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BNY Mellon in a RICO suit  brought by the Russian Federal Tax Authority and venued in the Russian Arbitrage Court where BNY Mellon resolved the matter for less than 1 percent of claimed damages; DraftKings in a class action lawsuit challenging the use of college athlete statistics in daily fantasy sports contests, where DraftKings obtained summary judgment; DraftKings in MDL proceedings challenging the legality of daily fantasy sports, where the matter was resolved for play credits; Ripple Labs in a federal securities class action alleging the sale of an unregistered security where Ripple obtained summary judgment; HSBC in all civil litigation related to its RMBS issuance business; and Goldman Sachs in a partnership dispute in which Goldman Sachs obtained a complete defense victory after an arbitration hearing.  \nCurrently, Damien’s disclosable work includes representation of: Madison Square Garden in litigation and administrative matters; EarthLink LLC in a partnership dispute with Charter Communications; 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Jessica Mendoza lawyer Partner Named \"Top 100\" Female Lawyers in Latin America 2024 \"Up and Coming\" Project Finance - International Counsel Chambers Latin America 2024 - 2025 Ones to Watch Best Lawyers in America 2021 - 2025 Florida International University Florida International College of Law University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Law School Florida Advised the initial purchasers, BBVA Securities and Oppenheimer \u0026amp; Co., in connection with Grupo Murano $300M of first-of-its-kind notes for its hotel project in Cancún. Advised Unión Vial Río Pamplonita S.A.S., a subsidiary of Sacyr Concesiones S.L., on the approximately $726 million refinancing for the Pamplona-Cúcuta 4G highway in Colombia. Advised Millicom International Cellular S.A. in connection with a 5-year, $600 million revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) with a syndicate of 11 commercial banks. 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A partner in our International Arbitration practice, Craig represents clients before arbitral tribunals worldwide.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraig represents foreign investors in disputes with host governments, primarily before the World Bank\u0026rsquo;s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), and private parties in commercial disputes before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and other domestic and international arbitral institutions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraig has first- or second-chaired dozens of arbitration hearings involving disputes throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, with particularly strong experience in bilateral investment treaty (BIT) disputes in the oil and gas, mining and infrastructure sectors, as well as in Latin America. He is regularly called upon to handle the quantum aspects of clients\u0026rsquo; most significant disputes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Craig's recent cases are some of the largest BIT awards and settlements ever obtained by foreign investors against the governments of Argentina, Algeria, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, Romania, Venezuela and Vietnam, among others. He also acts as lead external counsel to the Arbitration Committee of the USA Rice Millers Association, a trade group that has administered dozens of arbitrations involving the rice industry worldwide.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, Craig was named to the \u003cem\u003eGlobal Arbitration Review\u003c/em\u003e\u0026rsquo;s \u0026ldquo;45 Under 45\u0026rdquo; list of the world\u0026rsquo;s leading international arbitration practitioners under the age of 45. Also, he has been frequently recognized in \u003cem\u003eChambers Global, Chambers\u003c/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eUSA, Chambers Latin America\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWho\u0026rsquo;s Who\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe\u003c/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eBest Lawyers in America, The Legal 500,\u003c/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eLatin Lawyer, and Law Dragon.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA native English speaker who is also proficient in Spanish, French and Portuguese, Craig frequently speaks and writes on international arbitration issues.\u003c/p\u003e","slug":"craig-miles","email":"cmiles@kslaw.com","phone":null,"matters":["\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ean Indonesian pulp company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a multi-billion-dollar ICC arbitration in Brazil arising from a share purchase agreement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea major integrated oil \u0026amp; gas producer\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a multi-billion-dollar UNCITRAL arbitration against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT, arising from fraudulent judgments issued against the client in Ecuadorian courts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea global oilfield services company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration relating to compression agreements in a major oilfield in Mexico, leading to a US$ 40 million settlement for the client.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eOdyssey Marine Exploration\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a NAFTA UNCITRAL arbitration relating to a halted mining project, obtaining a US$ 37 million award for the client.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting The Williams Companies in an ICSID (AF) arbitration against Venezuela arising from the nationalization of multiple state-of-the-art gas compression plants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a global infrastructure developer in an ICSID arbitration against Peru and three related commercial arbitrations arising from canceled concessions to build and operate fiber-optic networks in remote areas of the country. The commercial arbitrations resulted in an award of US$ 177 million in favor of the client.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003egroup of Kuwaiti investors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICSID arbitration against Egypt in a dispute arising from a revoked concession to develop an agricultural project and potential new city outside of Cairo, obtaining an award of US$ 18.5 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ean international pharmaceutical company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration against another international pharmaceutical company in a dispute relating to the sale of certain Mexican subsidiaries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eDutch investors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an award (including moral damages) in an UNCITRAL BIT arbitration against a Southeast Asian State, in a dispute alleging unlawful confiscation of real estate and other assets without compensation. See press article \u003ca href=\"https://www.rfa.org/english/news/vietnam/award-04122019161649.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea global mining company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a BIT dispute against a South American State arising from the closure of a producing mine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSalini Impregilo\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(n/k/a WeBuild) in its ICSID claim against Argentina under the Italy-Argentina BIT, arising from the termination of a bridge and tollway concession. In February 2018, the Tribunal upheld its jurisdiction over the claim, see Decision on Jurisdiction \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw9546.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e, and later issues a Decision on Liability in favor of the client with a final damages award pending.