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As a partner in our Environmental practice, Ilana defends companies in governmental investigations or enforcement actions regarding environmental issues.\nIlana represents clients in investigations and enforcement actions initiated by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Justice, and state environmental agencies such as the California Air Resources Board. She also counsels clients on environmental regulatory matters.\nBefore entering private practice in 2011, Ilana spent a decade as an attorney at EPA’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. In her tenure at EPA, Ilana was involved in the enforcement of several environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the Toxic Substances Control Act, among others.\nIlana litigated and settled some of the most high-profile matters at EPA, including a Toxic Substances Control Act enforcement action under Section 8(e) against a major chemical manufacturer. 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Sch\u0026auml;fer ist Partner im Frankfurter B\u0026uuml;ro von King \u0026amp; Spalding und leitet die deutsche Konfliktl\u0026ouml;sungspraxis der Kanzlei. Er vertritt ausl\u0026auml;ndische und deutsche Mandanten in deutschen und grenz\u0026uuml;berschreitenden Post-M\u0026amp;A-, Joint-Venture-, Vertriebs-, Verkaufs- und Lizenzangelegenheiten sowie in Streitigkeiten im Zusammenhang mit Auslandsinvestitionen, mit Anlagenbau und im Energiebereich. Er tritt vor deutschen Gerichten in erster und zweiter Instanz auf, u.a. bei der Beweisaufnahme f\u0026uuml;r ausl\u0026auml;ndische Verfahren, im einstweiligen Rechtsschutz und bei Vollstreckungsantr\u0026auml;gen und ist ein gefragter internationaler Schiedsrichter.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan K. Sch\u0026auml;fer vertritt Mandanten als Berater und Anwalt in komplexen und anspruchsvollen Schiedsverfahren, die nach verschiedenen Schiedsgerichtsordnungen durchgef\u0026uuml;hrt werden, darunter die der ICC, der DIS (Deutsche Institution f\u0026uuml;r Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit), der SCC (Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce) und der ICSID an verschiedenen Gerichtsstandorten. Er hat auch Erfahrung in Ad-hoc-Verfahren nach der UNCITRAL-Schiedsgerichtsordnung.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEr ber\u0026auml;t seine Mandanten regelm\u0026auml;\u0026szlig;ig in Fragen der Compliance und Korruptionspr\u0026auml;vention. In mehreren Post-M\u0026amp;A F\u0026auml;llen hat er zur Strategieabstimmung eng mit Strafverteidigern zusammengearbeitet.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan K. Sch\u0026auml;fer war als Vorsitzender, parteibenannter Schiedsrichter, Einzelschiedsrichter oder Eilschiedsrichter in mehr als 70 Schiedsverfahren unter diversen Schiedsordnungen, einschlie\u0026szlig;lich Ad-hoc-Verfahren, t\u0026auml;tig. Er ber\u0026auml;t seine Mandanten auch bei der effektiven und effizienten Beilegung von Streitigkeiten in fr\u0026uuml;hen Verhandlungsphasen, einschlie\u0026szlig;lich des Einsatzes alternativer Streitbeilegungsverfahren.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan K. Sch\u0026auml;fer wurde von \u003cem\u003eChambers Global\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChambers Europe\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJUVE\u003c/em\u003e und anderen f\u0026uuml;hrenden Publikationen als f\u0026uuml;hrender Anwalt im Bereich Konfliktl\u0026ouml;sung und Arbitration anerkannt. Er wurde von \u003cem\u003eHandelsblatt \u003c/em\u003eund \u003cem\u003eBest Lawyers\u003c/em\u003e 2021/22 zum Anwalt des Jahres f\u0026uuml;r Schiedsverfahren augezeichnet. \u003cem\u003eJUVE\u003c/em\u003e und \u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e f\u0026uuml;hren Jan K Sch\u0026auml;fer seit vielen Jahren als \"F\u0026uuml;hrenden Namen\" f\u0026uuml;r Schiedsgerichtbarkeit. \u003cem\u003eWirtschaftsWoche\u003c/em\u003e hat Jan K. Sch\u0026auml;fer zum Top Anwalt f\u0026uuml;r Arbitration 2023 ausgezeichnet.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEr ist Vorstandsmitglied der DIS, der SCC und der Dutch Arbitration Association und Mitglied der ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. Er spricht Englisch, Deutsch, Niederl\u0026auml;ndisch und etwas Franz\u0026ouml;sisch.\u003c/p\u003e","recognitions":[{"title":"Top Anwalt für Arbitration 2023","detail":"WirtschaftsWoche"},{"title":"\"Most In-Demand Arbitrator\" und \"Arbitration Counsel\"","detail":"Chambers Global, 2017-2025"},{"title":"\"Führender Name\" im Bereich Streitbeilegung: Arbitration (einschließlich internationaler Arbitration)","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland, 2019-2025"},{"title":"\"Führender Name\": Konfliktlösung: Parteivertreter in Schiedsverfahren und Schiedsrichter","detail":"JUVE Handuch Wirtschaftskanzleien, 2007-2024/25"},{"title":"Anwalt des Jahres für Schiedsverfahren","detail":"Handelsblatt und Best Lawyers, 2021/24"},{"title":"Anwalt des Jahres für Internationale Schiedsverfahren","detail":"Handelsblatt und Best Lawyers, 2020/21"},{"title":"Geführt unter Deutschland's Besten Anwälten für Schiedsverfahren und Konfliktlösung","detail":"Handelsblatt und Best Lawyers, 2017-2025"},{"title":"„Jan Schaefer conveys the gravitas of an arbitrator really well.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe 2023, Mandanten"},{"title":"„He is very intelligent in how he proceeds with issues and also has a friendly disposition.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe 2023, Mandanten"},{"title":"„He [...] has long experience and knows how to deal with situations and has international experience.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe 2023, Mandanten"},{"title":"„He is a very insightful strategic adviser with really good [...] instincts for the best way to manage the dispute.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe 2023, Mandanten"},{"title":"Foreign Expert for Netherlands","detail":"Chambers Global, 2018-2025"},{"title":"„internat. erfahrener Schiedsrichter, sehr gute Verhandlungsführung“","detail":"JUVE 2022/23, Mandant"},{"title":"„Jan Schäfer: Sehr erfahren, vor allem im Bereich Investitionsstreitigkeiten und energierechtlichen Streitigkeiten.\"","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Mandant"},{"title":"„Jan Schäfer ist ein herausragender, sehr erfahrener Anwalt in internationalen Schiedsverfahren. Persönlich sehr angenehm im Umgang. Exzellenter, einfühlsamer Schiedsrichter.\"","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Mandant"},{"title":"45 Under 45","detail":"Global Arbitration Review, 2011"},{"title":"Gillis Wetter Prize","detail":"London Court of International Arbitration, 2001"},{"title":"Thought Leader bei Arbitration und Commercial Litigation","detail":"Lexology Index (ehem. Who's Who Legal) 2025"}]},"en":{"bio":"\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003eJan K. Schaefer heads King \u0026amp; Spalding's dispute resolution practice in Germany. He represents foreign and German clients in domestic and international arbitration matters, both commercial and investor-state. He appears before German courts in first- and second-instance matters, including for the taking of evidence for foreign proceedings, interim relief and enforcement applications, and is in high demand as international arbitrator.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith substantial trial and arbitration experience, Jan represents clients in post\u0026ndash;merger and acquisition, joint venture, distribution, sales and license matters, as well as in foreign investment, construction and energy-related disputes, both within Germany and across international borders.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan represents clients as counsel and advocate in complex and high-value domestic and international arbitration proceedings conducted under various arbitration rules, including those of the ICC, DIS (German Institute of Arbitration), SCC (Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce), and ICSID in multiple venues. He also has experience in ad hoc proceedings under the UNCITRAL Rules.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan regularly advises clients on compliance and corruption issues. In several post-M\u0026amp;A matters, he has closely cooperated with criminal defense counsel to align strategies.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan has served as chairman, party-appointed, sole or emergency arbitrator in some 70 arbitrations under a variety of rules, including ad hoc proceedings. He also advises clients on effective, efficient resolution of disputes at early stages, including the use of alternative dispute resolution techniques.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan has been recognized as leader in his field by\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers Global\u003c/em\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers Europe\u003c/em\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eJUVE\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003eand other leading legal guides. He was named\u0026nbsp;Lawyer of the Year\u0026nbsp;for Arbitration\u0026nbsp;by\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eHandelsblatt\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eBest Lawyers\u0026nbsp;2021/22\u003c/em\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eJUVE\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;have been naming\u0026nbsp;Jan a \"Leading Name\" for Arbitration for many years.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan is a board member of the DIS, the SCC and the Dutch Arbitration Association and a member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. He is a member of the Litigation Committee\u0026nbsp;of the German Federal Bar Association (BRAK). He speaks English, German, Dutch and some French.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ejet broker\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a dispute with a major European charter airline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Korean industrial company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration against Egyptian and Kuwaiti respondents, Paris seat, Egyptian law, English language, multimillion contract termination claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ean Eastern European renewable energy company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in DIS arbitration proceedings, German seat, German law, English language, delivery claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea U.S. renewable energy company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in DIS arbitration proceedings, German seat, German law, English language, multimillion price-review dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea German insurance company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in ad hoc arbitration proceedings, German seat, German law, German language, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute re call-option.