/renewable fuels and electric power industries, and commercial matters relating to energy production, transportation, storage and use. Jim advises clients on energy and infrastructure project development and financing, energy and environmental regulatory compliance questions, clean energy incentive regimes and energy transactions.  He has handled energy matters in North America, South America and the Middle East.\nJim represents both conventional and renewable energy project developers, owners, operators, investors and lenders, as well as energy shippers and end users. He advises clients in securing authorizations to build and expand energy production, transportation and storage facilities, and in rate and enforcement proceedings before federal, state and territorial regulators. Jim has also represented financial institutions and project developers in connection with the development and financing of U.S. and international energy projects, and in merger and acquisition matters involving energy assets and companies.\nJim counsels clients on energy supply, transportation, storage, asset management and tolling agreement negotiations; permitting issues; energy company reorganizations; and transactions and financings involving natural gas, liquefied natural gas, petroleum, hydrogen and renewable fuels, conventional and renewable electric power generation, electric transmission, and district energy. Jim also assists energy sector clients in addressing environmental permitting and compliance issues (including climate change and Environmental Justice issues) and pipeline safety issues.\nExperienced in a wide range of energy sector law, Jim is a frequent speaker, panelist and author. Jim heads King \u0026amp; Spalding’s Hydrogen Initiative, which serves as a clearinghouse for information relating to the evolution of hydrogen as a clean fuel, energy storage medium and renewable energy enabler and the firm’s work in this growing area.  Jim has been recognized for two decades as a leading practitioner in the oil \u0026amp; gas sector by publications such as Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Legal 500 and Best Lawyers. Partner One of the U.S. Energy Bar’s leading lawyers Chambers USA and Chambers Global, 2003–2025 Ranked in Nationwide, Energy: Oil \u0026amp; Gas (Regulatory \u0026amp; Litigation) Chambers USA, 2017-2025 A Leading Lawyer in Energy: Regulatory Legal 500 United States, 2016-2023 One of Washington, D.C.’s Super Lawyers in Energy \u0026amp; Natural Resources Super Lawyers, 2014–2025 Williams College  Northwestern University Northwestern Pritzker School of Law District of Columbia American Bar Association Energy Bar Association Represents natural gas pipeline companies, natural gas storage companies, midstream companies, LNG terminal developers, and pipeline shippers in a variety of rate, tariff, capacity allocation and export authorization proceedings before the U.S. Department of Energy, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Department of the Interior and other U.S. regulators. 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Represents sponsors and offtakers in the development, permitting, expansion and financing of gas-fired, biomass fueled and wind electric generating facilities and hydrogen hubs in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil, including some of the largest wind generation projects developed to date in Texas; more than a dozen underground natural gas storage projects in the U.S.; numerous natural gas, petroleum and petrochemicals pipeline construction and expansion projects in the U.S. and Canada; several natural gas and oil production facility, gathering system, processing plant and pipeline construction and expansion projects in the U.S. and Canada; liquefied natural gas production, storage, import and export facilities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico; hydrogen production, storage and distribution facilities in the U.S. and Canada; and several expansions or conversions of energy pipeline facilities to ethane and other NGLs service. 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Advised a government agency and other stakeholders on the structuring of regulatory regimes to govern the development, operation and service offerings of district cooling facilities and the restructuring of the water/wastewater sectors in two jurisdictions in the Middle East. Advised participants in Brazil’s independent power and natural gas sectors on commercial, project development and regulatory policy matters.","searchable_name":"James F. Bowe, Jr. (Jim)","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":436409,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":3246,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eHarry Burnett focuses on international commercial and investor-state arbitration matters, along with general domestic and international litigation. 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The dispute concerns a silver, indium and gallium mining project.{{ FIELD }}Representing claimant The Renco Group in a UNCITRAL Arbitration against Peru brought under the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. The dispute concerns a copper mining project and poly-metallic smelting operation.{{ FIELD }}Representing claimant Bear Creek Mining Company in an ICSID arbitration against Peru in the first case brought under the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement. The dispute concerns a silver mining project.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Asian mining company in a potential investor-state arbitration against a Latin American state concerning a large iron ore mining project.{{ FIELD }}Representing a state-owned entity in a multibillion dollar ICC arbitration in a construction dispute relating to expansion of an oil refinery.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Latin American pharmaceutical company in an ICC arbitration related to claims arising out of the sale of the company to an international pharmaceutical company.{{ FIELD }}Representing an international telecommunications provider in ICC arbitration involving breach of contract and fraud claims concerning a master services IT agreement.{{ FIELD }}Representation of an international telecommunications provider in ad hoc arbitration under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules concerning breach of contract claims and counterclaims for monies allegedly owed for termination of international call traffic.{{ FIELD }}Representation of an Argentine client in ICDR arbitration against South American gas distribution company.{{ FIELD }}Representation of an international hospitality company in international disputes related to hotel properties in Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Korea and Guam.{{ FIELD }}Representation of Khan Resources Inc. in the jurisdictional phase of an Energy Charter Treaty arbitration (including contract and investment law claims) against Mongolia concerning a Uranium mining project.{{ FIELD }}Representation of an Asian electronics company in ICC arbitration against another Asian electronics company in dispute related to patent license agreement.{{ FIELD }}Representation of a multilateral, quasi-governmental entity in ad hoc arbitration under UNCITRAL Rules in a dispute with an Asian supplier.{{ FIELD }}Representation of a Brazilian product manufacturer against U.S. distributor in ICDR arbitration.{{ FIELD }}Representation of a Brazilian product manufacturer against U.S. joint-venture party in arbitration under the JAMS International Arbitration Rules.{{ FIELD }}Obtained arbitral award for a Brazilian product distributor in international arbitration (ICDR) after multiple hearing days, multiple expert witnesses and multiple languages in connection with complex claims, counterclaims and jurisdictional issues.{{ FIELD }}Successfully represented a Brazilian claimant in enforcement action in the United States under the Panama Convention of an arbitral award rendered by a tribunal in an arbitration seated in Brazil.{{ FIELD }}Obtained dismissal on jurisdictional grounds of an ICC arbitration commenced against client, an Eastern European governmental entity, seeking over $40 million in damages for breach of contract and related claims.{{ FIELD }}Representation of an Eastern European government in parallel proceedings before two international arbitral institutions.{{ FIELD }}Obtained separate arbitral awards against telecommunications companies in two West Africa countries on behalf of an international voice and data communications company in ad hoc arbitrations under the UNCITRAL Rules.{{ FIELD }}Representation of an international voice and data communications company in two separate ICDR proceedings against South American telecommunications companies; obtained favorable settlements for client.{{ FIELD }}Representation of investor in case under NAFTA against one of the member states for violations of NAFTA and international law in connection with a mining project.{{ FIELD }}Successfully defeated anti-suit injunction action brought against client, a South American corporation, seeking to enjoin the client from proceeding with an action in South America.{{ FIELD }}President of arbitral tribunal in an ICC arbitration involving breach of contract and related claims between two Caribbean-based companies and their North American joint venture partner.{{ FIELD }}President of arbitral tribunal in between an ICC arbitration between Asian manufacturer of digital devices against North American reseller seeking amounts allegedly owed under supplier agreement.{{ FIELD }}Co-arbitrator in multiparty dispute under the ICDR Rules concerning claims to respective interests in an online gaming business.{{ FIELD }}Co-arbitrator in dispute between a South American party and an Australian party under the ICDR Rules related to breach of contract and related claims concerning shipments of coal.{{ FIELD }}Sole arbitrator in arbitration under the AAA Commercial Rules between a South American company and a North American company concerning breach of contract and related claims arising out of joint venture for the purchase and sale of pig iron.{{ FIELD }}Sole arbitrator in ICC arbitration between Asian manufacturer of office supplies and North American purchaser involving claims for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and unjust enrichment.{{ FIELD }}Sole arbitrator in ICDR arbitration between a South American company and a North American company concerning breach of contract and related claims for failure to procure multiple performances in South America by internationally renowned recording artist.{{ FIELD }}Mediator in a real estate dispute between North American- and Caribbean-based company.{{ FIELD }}Sole Arbitrator in a dispute under the AAA Commercial Rules, administered by the ICDR, related to alleged breach of contract related to commission payments under referral agreement for raising financing. (Finance){{ FIELD }}Harry Burnett focuses on international commercial and investor-state arbitration matters, along with general domestic and international litigation. A partner in our International Arbitration practice, Harry represents clients in a broad array of international disputes and frequently serves as an arbitrator in international disputes.\nWith more than 25 years of litigation and arbitration experience, he represents clients in arbitration of international commercial disputes under rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), JAMS International and the CPR International Institute for Conflict Prevention \u0026amp; Resolution, and in investor-state arbitrations under the rules of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the ICSID Additional Facility, the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) and the ICC related to claims under bilateral investment treaties, the Energy Charter Treaty, multilateral investment instruments and local investment laws.\nIn addition, Harry frequently serves as a mediator as well as arbitrator in international disputes, whether as sole arbitrator, party-appointed arbitrator or chair.  He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.\nHarry has been ranked in Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Chambers Latin America and Legal 500 for International Arbitration. He has also been recognized by The International Who’s Who of Oil \u0026amp; Gas Lawyers and The International Who’s Who of Energy Lawyers and is an Approved Leading Private Practitioner in Arbitration – Latin American Corporate Counsel Association\nA frequent speaker and author, Harry is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.\n \nADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, AND ILLINOIS; AND FLORIDA Henry Burnett Partner Who's Who Legal: Mining 2024 WWL Inclusion in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in International Arbitration - Commercial The Best Lawyers in America® Chambers Brazil 2022 A Global Perspective: M\u0026amp;A Deals and Disputes Heading into 2022 Berkeley Research Group’s Publication, 2022 “He understands client service, how different cultures work, is always on top of the case and is easy to interact with.\" Chambers Global 2022 Who’s Who Legal: Oil \u0026amp; GAS GAR Who’s Who Legal: Energy GAR Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders – Arbitration GAR Leading Individual Legal 500 Latin America 2022 Named a leading lawyer for International Arbitration by The Latin American Corporate Counsel Association LACCA International Arbitration Chambers Global \"He is a tough negotiator and he helped us get a really great deal.\" Chambers USA \"He knows how to fight, how to analyze the case as a whole and how to go into detail.\" Chambers Latin America He has \"invaluable expertise,\" \"was really exceptional,\" and \"really led the way...\" Chambers Latin America \"Henry Burnett has a long experience and good reputation in the region.