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea major U.S. refining company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR) arbitration arising from the multi-billion-dollar construction of a refinery expansion project on the U.S. Gulf Coast.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea U.S. integrated energy company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining a complete declaratory victory in an Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission (IACAC) arbitration against a South American State-owned oil company relating to the royalty-adjustment clauses in a concession agreement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBear Creek Mining Co.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID award against Peru in an arbitration under the Canada-Peru FTA arising from Peru\u0026rsquo;s revocation of one of the company\u0026rsquo;s mining concessions. See Award \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw9381.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSouth American Silver Corp.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an award in its UNCITRAL arbitration against Bolivia under the UK-Bolivia BIT arising from Bolivia\u0026rsquo;s nationalization of the company\u0026rsquo;s mining concession. See Award \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw10361.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBurlington Resources Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID arbitration award against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT arising from Ecuador\u0026rsquo;s nationalization of two of the company\u0026rsquo;s producing blocks. See Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw8208_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eaffiliates of Grupo Marsans\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in their successful ICSID claim against Argentina under the Spain-Argentina BIT, arising from Argentina\u0026rsquo;s nationalization of the clients\u0026rsquo; investments in the Argentine airlines\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eAerol\u0026iacute;neas Argentinas\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eAustral\u003c/em\u003e. See Decision on Jurisdiction here. See Award \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw9235.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e. See Decision on Annulment \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw10552.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMurphy Oil\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an UNCITRAL award against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT, arising from Ecuador\u0026rsquo;s unilateral modification of the participation formula in an oil production contract. The Tribunal had previously upheld its jurisdiction over the claim in 2013. See Partial Final Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw7489_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e. See Partial Award on Jurisdiction\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw8636.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eaffiliates of ExxonMobil\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining a (non-published) award in 2016 against Argentina under the U.S.-Argentina BIT for imposing measures affecting the clients\u0026rsquo; investments in the oil \u0026amp; gas sector. The Tribunal previously issued a (non-published) Decision on Jurisdiction and Liability in 2013.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ethe principals of European Food and Drinks Group\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID award against Romania under the Sweden-Romania BIT, arising from Romania\u0026rsquo;s revocation of certain customs-tax exemptions that underlay the investment in substantial food and beverage manufacturing facilities in an economically-disadvantaged region of northwestern Romania. See Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw3036.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ean affiliate of Exterran Holdings\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its ICSID claim against Venezuela under the Spain-Venezuela BIT, arising from Venezuela\u0026rsquo;s nationalization of substantially all of the company\u0026rsquo;s assets, operations and facilities in Venezuela. After the hearing on the merits took place in July 2012, the case settled for a reported US $442 million. See press release\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=113213\u0026amp;p=irol-newsArticle\u0026amp;ID=1723334\u0026amp;highlight=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEl Paso\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID award against Argentina under the U.S.-Argentina BIT for imposing measures affecting the regulatory frameworks governing the electricity and oil \u0026amp; gas sectors. See Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://italaw.com/documents/El_Paso_v._Argentina_Award_ENG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e. See Decision on Jurisdiction\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://ita.law.uvic.ca/documents/elpasoEN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eImpregilo S.p.A.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID award against Argentina under the Italy-Argentina BIT, arising from the termination of a water concession in the Province of Buenos Aires. An ICSID annulment committee subsequently upheld the award in full. See Decision on Annulment\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw3044.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e. See Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/ita0418.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"],"taggings":{"tags":[],"meta_tags":[]},"expertise":[{"id":5,"guid":"5.capabilities","index":0,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":4,"guid":"4.capabilities","index":1,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":102,"guid":"102.capabilities","index":2,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":74,"guid":"74.capabilities","index":3,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":14,"guid":"14.capabilities","index":4,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":107,"guid":"107.capabilities","index":5,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":132,"guid":"132.capabilities","index":6,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":1248,"guid":"1248.smart_tags","index":7,"source":"smartTags"}],"is_active":true,"last_name":"Miles","nick_name":"Craig","clerkships":[],"first_name":"Craig","title_rank":9999,"updated_by":202,"law_schools":[],"middle_name":"S.","name_suffix":"","recognitions":[{"title":"500 Leading Global Litigators","detail":"LAW DRAGON, 2023-2024"},{"title":"Named to “45 Under 45” list","detail":"Global Arbitration Review, 2011"},{"title":"International Commercial Arbitration","detail":"Who’s Who Legal, 2009–2024"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Latin America-wide","detail":"Chambers Latin America, 2011–2024"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Commercial and Governmental","detail":"Best Lawyers in America, 2010–2024"},{"title":"Lawyer of the Year, Houston, International Arbitration and Commercial","detail":"Best Lawyers in America, 2019"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Latin America-wide","detail":"Legal 500 Latin America, 2013–2020, 2024"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Nationwide","detail":"Chambers USA, 2010–2020"},{"title":"International Arbitration","detail":"Latin Lawyer 250, 2008–2020"},{"title":"GAR 100","detail":"Global Arbitration Review, 2009–2020"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Global","detail":"Chambers Global, 2007, 2019-2024"}],"linked_in_url":null,"seodescription":null,"primary_title_id":15,"translated_fields":{"en":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eCraig Miles specializes in domestic and international arbitration of investment disputes and commercial matters. A partner in our International Arbitration practice, Craig represents clients before arbitral tribunals worldwide.