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Dutch construction company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in DIS arbitration proceedings, D\u0026uuml;sseldorf seat, German law, English language, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute about a net-equity warranty and tort claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea German automotive company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in ICC arbitration proceedings, Paris seat, Egyptian law, multimillion distributorship dispute re commission payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eGerman technology company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in Swiss Rules arbitration proceedings, Zurich seat, Swiss law, patent-related dispute re ownership dispute workaround technology under consultancy agreement, co-counsel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Middle Eastern gas company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a multimillion price re-opener dispute, preparation of request for arbitration in ICC arbitration proceedings, Geneva seat, New York law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea U.S agricultural company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in ICC arbitration proceedings, Frankfurt-seated, Swiss law, dispute re violation of manufacturing agreement for noncompliance with FDA requirements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003evarious German investors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in ICSID cases against Spain (\u003cem data-redactor-tag=\"em\"\u003eMathias Kruck and others v. Kingdom of Spain,\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;ICSID Case No. ARB/15/23 and KS Invest GmbH and TLS Invest GmbH v. Kingdom of Spain, ICSID Case No. ARB/15/25).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eGerman and other investors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICSID case against Italy (\u003cem data-redactor-tag=\"em\"\u003eESPF Beteiligungs GmbH et al. v. The Italian Republic\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;(ICSID Case No. ARB/16/5).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea German utility company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in investment disputes with several Eastern European states about ownership unbundling, case assessment, representing in amicable settlement discussions under the Energy Charter Treaty and the pertinent German bilateral investment treaties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ean Eastern European company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in malpractice proceedings against a law firm relating to an arbitration before the district court of Munich.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a German real estate fund in a dispute with a German bank regarding the liquidation of an open-ended fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea U.S. technology company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in Hague Convention proceedings before German courts for the taking of witness evidence for U.S. court proceedings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea U.S. energy company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on enforcement in Germany against assets of a Latin American state arising under a commercial arbitration award.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Dutch construction company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in litigation proceedings before the district court in D\u0026uuml;sseldorf, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea managing director\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in litigation proceedings before the district court in Cologne, third-party notice in post-M\u0026amp;A dispute about director\u0026rsquo;s liability.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ean international bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in recognition and enforcement proceedings of a Luxembourg judgment in Germany under the Brussels Regulation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Canadian technology company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Canadian technology company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Canadian technology company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman in a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSCC arbitration\u003c/strong\u003e, Stockholm seat, Swedish law, dispute relating to the telecommunications industry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman in a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003emulti-party ICC arbitration\u003c/strong\u003e, Vienna seat, Polish law, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman in a DIS arbitration,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eGerman parties,\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;German law, German language, Leipzig seat, dispute relating to shareholder information request under corporate law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman in a multiparty DIS arbitration,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eGerman parties,\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;German law, German language, Dortmund seat, dispute relating to wind energy project and insurance claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman in a multiparty DIS arbitration,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ePolish and German parties,\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;German law, English language, Frankfurt seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParty-appointed arbitrator in a multiparty DIS arbitration,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eGerman parties,\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;German law, German language, D\u0026uuml;sseldorf seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParty-appointed arbitrator in a multi-party NAI arbitration,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eDutch parties,\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Dutch law, English language, Amsterdam seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman in an ad hoc arbitration under the arbitration rules of the European Development Funds, Dutch and Dutch Antilles parties, Dutch Antilles law, English language, Curacao seat, dispute about sewage 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Kingdom of Spain, ICSID Case No. ARB/15/23 and KS Invest GmbH and TLS Invest GmbH v. Kingdom of Spain, ICSID Case No. ARB/15/25).{{ FIELD }}Representing German and other investors in an ICSID case against Italy (ESPF Beteiligungs GmbH et al. v. The Italian Republic (ICSID Case No. ARB/16/5).{{ FIELD }}Advising a German utility company in investment disputes with several Eastern European states about ownership unbundling, case assessment, representing in amicable settlement discussions under the Energy Charter Treaty and the pertinent German bilateral investment treaties.{{ FIELD }}Representing an Eastern European company in malpractice proceedings against a law firm relating to an arbitration before the district court of Munich.{{ FIELD }}Representing a German real estate fund in a dispute with a German bank regarding the liquidation of an open-ended fund.{{ FIELD }}Representing a U.S. technology company in Hague Convention proceedings before German courts for the taking of witness evidence for U.S. court proceedings.{{ FIELD }}Advising a U.S. energy company on enforcement in Germany against assets of a Latin American state arising under a commercial arbitration award.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Dutch construction company in litigation proceedings before the district court in Düsseldorf, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.{{ FIELD }}Representing a managing director in litigation proceedings before the district court in Cologne, third-party notice in post-M\u0026amp;A dispute about director’s liability.{{ FIELD }}Representing an international bank in recognition and enforcement proceedings of a Luxembourg judgment in Germany under the Brussels Regulation.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Canadian technology company in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Canadian technology company in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Canadian technology company in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in a SCC arbitration, Stockholm seat, Swedish law, dispute relating to the telecommunications industry.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in a multi-party ICC arbitration, Vienna seat, Polish law, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in a DIS arbitration, German parties, German law, German language, Leipzig seat, dispute relating to shareholder information request under corporate law.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in a multiparty DIS arbitration, German parties, German law, German language, Dortmund seat, dispute relating to wind energy project and insurance claims.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in a multiparty DIS arbitration, Polish and German parties, German law, English language, Frankfurt seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.{{ FIELD }}Party-appointed arbitrator in a multiparty DIS arbitration, German parties, German law, German language, Düsseldorf seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.{{ FIELD }}Party-appointed arbitrator in a multi-party NAI arbitration, Dutch parties, Dutch law, English language, Amsterdam seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in an ad hoc arbitration under the arbitration rules of the European Development Funds, Dutch and Dutch Antilles parties, Dutch Antilles law, English language, Curacao seat, dispute about sewage plant.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in an ICC arbitration, Russian and German parties, Swedish law, English language, Stockholm seat, dispute about machine sale.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in a DIS arbitration, German and Luxembourg parties, German law, German language, Frankfurt seat, gas price dispute under take-or-pay contract.{{ FIELD }}Sole Arbitrator in an ICC arbitration, German and Australian parties, German law, English language, Frankfurt seat, industrial plant dispute in food industry.{{ FIELD }}Jan K. Schaefer heads King \u0026amp; Spalding's dispute resolution practice in Germany. He represents foreign and German clients in domestic and international arbitration matters, both commercial and investor-state. He appears before German courts in first- and second-instance matters, including for the taking of evidence for foreign proceedings, interim relief and enforcement applications, and is in high demand as international arbitrator. \nWith substantial trial and arbitration experience, Jan represents clients in post–merger and acquisition, joint venture, distribution, sales and license matters, as well as in foreign investment, construction and energy-related disputes, both within Germany and across international borders.