\" Latin Lawyer 250 The Legal 500 Latin America  The International Who's Who of Oil \u0026amp; Gas Lawyers  The International Who's Who of Energy Lawyers  University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Law School Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University School of Law Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Florida Illinois New Jersey New York Approved Leading Private Practitioner in Arbitration – Latin American Corporate Counsel Association Director, Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce, New York Visiting Professor, \"Investor-State Arbitration\", Vanderbilt Law School Director, Miami International Arbitration Society, 2023 Adjunct Professor, University of Miami School of Law Representing claimant South American Silver Ltd. in a UNCITRAL arbitration brought under the UK-Bolivia bilateral investment treaty. The dispute concerns a silver, indium and gallium mining project. Representing claimant The Renco Group in a UNCITRAL Arbitration against Peru brought under the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. The dispute concerns a copper mining project and poly-metallic smelting operation. Representing claimant Bear Creek Mining Company in an ICSID arbitration against Peru in the first case brought under the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement. The dispute concerns a silver mining project. Representing a Asian mining company in a potential investor-state arbitration against a Latin American state concerning a large iron ore mining project. Representing a state-owned entity in a multibillion dollar ICC arbitration in a construction dispute relating to expansion of an oil refinery. Representing a Latin American pharmaceutical company in an ICC arbitration related to claims arising out of the sale of the company to an international pharmaceutical company. Representing an international telecommunications provider in ICC arbitration involving breach of contract and fraud claims concerning a master services IT agreement. Representation of an international telecommunications provider in ad hoc arbitration under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules concerning breach of contract claims and counterclaims for monies allegedly owed for termination of international call traffic. Representation of an Argentine client in ICDR arbitration against South American gas distribution company. Representation of an international hospitality company in international disputes related to hotel properties in Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Korea and Guam. Representation of Khan Resources Inc. in the jurisdictional phase of an Energy Charter Treaty arbitration (including contract and investment law claims) against Mongolia concerning a Uranium mining project. Representation of an Asian electronics company in ICC arbitration against another Asian electronics company in dispute related to patent license agreement. Representation of a multilateral, quasi-governmental entity in ad hoc arbitration under UNCITRAL Rules in a dispute with an Asian supplier. Representation of a Brazilian product manufacturer against U.S. distributor in ICDR arbitration. Representation of a Brazilian product manufacturer against U.S. joint-venture party in arbitration under the JAMS International Arbitration Rules. Obtained arbitral award for a Brazilian product distributor in international arbitration (ICDR) after multiple hearing days, multiple expert witnesses and multiple languages in connection with complex claims, counterclaims and jurisdictional issues. Successfully represented a Brazilian claimant in enforcement action in the United States under the Panama Convention of an arbitral award rendered by a tribunal in an arbitration seated in Brazil. Obtained dismissal on jurisdictional grounds of an ICC arbitration commenced against client, an Eastern European governmental entity, seeking over $40 million in damages for breach of contract and related claims. Representation of an Eastern European government in parallel proceedings before two international arbitral institutions. Obtained separate arbitral awards against telecommunications companies in two West Africa countries on behalf of an international voice and data communications company in ad hoc arbitrations under the UNCITRAL Rules. Representation of an international voice and data communications company in two separate ICDR proceedings against South American telecommunications companies; obtained favorable settlements for client. Representation of investor in case under NAFTA against one of the member states for violations of NAFTA and international law in connection with a mining project. Successfully defeated anti-suit injunction action brought against client, a South American corporation, seeking to enjoin the client from proceeding with an action in South America. President of arbitral tribunal in an ICC arbitration involving breach of contract and related claims between two Caribbean-based companies and their North American joint venture partner. President of arbitral tribunal in between an ICC arbitration between Asian manufacturer of digital devices against North American reseller seeking amounts allegedly owed under supplier agreement. Co-arbitrator in multiparty dispute under the ICDR Rules concerning claims to respective interests in an online gaming business. Co-arbitrator in dispute between a South American party and an Australian party under the ICDR Rules related to breach of contract and related claims concerning shipments of coal. Sole arbitrator in arbitration under the AAA Commercial Rules between a South American company and a North American company concerning breach of contract and related claims arising out of joint venture for the purchase and sale of pig iron. Sole arbitrator in ICC arbitration between Asian manufacturer of office supplies and North American purchaser involving claims for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and unjust enrichment. Sole arbitrator in ICDR arbitration between a South American company and a North American company concerning breach of contract and related claims for failure to procure multiple performances in South America by internationally renowned recording artist. Mediator in a real estate dispute between North American- and Caribbean-based company. Sole Arbitrator in a dispute under the AAA Commercial Rules, administered by the ICDR, related to alleged breach of contract related to commission payments under referral agreement for raising financing. 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His recent work includes handling four Asia-based disputes and one Latin American dispute of over $1 billion each.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWade has represented clients before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, the International Chamber of Commerce, the London Court of International Arbitration, the American Arbitration Association, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, and other institutions.\u0026nbsp; In addition to his role on the Court of Arbitration, he also regularly serves as an arbitrator under the SIAC Rules.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2015, \u003cem\u003eChambers\u003c/em\u003e has ranked Wade annually for his strong international arbitration practice, and he is currently ranked as a Band 1 practitioner in Singapore and a Band 5 practitioner globally. 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The case settled favorably.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ePT Medco E\u0026amp;P Brantas\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an AAA arbitration against Lapindo Brantas, Inc., arising out of an environmental indemnification dispute related to their joint operating agreement for oil exploration and production in Indonesia. The case settled favorably.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Gold Corporation\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICSID claim against Armenia under the U.S.-Armenia BIT, arising from Armenia\u0026rsquo;s repudiation and violation of mining licenses issued to Global Gold for mineral exploration and exploitation in several Armenian oil fields. The case settled favorably.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea major U.S. electrical contractor\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in several lawsuits and AAA arbitrations for breach of contract. 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The case involved the application of a contract's various representations and warranties to hold the gas transporter liable for a tariff increase decreed by Indonesia's pipeline regulators.{{ FIELD }}Won a $50 million award in an SIAC arbitration on behalf of ConocoPhillips China against its counterparty in a farm-out agreement arising out of three coal-bed methane concessions in China.{{ FIELD }}Won a $30 million lost-profits award in a Geneva-seated ICC arbitration on behalf of a Turkish electricity distribution company against the Turkish government, for breach of a privatization contract.{{ FIELD }}Won a favorable award for declaratory relief in an ICC arbitration on behalf of Phillips 66 against PDVSA and one of its subsidiaries, arising out of the price protection mechanism in a long-term crude oil supply agreement for a Texas refinery.{{ FIELD }}Advising Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) on an LNG SPA price review negotiation with a foundation North American customer, with a multi-billion-dollar price differential in dispute.{{ FIELD }}Representing Shell in an ICSID arbitration against the Philippines, arising out of a dispute over the tax assumption provisions in the service contract for the offshore Malampaya gas project.{{ FIELD }}Representing a major Philippine conglomerate in an SIAC arbitration against its Indonesian joint venture partner, arising out of a dispute over shares in a Dutch venture that owns and operates the major toll roads in and around Manila.{{ FIELD }}Represented a construction contractor in an LCIA arbitration, arising out of a force majeure dispute related to an oil refinery in Kurdistan. The case settled favorably.{{ FIELD }}Represented PT Medco E\u0026amp;P Brantas in an AAA arbitration against Lapindo Brantas, Inc., arising out of an environmental indemnification dispute related to their joint operating agreement for oil exploration and production in Indonesia. The case settled favorably.{{ FIELD }}Represented Global Gold Corporation in an ICSID claim against Armenia under the U.S.-Armenia BIT, arising from Armenia’s repudiation and violation of mining licenses issued to Global Gold for mineral exploration and exploitation in several Armenian oil fields. The case settled favorably.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major U.S. electrical contractor in several lawsuits and AAA arbitrations for breach of contract. The cases settled favorably.{{ FIELD }}Wade Coriell is the Co-Head of our International Disputes practice group, a recent member of the firm’s ten-person Policy Committee, and a member of the Singapore International  Arbitration Centre's Court of Arbitration.  He has represented clients in several of the largest international commercial and investment arbitrations on record in Asia and the Americas, particularly in the energy sector. Chambers Global ranks Wade as a global market leader in international arbitration, while Chambers Asia-Pacific ranks him as a Band 1 practitioner in Singapore, calling him \"an excellent advocate whose level of experience and ability make him stand out\" and reporting that clients \"would trust him to lead our most important and sensitive international dispute matters and consider him to have become one of the pre-eminent practitioners in Singapore.\"  The Legal 500 notes that Wade \"has an excellent record in oil \u0026amp; gas cases, particularly in Indonesia and the Philippines; he is in the forefront of LNG price review disputes;\" and that his \"abilities as a terrific advocate and a pragmatic advisor make him stand out among his competitors.\"\nWade has particular strength in handling high-profile matters pending simultaneously in multiple jurisdictions, often involving elements of public, investor and government relations.  Clients report to Chambers  that he \"is very thorough and cuts through complex commercial issues and simplifies them in such a form that they are easily understood,\" and that \"[h]is advocacy skills are amazing.\"  Wade has handled disputes against the governments of Argentina, Armenia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Korea, Peru, the Philippines, Romania, Thailand, and Venezuela, as well as international arbitrations for commercial clients in these and numerous other countries. His recent work includes handling four Asia-based disputes and one Latin American dispute of over $1 billion each.\nWade has represented clients before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, the International Chamber of Commerce, the London Court of International Arbitration, the American Arbitration Association, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, and other institutions.  In addition to his role on the Court of Arbitration, he also regularly serves as an arbitrator under the SIAC Rules.\nSince 2015, Chambers has ranked Wade annually for his strong international arbitration practice, and he is currently ranked as a Band 1 practitioner in Singapore and a Band 5 practitioner globally. He also is listed in Legal 500, Who’s Who, Arbitration Future Leaders, Benchmark Litigation, Global Arbitration Review 100, and Latin Lawyer. The Global Arbitration Review has called him \"a lawyer to know.\"\n  Wade Coriell lawyer Partner \"Wade is well known for his strategic thinking and unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible results.\" Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026 \"Wade is excellent in advocacy, especially in arbitration, and provides clear and concise advice to his clients.\"  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, Philippines 2026 \"Wade's ability to navigate complex legal frameworks make them an invaluable asset to any client.\"  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026 \"Wade has deep understanding of cross-border disputes.\" Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026 Wade Coriell - Recommended Lawyer Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Energy - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2026 Wade Coriell - Recommended Lawyer Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Projects - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2026 Wade Coriell - Leading Partner  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, Philippines 2026 Wade Coriell - Leading Partner Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026 \"Wade Coriell is a brilliant litigator.\" Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, Philippines 2026 \"Clients and colleagues alike consistently praise Wade's professionalism, integrity, and results-driven approach.\" Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026 Wade is a leading expert in international arbitration, with outstanding credentials in both the US and Singapore Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026 \"Wade is a first-class leading practitioner, an excellent advocate and strategist.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution, Philippines 2026 “Wade is the head of the team. He instills a high degree of trust, brings a wealth of experience...\" Chamber Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution, Philippines 2026 \"Wade Coriell is a household name.\"  Chambers Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution, Philippines 2025 \"His advocacy skills are amazing, and he is incredibly persuasive as well.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Singapore 2025 \"Wade Coriell's strength is oral argumentation.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution, Philippines 2025 \"... He provides excellent service and quick responses, and has great commercial vision.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Singapore 2024 \"Wade is very effective in oral arguments.\"  Chambers Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Singapore 2024 \"Wade leads the King \u0026amp; Spalding team and is quite well known.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2024 \"I would trust him to lead our most important and sensitive international dispute matters.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2022 \"A dynamic oral advocate with a sharp legal mind.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2022 \"An excellent advocate whose level of experience and ability make him stand out.\" Chambers Global \"A lawyer to know.\" The Global Arbitration Review 100 A Leading Practitioner in International Arbitration Who's Who A Leading Practitioner in International Arbitration  Arbitration Future Leaders A Leading Practitioner in International Arbitration Global Arbitration Review A Leading Practitioner in International Arbitration  Legal 500 A Leading Practitioner in International Arbitration  Latin Lawyer One of Five Rising Stars in International Energy Law Law360, 2013 Georgetown University Georgetown University Law Center Harvard University Harvard Law School New York Texas Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas Board Member of International Law Students Association Editorial Board Member of AAA Dispute Resolution Journal Member of SIAC Court of Arbitration Law Clerk, Sidney A. Fitzwater, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Representing an Australian mining company in an ICSID dispute against the Republic of India, arising out of the expropriation of a gold mining project in the state of Rajasthan. Won an award for declaratory relief worth well over $1 billion in an UNCITRAL arbitration on behalf of a Philippine electricity provider under a Concession Agreement. Won a $100 million award on behalf of a consortium of sellers in a Singapore-seated LNG price review arbitration. Won an award for declaratory relief on behalf of a Southeast Asian conglomerate in an SIAC arbitration over share ownership in a joint venture that owns and manages the tollways in the capital of the Philippines. Won a baseball-style coal price review arbitration on behalf of a coal producer in the Illinois basin. Won an award for declaratory relief worth over $4 billion in an ICC arbitration on behalf of two international oil majors against a Southeast Asian government, arising out of a revenue-allocation dispute under a gas service contract. Won an award for declaratory relief worth approximately $9.5 billion, as well as four groundbreaking interim measures awards, awards on behalf of Chevron against Ecuador, arising out of Chevron’s claim for violation of the U.S.