\nJan represents clients as counsel and advocate in complex and high-value domestic and international arbitration proceedings conducted under various arbitration rules, including those of the ICC, DIS (German Institute of Arbitration), SCC (Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce), and ICSID in multiple venues. He also has experience in ad hoc proceedings under the UNCITRAL Rules.\nJan regularly advises clients on compliance and corruption issues. In several post-M\u0026amp;A matters, he has closely cooperated with criminal defense counsel to align strategies.\nJan has served as chairman, party-appointed, sole or emergency arbitrator in some 70 arbitrations under a variety of rules, including ad hoc proceedings. He also advises clients on effective, efficient resolution of disputes at early stages, including the use of alternative dispute resolution techniques.\nJan has been recognized as leader in his field by Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, Legal 500, JUVE and other leading legal guides. He was named Lawyer of the Year for Arbitration by Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers 2021/22. JUVE and Legal 500 have been naming Jan a \"Leading Name\" for Arbitration for many years.\nJan is a board member of the DIS, the SCC and the Dutch Arbitration Association and a member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. He is a member of the Litigation Committee of the German Federal Bar Association (BRAK). He speaks English, German, Dutch and some French.\n  Partner Thought Leader for Arbitration and Commercial Litigation  Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal) 2025 Recognized as \"Leading Individual\" for Dispute Resolution Legal 500 Deutschland, 2019-2025 Arbitration: Leading Names in the Market JUVE Handbook/German Commercial Law Firms, 2007-2024/25 Recognized as \"Most In-Demand Arbitrator\" and \"Arbitration Counsel\" Chambers Global, 2017-2025 Lawyer of the Year for Arbitration Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers, 2021,2024 Lawyer of the Year for International Arbitration Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers, 2020/21 Recognized one of Germany's Best International Arbitration Lawyers Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers, 2017-2025 Foreign Expert for Netherlands  Chambers Global, 2018-2025 \"He is very intelligent in how he proceeds with issues and also has a friendly disposition.\" Chambers Europe 2023, Quoting clients \"He is a very insightful strategic adviser with really good [...] instincts for the best way to manage the dispute.\" Chambers Europe 2023, Quoting clients \"Jan Schaefer conveys the gravitas of an arbitrator really well.\" Chambers Europe 2023, Quoting clients \"International experienced arbitrator, very good proceedings management\" JUVE, 2022/23, Quoting \"He [...] has long experience and knows how to deal with situations and has international experience.\" Chambers Europe 2023, Quoting clients \"Fun to work with, very solutions-oriented, keeps his focus and does not get distracted.\" Chambers Europe, 2022, Quoting \"Jan Schäfer is a top arbitrator.\" Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Quoting \"Very experienced, especially in investment disputes and energy disputes.\" Legal 500 Deutschland, Quoting \"Personally very pleasant to deal with. Excellent, empathetic arbitrator.\" Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Quoting \"Dr. Jan Schäfer is an excellent chairman in arbitration hearings.\"  Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Quoting \"Competent interlocutor\" JUVE, 2021/22, Quoting client \"He takes a sharp yet balanced approach in dealing with parties in arbitrations.\" Chambers Europe, 2020 \"Great Arbitrator\" JUVE, 2020/21, Quoting competitors \"Highly Recommended” in Leaders League’s Best Arbitrators in 2019-2020 Germany List Leaders League \"Top-notch counsel\" and a \"go-to arbitrator.\" Who's Who Legal Germany, 2020, Quoting peers \"Approachable and very prompt\"  Chambers Europe, 2019, Quoting clients \"Highly structured referee with a wealth of experience\" JUVE, 2024/2025, Quoting competitors \"Persuasive logical argumentation\" Legal 500 Deutschland, 2019, Quoting clients \"One of the leading arbitrators\" Legal 500 Deutschland, 2019, Quoting competitors \"Fast, precise, professional“  JUVE, 2018/2019, Quoting competitors \"[He] is commercial but also has an in-depth knowledge of the law.\" Chambers Global, 2017 \"One of the strongest practitioners in Germany.\" International Who's Who of Commercial Arbitration, 2015 \"Expansive advocacy skills\" and \"good commercial understanding.” Who's Who Legal Germany, 2014, Quoting peers \"He does not look to escalate situations, but to help us save on legal fees.\" Chambers Global, 2014 \"Clients appreciate [him] for his efficiency and pragmatic approach.\" Chambers Europe, 2014 \"[He] is calm, convincing and firm.\" Chambers Europe, 2013 \"A great orator who can convince other people.\" Chambers Europe, 2012 45 Under 45 Global Arbitration Review, 2011 Gillis Wetter Prize - London Court of International Arbitration, 2001 London Court of International Arbitration, 2001 Frankfurt Frankfurt Court of Appeals Frankfurt, Germany (#135101) Representing a jet broker in a dispute with a major European charter airline. Representing a Korean industrial company in an ICC arbitration against Egyptian and Kuwaiti respondents, Paris seat, Egyptian law, English language, multimillion contract termination claim. Representing an Eastern European renewable energy company in DIS arbitration proceedings, German seat, German law, English language, delivery claims. Representing a U.S. renewable energy company in DIS arbitration proceedings, German seat, German law, English language, multimillion price-review dispute. Representing a German insurance company in ad hoc arbitration proceedings, German seat, German law, German language, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute re call-option. Representing a Dutch construction company in DIS arbitration proceedings, Düsseldorf seat, German law, English language, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute about a net-equity warranty and tort claims. Representing a German automotive company in ICC arbitration proceedings, Paris seat, Egyptian law, multimillion distributorship dispute re commission payment. Representing a German technology company in Swiss Rules arbitration proceedings, Zurich seat, Swiss law, patent-related dispute re ownership dispute workaround technology under consultancy agreement, co-counsel. Representing a Middle Eastern gas company in a multimillion price re-opener dispute, preparation of request for arbitration in ICC arbitration proceedings, Geneva seat, New York law. Representing a U.S agricultural company in ICC arbitration proceedings, Frankfurt-seated, Swiss law, dispute re violation of manufacturing agreement for noncompliance with FDA requirements. Representing various German investors in ICSID cases against Spain (Mathias Kruck and others v. Kingdom of Spain, ICSID Case No. ARB/15/23 and KS Invest GmbH and TLS Invest GmbH v. Kingdom of Spain, ICSID Case No. ARB/15/25). Representing German and other investors in an ICSID case against Italy (ESPF Beteiligungs GmbH et al. v. The Italian Republic (ICSID Case No. ARB/16/5). Advising a German utility company in investment disputes with several Eastern European states about ownership unbundling, case assessment, representing in amicable settlement discussions under the Energy Charter Treaty and the pertinent German bilateral investment treaties. Representing an Eastern European company in malpractice proceedings against a law firm relating to an arbitration before the district court of Munich. Representing a German real estate fund in a dispute with a German bank regarding the liquidation of an open-ended fund. Representing a U.S. technology company in Hague Convention proceedings before German courts for the taking of witness evidence for U.S. court proceedings. Advising a U.S. energy company on enforcement in Germany against assets of a Latin American state arising under a commercial arbitration award. Representing a Dutch construction company in litigation proceedings before the district court in Düsseldorf, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute. Representing a managing director in litigation proceedings before the district court in Cologne, third-party notice in post-M\u0026amp;A dispute about director’s liability. Representing an international bank in recognition and enforcement proceedings of a Luxembourg judgment in Germany under the Brussels Regulation. Representing a Canadian technology company in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine. Representing a Canadian technology company in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine. Representing a Canadian technology company in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine. Chairman in a SCC arbitration, Stockholm seat, Swedish law, dispute relating to the telecommunications industry. Chairman in a multi-party ICC arbitration, Vienna seat, Polish law, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute. Chairman in a DIS arbitration, German parties, German law, German language, Leipzig seat, dispute relating to shareholder information request under corporate law. Chairman in a multiparty DIS arbitration, German parties, German law, German language, Dortmund seat, dispute relating to wind energy project and insurance claims. Chairman in a multiparty DIS arbitration, Polish and German parties, German law, English language, Frankfurt seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute. Party-appointed arbitrator in a multiparty DIS arbitration, German parties, German law, German language, Düsseldorf seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute. Party-appointed arbitrator in a multi-party NAI arbitration, Dutch parties, Dutch law, English language, Amsterdam seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute. Chairman in an ad hoc arbitration under the arbitration rules of the European Development Funds, Dutch and Dutch Antilles parties, Dutch Antilles law, English language, Curacao seat, dispute about sewage plant. Chairman in an ICC arbitration, Russian and German parties, Swedish law, English language, Stockholm seat, dispute about machine sale. Chairman in a DIS arbitration, German and Luxembourg parties, German law, German language, Frankfurt seat, gas price dispute under take-or-pay contract. Sole Arbitrator in an ICC arbitration, German and Australian parties, German law, English language, Frankfurt seat, industrial plant dispute in food industry.","searchable_name":"Jan K. 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Assisted in the development of a comprehensive resolution strategy that effectively decreased the number of active filed cases from thousands to just over one hundred cases. Negotiated and drafted relevant documents for various firm-specific global settlement agreements and negotiated and mediated individual cases to successful resolution in federal and state court.{{ FIELD }}Oversees and executes on innovative strategy to resolve individual automobile product liability cases in federal multi district litigation, state consolidated litigation and other state court cases through court-ordered intensive settlement programs.{{ FIELD }}Jacqueline Seidel is a New York-based partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding’s Trial \u0026amp; Global Disputes practice.  Ms. Seidel defends multi-national companies in complex class and mass action litigation pending in both state and federal court. She frequently partners with clients at the outset of a matter to develop and implement all-inclusive exit strategies for large-scale bet-the-company litigation. Often, such strategies include liaising with clients and virtual law firms to plan a long term, systematic exit strategy and/or global resolution, structuring and implementing court-approved comprehensive settlement programs and successfully resolving large groups of cases. She has also successfully managed - as either national coordinating counsel or as strategic counsel - putative class, mass and individual actions alleging false advertising, unfair business practices, unfair and deceptive trade practices, consumer fraud, consumer protection, and a wide range of common law personal injury and property damage claims.\nIn recognition of her work representing Fortune 500 automotive and pharmaceutical and medical device companies in bet-the-company litigation, she has been named a New York \"Rising Star\" in class action and product liability defense by Super Lawyers.\nWhile Ms. Seidel has represented clients in a wide range of industries, including the automobile, safety equipment, pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer goods, insurance, reinsurance and media industries, recently her practice has centered on negotiating and executing resolutions of some of the largest and most complex litigations in the automotive industry. \nMs. Seidel represented client, Toyota, in its settlements of the “unintended acceleration” economic loss class actions that involved the consolidation of nearly 200 class actions and required close coordination of efforts with the client’s virtual law firm partners handling various aspects of the litigation and governmental/regulatory investigations.  At the time this class action litigation was settled, it represented the largest automotive settlement in US history.  Ms. Seidel was also involved in the establishment of a court-ordered “intensive settlement process” for the related personal injury and wrongful death product liability cases.  This settlement process effectively resolved the majority of individual product liability cases in the litigation. \nMs. Seidel also assisted in the negotiations and drafted relevant documents for resolving another billion-dollar class action settlement on behalf of Toyota resulting from the Takata airbag recall that implicated multiple automobile manufacturers and she continues to manage and coordinate roll-out of the multi-year settlement relief.  This settlement was finally approved in 2017 and set the tone for subsequent similar settlements by several other auto manufacturers.  Ms. Seidel has also successfully resolved other class actions including the Sienna sliding door and Prius IPM class action settlements (the latter is awaiting final approval).\nRecently, Ms. Seidel was part of the team that successfully resolved hundreds of matters on behalf of an integrated energy company involving product liability allegations related to a certain herbicide.  The cases were brought  by the litigation’s highest-threat plaintiffs’ counsel and many were pending in one of the most plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions in the country (St Clair County, IL) including a four-case consolidated trial setting that was resolved at the eve of trial.  Since the resolution of those cases, thousands of lawsuits have been filed by individuals who were exposed to the product at issue and Ms. Seidel continues to serve as co-strategic counsel in these cases. Partner Recognized as an \"automotive industry expert.\" Legal 500 US, 2023 Named a \"Top Attorney Under 40\" - Product Liability Law360, 2018 Named a “Rising Star” - Class Action \u0026amp; Mass Torts Super Lawyers, 2015 - 2018 Columbia University Columbia University School of Law Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Implemented a strategy to resolve, on behalf of one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, a prescription drug litigation involving medication to treat Parkinson's Disease. Represented a medical device manufacturer in one of the largest nationwide product liability litigations. Assisted in the development of a comprehensive resolution strategy that effectively decreased the number of active filed cases from thousands to just over one hundred cases. Negotiated and drafted relevant documents for various firm-specific global settlement agreements and negotiated and mediated individual cases to successful resolution in federal and state court. Oversees and executes on innovative strategy to resolve individual automobile product liability cases in federal multi district litigation, state consolidated litigation and other state court cases through court-ordered intensive settlement programs.","searchable_name":"Jacqueline Seidel (Jacquie)","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":442925,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":4147,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eMark Sentenac is a Partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding\u0026rsquo;s Products Liability \u0026amp; Mass Torts group. 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His practice focuses on defending life sciences, technology, social media, automotive, tobacco, and mining companies in all phases of mass tort, product liability, and cutting-edge “tech tort” litigation across the country. Mark has extensive experience helping companies navigate increasingly risky and complex discovery issues in mass tort litigation. This includes serving as lead discovery counsel to TikTok in the In re Social Media Adolescent Addiction/Personal Injury Litigation, Boehringer Ingelheim in the nationwide Zantac (Ranitidine) Products Liability Litigation, and General Motors in its California breach of warranty docket.  \nMark has also been at the forefront of advising companies on the potential product liability risks of implementing AI and routinely engaged by clients and industry groups—including AdvaMed, the world’s largest medical device association—to share his insights. 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Member of team serving as national trial counsel for medical device manufacturer in multidistrict litigation involving manufacturer’s surgical mesh products.  Mark’s experience included preparing manufacturer’s subject matter experts in device design for trial, taking percipient witness depositions throughout the country, briefing dispositive and pre-trial motions, and advising company during investigations by states’ attorneys general.  Member of team representing manufacturer in nationwide litigation involving its complex implantable neurological medical devices.  Mark’s experience includes working with company’s subject matter experts on complex scientific fields, briefing complex issues of federal preemption, including successfully defending favorable result before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and coordinating large-scale electronic discovery. ","searchable_name":"Mark Sentenac","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":426370,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":2965,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eTom Sprange KC provides advocacy and strategic advice in significant, high-value and complex disputes for\u0026nbsp; a diverse range of clients, including corporations, sovereign states, financial institutions and individuals. A partner in our Trial and Global Disputes practice, Tom acts in a broad array of matters\u0026nbsp;under local, private and public international law.\u0026nbsp; He is described by his peers as: \u0026ldquo;Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;the best of the best\u0026ldquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;He's just a pleasure to watch, I feel sad for the other side,\"\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything\" ,\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;a superb advocate\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;class act\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;remarkable,\u0026rdquo; a \u0026ldquo;super lawyer,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;a real star,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;fantastic\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;a very sharp legal mind\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;an excellent advocacy choice across dispute resolution forums\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;a sharp intellect\" who praise \"the precision, energy and tenacity he projects in front of tribunals and judges\" \u0026ldquo;, and highlight his \"great cross-examination skills\", describing him as \u0026ldquo;a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation\u0026rdquo; and noting that \"He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues.\"\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;He has a magnificent talent in cross-examination\u0026ldquo;\u0026nbsp;and that \"He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom has appeared in over 100\u0026nbsp;cases in the Chancery and King's Bench divisions of the High Court and the Court of Appeal, including\u0026nbsp;cases relating to sovereign immunity, acts of state, conflicts of law, interpretation of contracts, civil fraud, injunctive relief and claims arising from arbitration proceedings.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has acted as Counsel in more than 300 international arbitrations in the leading arbitration institutes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has experience working with clients in numerous sectors, including energy, mining, projects, construction, telecommunications, technology, financial services, real estate, pharmaceuticals, fashion and sports.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom is the Managing Partner of the London Office and is a former member of the Firm's Policy Committee.