-Ecuador bilateral investment treaty as a result of the government’s involvement in a fraudulent Ecuadorian court judgment against Chevron for alleged environmental contamination. Won an award for declaratory relief worth approximately $1.5 billion in an AAA arbitration on behalf of a U.S. LNG company against one of its customers, arising out of a dispute over gas volumes at a new tolling facility. Won a $360 million award for Burlington Resources in an ICSID arbitration against Ecuador, arising out of the expropriation of an oil concession and associated counterclaims for alleged environmental contamination. Won an $85 million award for ConocoPhillips in an UNCITRAL arbitration concerning the proper tariff charged by a gas pipeline in Indonesia. The case involved the application of a contract's various representations and warranties to hold the gas transporter liable for a tariff increase decreed by Indonesia's pipeline regulators. Won a $50 million award in an SIAC arbitration on behalf of ConocoPhillips China against its counterparty in a farm-out agreement arising out of three coal-bed methane concessions in China. Won a $30 million lost-profits award in a Geneva-seated ICC arbitration on behalf of a Turkish electricity distribution company against the Turkish government, for breach of a privatization contract. Won a favorable award for declaratory relief in an ICC arbitration on behalf of Phillips 66 against PDVSA and one of its subsidiaries, arising out of the price protection mechanism in a long-term crude oil supply agreement for a Texas refinery. Advising Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) on an LNG SPA price review negotiation with a foundation North American customer, with a multi-billion-dollar price differential in dispute. Representing Shell in an ICSID arbitration against the Philippines, arising out of a dispute over the tax assumption provisions in the service contract for the offshore Malampaya gas project. Representing a major Philippine conglomerate in an SIAC arbitration against its Indonesian joint venture partner, arising out of a dispute over shares in a Dutch venture that owns and operates the major toll roads in and around Manila. Represented a construction contractor in an LCIA arbitration, arising out of a force majeure dispute related to an oil refinery in Kurdistan. The case settled favorably. Represented PT Medco E\u0026amp;P Brantas in an AAA arbitration against Lapindo Brantas, Inc., arising out of an environmental indemnification dispute related to their joint operating agreement for oil exploration and production in Indonesia. The case settled favorably. Represented Global Gold Corporation in an ICSID claim against Armenia under the U.S.-Armenia BIT, arising from Armenia’s repudiation and violation of mining licenses issued to Global Gold for mineral exploration and exploitation in several Armenian oil fields. The case settled favorably. Represented a major U.S. electrical contractor in several lawsuits and AAA arbitrations for breach of contract. 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While an undergraduate, Luke served as president of the student body.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluent in Spanish, Luke completed additional honors studies in literature at the Pontificia Universidad Cat\u0026oacute;lica del Per\u0026uacute; in Lima and in business law at the Escuela Superior de Administraci\u0026oacute;n y Direcci\u0026oacute;n de Empresas in Barcelona.\u003c/p\u003e"},"locales":["en"]},"secondary_title_id":null,"upload_assignments":{"headshot":[{"id":5253}]},"capability_group_id":2},"created_at":"2025-09-02T04:51:47.000Z","updated_at":"2025-09-02T04:51:47.000Z","searchable_text":"Fields{{ FIELD }}Luke Fields is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding’s Washington, D.C. office and a member of the firm’s Special Matters and Government Investigations practice.\nLuke focuses his practice on white collar criminal litigation, government investigations, complex civil investigation, corporate internal investigations, and compliance counseling. Luke advises clients on several types of white collar matters, including: healthcare criminal and civil investigations; the False Claims Act; the Anti-Kickback Statute; the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; and whistleblower cases.\nLuke has experience defending companies and individuals in investigations conducted by the federal and state governments of the United States, including various U.S. Attorney’s offices across the country, litigating divisions of the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, and state Attorneys General. Luke has conducted domestic and international internal investigations for companies across a range of industries, and has experience collaborating with forensic auditors, and preparing disclosures, written submissions, and presentations to government agencies.\nLuke graduated cum laude from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, where he served on the editorial board of the Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies and Sherman Minton Moot Court Board. While an undergraduate, Luke served as president of the student body.\nFluent in Spanish, Luke completed additional honors studies in literature at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú in Lima and in business law at the Escuela Superior de Administración y Dirección de Empresas in Barcelona. Partner Indiana University Indiana University School of Law Indiana University Indiana University School of Law Indiana University-Bloomington Indiana University School of Law U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana District of Columbia Indiana American Health Lawyers Association Indiana State Bar Association","searchable_name":"Lucas M. Fields (Luke)","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":447578,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":5711,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eLauren Friedman is a partner in the firm\u0026rsquo;s International Disputes group and co-leads\u0026nbsp;the firm\u0026rsquo;s energy transition disputes team. She has represented clients in several of the largest international commercial and investment arbitrations on record, including cases exceeding 1 billion dollars in dispute. 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\u0026ldquo;The Top-5 News in International Arbitration in 2017,\u0026rdquo; CIAR Global (January 2018)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCo-author, \u0026ldquo;Creditors\u0026rsquo; Options In Venezuela\u0026rsquo;s Disorderly Default,\u0026rdquo; Law360 (November 2017)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCo-author, \u0026ldquo;Strategic Considerations in Selecting Emergency Arbitration,\u0026rdquo; Law360 (October 2017)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCo-author, \"Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision Underscores the Importance of Planning to Protect Overseas Investments,\" Mondaq (May 2017)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCo-author, \u0026ldquo;Towards a Resolution of Outstanding Nationalization Claims Against Cuba,\u0026rdquo; Transnational Dispute Management (April 2016)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeminars\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker, Bifurcation - Achieving Balance for the Efficient and Fair Resolution of Disputes, 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award of over $300 million{{ FIELD }}Successfully defended the Republic of Guatemala in an ICSID arbitration brought pursuant to the Spain-Guatemala BIT arising from a dispute regarding the calculation of electricity tariffs, resulting in outright dismissal of a $300 million claim{{ FIELD }}Representing an international petrochemical company in an ICSID arbitration against a Middle Eastern state arising out the imposition of hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes.{{ FIELD }}Represented Mexican shareholders and bondholders in an UNCITRAL arbitration arising from the first ever resolution of a bank pursuant to the European Commissioner's regulations, which involved the fifth largest bank in Spain, as well as parallel proceedings before the Court of Justice of the European Union and related discovery proceedings.{{ FIELD }}Defended the Republic of Guatemala in an ICSID arbitration arising under the CAFTA-DR related to investments in the electricity sector{{ FIELD }}Represented Westmoreland Coal Company in a legacy NAFTA dispute applying the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules involving the unequal treatment of companies in the phase-out of coal-fired power plants.{{ FIELD }}Successfully represented GDF Suez, AWG and Aguas de Barcelona in an arbitration against the Republic of Argentina conducted pursuant to the ICSID Convention and the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules under three bilateral investment treaties in connection with investments in water concessions, resulting in a $400 million award in favor of the client{{ FIELD }}Successfully represented Serafín García Armas in an arbitration pursuant to the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules arising from the expropriation of a food distribution company in Venezuela resulting in a sizable award in favor of the client.{{ FIELD }}Advised a media company in a potential dispute against the State of Argentina{{ FIELD }}Advising one of the world’s largest oil companies in a billion-dollar ICSID dispute against a foreign State regarding distribution of profits in a hydrocarbons contract{{ FIELD }}Advised an international energy company in a potential dispute against the State of Argentina{{ FIELD }}Advising one of the world’s largest oil companies in a billion-dollar ICSID dispute against a foreign State regarding distribution of profits in a hydrocarbons contract.{{ FIELD }}Advising a major oil company in a 70-million-dollar ICC arbitration arising out of a breach of a gas sales purchase agreement by a Middle Eastern state.{{ FIELD }}Advising an international energy company in a potential dispute against the State of Argentina arising out of the development of gas fields.{{ FIELD }}Lauren Friedman is a partner in the firm’s International Disputes group and co-leads the firm’s energy transition disputes team. She has represented clients in several of the largest international commercial and investment arbitrations on record, including cases exceeding 1 billion dollars in dispute. She specializes in energy, tech, and financial services industries. \nBased in New York, Lauren regularly advises and represents clients in complex contractual disputes arising under New York law and international law, often involving major projects and foreign investments. She also has significant experience representing clients in disputes involving other governing laws of the U.S. as well as the laws of Latin America. Lauren speaks Spanish fluently. \nLauren draws praise in the leading industry publications as “a favorite among international commentators,” “the first person [to] call with a difficult question of law,” and she is commended for her “outstanding capacity to generate and execute well defined and complex arguments,” her “great energy,” and her “very technical, thorough and professional” approach. Chambers USA published that she is “very quick on her feet and is a very good oral advocate” and “she's done a great job getting key decisions for us as a company.” \nShe is ranked in Chambers USA, Chambers Global, Legal 500 Latin America, Benchmark Litigation, and Who's Who Legal. \nIn addition to her work as counsel, Lauren is active in a variety of leadership positions and committees, including on the IBA Taskforce for Conflicts of Interest, the IBA Taskforce on Third Party Funding, and the CPR Steering Committee. She is on the panel of arbitrators of the ICDR and is a Member of the SIAC Reserve Panel.    \nAs a complement to her broad investor-state and commercial arbitration work, Lauren tracks the legal challenges that arise in response to the energy transition. She has represented and advised clients on unique challenges in this context, including exit strategies and stranded assets. She works actively with the Sabin Center for Climate Change at Columbia University to address the barriers to the development of renewable energy within the United States. \nPublications\n\nCo-author with D Bishop, “The Past, Present, and Future of Energy Disputes: How the Doctrines of Traditional Energy Arbitrations Will Guide Green Transition Cases,” GAR Energy (2025)\nCo-author, Reform to Mexican Electricity Law to Come into Effect, Texas Lawyer (March 2021)\nContributor, “Hot Topic: Investor-Treaty Arbitration,” Corporate Disputes (January 2020)\nCo-author with D Bishop, “Time after Time: Using Data to Inform the Decision to Disqualify an Arbitrator”  6 BCDR International Arbitration Review, Issue 1, pp. 149-174 (2019)\nCo-author, Supreme Court Rejects “Wholly Groundless” Exception to Contractual Delegation of Arbitrability Decisions to Arbitrators (January 2019)\nCo-author, EU-Mexico Trade Agreement: What Lies Ahead for the Future of ISDS?, New York Law Journal (May 2018)\nCo-author, Tariffs May Violate Investment Treaty Protections, Law 360 (April 2018)\nCo-author, “The Top-5 News in International Arbitration in 2017,” CIAR Global (January 2018)\nCo-author, “Creditors’ Options In Venezuela’s Disorderly Default,” Law360 (November 2017)\nCo-author, “Strategic Considerations in Selecting Emergency Arbitration,” Law360 (October 2017)\nCo-author, \"Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision Underscores the Importance of Planning to Protect Overseas Investments,\" Mondaq (May 2017)\nCo-author, “Towards a Resolution of Outstanding Nationalization Claims Against Cuba,” Transnational Dispute Management (April 2016)\n\nSeminars\n\nSpeaker, Bifurcation - Achieving Balance for the Efficient and Fair Resolution of Disputes, CPR Annual Meeting (2025)\nSpeaker, Navigating the Grey: Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration, Canada Arbitration Week (2024)\nSpeaker, A Cross-Jurisdictional Review: Sovereign Immunity \u0026amp; Enforcement Actions, New York International Arbitration Center (2024)\nFaculty, 2022 ABA International Arbitration Masterclass (2022)\nSelecting and Challenging Arbitrators in Investor-State Arbitration, Columbia University Institute for Sustainable Investment: Executive Training on Investment Arbitration for Government Officials (2019)\nStrategies for Early Resolution of Investor-State Disputes: Alternative Methods of Resolving Investor-State Disputes, co-hosted by Columbia University Institute for Sustainable Investment and Kirkland \u0026amp; Ellis (2019)\nGuest Lecturer, “Introduction to Investment Treaty Arbitration,” University of Chicago Law School (2017)\nSpeaker, “Appointing and Challenging Arbitrators” at Columbia University Institute for Sustainable Investment: Executive Training on Investment Arbitration for Government Officials (2017)\nCo-speaker, “Best Practices for Drafting Arbitration Clauses,” Ministries of Peru (2017)\nCo-speaker, “Strategic Responses to Third Party Funding” at Columbia University Institute for Sustainable Investment: Executive Training on Investment Arbitration for Government Officials (2017)\nModerator, \"The Future of Environmental Claims in International Arbitration,\" New York State Bar Association (2017)\nPanelist, “Utilizing International Arbitration to Maximize the Effectiveness of Cross-border Investments,” Hong Kong Corporate Counsel Association Conference (2017)\nPanelist, “The Call for Specialized Arbitrators, Forums and Procedures in Energy Arbitration,” 4th ITA-IEL-ICC Joint Conference on International Energy Arbitration (2017)\nPanelist, “Damages in International Arbitration,” Columbia Law School (2016)\nSpeaker, “Liability for Regulatory Conduct Under Investment Treaties” at Columbia University Institute for Sustainable Investment: Executive Training on Investment Arbitration for Government Officials (2016)\nSpeaker, “Investment Arbitration: Lessons Learned for States and Investors” at the 16th International Seminar on Regulation for Public Services, Panama City (2016)\nModerator, The Politics of Investment Treaties: Discussion and Book Launch (2016)\nPanelist, “Navigating the Relationship Between Regulators and the Regulated” at the 15th International Seminar on Regulation for Public Services in Argentina (2015)\nSpeaker, “Liability for Regulatory Conduct Under Investment Treaties” at Columbia University Institute for Sustainable Investment: Executive Training on Investment Arbitration for Government Officials (2015)\nSpeaker, “Settlement of Pending Claims Between the U.S. and Cuba: Outlook and Possibilities” at New York University Law School (2015)\nSpeaker, “Settlement of Pending Claims Between the U.S. and Cuba: Outlook and Possibilities” at Harvard University Law School (2015)\nPanel Member, “The Restoration of U.S.-Cuba Relations” at American University Law School (2015)\n Partner \"Lauren is very quick on her feet and is a very good oral advocate.\" Chambers USA 2025 \"Lauren provides smart advice, ready on demand.\" Chambers USA 2025 \"Lauren is an all-round great lawyer.\" Chambers USA 2025 \"I think very highly of her. She's really smart, focused, determined and serious about what she does.\" Chambers USA 2023 \"She's incredibly smart and she's just one of those lawyers who is a gifted advocate for her client.\"  Chambers USA 2023 \"[A] favourite among international commentators\" “She is the first person I call with a difficult question of law\" Who's Who Legal, 2022 Recognized by Legal 500 Latin America, 2020 Cornell University Cornell Law School University of California, Berkeley University of California, Berkeley, School of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York New York Member, International Bar Association Sub-Committee on Investment Arbitration Lecturer, Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (2015-2019) Peer Reviewer, Yearbook on International Investment Law and Policy (2019-2020) Member, United States Council for International Business Member, ArbitralWomen Member, Task Force for the Revision of the 2014 Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration Commercial Arbitration\nRepresenting a construction company in a major dispute related to construction of LNG facilities in Nigeria, including successful oral argument leading to the early dismissal of two of three contract claims on jurisdictional grounds. Successfully settled a CPR arbitration on behalf of a major oil company in a dispute worth more than more than half a billion dollars related to the termination of a long-term hydrogen supply contract. Successfully represented one of the world’s largest oil companies in a multi-billion dollar ICC arbitration against a state-owned oil company arising from a breach of a concession contract resulting in a $2 billion award in favor of the client Representing a major petrochemical company in an ICC arbitration related to the cost-sharing principles contained in a series of seven contracts following a corporate spin-off. Lead counsel to a major petrochemical company in an ICC arbitration related to its accounting systems, specifically the cost allocation methodology of indirect costs. Successfully settled a dispute on behalf of a private equity company in an ICC arbitration related to the definition of the term EBITDA as used to define the Exercise Price in a Put/Call Agreement, including mediation of the dispute prior to the final hearing. Lead counsel to a third party funder in an LCIA arbitration arising out of an alleged breach of a non-disclosure agreement, including parallel discovery issues in the US courts. Representing a manufacturer of technology in a SIAC dispute arising from the early termination of an M\u0026amp;A agreement. Representing a publicly-traded medical device company in a multi-million-dollar ICDR arbitration arising from a breach of supply agreement in Brazil resulting in a settlement favorable to the client Advising a publicly-traded pharmaceutical company in a multimillion-dollar ICC arbitration involving breach of a joint marketing contract, which ended in a settlement favorable to the client Counsel to a major technology company in two AAA Commercial Arbitration cases regarding violation of forum selection clauses. Defended a technology company in a SIAC arbitration arising out of termination of a merger agreement in response to a material adverse effect. Advise a major technology company in relation to a JAMS arbitration regarding violation of forum selection clauses. Representing a global investor regarding enforcement of a $200 million arbitration award Representing a manufacturer in an ICC mediation arising from the alleged termination of a distribution agreement resulting in a settlement favorable to the client Investment Treaty Arbitration\n Successfully represented ConocoPhillips in a multi-billion dollar ICSID arbitration arising from the expropriation of hydrocarbon and refining assets in Venezuela resulting in an award of $8 billion Successfully represented GDF Suez and Aguas de Barcelona in an ICSID arbitration against Argentina resulting in a multi-million dollar award in favor of the client. Successfully represented ConocoPhillips in a multi-million dollar ICSID dispute arising from an expropriation of hydrocarbons resources in the Republic of Ecuador resulting in an award of over $300 million Successfully defended the Republic of Guatemala in an ICSID arbitration brought pursuant to the Spain-Guatemala BIT arising from a dispute regarding the calculation of electricity tariffs, resulting in outright dismissal of a $300 million claim Representing an international petrochemical company in an ICSID arbitration against a Middle Eastern state arising out the imposition of hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes. Represented Mexican shareholders and bondholders in an UNCITRAL arbitration arising from the first ever resolution of a bank pursuant to the European Commissioner's regulations, which involved the fifth largest bank in Spain, as well as parallel proceedings before the Court of Justice of the European Union and related discovery proceedings. Defended the Republic of Guatemala in an ICSID arbitration arising under the CAFTA-DR related to investments in the electricity sector Represented Westmoreland Coal Company in a legacy NAFTA dispute applying the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules involving the unequal treatment of companies in the phase-out of coal-fired power plants. Successfully represented GDF Suez, AWG and Aguas de Barcelona in an arbitration against the Republic of Argentina conducted pursuant to the ICSID Convention and the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules under three bilateral investment treaties in connection with investments in water concessions, resulting in a $400 million award in favor of the client Successfully represented Serafín García Armas in an arbitration pursuant to the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules arising from the expropriation of a food distribution company in Venezuela resulting in a sizable award in favor of the client. Advised a media company in a potential dispute against the State of Argentina Advising one of the world’s largest oil companies in a billion-dollar ICSID dispute against a foreign State regarding distribution of profits in a hydrocarbons contract Advised an international energy company in a potential dispute against the State of Argentina Advising one of the world’s largest oil companies in a billion-dollar ICSID dispute against a foreign State regarding distribution of profits in a hydrocarbons contract. Advising a major oil company in a 70-million-dollar ICC arbitration arising out of a breach of a gas sales purchase agreement by a Middle Eastern state. 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A licensed Professional Engineer, he represents owners and developers in a wide range of projects throughout the U.S. and the world, primarily in the oil and gas, LNG, petrochemical, power and mining sectors, with project values generally ranging from $100 million to over $20 billion in value.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScott has been recognized by numerous organizations as one of the best construction lawyers in the U.S. and the world (\u003cem\u003esee\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;\"Recognitions\" section for more information), and he leads a practice that has been ranked as one of the top three construction practices in the U.S by\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;and one of the top 10 in the world by\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eInternational Who's Who\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eof Construction Lawyers\u003c/em\u003e. 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Recent examples of projects include liquefied natural gas (LNG) export and import facilities, natural gas and crude oil pipelines, natural gas storage facilities, power plants (nuclear, coal-fired, gas-fired, combined cycle, hydro), wind farms, compressed air energy storage facilities, offshore oil production facilities, petrochemical facilities, desalination facilities, cement manufacturing facilities, steel manufacturing facilities, copper mining facilities, coal mining facilities, ports, skyscrapers, sports stadiums, universities, mixed-use developments and condominiums.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScott assists owners and developers throughout the entire project spectrum, commencing at project conception and continuing through punch list completion and beyond, including: selecting the appropriate project delivery system and contractual structure; drafting and negotiating construction-related agreements, such as EPC, design-build, EPCM, construction, construction management, engineering, architectural, program management and development agreements; drafting and negotiating operation and maintenance agreements and LTSAs; and resolving construction-related disputes.\u003c/p\u003e","slug":"scott-greer","email":"sgreer@kslaw.com","phone":null,"matters":["\u003cp\u003eScott has represented owners and developers in a wide range of projects spanning the U.S and the globe, including representing the following clients in their LNG, oil and gas, petrochemical, mining and cement manufacturing, and commercial projects:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eLNG Projects (export and import)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eCheniere Energy\u003c/strong\u003e in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement to expand its Sabine Pass LNG import facility to incorporate LNG liquefaction capabilities (the first and second trains), the expansion of which is valued at $3.9 billion and representing the first LNG liquefaction project to ever be constructed in the continental United States. In addition, represented Cheniere in the EPC agreement for its further expansion to its liquefaction capacity, adding trains 3 and 4, valued at $3.8 billion, and train 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eFreeport LNG Development\u003c/strong\u003e in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement to expand its LNG import facility to incorporate LNG liquefaction capabilities (the first through third trains), the expansion which is valued in excess of $10 billion and which was named by IJ Global in 2015 as the winner of the \u0026ldquo;Overall Global\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;North America Oil \u0026amp; Gas\u0026rdquo; awards and by \u003cem data-redactor-tag=\"em\"\u003eThe American Lawyer\u003c/em\u003eas the 2015 Global Finance Deal of the Year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eAnadarko\u003c/strong\u003e in the drafting and negotiation of pre-FEED, FEED and EPC agreements for the development of a multi-billion dollar liquefaction facility in Mozambique.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eSouthern LNG, an affiliate of Kinder Morgan,\u003c/strong\u003e in the drafting and negotiation of FEED and EPC agreements for the design and construction of an expansion to its LNG import facility located at Elba Island, Georgia, to incorporate LNG liquefaction capabilities, as well as previously the FEED and EPC agreements for the expansion of its import terminal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eCheniere Energy\u003c/strong\u003e in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for its Corpus Christi LNG liquefaction facility for three LNG trains, located near Portland, Texas, and valued at $9.5 billion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eThe\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eSingapore Energy Market Authority\u003c/strong\u003e with respect to the EPC agreement for a new LNG import terminal in Singapore, the first of its kind in Singapore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eAn\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003einternational energy company\u003c/strong\u003e in the drafting and negotiation of FEED and EPC agreements for a multi-billion dollar LNG liquefaction facility in Kitimat, Canada, the first of its kind in Canada.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eFreeport LNG Development\u003c/strong\u003e in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for the design and construction of an LNG import facility to be located at Quintana Island, Freeport, Texas, valued in excess of $500 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eCheniere Energy\u003c/strong\u003e in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for the design and construction of an LNG import facility at Sabine Pass, Louisiana, the first LNG import facility to be built in the United States in almost thirty (30) years. 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A licensed Professional Engineer, he represents owners and developers in a wide range of projects throughout the U.S. and the world, primarily in the oil and gas, LNG, petrochemical, power and mining sectors, with project values generally ranging from $100 million to over $20 billion in value.