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is highly ranked in the latest editions of the Chambers Global, Chambers UK, Chambers Europe, Legal 500 UK and Who\u0026rsquo;s Who of Commercial Arbitration, Asset Recovery and Construction directories for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, as well as listing for Civil Fraud and Energy in the former. He is described as: \u0026ldquo;a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation\u0026rdquo;,\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;a superb advocate\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;class act\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;remarkable,\u0026rdquo; a \u0026ldquo;super lawyer,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;a real star,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;fantastic,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;impressive,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;smart, percipient and energetic, \u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;commercially astute and a great lawyer\u0026rdquo; with sources adding that \u0026ldquo;his advocacy skills are brilliant\u0026rdquo; and he has \u0026ldquo;experience in a range of sectors, including aviation, energy and finance.\u0026rdquo; and that \u0026ldquo;he is very responsive, sharp and quick to seize the key issues\u0026rdquo;, that \"He has good, sharp comments at every stage of proceedings and really contributes a lot,\" \"He's smart - he thinks and understands quickly and he's good at forming case strategy.\" \"He is a top-level litigator with years of experience and he is extremely responsive.\" \"He is very effective as arbitration counsel.\" Sources also say Thomas is a \u0026ldquo;thoroughbred arbitrator who is incredibly smart, \u0026rdquo; a \u0026ldquo;heavyweight arbitration lawyer\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;technically excellent and very creative, with a strong knowledge base and good problem-solving skills\u0026rdquo;.\u0026nbsp; Furthermore, Thomas is said to combine a \u0026ldquo;Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;an unparalleled work ethic and outstanding attention to client needs\u0026rdquo;; possess \u0026ldquo;extensive commercial arbitration expertise\u0026rdquo;; to \u0026ldquo;not just go the extra yard in defending his client\u0026rsquo;s position, but the extra mile\u0026rdquo;; to be an \u0026ldquo;accomplished solicitor advocate\u0026rdquo;; \"Tom is an extraordinary litigator. He has a sharp intellect from a legal standpoint and is commercially astute.\" \"He is sensible as a solicitor and impressive as an advocate\"; \"He is an extremely high-quality advocate and his work is very impressive in this space\". \"An A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything\". \"He is clever, fast, reasonable, logical, knowledgeable, experienced and creative\" and has \"great cross-examination skills.\"\u0026nbsp; \"He is so sharp and understands how to bring across difficult and complex issues in a pretty easy and very clear manner.\"\u0026nbsp; \"He is very knowledgeable and creative in his approach.\"\u0026nbsp; \"Tom Sprange is not afraid to argue anything but with a certain charm.\"\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\"He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues.\"\u0026nbsp; \"He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team.\" he is \"fearless and has a very strong awareness of both the legal and commercial aspects involved\" he is a \"superb advocate full of energy and tenacity. He gets great results for major clients in hearings across the glove\" he \"provides very complete, practical and realistic advice\" he is described as an \"insightful solicitor and extremely confident in the delivery of his case in a court room\" and his knowledge and memory skills are \"truly magnificent\".\u0026nbsp; Tom has been described as a \"brilliant mind, hard-working and a pleasure to work with\" his clients \"like dealing with him and he can explain complex situations in simple terms\"\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","slug":"thomas-sprange","email":"tsprange@kslaw.com","phone":null,"matters":["\u003cp\u003eActing for the Republic of Turkey in the largest ever public international law dispute between two sovereigns which involved a $40 billion treaty claim, public and private international law issues and related proceedings in a number of jurisdictions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish Court proceedings relating to terrorist financing, state attribution and sovereign immunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eICSID proceedings involving claims for $3.5 billion arising from claims for expropriation and breaches of national security, acts of terrorism and acts of state.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUNCITRAL proceedings against the Government of India relating to $35 billion claims arising under local and international law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish Court proceedings relating to a $3.5 billion fraud and enforcement claim including freezing orders and actions in 25 jurisdictions worldwide.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReficar in English Court proceedings relating to the McDermott restructuring where a $1.3 billion New York Convention Award was extinguished in return for a $900 million equity interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish Court proceedings and related appeals with regards to $68 billion sovereign wealth fund and the act of state and one voice doctrines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecent English and International Court Experience\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2025] EWHC 257 (Comm), 23 January 2025\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlta Trading UK Ltd (formerly Arcadia Petroleum Ltd) v Bosworth [2025] EWHC 91 (Comm), 22 January 2025\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Ltd v VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Co [2024] EWHC 3337 (Comm), 23 December 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLiberty Steel East Europe (Holdco) Ltd, Re [2024] 11 WLUK 454, 26 November 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMotorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2024] EWHC 2891 (Comm), 14 November 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlobal Steel Holdings Ltd (In liquidation), Re [2024] 11 WLUK 112, 6 November 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTWC Aviation Limited v. 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A partner in our Trial and Global Disputes practice, Tom acts in a broad array of matters\u0026nbsp;under local, private and public international law.\u0026nbsp; He is described by his peers as: \u0026ldquo;Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;the best of the best\u0026ldquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;He's just a pleasure to watch, I feel sad for the other side,\"\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything\" ,\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;a superb advocate\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;class act\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;remarkable,\u0026rdquo; a \u0026ldquo;super lawyer,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;a real star,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;fantastic\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;a very sharp legal mind\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;an excellent advocacy choice across dispute resolution forums\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;a sharp intellect\" who praise \"the precision, energy and tenacity he projects in front of tribunals and judges\" \u0026ldquo;, and highlight his \"great cross-examination skills\", describing him as \u0026ldquo;a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation\u0026rdquo; and noting that \"He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues.\"\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;He has a magnificent talent in cross-examination\u0026ldquo;\u0026nbsp;and that \"He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom has appeared in over 100\u0026nbsp;cases in the Chancery and King's Bench divisions of the High Court and the Court of Appeal, including\u0026nbsp;cases relating to sovereign immunity, acts of state, conflicts of law, interpretation of contracts, civil fraud, injunctive relief and claims arising from arbitration proceedings.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has acted as Counsel in more than 300 international arbitrations in the leading arbitration institutes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has experience working with clients in numerous sectors, including energy, mining, projects, construction, telecommunications, technology, financial services, real estate, pharmaceuticals, fashion and sports.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom is the Managing Partner of the London Office and is a former member of the Firm's Policy Committee.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is highly ranked in the latest editions of the Chambers Global, Chambers UK, Chambers Europe, Legal 500 UK and Who\u0026rsquo;s Who of Commercial Arbitration, Asset Recovery and Construction directories for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, as well as listing for Civil Fraud and Energy in the former. He is described as: \u0026ldquo;a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation\u0026rdquo;,\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;a superb advocate\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;class act\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;remarkable,\u0026rdquo; a \u0026ldquo;super lawyer,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;a real star,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;fantastic,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;impressive,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;smart, percipient and energetic, \u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;commercially astute and a great lawyer\u0026rdquo; with sources adding that \u0026ldquo;his advocacy skills are brilliant\u0026rdquo; and he has \u0026ldquo;experience in a range of sectors, including aviation, energy and finance.\u0026rdquo; and that \u0026ldquo;he is very responsive, sharp and quick to seize the key issues\u0026rdquo;, that \"He has good, sharp comments at every stage of proceedings and really contributes a lot,\" \"He's smart - he thinks and understands quickly and he's good at forming case strategy.\" \"He is a top-level litigator with years of experience and he is extremely responsive.\" \"He is very effective as arbitration counsel.\" Sources also say Thomas is a \u0026ldquo;thoroughbred arbitrator who is incredibly smart, \u0026rdquo; a \u0026ldquo;heavyweight arbitration lawyer\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;technically excellent and very creative, with a strong knowledge base and good problem-solving skills\u0026rdquo;.