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScott has been recognized by numerous organizations as one of the best construction lawyers in the U.S. and the world (\u003cem\u003esee\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;\"Recognitions\" section for more information), and he leads a practice that has been ranked as one of the top three construction practices in the U.S by\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;and one of the top 10 in the world by\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eInternational Who's Who\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eof Construction Lawyers\u003c/em\u003e. He has represented clients in over two dozen countries, including the U.S, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia, including on numerous \"largest-of-its-kind\" and \"first-of-kind\" projects, for a cumulative project value exceeding $300 billion. Recent examples of projects include liquefied natural gas (LNG) export and import facilities, natural gas and crude oil pipelines, natural gas storage facilities, power plants (nuclear, coal-fired, gas-fired, combined cycle, hydro), wind farms, compressed air energy storage facilities, offshore oil production facilities, petrochemical facilities, desalination facilities, cement manufacturing facilities, steel manufacturing facilities, copper mining facilities, coal mining facilities, ports, skyscrapers, sports stadiums, universities, mixed-use developments and condominiums.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScott assists owners and developers throughout the entire project spectrum, commencing at project conception and continuing through punch list completion and beyond, including: selecting the appropriate project delivery system and contractual structure; drafting and negotiating construction-related agreements, such as EPC, design-build, EPCM, construction, construction management, engineering, architectural, program management and development agreements; drafting and negotiating operation and maintenance agreements and LTSAs; and resolving construction-related disputes.\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eScott has represented owners and developers in a wide range of projects spanning the U.S and the globe, including representing the following clients in their LNG, oil and gas, petrochemical, mining and cement manufacturing, and commercial projects:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eLNG Projects (export and import)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eCheniere Energy\u003c/strong\u003e in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement to expand its Sabine Pass LNG import facility to incorporate LNG liquefaction capabilities (the first and second trains), the expansion of which is valued at $3.9 billion and representing the first LNG liquefaction project to ever be constructed in the continental United States. 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In addition, represented Cheniere in the EPC agreement for its further expansion to its liquefaction capacity, adding trains 3 and 4, valued at $3.8 billion, and train 5.{{ FIELD }}Freeport LNG Development in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement to expand its LNG import facility to incorporate LNG liquefaction capabilities (the first through third trains), the expansion which is valued in excess of $10 billion and which was named by IJ Global in 2015 as the winner of the “Overall Global” and “North America Oil \u0026amp; Gas” awards and by The American Lawyeras the 2015 Global Finance Deal of the Year.{{ FIELD }}Anadarko in the drafting and negotiation of pre-FEED, FEED and EPC agreements for the development of a multi-billion dollar liquefaction facility in Mozambique.{{ FIELD }}Southern LNG, an affiliate of Kinder Morgan, in the drafting and negotiation of FEED and EPC agreements for the design and construction of an expansion to its LNG import facility located at Elba Island, Georgia, to incorporate LNG liquefaction capabilities, as well as previously the FEED and EPC agreements for the expansion of its import terminal.{{ FIELD }}Cheniere Energy in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for its Corpus Christi LNG liquefaction facility for three LNG trains, located near Portland, Texas, and valued at $9.5 billion.{{ FIELD }}The Singapore Energy Market Authority with respect to the EPC agreement for a new LNG import terminal in Singapore, the first of its kind in Singapore.{{ FIELD }}An international energy company in the drafting and negotiation of FEED and EPC agreements for a multi-billion dollar LNG liquefaction facility in Kitimat, Canada, the first of its kind in Canada.{{ FIELD }}Freeport LNG Development in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for the design and construction of an LNG import facility to be located at Quintana Island, Freeport, Texas, valued in excess of $500 million.{{ FIELD }}Cheniere Energy in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for the design and construction of an LNG import facility at Sabine Pass, Louisiana, the first LNG import facility to be built in the United States in almost thirty (30) years. This project, with its subsequent expansion of regasification capabilities, is valued in excess of $1.5 billion.{{ FIELD }}An international company in connection with the development of an LNG liquefaction facility located in the European Union.{{ FIELD }}A global energy company with respect to an EPC agreement for a $1 billion expansion to a natural gas liquefaction plant in Trinidad and Tobago.{{ FIELD }}An international oil and gas company with respect to the FEED agreement for an LNG liquefaction plant in Angola.{{ FIELD }}Gulf LNG in the drafting and negotiation of the EPC agreements for its 1.5 Bcf LNG import terminal in Mississippi, and the FEED agreement for the expansion of the import terminal to include liquefaction trains.{{ FIELD }}El Paso with respect to an EPC agreement for an LNG import project located in The Bahamas.{{ FIELD }}A developer in the drafting and negotiation of engineering and O\u0026amp;M agreements for an offshore LNG import terminal to be located in the Gulf of Mexico.{{ FIELD }}A Spanish company in the expansion of its LNG import facility in Puerto Rico.{{ FIELD }}Cheniere Energy with respect to the EPC agreement for the design and construction of an LNG import facility to be located in Corpus Christi, Texas.{{ FIELD }}A Chilean company with respect to the structuring of contracts and bid process for the FEED and EPC contracts for the design and construction of Chile’s first proposed LNG import terminal.{{ FIELD }}Jordan Cove with respect to the drafting and negotiation of a FEED agreement and EPC agreement for its Oregon LNG import terminal.{{ FIELD }}NextDecade in connection with the drafting and negotiation of the FEED and EPC agreements for its Rio Grande LNG liquefactation facility in Texas.{{ FIELD }}Oil \u0026amp; Gas ProjectsPetroterminal de Panama with respect to the construction of a major expansion to its crude oil storage and handling facilities in Panama, which was named by Project Finance magazine as Project Finance Deal of Year for Latin America, Refinancing.{{ FIELD }}Tallgrass Energy in the drafting and negotiation of engineering, procurement and construction agreements for the construction of a crude oil pipeline of approximately 692 miles, which involves the conversion of approximately 432 miles of gas pipelines to crude service and building approximately 260 miles of new pipeline.{{ FIELD }}An owner in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for an FPSO located offshore of Africa.     {{ FIELD }}Bobcat Gas Storage with respect to the development of a 19 Bcf salt dome storage facility in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.{{ FIELD }}PennEast in the drafting and negotiation of construction related agreements for the construction of a 110-mile, 36-inch diameter pipeline through Pennsylvania and New Jersey, at a cost of approximately $1 billion, which will deliver approximately 1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day.{{ FIELD }}A major international oil and gas company in its multi-billion dollar worldwide construction program.{{ FIELD }}An energy company with respect to the development of a natural gas pipeline in excess of 120 miles in the Northeastern United States.{{ FIELD }}A major international oil and gas company in the development of its international construction forms.{{ FIELD }}Cheniere Energy in the drafting and negotiation of supply agreements for the purchase of 240 miles of pipe for its Creole Trail LNG import project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.{{ FIELD }}A developer with respect to engineering, procurement and construction agreements for a gas storage project, with a proposed storage capacity of up to 18.9 Bcf, in two nearly depleted reservoirs in Logan County, Colorado.{{ FIELD }}A global energy company with respect to an EPC contract for the supply of the topsides, hull and moorings for a multi-billion dollar tension leg platform oil production facility in the Gulf of Mexico.{{ FIELD }}A developer in the engineering and construction of a biofuels project in Texas.{{ FIELD }}A global natural gas company with due diligence review in connection with the potential purchase of two large mobile semi-submersible drilling units currently under construction, designed to operate in international waters of approximately two miles in depth and drilling wells of six miles deep.{{ FIELD }}A major global oil and gas company in the drafting and negotiation of a suite of contracts for the development and operation of a ultra-deepwater drillship, capable of drilling to depths for wells up to seven miles deep.{{ FIELD }}Williams Pacific Connector Gas Operator, LLC in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC for the design and construction of the 235 mile natural gas pipeline in Oregon.{{ FIELD }}Represent a Fortune 100 owner in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for isobutane dehydrogenation facility.{{ FIELD }}A global energy company in the drafting of an EPC agreement for the expansion of two Venezuelan liquid extraction plants.{{ FIELD }}Petrochemical and Refinery ProjectsSadara (a joint venture of Saudi Aramco and The Dow Chemical Company) in the development of a petrochemical facility in Saudi Arabia, valued at $20 billion and constituting the largest petrochemical facility ever built in a single phase.{{ FIELD }}Sasol with respect to construction and procurement issues related to the development and construction of its $8.1 billion chemical complex in Lake Charles, Louisiana, which will include an ethane cracker and six chemical manufacturing facilities and was named by IJ Global in 2015 as the winner of the “North America Petrochemical” award.{{ FIELD }}LACC LLC, a joint venture of Axiall and Lotte Chemical, in the drafting and negotiation of FEED and EPC agreements for a multi-billion dollar ethane cracker in Lake Charles, Louisiana.{{ FIELD }}Lotte Chemical in the drafting and negotiation of an monethylene glycol (MEG) plant in Lake Charles, Louisiana.{{ FIELD }}Motiva in connection with the development, drafting and negotiation of EP, EPCM, EPC and construction contracts for expansion of its refinery facilities in Texas and Louisiana.{{ FIELD }}An owner in the development of a multi-billion fertilizer project in the Midwestern U.S.{{ FIELD }}An owner in the expansion of an ammonia facility and construction of a urea facility in the Southwest U.S.{{ FIELD }}The Dow Chemical Company with respect to the engineering and construction of a major expansion to its Freeport, Texas, petrochemical facility.{{ FIELD }}Power Projects (nuclear, gas-fired, combined cycle, coal-fired, hydro, wind farms, compressed air energy storage)\nAn independent power producer with respect to the development and operation of a fleet of international nuclear power plants in the Middle East, valued in excess of $20 billion and representing one of the largest energy projects in the world.{{ FIELD }}Oregon Clean Energy, LLC on the EPC agreements for its 800 MW gas-fired combined cycle power generation facility and switchyard to be located near the city of Oregon, Ohio, which won IJ Global’s 2015 award for the North America Single Asset Power category.{{ FIELD }}A developer in the drafting and negotiation of the EPC agreement for a multi-billion dollar 1200 MW coal-fired power plant using a circulating fluidized bed boiler, to be built in Matagorda County, Texas.     {{ FIELD }}Birdsboro Power, LLC in connection with the drafting and negotiation of the EPC and long-term service agreement for a 488 MW natural gas-fired combined cycle power generation facility, to be located in Pennsylvania.{{ FIELD }}An independent power producer in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for a 200 MW gas-fired power plant in Peru.{{ FIELD }}Mirant in the drafting and negotiation of EPC and equipment procurement contracts related to the development of a gas-fired electric generation facility in California with a combined capacity of 800 MW.{{ FIELD }}An electric utility company with the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for the design and construction of a 2000 MW greenfield nuclear power plant in the Southeastern United States.{{ FIELD }}St. Joseph Energy Center, LLC, in the drafting and negotiation of EPC agreement for a greenfield, 700-megawatt, combined-cycle, natural gas-fired generation facility in New Carlisle, Indiana.{{ FIELD }}A member of an international consortium in the contracting for the decommissioning and cleanup of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.{{ FIELD }}Keys Energy Center, LLC on the EPC agreement its 735.5 MW natural gas-fired combined cycle power generation facility to be located in Prince George’s County, Maryland.{{ FIELD }}A utility with respect to its nuclear operations in China.{{ FIELD }}An international independent power producer in the drafting and negotiation of EPC terms with a Korean contractor for the development of a 900 MW coal-fired power plant in Chile.{{ FIELD }}An electric utility company in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for a 100 MW wind farm to be built in the Dominican Republic.{{ FIELD }}An energy company in its nationwide power plant expansion program, including, for example, an approximate 900 MW coal-fired electric generating facility in the Southwestern United States.{{ FIELD }}A developer in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement and turbine supply agreement for the conversion of a coal and oil fired facility to an approximate 450 MW natural gas combined cycle power plant.{{ FIELD }}A developer in connection with the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for the construction of a 670 MW combined cycle power plant in the Midwest.{{ FIELD }}An international energy company in the drafting and negotiation of EPC contracts for the development of an 83 MW coal-fired power plant in Guatemala.{{ FIELD }}An owner in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for a 2700 MW compressed air energy storage project in Ohio, valued in excess of $1 billion.{{ FIELD }}An independent power producer with respect to the development of two hydroelectric plants in Brazil.{{ FIELD }}An international independent power producer in drafting and negotiating EPC, LTSA and O\u0026amp;M contracts for the development of a 200 MW combined cycle gas turbine power plant in Mexico.{{ FIELD }}A contractor with respect to an EPC agreement for a 160 MW wind farm located in the Southwestern U.S{{ FIELD }}Natural Resources, Mining and Cement ManufacturingHolcim with respect to a construction, procurement and supply agreements for the world’s largest cement manufacturing plant, located in Missouri.{{ FIELD }}A global mining company in the drafting and negotiation of an EPCM agreement for the engineering, procurement and construction management of a $1 billion copper mining facility located in the Andes Mountains of Chile.{{ FIELD }}An international company in the drafting and negotiation of construction-related agreements for a U.S. multi-billion dollar new nuclear uranium enrichment facility, the first new nuclear facility to be permitted in the U.S. in almost 30 years.