\u0026nbsp; Furthermore, Thomas is said to combine a \u0026ldquo;Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;an unparalleled work ethic and outstanding attention to client needs\u0026rdquo;; possess \u0026ldquo;extensive commercial arbitration expertise\u0026rdquo;; to \u0026ldquo;not just go the extra yard in defending his client\u0026rsquo;s position, but the extra mile\u0026rdquo;; to be an \u0026ldquo;accomplished solicitor advocate\u0026rdquo;; \"Tom is an extraordinary litigator. He has a sharp intellect from a legal standpoint and is commercially astute.\" \"He is sensible as a solicitor and impressive as an advocate\"; \"He is an extremely high-quality advocate and his work is very impressive in this space\". \"An A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything\". \"He is clever, fast, reasonable, logical, knowledgeable, experienced and creative\" and has \"great cross-examination skills.\"\u0026nbsp; \"He is so sharp and understands how to bring across difficult and complex issues in a pretty easy and very clear manner.\"\u0026nbsp; \"He is very knowledgeable and creative in his approach.\"\u0026nbsp; \"Tom Sprange is not afraid to argue anything but with a certain charm.\"\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\"He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues.\"\u0026nbsp; \"He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team.\" he is \"fearless and has a very strong awareness of both the legal and commercial aspects involved\" he is a \"superb advocate full of energy and tenacity. He gets great results for major clients in hearings across the glove\" he \"provides very complete, practical and realistic advice\" he is described as an \"insightful solicitor and extremely confident in the delivery of his case in a court room\" and his knowledge and memory skills are \"truly magnificent\".\u0026nbsp; Tom has been described as a \"brilliant mind, hard-working and a pleasure to work with\" his clients \"like dealing with him and he can explain complex situations in simple terms\"\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eActing for the Republic of Turkey in the largest ever public international law dispute between two sovereigns which involved a $40 billion treaty claim, public and private international law issues and related proceedings in a number of jurisdictions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish Court proceedings relating to terrorist financing, state attribution and sovereign immunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eICSID proceedings involving claims for $3.5 billion arising from claims for expropriation and breaches of national security, acts of terrorism and acts of state.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUNCITRAL proceedings against the Government of India relating to $35 billion claims arising under local and international law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish Court proceedings relating to a $3.5 billion fraud and enforcement claim including freezing orders and actions in 25 jurisdictions worldwide.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReficar in English Court proceedings relating to the McDermott restructuring where a $1.3 billion New York Convention Award was extinguished in return for a $900 million equity interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish Court proceedings and related appeals with regards to $68 billion sovereign wealth fund and the act of state and one voice doctrines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecent English and International Court Experience\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2025] EWHC 257 (Comm), 23 January 2025\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlta Trading UK Ltd (formerly Arcadia Petroleum Ltd) v Bosworth [2025] EWHC 91 (Comm), 22 January 2025\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Ltd v VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Co [2024] EWHC 3337 (Comm), 23 December 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLiberty Steel East Europe (Holdco) Ltd, Re [2024] 11 WLUK 454, 26 November 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMotorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2024] EWHC 2891 (Comm), 14 November 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlobal Steel Holdings Ltd (In liquidation), Re [2024] 11 WLUK 112, 6 November 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTWC Aviation Limited v. 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SpiceJet Limited [2024] EWHC 721 (Comm){{ FIELD }}CB\u0026amp;I UK Ltd. re Chancery Division [2024] EHWC 398 (Ch){{ FIELD }}Motorola Solutions Inc. v. Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2024] EWHC 149 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Jensen v. World Rugby CAS 2023/A/9377{{ FIELD }}Vedanta Limited and Cairn Energy Limited v. Government of India [2023] PCA Case N 2020-39{{ FIELD }}Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2023] EWHC 2882 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Pinewood Technologies Asia Pacific Ltd v Pinewood Technologies Plc King's Bench Division (Technology \u0026amp; Construction Court) [2023] EHWC 2506 (TCC){{ FIELD }}Motorola Solutions Inc. v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2023] EWHC 1393 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Republic of Iraq v. Republic of Turkey ICC Case 20273/AGF/ZF/AYZ/ELU{{ FIELD }}Ipek Investment Limited v. Republic of Turkey, ICSID Case No. ARB/18/18{{ FIELD }}Westwater Resources Inc. v. Republic of Turkey, ICSID Case No. ARB/18/46{{ FIELD }}Rockhopper Italia S.p.A., Rockhopper Mediterranean Ltd., and Rockhopper Exploration Plc v. Republic of Italy ICSID Case No. ARB/17/14{{ FIELD }}Motorola Solutions Limited v. Hytera Communications Corp Limited [2022] EWHC 2887 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Hashwah v. Qatar National Bank Limited [2023] 2 W.L.R. 815{{ FIELD }}EVG v. HVF [2022] EWHC (Comm) 1012{{ FIELD }}Otuska Pharma Co. Limited v. GW Pharma Limited [2022] EWHC 102 (Pat){{ FIELD }}Cascade Investments NV v. Republic of Turkey (ICSID Case No. ARB/18/4){{ FIELD }}Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited v (1) Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (2) Dubai International Financial Centre Investments LLC [2019] DIFC CFI 013, 2 March 2022{{ FIELD }}Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] 12 WLUK 562{{ FIELD }}World Anti-Doping Agency v. Swimming Australia, Sport Integrity Australia \u0026amp; Shayna Jack CAS 2020/A/7579 / CAS 2020/A/7580{{ FIELD }}Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] EWHC 2330 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Alta Trading UK Ltd (formerly Arcadia Petroleum Ltd) v Bosworth [2021] 4 W.L.R. 72{{ FIELD }}Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] EWHC 2904 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Sierra Leone v. SL Mining [2021] EWHC 929 ( Comm){{ FIELD }}Shapoorji Pallonji and Co Pvt Ltd v Yumn Limited [2021] EWHC 862 (Comm){{ FIELD }}ConocoPhillips v. Chrysaor E\u0026amp;P Limited [2021] 3 WLUK 524{{ FIELD }}Sierra Leone v. SL Mining [2021] EWHC 286 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 11{{ FIELD }}Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited v. DIFC [2020] DIFCoA CFI 013/2019{{ FIELD }}C v. D Ltd and X [2020] EWHC 1283 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Mohamed v. Breish [2020] EWCA Civ 637{{ FIELD }}Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2020] EWHC 980 (Comm){{ FIELD }}National Bank of Kazakhstan v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV London Branch [2020] EWHC 916 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited v. DIFC [2019] DIFC CFI 013{{ FIELD }}Mohamed v. Breish [2020] EWHC 696 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Tsareva v Ananyev [2019] EWHC 2414 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Mohamed v Breish [2019] EWHC 1765 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Chung v Silver Dry Bulk Co Ltd [2019] EWHC 1479 (Comm){{ FIELD }}National Bank of Kazakhstan v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV [2018] EWHC 3282 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Stati v Kazakhstan [2018] EWCA Civ 1896{{ FIELD }}Montvale Invest Ltd (In Liquidation) v Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd [2018] EWHC 1507 (Ch){{ FIELD }}Stati v Kazakhstan [2018] EWHC 1130 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Monde Petroleum SA v Westernzagros [2018] EWCA Civ 25{{ FIELD }}Bank and Clients Plc v King [2017] EWHC 3099 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Arcadia Energy Petroleum Ltd v Bosworth [2017] EWHC 3160 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Stati v Kazakhstan [2017] EWHC 1348 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Silver Dry Bulk Co Ltd v Homer Hulbert Maritime Co Ltd [2017] EWHC 44 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Tom Sprange KC provides advocacy and strategic advice in significant, high-value and complex disputes for  a diverse range of clients, including corporations, sovereign states, financial institutions and individuals. A partner in our Trial and Global Disputes practice, Tom acts in a broad array of matters under local, private and public international law.  He is described by his peers as: “Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude”, “the best of the best“  “He's just a pleasure to watch, I feel sad for the other side,\"  “A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything\" ,  “a superb advocate”, “class act”, “remarkable,” a “super lawyer,” “a real star,” “fantastic”, “a very sharp legal mind”, “an excellent advocacy choice across dispute resolution forums”, “a sharp intellect\" who praise \"the precision, energy and tenacity he projects in front of tribunals and judges\" “, and highlight his \"great cross-examination skills\", describing him as “a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation” and noting that \"He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues.\"  “He has a magnificent talent in cross-examination“ and that \"He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team.\"\nTom has appeared in over 100 cases in the Chancery and King's Bench divisions of the High Court and the Court of Appeal, including cases relating to sovereign immunity, acts of state, conflicts of law, interpretation of contracts, civil fraud, injunctive relief and claims arising from arbitration proceedings. \nHe has acted as Counsel in more than 300 international arbitrations in the leading arbitration institutes.\nHe has experience working with clients in numerous sectors, including energy, mining, projects, construction, telecommunications, technology, financial services, real estate, pharmaceuticals, fashion and sports.\nTom is the Managing Partner of the London Office and is a former member of the Firm's Policy Committee.