{{ FIELD }}Carbones del Cerrejón in the drafting and negotiation of an EPCM agreement for the company’s $1.2 billion expansion of its coal mine in the Guajira peninsula of northeast Columbia, its port facilities on the northern Caribbean coast of Colombia and its interconnecting rail facilities. The mine is the largest coal mine in Latin America and the largest open-pit coal mine in the world.{{ FIELD }}A cement manufacturing company in the drafting and negotiation of a design-build balance of plant contract for one-million-metric-ton-per-year plant expansion to the Victorville, California, cement manufacturing plant, raising the capacity to 3.2 million tons per year and making it the largest cement manufacturing plant in the United States.{{ FIELD }}A coal mining company with respect to the development of two greenfield underground coal mining projects, to be located in the Northeastern United States.{{ FIELD }}A developer in the engineering, procurement and construction of a mining and steelmaking facility in the United States, valued at $1.6 billion.{{ FIELD }}A global mining company in a multi-million dollar dispute arising out of the engineering and construction of a $1 billion copper mining facility located in the Andes Mountains of Chile.{{ FIELD }}A cement manufacturing company in the drafting and negotiation of design-build balance of plant contract for an expansion to the Kosmosdale cement manufacturing plant in Louisville, Kentucky, from 2,500 to 4,700 short tons per day.{{ FIELD }}Infrastructure and CommercialAn owner with respect to the drafting of a dredging contract valued in excess of $1 billion for a major port project in the United Arab Emirates.{{ FIELD }}A developer in the drafting and negotiation of multi-prime supply, EPCM and construction contracts for a seawater desalination vessel, to be deployed in international waters.{{ FIELD }}The Atlanta Falcons Football Club in the drafting and negotiation of architectural and construction agreements for the construction of a new football stadium.{{ FIELD }}An Atlanta parcel delivery company in its $1 billion expansion to its worldwide hub.{{ FIELD }}A global Fortune 50 company in the drafting and negotiation of design and construction agreements to be used for the building of apartment complexes across the nation, totaling in excess of $1 billion.{{ FIELD }}A global Fortune 50 company in the English court system in a multi-million dollar dispute concerning the construction of a large food processing plant in Ireland.{{ FIELD }}A large Atlanta-based broadcasting company in all aspects of its $1.2 billion construction program.{{ FIELD }}The Atlanta Falcons Football Club in the drafting and negotiation of a construction agreement for the construction of a dormitory for the Falcons training camp in Flowery Branch, Georgia.{{ FIELD }}A global engineering company in all aspects of its practice, including defending the company against claims of defective engineering.{{ FIELD }}A developer in the drafting and negotiation of a construction agreement for a new signature high-end mixed use skyscraper on Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois.{{ FIELD }}The Atlanta Falcons Football Club in a major renovation of the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia.{{ FIELD }}A real estate developer in the drafting and negotiation of architectural agreements for a new signature mixed-use skyscraper in Atlanta, Georgia, comprised of an office building, residential condominiums and street level retail totaling over one million square feet of space.{{ FIELD }}An international cement company in all aspects of construction transactional and dispute resolution matters nationwide, including the drafting and negotiating of design-build, guaranteed maximum price construction agreements for several cement plants, each costing in excess of $100 million.{{ FIELD }}An owner in the negotiation of architectural and construction agreements for a high-rise hotel located in Atlanta, Georgia.{{ FIELD }}A large, Atlanta-based parcel delivery company in all aspects of construction, including, as one example, the litigation in federal court of a multi-million dollar dispute involving an air hub.{{ FIELD }}A German real estate company regarding all aspects of the design and construction of its U.S. properties.{{ FIELD }}A real estate developer in the development of The Atlantic, a 46-story condominium community at Atlanta’s Atlantic Station community.{{ FIELD }}An English manufacturer of heavy construction machinery in the design and construction of its first manufacturing facility in the U.S.{{ FIELD }}An apartment and condominium developer in all aspects of its nationwide construction program.{{ FIELD }}A three member consortium in the drafting of an EPC agreement for a maximum security prison located in the jungles of Costa Rica.{{ FIELD }}An Ivy League school in the negotiation of contracts for an owner-controlled insurance program for its comprehensive campus-wide building program, including its implementation in construction agreements.{{ FIELD }}Scott Greer focuses exclusively on construction law and leads the firm's worldwide Energy and Construction transactional practices. A licensed Professional Engineer, he represents owners and developers in a wide range of projects throughout the U.S. and the world, primarily in the oil and gas, LNG, petrochemical, power and mining sectors, with project values generally ranging from $100 million to over $20 billion in value.\nScott has been recognized by numerous organizations as one of the best construction lawyers in the U.S. and the world (see \"Recognitions\" section for more information), and he leads a practice that has been ranked as one of the top three construction practices in the U.S by Legal 500 and one of the top 10 in the world by International Who's Who of Construction Lawyers. He has represented clients in over two dozen countries, including the U.S, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia, including on numerous \"largest-of-its-kind\" and \"first-of-kind\" projects, for a cumulative project value exceeding $300 billion. Recent examples of projects include liquefied natural gas (LNG) export and import facilities, natural gas and crude oil pipelines, natural gas storage facilities, power plants (nuclear, coal-fired, gas-fired, combined cycle, hydro), wind farms, compressed air energy storage facilities, offshore oil production facilities, petrochemical facilities, desalination facilities, cement manufacturing facilities, steel manufacturing facilities, copper mining facilities, coal mining facilities, ports, skyscrapers, sports stadiums, universities, mixed-use developments and condominiums.\nScott assists owners and developers throughout the entire project spectrum, commencing at project conception and continuing through punch list completion and beyond, including: selecting the appropriate project delivery system and contractual structure; drafting and negotiating construction-related agreements, such as EPC, design-build, EPCM, construction, construction management, engineering, architectural, program management and development agreements; drafting and negotiating operation and maintenance agreements and LTSAs; and resolving construction-related disputes. Scott A Greer Partner Named as MVP Construction Lawyer of the Year Law360, 2025 Named as Energy Attorney of the Year Law.com Texas Legal Awards, 2024 Ranked “Band 1” nationwide for Construction, one of the top 11 lawyers in the United States for construction Chambers USA, 2022 Named as NLJ Real Estate/Construction Law Trailblazer National Law Journal, 2022 \"Highly Regarded Practitioner\" IFLR 1000 U.S. 2022 Named as MVP Energy Lawyer of the Year Law360, 2022 Named as BTI Client Service All-Star BTI Consulting Group, 2022 Lawyer of the Year. The only construction lawyer in Houston to receive this award.  Best Lawyers 2022 Ranked as a 'Hall of Fame' lawyer for construction, one of the top 15 lawyers in the United States for construction Legal 500 US, 2020 Named as an MVP in Project Finance  Law360, 2019 Named as an MVP in Energy law an accolade given to only five attorneys in the U.S.  Law360, 2012 and 2016 Named as an Energy \u0026amp; Environmental Trailblazer, the only construction lawyer in the U.S. to receive this recognition National Law Journal, 2016 Ranked as one of the top 25 leading lawyers in the U.S. for construction Legal 500, 2011–2016 Ranked for his work in construction law, earning a Band 1 ranking (the highest recognition available) in Texas Chambers USA, 2005–2016 Named as a top 10 Most Highly Regarded Individual in North America and among the top 25 worldwide   International Who’s Who of Construction Lawyers, 2015 Ranked as one of the top 10 U.S. construction Thought Leaders. Scott has been ranked by this organization since 2013 International Who’s Who of Construction Lawyers, 2016 Sole winner of the Construction Category of Texas, an award based on client nominations  Client Choice Awards, 2017 Oklahoma State University  Emory University Emory University School of Law University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois College of Law U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Georgia Texas Court of Appeals of Georgia Supreme Court of Georgia State Bar of Georgia Atlanta Bar Association (Construction Law Section) American Bar Association (ABA Forum on the Construction Industry) American Concrete Institute (Subcommittee 318-A of the Standard Building Code Committee and Responsibility in Concrete Construction Committee) Houston Bar Association (Construction Law Section; Oil and Gas Section; International Law Section) Fellows of The American Bar Foundation Scott has represented owners and developers in a wide range of projects spanning the U.S and the globe, including representing the following clients in their LNG, oil and gas, petrochemical, mining and cement manufacturing, and commercial projects: LNG Projects (export and import)\nCheniere Energy in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement to expand its Sabine Pass LNG import facility to incorporate LNG liquefaction capabilities (the first and second trains), the expansion of which is valued at $3.9 billion and representing the first LNG liquefaction project to ever be constructed in the continental United States. In addition, represented Cheniere in the EPC agreement for its further expansion to its liquefaction capacity, adding trains 3 and 4, valued at $3.8 billion, and train 5. Freeport LNG Development in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement to expand its LNG import facility to incorporate LNG liquefaction capabilities (the first through third trains), the expansion which is valued in excess of $10 billion and which was named by IJ Global in 2015 as the winner of the “Overall Global” and “North America Oil \u0026amp; Gas” awards and by The American Lawyeras the 2015 Global Finance Deal of the Year. Anadarko in the drafting and negotiation of pre-FEED, FEED and EPC agreements for the development of a multi-billion dollar liquefaction facility in Mozambique. Southern LNG, an affiliate of Kinder Morgan, in the drafting and negotiation of FEED and EPC agreements for the design and construction of an expansion to its LNG import facility located at Elba Island, Georgia, to incorporate LNG liquefaction capabilities, as well as previously the FEED and EPC agreements for the expansion of its import terminal. Cheniere Energy in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for its Corpus Christi LNG liquefaction facility for three LNG trains, located near Portland, Texas, and valued at $9.5 billion. The Singapore Energy Market Authority with respect to the EPC agreement for a new LNG import terminal in Singapore, the first of its kind in Singapore. An international energy company in the drafting and negotiation of FEED and EPC agreements for a multi-billion dollar LNG liquefaction facility in Kitimat, Canada, the first of its kind in Canada. Freeport LNG Development in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for the design and construction of an LNG import facility to be located at Quintana Island, Freeport, Texas, valued in excess of $500 million. Cheniere Energy in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for the design and construction of an LNG import facility at Sabine Pass, Louisiana, the first LNG import facility to be built in the United States in almost thirty (30) years. This project, with its subsequent expansion of regasification capabilities, is valued in excess of $1.5 billion. An international company in connection with the development of an LNG liquefaction facility located in the European Union. A global energy company with respect to an EPC agreement for a $1 billion expansion to a natural gas liquefaction plant in Trinidad and Tobago. An international oil and gas company with respect to the FEED agreement for an LNG liquefaction plant in Angola. Gulf LNG in the drafting and negotiation of the EPC agreements for its 1.5 Bcf LNG import terminal in Mississippi, and the FEED agreement for the expansion of the import terminal to include liquefaction trains. El Paso with respect to an EPC agreement for an LNG import project located in The Bahamas. A developer in the drafting and negotiation of engineering and O\u0026amp;M agreements for an offshore LNG import terminal to be located in the Gulf of Mexico. A Spanish company in the expansion of its LNG import facility in Puerto Rico. Cheniere Energy with respect to the EPC agreement for the design and construction of an LNG import facility to be located in Corpus Christi, Texas. A Chilean company with respect to the structuring of contracts and bid process for the FEED and EPC contracts for the design and construction of Chile’s first proposed LNG import terminal. Jordan Cove with respect to the drafting and negotiation of a FEED agreement and EPC agreement for its Oregon LNG import terminal. NextDecade in connection with the drafting and negotiation of the FEED and EPC agreements for its Rio Grande LNG liquefactation facility in Texas. Oil \u0026amp; Gas ProjectsPetroterminal de Panama with respect to the construction of a major expansion to its crude oil storage and handling facilities in Panama, which was named by Project Finance magazine as Project Finance Deal of Year for Latin America, Refinancing. Tallgrass Energy in the drafting and negotiation of engineering, procurement and construction agreements for the construction of a crude oil pipeline of approximately 692 miles, which involves the conversion of approximately 432 miles of gas pipelines to crude service and building approximately 260 miles of new pipeline. An owner in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for an FPSO located offshore of Africa.      