\nHe is highly ranked in the latest editions of the Chambers Global, Chambers UK, Chambers Europe, Legal 500 UK and Who’s Who of Commercial Arbitration, Asset Recovery and Construction directories for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, as well as listing for Civil Fraud and Energy in the former. He is described as: “a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation”,  “a superb advocate”, “class act”, “remarkable,” a “super lawyer,” “a real star,” “fantastic,” “impressive,” “smart, percipient and energetic, ” and “commercially astute and a great lawyer” with sources adding that “his advocacy skills are brilliant” and he has “experience in a range of sectors, including aviation, energy and finance.” and that “he is very responsive, sharp and quick to seize the key issues”, that \"He has good, sharp comments at every stage of proceedings and really contributes a lot,\" \"He's smart - he thinks and understands quickly and he's good at forming case strategy.\" \"He is a top-level litigator with years of experience and he is extremely responsive.\" \"He is very effective as arbitration counsel.\" Sources also say Thomas is a “thoroughbred arbitrator who is incredibly smart, ” a “heavyweight arbitration lawyer” and “technically excellent and very creative, with a strong knowledge base and good problem-solving skills”.  Furthermore, Thomas is said to combine a “Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude” and “an unparalleled work ethic and outstanding attention to client needs”; possess “extensive commercial arbitration expertise”; to “not just go the extra yard in defending his client’s position, but the extra mile”; to be an “accomplished solicitor advocate”; \"Tom is an extraordinary litigator. He has a sharp intellect from a legal standpoint and is commercially astute.\" \"He is sensible as a solicitor and impressive as an advocate\"; \"He is an extremely high-quality advocate and his work is very impressive in this space\". \"An A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything\". \"He is clever, fast, reasonable, logical, knowledgeable, experienced and creative\" and has \"great cross-examination skills.\"  \"He is so sharp and understands how to bring across difficult and complex issues in a pretty easy and very clear manner.\"  \"He is very knowledgeable and creative in his approach.\"  \"Tom Sprange is not afraid to argue anything but with a certain charm.\"   \"He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues.\"  \"He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team.\" he is \"fearless and has a very strong awareness of both the legal and commercial aspects involved\" he is a \"superb advocate full of energy and tenacity. He gets great results for major clients in hearings across the glove\" he \"provides very complete, practical and realistic advice\" he is described as an \"insightful solicitor and extremely confident in the delivery of his case in a court room\" and his knowledge and memory skills are \"truly magnificent\".  Tom has been described as a \"brilliant mind, hard-working and a pleasure to work with\" his clients \"like dealing with him and he can explain complex situations in simple terms\"  Thomas K Sprange Partner Ranked for International Arbitration CHAMBERS EUROPE, 2022 Ranked for International Arbitration, Energy and Fraud CHAMBERS UK, 2022 Ranked for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution CHAMBERS GLOBAL, 2022 Ranked for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Chambers Global, 2017 Ranked for International Arbitration and London Fraud Chambers UK, 2017 Ranked for International Arbitration Chambers Europe, 2017 Ranked for International Arbitration, Dispute Resolution and Civil Fraud Legal 500 UK, 2017 Ranked for International Arbitration and Commercial Litigation Who’s Who Legal University of Sydney, Australia  University of New South Wales  Dubai International Financial Centre Courts England and Wales Law Society of New South Wales New South Wales Ireland Acting for the Republic of Turkey in the largest ever public international law dispute between two sovereigns which involved a $40 billion treaty claim, public and private international law issues and related proceedings in a number of jurisdictions. English Court proceedings relating to terrorist financing, state attribution and sovereign immunity. ICSID proceedings involving claims for $3.5 billion arising from claims for expropriation and breaches of national security, acts of terrorism and acts of state. UNCITRAL proceedings against the Government of India relating to $35 billion claims arising under local and international law. English Court proceedings relating to a $3.5 billion fraud and enforcement claim including freezing orders and actions in 25 jurisdictions worldwide. Reficar in English Court proceedings relating to the McDermott restructuring where a $1.3 billion New York Convention Award was extinguished in return for a $900 million equity interest. English Court proceedings and related appeals with regards to $68 billion sovereign wealth fund and the act of state and one voice doctrines. Recent English and International Court Experience\nMotorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2025] EWHC 257 (Comm), 23 January 2025 Alta Trading UK Ltd (formerly Arcadia Petroleum Ltd) v Bosworth [2025] EWHC 91 (Comm), 22 January 2025 FW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Ltd v VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Co [2024] EWHC 3337 (Comm), 23 December 2024 Liberty Steel East Europe (Holdco) Ltd, Re [2024] 11 WLUK 454, 26 November 2024 Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2024] EWHC 2891 (Comm), 14 November 2024 Global Steel Holdings Ltd (In liquidation), Re [2024] 11 WLUK 112, 6 November 2024 TWC Aviation Limited v. SpiceJet Limited [2024] EWHC 721 (Comm) CB\u0026amp;I UK Ltd. re Chancery Division [2024] EHWC 398 (Ch) Motorola Solutions Inc. v. Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2024] EWHC 149 (Comm) Jensen v. World Rugby CAS 2023/A/9377 Vedanta Limited and Cairn Energy Limited v. Government of India [2023] PCA Case N 2020-39 Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2023] EWHC 2882 (Comm) Pinewood Technologies Asia Pacific Ltd v Pinewood Technologies Plc King's Bench Division (Technology \u0026amp; Construction Court) [2023] EHWC 2506 (TCC) Motorola Solutions Inc. v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2023] EWHC 1393 (Comm) Republic of Iraq v. Republic of Turkey ICC Case 20273/AGF/ZF/AYZ/ELU Ipek Investment Limited v. Republic of Turkey, ICSID Case No. ARB/18/18 Westwater Resources Inc. v. Republic of Turkey, ICSID Case No. ARB/18/46 Rockhopper Italia S.p.A., Rockhopper Mediterranean Ltd., and Rockhopper Exploration Plc v. Republic of Italy ICSID Case No. ARB/17/14 Motorola Solutions Limited v. Hytera Communications Corp Limited [2022] EWHC 2887 (Comm) Hashwah v. Qatar National Bank Limited [2023] 2 W.L.R. 815 EVG v. HVF [2022] EWHC (Comm) 1012 Otuska Pharma Co. Limited v. GW Pharma Limited [2022] EWHC 102 (Pat) Cascade Investments NV v. Republic of Turkey (ICSID Case No. ARB/18/4) Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited v (1) Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (2) Dubai International Financial Centre Investments LLC [2019] DIFC CFI 013, 2 March 2022 Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] 12 WLUK 562 World Anti-Doping Agency v. Swimming Australia, Sport Integrity Australia \u0026amp; Shayna Jack CAS 2020/A/7579 / CAS 2020/A/7580 Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] EWHC 2330 (Comm) Alta Trading UK Ltd (formerly Arcadia Petroleum Ltd) v Bosworth [2021] 4 W.L.R. 72 Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] EWHC 2904 (Comm) Sierra Leone v. SL Mining [2021] EWHC 929 ( Comm) Shapoorji Pallonji and Co Pvt Ltd v Yumn Limited [2021] EWHC 862 (Comm) ConocoPhillips v. Chrysaor E\u0026amp;P Limited [2021] 3 WLUK 524 Sierra Leone v. 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A partner in our Environmental practice, Cynthia advises clients in matters concerning the risk, transportation and management of chemical substances in industrial and consumer products, as well as environmental, health and safety issues arising in transactional or energy project matters.\nWith scientific training and experience as a project manager and environmental engineer, Cynthia brings a unique perspective to her client work on environmental issues. She represents companies in environmentally sensitive industries with administrative proceedings, litigation and transactions involving environmental law.\nCynthia frequently advises manufacturers and related companies on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), Hazardous Materials Regulations, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and similar state and non-U.S. regulatory regimes concerning the risk, transportation and management of chemical substances throughout the supply chain.\nCynthia also assists project proponents, investors and lenders in navigating EHS issues in transactions or the project authorization process, particularly concerning the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, the Endangered Species Act and other NEPA-related statutes.\nDrawing on her background, Cynthia also helps clients to address complex scientific issues in litigation and administrative matters concerning risk assessment for, and exposure to, a range of hazardous substances, including polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), metals, criteria pollutants, solvents, radioactive materials, and chlorinated and aromatic hydrocarbons.\nCynthia has been named a Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers magazine, and also has been cited by Legal 500 for her work on environmental transactional and regulatory matters. Cynthia AM Stroman Partner Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer Super Lawyers Environmental Transactional Legal 500 Cornell University Cornell Law School University of Michigan University of Michigan Law School District of Columbia Maryland Texas American Bar Association District of Columbia Bar Association State Bar of Texas (Environmental \u0026amp; Natural Resources Section) Maryland State Bar Association Law Clerk, Hon. Emilio M. Garza, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Assisting product manufacturers and importers with TSCA compliance and enforcement matters, including Section 6 risk evaluations under the Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. 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Counseling product manufacturers on warnings and “no significant risk level” requirements under California’s Proposition 65, advising companies regarding private party enforcement, and assessing adequacy of Proposition 65 support documentation for proposed listing of chemicals as carcinogens or reproductive hazards. Advising clients nationwide on the safe transportation of hazardous materials (“hazmat”) across all modes, including highway, rail, aviation, marine and pipeline, under the Hazardous Materials and Pipeline Safety regulations of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as well as related international transportation of dangerous goods regimes (IATA, IMDG). Advising developers or other project participants on NEPA, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act and other environmental, health and safety (EHS) considerations associated with natural gas projects, petrochemical facilities, LNG terminals, renewable energy facilities and pipelines. Assisting clients with EHS issues in domestic and international transactions, including those involving natural gas production and transportation, LNG, petrochemicals, shale oil and gas, liquids terminals, chemicals, electrical power generation, as well as wind, solar, storage and other renewable energy assets. Advising clients on PHMSA regulation of pipelines, including reactivation and abandonment, product changes, classification of hazardous liquids, and incident regulation. 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In numerous product liability actions filed by individual plaintiffs in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Orange counties, Peter led a team that successfully formulated an end-game strategy resulting in the statewide dismissals of all plaintiffs’ claims at the pleading stage.{{ FIELD }}Represented SmartHealth Inc., in the defense of the latex glove product liability cases.{{ FIELD }}Healthcare\nAchieved a defense verdict on behalf of a hospital and healthcare system in a qui tam trial involving allegations of healthcare fraud related to licensing and patient steering brought by a Relator and the California Department of Insurance.{{ FIELD }}Represents a South American Public Health Agency in a breach of contract action arising out of its attempted purchase of ventilators to address the Covid-19 health crisis.{{ FIELD }}Toxic Tort – Benzene\nRepresented a number of Fortune and Global 1000 companies, including AkzoNobel, D Aircraft Products, Cytec Industries, Inc., Indopco, Inc., and Chevron U.S.A. Inc., in personal injury cases venued in Northern and Southern California, involving claims of exposure to benzene.{{ FIELD }}Toxic Tort – Silica\nLed a team that represented Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Union Oil Company of California and Hewlett-Packard Company in the defense of silica-related product and premises personal injury claims filed in California state court.{{ FIELD }}Toxic Tort – Asbestos\nDefends Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Texaco Inc. in cases involving claims of exposure to asbestos at the Abadan Refinery in Iran in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Won summary judgments in four cases and won appellate arguments in the cases where those summary judgment wins have been appealed.{{ FIELD }}Handled, through trial verdict, asbestos product and premises liability dockets throughout the State of California on behalf of numerous companies, including Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Texaco Inc., Unocal Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Company, UOP LLC, The Glidden Company, American Cyanamid Company, Fiberite Inc, Flintkote, Western MacArthur, Baxter Healthcare, The Dow Chemical Company and Rhone-Poulenc, for a period of over 25 years. He obtained a defense verdict for Fiberite after a seven-week jury trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court where plaintiff claimed he developed mesothelioma as a result of exposure to a Fiberite molding compound.{{ FIELD }}Toxic Tort – Agricultural Chemicals\nActed as national counsel for the manufacturer of synthetic pyrethrin pesticides in product liability actions filed throughout the United States.{{ FIELD }}Served as co-counsel on a trial team that obtained a defense verdict in an alleged Paraquat® exposure trial in a California state action.{{ FIELD }}Served on a team that successfully defended Rhone-Poulenc (nka Rhodia) in the personal injury claims of over 400 individuals arising out of a chemical fire at a sulfuric acid regeneration facility in Martinez, California. Lead Paint.{{ FIELD }}Lead Paint\nRepresented American Cyanamid Company in an action being prosecuted by cities and counties throughout the State of California against the manufacturers of paint pigments alleging that presence of lead in paint in commercial and residential buildings constituted a public nuisance.{{ FIELD }}MtBE\nRepresented Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Union Oil Company of California in Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MtBE) cases involving claims of personal injury and groundwater contamination.{{ FIELD }}Obtained a defense verdict in favor of a specialty ink manufacturer in a commercial sales action.{{ FIELD }}Defended successfully the manufacturer of food flavoring products in a commercial action filed in federal district court.{{ FIELD }}Commercial Design Claims.\nDefending a process design engineering company in professional negligence claims and recently won a nonsuit after a five-week jury trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court.{{ FIELD }}Peter A. 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Partner Outstanding Individual in Product Liability Who's Who Legal 2019 Best Lawyers in America 2013 – 2017 San Francisco’s Best Lawyers 2013 Recommended Lawyer for Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense: Toxic Tort (Tier 1)  U.S. Legal 500 , 2013. 2015 and 2016 Highest AV Rating  Martindale-Hubbell Super Lawyer  San Francisco Magazine, 2004–2006, 2011–2013 University of California, Berkeley University of California, Berkeley, School of Law University of San Francisco University of San Francisco School of Law U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California California State Bar of California Bar Association of San Francisco USF Inns of Court Swiss American Chamber of Commerce International Association of Defense Counsel American Bar Association (Environmental, Product Liability and Mass Tort sections) Alameda County Bar Association Bar Association of San Francisco Defense Research Institute (Drug and Medical Device, Product Liability and Toxic Tort committees) Association of Defense Counsel Pharmaceutical\nServes as national coordinating counsel for a major innovator pharmaceutical company in the defense of hundreds of claims that treatment with a widely prescribed branded statin causes diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and liver and kidney problems. 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Served as California trial counsel for a global brand name pharmaceutical company in an action brought by independent pharmacies alleging a nationwide price-fixing conspiracy among the manufacturers of brand name prescription drugs. Represented The Dow Chemical Company as the alleged successor to the manufacturer of the Salk polio vaccine. In numerous product liability actions filed by individual plaintiffs in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Orange counties, Peter led a team that successfully formulated an end-game strategy resulting in the statewide dismissals of all plaintiffs’ claims at the pleading stage. Represented SmartHealth Inc., in the defense of the latex glove product liability cases. Healthcare\nAchieved a defense verdict on behalf of a hospital and healthcare system in a qui tam trial involving allegations of healthcare fraud related to licensing and patient steering brought by a Relator and the California Department of Insurance. 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Counsel Princeton University  University of Virginia University of Virginia School of Law California Georgia Nevada Texas American Bar Association State Bar of Georgia Atlanta Bar Association Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys Gate City Bar Association Defense Research Institute (DRI) International Academy of Defense Counsel (IADC) Trial Academy, 2016 Representing leading domestic and foreign automotive manufacturers in catastrophic injury and wrongful death actions (individual and consolidated actions) involving manufacturing, design, failure to warn, breach of warranty, breach of consumer protection statutes, and fraud claims.  Representing one of the world's largest shipping and logistics companies in serious personal injury cases involving tractor-trailer and package car motor vehicle accidents. 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He focuses on the defense of cases involving product liability, premises liability, toxic torts and commercial litigation. Counsel University of California-Santa Barbara  University of California Hastings College of Law University of California Hastings College of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California California State Bar of California Pharmaceutical\nRepresents a major pharmaceutical company in the defense of personal injury cases in state and federal courts throughout California which involve claims that plaintiffs sustained degeneration of shoulder joint cartilage (chondrolysis) as a result of the post-operative administration of anesthetic to their shoulder joints. Represents a major pharmaceutical company in the defense of claims that an antipsychotic medication causes weight gain, diabetes, and pancreatitis, which are pending in state and federal courts in California.  Successfully defended The Dow Chemical Company in numerous product liability actions in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties, in which it was alleged to be the successor to a manufacturer of the Salk polio vaccine. Wes prepared and argued successful pleadings challenges that ultimately led to the statewide dismissal of plaintiffs’ claims. Successfully represented SmartHealth Inc. in the defense of the latex glove product liability cases in California. Lead Paint Litigation\nRepresents American Cyanamid Company in a lead paint public nuisance lawsuit prosecuted by several cities and counties in California. Toxic Tort\nRepresents a major chemical manufacturer in product liability claims based upon alleged exposure to benzene. Successfully represented Union Oil Company of California in defense of multiple personal injury claims involving alleged exposure to methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE).  Represents several defendants in asbestos product liability and premises liability actions throughout California. Commercial Litigation\nRepresents a network solutions provider in defense of commercial litigation relating to the sales of its products abroad. Successfully represented a major specialty chemicals company in commercial litigation pending in federal court in the Central District of California. Successfully represented Rhodia Inc. in commercial litigation involving contracts covering the provision of uniforms for its employees. Unfair Competition/Antitrust\nRepresents a major pharmaceutical company in a California state action by pharmacies alleging a price-fixing conspiracy among manufacturers of brand name drugs in violation of the Cartwright Act and California's Unfair Competition Laws.","searchable_name":"William E. Steimle (Wes)","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":35,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null}]}}