Bobcat Gas Storage with respect to the development of a 19 Bcf salt dome storage facility in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. PennEast in the drafting and negotiation of construction related agreements for the construction of a 110-mile, 36-inch diameter pipeline through Pennsylvania and New Jersey, at a cost of approximately $1 billion, which will deliver approximately 1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. A major international oil and gas company in its multi-billion dollar worldwide construction program. An energy company with respect to the development of a natural gas pipeline in excess of 120 miles in the Northeastern United States. A major international oil and gas company in the development of its international construction forms. Cheniere Energy in the drafting and negotiation of supply agreements for the purchase of 240 miles of pipe for its Creole Trail LNG import project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. A developer with respect to engineering, procurement and construction agreements for a gas storage project, with a proposed storage capacity of up to 18.9 Bcf, in two nearly depleted reservoirs in Logan County, Colorado. A global energy company with respect to an EPC contract for the supply of the topsides, hull and moorings for a multi-billion dollar tension leg platform oil production facility in the Gulf of Mexico. A developer in the engineering and construction of a biofuels project in Texas. A global natural gas company with due diligence review in connection with the potential purchase of two large mobile semi-submersible drilling units currently under construction, designed to operate in international waters of approximately two miles in depth and drilling wells of six miles deep. A major global oil and gas company in the drafting and negotiation of a suite of contracts for the development and operation of a ultra-deepwater drillship, capable of drilling to depths for wells up to seven miles deep. Williams Pacific Connector Gas Operator, LLC in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC for the design and construction of the 235 mile natural gas pipeline in Oregon. Represent a Fortune 100 owner in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for isobutane dehydrogenation facility. A global energy company in the drafting of an EPC agreement for the expansion of two Venezuelan liquid extraction plants. Petrochemical and Refinery ProjectsSadara (a joint venture of Saudi Aramco and The Dow Chemical Company) in the development of a petrochemical facility in Saudi Arabia, valued at $20 billion and constituting the largest petrochemical facility ever built in a single phase. Sasol with respect to construction and procurement issues related to the development and construction of its $8.1 billion chemical complex in Lake Charles, Louisiana, which will include an ethane cracker and six chemical manufacturing facilities and was named by IJ Global in 2015 as the winner of the “North America Petrochemical” award. LACC LLC, a joint venture of Axiall and Lotte Chemical, in the drafting and negotiation of FEED and EPC agreements for a multi-billion dollar ethane cracker in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Lotte Chemical in the drafting and negotiation of an monethylene glycol (MEG) plant in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Motiva in connection with the development, drafting and negotiation of EP, EPCM, EPC and construction contracts for expansion of its refinery facilities in Texas and Louisiana. An owner in the development of a multi-billion fertilizer project in the Midwestern U.S. An owner in the expansion of an ammonia facility and construction of a urea facility in the Southwest U.S. The Dow Chemical Company with respect to the engineering and construction of a major expansion to its Freeport, Texas, petrochemical facility. Power Projects (nuclear, gas-fired, combined cycle, coal-fired, hydro, wind farms, compressed air energy storage)\nAn independent power producer with respect to the development and operation of a fleet of international nuclear power plants in the Middle East, valued in excess of $20 billion and representing one of the largest energy projects in the world. Oregon Clean Energy, LLC on the EPC agreements for its 800 MW gas-fired combined cycle power generation facility and switchyard to be located near the city of Oregon, Ohio, which won IJ Global’s 2015 award for the North America Single Asset Power category. A developer in the drafting and negotiation of the EPC agreement for a multi-billion dollar 1200 MW coal-fired power plant using a circulating fluidized bed boiler, to be built in Matagorda County, Texas.      Birdsboro Power, LLC in connection with the drafting and negotiation of the EPC and long-term service agreement for a 488 MW natural gas-fired combined cycle power generation facility, to be located in Pennsylvania. An independent power producer in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for a 200 MW gas-fired power plant in Peru. Mirant in the drafting and negotiation of EPC and equipment procurement contracts related to the development of a gas-fired electric generation facility in California with a combined capacity of 800 MW. An electric utility company with the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for the design and construction of a 2000 MW greenfield nuclear power plant in the Southeastern United States. St. Joseph Energy Center, LLC, in the drafting and negotiation of EPC agreement for a greenfield, 700-megawatt, combined-cycle, natural gas-fired generation facility in New Carlisle, Indiana. A member of an international consortium in the contracting for the decommissioning and cleanup of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Keys Energy Center, LLC on the EPC agreement its 735.5 MW natural gas-fired combined cycle power generation facility to be located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. A utility with respect to its nuclear operations in China. An international independent power producer in the drafting and negotiation of EPC terms with a Korean contractor for the development of a 900 MW coal-fired power plant in Chile. An electric utility company in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for a 100 MW wind farm to be built in the Dominican Republic. An energy company in its nationwide power plant expansion program, including, for example, an approximate 900 MW coal-fired electric generating facility in the Southwestern United States. A developer in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement and turbine supply agreement for the conversion of a coal and oil fired facility to an approximate 450 MW natural gas combined cycle power plant. A developer in connection with the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for the construction of a 670 MW combined cycle power plant in the Midwest. An international energy company in the drafting and negotiation of EPC contracts for the development of an 83 MW coal-fired power plant in Guatemala. An owner in the drafting and negotiation of an EPC agreement for a 2700 MW compressed air energy storage project in Ohio, valued in excess of $1 billion. An independent power producer with respect to the development of two hydroelectric plants in Brazil. An international independent power producer in drafting and negotiating EPC, LTSA and O\u0026amp;M contracts for the development of a 200 MW combined cycle gas turbine power plant in Mexico. A contractor with respect to an EPC agreement for a 160 MW wind farm located in the Southwestern U.S Natural Resources, Mining and Cement ManufacturingHolcim with respect to a construction, procurement and supply agreements for the world’s largest cement manufacturing plant, located in Missouri. A global mining company in the drafting and negotiation of an EPCM agreement for the engineering, procurement and construction management of a $1 billion copper mining facility located in the Andes Mountains of Chile. An international company in the drafting and negotiation of construction-related agreements for a U.S. multi-billion dollar new nuclear uranium enrichment facility, the first new nuclear facility to be permitted in the U.S. in almost 30 years. Carbones del Cerrejón in the drafting and negotiation of an EPCM agreement for the company’s $1.2 billion expansion of its coal mine in the Guajira peninsula of northeast Columbia, its port facilities on the northern Caribbean coast of Colombia and its interconnecting rail facilities. The mine is the largest coal mine in Latin America and the largest open-pit coal mine in the world. A cement manufacturing company in the drafting and negotiation of a design-build balance of plant contract for one-million-metric-ton-per-year plant expansion to the Victorville, California, cement manufacturing plant, raising the capacity to 3.2 million tons per year and making it the largest cement manufacturing plant in the United States. A coal mining company with respect to the development of two greenfield underground coal mining projects, to be located in the Northeastern United States. A developer in the engineering, procurement and construction of a mining and steelmaking facility in the United States, valued at $1.6 billion. A global mining company in a multi-million dollar dispute arising out of the engineering and construction of a $1 billion copper mining facility located in the Andes Mountains of Chile. A cement manufacturing company in the drafting and negotiation of design-build balance of plant contract for an expansion to the Kosmosdale cement manufacturing plant in Louisville, Kentucky, from 2,500 to 4,700 short tons per day. Infrastructure and CommercialAn owner with respect to the drafting of a dredging contract valued in excess of $1 billion for a major port project in the United Arab Emirates. A developer in the drafting and negotiation of multi-prime supply, EPCM and construction contracts for a seawater desalination vessel, to be deployed in international waters. The Atlanta Falcons Football Club in the drafting and negotiation of architectural and construction agreements for the construction of a new football stadium. An Atlanta parcel delivery company in its $1 billion expansion to its worldwide hub. A global Fortune 50 company in the drafting and negotiation of design and construction agreements to be used for the building of apartment complexes across the nation, totaling in excess of $1 billion. A global Fortune 50 company in the English court system in a multi-million dollar dispute concerning the construction of a large food processing plant in Ireland. A large Atlanta-based broadcasting company in all aspects of its $1.2 billion construction program. The Atlanta Falcons Football Club in the drafting and negotiation of a construction agreement for the construction of a dormitory for the Falcons training camp in Flowery Branch, Georgia. A global engineering company in all aspects of its practice, including defending the company against claims of defective engineering. A developer in the drafting and negotiation of a construction agreement for a new signature high-end mixed use skyscraper on Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. The Atlanta Falcons Football Club in a major renovation of the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. A real estate developer in the drafting and negotiation of architectural agreements for a new signature mixed-use skyscraper in Atlanta, Georgia, comprised of an office building, residential condominiums and street level retail totaling over one million square feet of space. An international cement company in all aspects of construction transactional and dispute resolution matters nationwide, including the drafting and negotiating of design-build, guaranteed maximum price construction agreements for several cement plants, each costing in excess of $100 million. An owner in the negotiation of architectural and construction agreements for a high-rise hotel located in Atlanta, Georgia. A large, Atlanta-based parcel delivery company in all aspects of construction, including, as one example, the litigation in federal court of a multi-million dollar dispute involving an air hub. A German real estate company regarding all aspects of the design and construction of its U.S. properties. A real estate developer in the development of The Atlantic, a 46-story condominium community at Atlanta’s Atlantic Station community. An English manufacturer of heavy construction machinery in the design and construction of its first manufacturing facility in the U.S. An apartment and condominium developer in all aspects of its nationwide construction program. A three member consortium in the drafting of an EPC agreement for a maximum security prison located in the jungles of Costa Rica. 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Prior to trial the SEC dropped the 10(b), 17(a) and all scienter-based charges, settling for non-scienter books and records violations, a historic outcome for Rio Tinto.{{ FIELD }}Represented Rio Tinto in defeating a Section 10(b) class action based on the same conduct as in the SEC case. The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal by the District Court.{{ FIELD }}Represented Vale S.A. in massive class actions relating to the collapse of the Fundao dam in Brazil. Defeated class certification in one class action, effectively ending it, and obtained dismissal of a second that was affirmed by the Second Circuit.{{ FIELD }}Represented Vale S.A. in another massive class action resulting from the collapse of the Brumadinho dam in Brazil. (Case still pending.){{ FIELD }}Successfully represented half the board of directors of AeroJet RocketDyne against the other half of the board in a proxy fight, including trial to verdict in Delaware Chancery.{{ FIELD }}Defending BlackRock in a major suit in Virgin Islands Superior Court by shareholders of two public companies alleging BlackRock fraudulently drove down the share price of the companies.{{ FIELD }}Defending FanDuel and its directors in an action in New York State court brought by common shareholders challenging distribution of $550 million in merger proceeds.{{ FIELD }}Defending a major global bank in a large arbitration brought by a corporate entity alleging breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract in connection with the sale of a large energy asset.{{ FIELD }}Defending Fareva S.A., a large European manufacturer, in a breach of contract suit brought by LG and Avon the Southern District of New York.{{ FIELD }}Gerald Metals, the largest privately owned metals trading firm in the world, in litigation in Connecticut Superior Court brought by former senior executives and shareholders alleging breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract in connection with shareholding and other agreements.{{ FIELD }}Defended UBS in class actions alleging that primary dealers of the New York Federal Reserve Bank price-fixed the auction market for U.S. Treasury securities.{{ FIELD }}Defended UBS in multiple LIBOR-related actions alleging price fixing, including cases where class certification was denied in connection with three separate putative classes.{{ FIELD }}Won a complete trial verdict for global investment adviser Investcorp in a case brought by hedge fund Kortright Partners for $250 million for negligent misrepresentation.{{ FIELD }}Won a significant trial verdict for a Susquehanna fund and two senior executives after a bench trial asserting fraud claims in the $115 million sale of Plimus to Great Hill.{{ FIELD }}Obtained complete dismissal of a shareholder class action for AmTrust Financial, a Fortune 500 insurer, alleging violations of Section 11 of the 1933 Act and Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act, despite the Company’s restatement of financials and a disclosed SEC investigation.{{ FIELD }}Served as the co-lead lawyer for Lynn Tilton, the “Diva of Distressed,” and defeated the SEC after a three-week trial in the SEC’s ALJ court, where the ALJ dismissed all fraud and negligence charges against Ms. Tilton.{{ FIELD }}Obtained a rare reversal of a denial of summary judgment from the New York Appellate Division, on behalf of Trust Company of the West, on grounds the plaintiff hedge fund failed to establish loss causation in a case where TCW was the collateral manager for a large portfolio of mortgage-backed securities that failed to perform in the wake of the global financial crisis. TCW successfully argued the financial crisis caused the loss, not TCW’s management.{{ FIELD }}Obtained affirmance by the New Jersey Appellate Division of a dismissal from the bench after oral argument of a complaint against Merck challenging its tax disclosures.{{ FIELD }}Defended Corvex Management and The Related Companies in a two-week arbitration (the result of which was publicly disclosed) that resulted in invalidating all material anti-shareholder defenses of CommonWealth REIT, whose Trustees Corvex/Related ultimately removed in a consent solicitation.  Many major media outlets described the outcome as a “major victory” for Corvex/Related.{{ FIELD }}Obtained the voluntary dismissal of a putative class action on behalf of Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, UBS and BNY Mellon Capital Markets – after three years of litigation – arising from BNYM’s foreign exchange business, alleging violation of the federal securities laws in connection with underwriting $2 billion of securities for BNYM.{{ FIELD }}Defended Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland in a putative class action alleging violation of the federal securities laws in connection with underwriting $900 million of notes for MF Global Holdings.{{ FIELD }}Resolved favorably for Moody’s the two most significant cases it had faced concerning ratings of structured investment vehicles. {{ FIELD }}Obtained summary judgment for Citigroup in connection with a securities fraud claim for $13.2 billion brought by Parmalat investors after Parmalat’s collapse.{{ FIELD }}Led the team that achieved five significant victories for AllianceBernstein in securities litigation arising out of the Enron collapse, including a seven-week state court jury trial in which Alliance defeated the Florida state pension fund’s attempt to recover $3.2 billion in losses the fund sustained in Enron and other stocks, and AllianceBernstein won its damages counterclaim and costs.  The National Law Journal selected the trial victory as one of its “Top 10 Defense Verdicts of 2006.”{{ FIELD }}Represented AllianceBernstein in the Newby securities class action in Houston, in which Enron shareholders and bondholders sought over $1 billion in damages against the company. Obtained summary judgment for AllianceBernstein and costs against plaintiffs’ counsel, a victory written about twice by the Wall Street Journal in editorials.{{ FIELD }}Mark Kirsch is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding’s New York office. He is an experienced trial lawyer whose practice focuses on complex securities, white collar, commercial and antitrust litigation. He is routinely named one of the leading litigators in the United States. \nMark is ranked for Securities Litigation nationwide and in New York by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.  The 2022 edition of Chambers USA states that clients say he is “a very strategic thinker with a great demeanor in litigation, as well as providing good client service,” and that “he has incredible judgment, is very good on his feet and always prepared.”  The 2021 edition shares that clients believe he is “an amazingly quick study, and great at strategic decision-making.”  The 2020 edition notes that clients say Mark is “a brilliant lawyer and a great strategist, with excellent client service” and that “his way of handling cases and his ability to combine legal knowledge with the business risks is absolutely excellent.”  A client also comments that he has “fantastic cross-examination skills.”  Prior recent editions of Chambers USA refer to Mark as “one of the most extraordinary litigators I’ve seen,” “a very deep thinker who is always incredibly well prepared,” and who “does a fantastic job when arguing cases,” “is at the vanguard of the US securities litigation market and enjoys a stunning reputation,” is “a force to be reckoned with,” is “a great strategist who’s detail-oriented and fantastic on his feet,” is “very good at strategy and very responsive to client needs,” and who is “extremely pleasant to deal with.”  He is also recognized as a leading securities litigation attorney by The Legal 500 United States.  Mark is named as a leading commercial litigation attorney by The Best Lawyers in America®, and Benchmark Litigation’s Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys recognized him as a “Litigation Star.”  In both 2019 and 2016, Law360 named Mark as one of five Securities Litigation MVPs nationwide.  In addition, he was named to City \u0026amp; State’s “50 Over 50” list of the most distinguished public servants in New York in 2020, a “Life Sciences Star” by LMG Life Sciences 2017, and selected by The Lawyer as one of its “Global Hot 100 Attorneys” in 2006.\nMark currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the American Friends of Hebrew University.\nFrom 1991 to 1995, he served as Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of New York, focusing on complex financial crimes.  In 1994, U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno personally awarded Mr. Kirsch the Justice Department Director’s Award for Superior Achievement as an Assistant U.S. Attorney.\nMark was previously a partner at Gibson, Dunn \u0026amp; Crutcher where he served on the Executive Committee, as Co-Partner in Charge of the New York Office, and as Global Co-Chair of Gibson Dunn’s litigation practice. 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Represented Vale S.A. in another massive class action resulting from the collapse of the Brumadinho dam in Brazil. (Case still pending.) Successfully represented half the board of directors of AeroJet RocketDyne against the other half of the board in a proxy fight, including trial to verdict in Delaware Chancery. Defending BlackRock in a major suit in Virgin Islands Superior Court by shareholders of two public companies alleging BlackRock fraudulently drove down the share price of the companies. Defending FanDuel and its directors in an action in New York State court brought by common shareholders challenging distribution of $550 million in merger proceeds. Defending a major global bank in a large arbitration brought by a corporate entity alleging breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract in connection with the sale of a large energy asset. Defending Fareva S.A., a large European manufacturer, in a breach of contract suit brought by LG and Avon the Southern District of New York. Gerald Metals, the largest privately owned metals trading firm in the world, in litigation in Connecticut Superior Court brought by former senior executives and shareholders alleging breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract in connection with shareholding and other agreements. Defended UBS in class actions alleging that primary dealers of the New York Federal Reserve Bank price-fixed the auction market for U.S. Treasury securities. Defended UBS in multiple LIBOR-related actions alleging price fixing, including cases where class certification was denied in connection with three separate putative classes. Won a complete trial verdict for global investment adviser Investcorp in a case brought by hedge fund Kortright Partners for $250 million for negligent misrepresentation. Won a significant trial verdict for a Susquehanna fund and two senior executives after a bench trial asserting fraud claims in the $115 million sale of Plimus to Great Hill. 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Raphael has substantial experience representing these firms and accountants on regulatory and enforcement matters, and in federal and state court litigation. He is experienced in both commercial and civil litigation, corporate governance, securities regulation, and due diligence and fraud matters. In addition, he advises companies in financial statement and securities matters.\nRaphael spent over 12 years of his career with the PCAOB’s Division of Enforcement \u0026amp; Investigations, most recently serving as Associate Director. While with the PCAOB, he handled numerous enforcement investigations and disciplinary proceedings against accounting firms and auditors, including matters involving Big Four US accounting firms and their global affiliates. 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Led investigation of Big Four international affiliate’s audits of a major Indonesian cellular company that resulted in charges and sanctions against the international affiliate, the engagement partner and the global firm’s Asia-Pacific Professional Practice Director. Successfully litigated and ultimately settled matter involving Big Four audit firm and four of its partners for audit violations in connection with audits of a pharmaceutical company. Led the investigation of a Las Vegas-based audit firm that resulted in the first ever Rule 10b-5 charge brought by the PCAOB against an audit firm and audit partner for fraudulently issued audit reports. Led investigation and subsequent litigation concerning an audit of water treatment company and its use of transactions with special purpose entities to improperly boost reported revenue resulting in significant sanctions against the audit engagement partner. 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Led the concurrent settlement of administrative claims by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General through a Corporate Integrity Agreement; state claims alleged by Medicaid Fraud Control Units; and multi-state and individual state consumer protection claims and lawsuits.{{ FIELD }}Conducted Foreign Corrupt Practices Act diligence on behalf of an international telecommunications company following several large acquisitions.{{ FIELD }}On behalf of several leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, resolved investigations into promotional practices by the DOJ and multiple U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, the FDA, the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services, and various state attorneys general, as well as parallel federal False Claims Act qui tam litigation.{{ FIELD }}Advised Fortune 250 energy companies on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance and related internal investigations.{{ FIELD }}Represented a medical device manufacturer in parallel DOJ and SEC investigations of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act issues.{{ FIELD }}Led internal investigations into allegations of corruption in Latin American countries on behalf of several large corporate clients.{{ FIELD }}Conducted Foreign Corrupt Practices Act due diligence for mergers and acquisitions in the energy sector on behalf of a Fortune 500 company.{{ FIELD }}Represented a leading energy services company in an internal investigation into Foreign Corrupt Practices Act issues and advocacy before the DOJ and SEC.{{ FIELD }}Successfully resolved parallel civil and criminal investigation by the DOJ on behalf of a physician-owned hospital.{{ FIELD }}Represented a global financial institution in parallel investigations by the DOJ, SEC, New York Federal Reserve Bank, New York Department of Financial Services, and other domestic and foreign regulatory agencies.{{ FIELD }}Served as counsel to the Independent Consultant for a national bank in the Independent Foreclosure Review overseen by the OCC and the Federal Reserve Board, to advise on federal and state mortgage servicing laws, including issues related to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.{{ FIELD }}Represented Fortune 100 financial institutions in parallel investigations by the DOJ and other agencies, such as the SEC, IRS and OCC, as well as parallel class action litigation.{{ FIELD }} \nBrandt Leibe is an experienced white-collar defense attorney and government investigations specialist, representing clients in high-stakes federal and state investigations, complex civil matters, and corporate internal inquiries. A partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding's Special Matters and Investigations practice, Brandt provides strategic defense and compliance counseling for companies, executives, and professionals facing scrutiny from U.S. Attorneys' Offices, the Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), state attorneys general, and other authorities. \nBrandt defends clients in criminal and civil investigations spanning healthcare fraud, corruption, consumer protection laws, trade and export controls, and antitrust enforcement. His practice includes:\n\nWhite-Collar Criminal Defense: Representing companies and executives in DOJ, SEC, and state investigations.\nHealthcare Fraud \u0026amp; Compliance: Defending manufacturers and providers in False Claims Act (FCA) cases, qui tam whistleblower litigation, and parallel criminal, civil, and regulatory investigations.\nFCPA Anticorruption \u0026amp; Corporate Compliance: Advising companies on anticorruption compliance and enforcement risks.\nTrade \u0026amp; Export Controls: Defending companies in DOJ, FTC, and global regulatory actions related to international trade and export controls.\nSuspension \u0026amp; Debarment: Representing companies and individuals to avoid suspension and debarment by the U.S. government and multinational development banks.\nAudit Committee Matters: Advising committees of boards of directors on internal investigations related to accounting fraud and other alleged impropriety. \n\nBrandt has litigated cases across all levels of federal courts, including U.S. district courts, courts of appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. His experience spans bankruptcy litigation, corporate disputes, and complex federal criminal cases.\nBrandt is recognized by Chambers USA (Litigation - White-Collar Crime \u0026amp; Government Investigations), Lexology Index (Investigations), Who's Who Legal (Investigations), and Legal 500 (White-Collar Criminal Defense) for his outstanding work in corporate and individual defense.\nBefore joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Brandt clerked for Justice Clarence Thomas of the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge J. Michael Luttig of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Partner 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management  Lawdragon Top Ranked Lawyer, Litigation: White-Collar Crime \u0026amp; Government Investigations Chambers USA, Texas 2018-2025 Legal 500 White-Collar Criminal Defense Lexology Index - Investigations Lexology, 2025 Who's Who Legal: Investigations Who's Who Legal 2024 Under 40 Hot List Benchmark Litigation, 2018-2020 On the Rise Texas Lawyer, 2018 Rising Star: White-Collar Criminal Defense Law360, 2015 Davidson College  Yale University Yale Law School Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas District of Columbia Texas Houston Bar Association Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow Federalist Society for Law \u0026amp; Public Policy Studies Law Clerk, Judge J. Michael Luttig, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Law Clerk, Justice Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court of the United States Represented Johnson \u0026amp; Johnson in a global resolution of multiple DOJ investigations, including criminal misbranding allegations and the settlement of False Claims Act allegations in seven qui tam complaints. Led the concurrent settlement of administrative claims by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General through a Corporate Integrity Agreement; state claims alleged by Medicaid Fraud Control Units; and multi-state and individual state consumer protection claims and lawsuits. Conducted Foreign Corrupt Practices Act diligence on behalf of an international telecommunications company following several large acquisitions. 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Represented a leading energy services company in an internal investigation into Foreign Corrupt Practices Act issues and advocacy before the DOJ and SEC. Successfully resolved parallel civil and criminal investigation by the DOJ on behalf of a physician-owned hospital. Represented a global financial institution in parallel investigations by the DOJ, SEC, New York Federal Reserve Bank, New York Department of Financial Services, and other domestic and foreign regulatory agencies. Served as counsel to the Independent Consultant for a national bank in the Independent Foreclosure Review overseen by the OCC and the Federal Reserve Board, to advise on federal and state mortgage servicing laws, including issues related to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 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