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraig represents foreign investors in disputes with host governments, primarily before the World Bank\u0026rsquo;s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), and private parties in commercial disputes before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and other domestic and international arbitral institutions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraig has first- or second-chaired dozens of arbitration hearings involving disputes throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, with particularly strong experience in bilateral investment treaty (BIT) disputes in the oil and gas, mining and infrastructure sectors, as well as in Latin America. He is regularly called upon to handle the quantum aspects of clients\u0026rsquo; most significant disputes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Craig's recent cases are some of the largest BIT awards and settlements ever obtained by foreign investors against the governments of Argentina, Algeria, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, Romania, Venezuela and Vietnam, among others. He also acts as lead external counsel to the Arbitration Committee of the USA Rice Millers Association, a trade group that has administered dozens of arbitrations involving the rice industry worldwide.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, Craig was named to the \u003cem\u003eGlobal Arbitration Review\u003c/em\u003e\u0026rsquo;s \u0026ldquo;45 Under 45\u0026rdquo; list of the world\u0026rsquo;s leading international arbitration practitioners under the age of 45. Also, he has been frequently recognized in \u003cem\u003eChambers Global, Chambers\u003c/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eUSA, Chambers Latin America\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWho\u0026rsquo;s Who\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe\u003c/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eBest Lawyers in America, The Legal 500,\u003c/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eLatin Lawyer, and Law Dragon.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA native English speaker who is also proficient in Spanish, French and Portuguese, Craig frequently speaks and writes on international arbitration issues.\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ean Indonesian pulp company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a multi-billion-dollar ICC arbitration in Brazil arising from a share purchase agreement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea major integrated oil \u0026amp; gas producer\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a multi-billion-dollar UNCITRAL arbitration against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT, arising from fraudulent judgments issued against the client in Ecuadorian courts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea global oilfield services company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration relating to compression agreements in a major oilfield in Mexico, leading to a US$ 40 million settlement for the client.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eOdyssey Marine Exploration\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a NAFTA UNCITRAL arbitration relating to a halted mining project, obtaining a US$ 37 million award for the client.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting The Williams Companies in an ICSID (AF) arbitration against Venezuela arising from the nationalization of multiple state-of-the-art gas compression plants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a global infrastructure developer in an ICSID arbitration against Peru and three related commercial arbitrations arising from canceled concessions to build and operate fiber-optic networks in remote areas of the country. The commercial arbitrations resulted in an award of US$ 177 million in favor of the client.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003egroup of Kuwaiti investors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICSID arbitration against Egypt in a dispute arising from a revoked concession to develop an agricultural project and potential new city outside of Cairo, obtaining an award of US$ 18.5 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ean international pharmaceutical company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration against another international pharmaceutical company in a dispute relating to the sale of certain Mexican subsidiaries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eDutch investors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an award (including moral damages) in an UNCITRAL BIT arbitration against a Southeast Asian State, in a dispute alleging unlawful confiscation of real estate and other assets without compensation. See press article \u003ca href=\"https://www.rfa.org/english/news/vietnam/award-04122019161649.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea global mining company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a BIT dispute against a South American State arising from the closure of a producing mine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSalini Impregilo\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(n/k/a WeBuild) in its ICSID claim against Argentina under the Italy-Argentina BIT, arising from the termination of a bridge and tollway concession. In February 2018, the Tribunal upheld its jurisdiction over the claim, see Decision on Jurisdiction \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw9546.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e, and later issues a Decision on Liability in favor of the client with a final damages award pending.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea major U.S. refining company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR) arbitration arising from the multi-billion-dollar construction of a refinery expansion project on the U.S. Gulf Coast.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea U.S. integrated energy company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining a complete declaratory victory in an Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission (IACAC) arbitration against a South American State-owned oil company relating to the royalty-adjustment clauses in a concession agreement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBear Creek Mining Co.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID award against Peru in an arbitration under the Canada-Peru FTA arising from Peru\u0026rsquo;s revocation of one of the company\u0026rsquo;s mining concessions. See Award \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw9381.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSouth American Silver Corp.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an award in its UNCITRAL arbitration against Bolivia under the UK-Bolivia BIT arising from Bolivia\u0026rsquo;s nationalization of the company\u0026rsquo;s mining concession. See Award \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw10361.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBurlington Resources Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID arbitration award against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT arising from Ecuador\u0026rsquo;s nationalization of two of the company\u0026rsquo;s producing blocks. See Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw8208_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eaffiliates of Grupo Marsans\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in their successful ICSID claim against Argentina under the Spain-Argentina BIT, arising from Argentina\u0026rsquo;s nationalization of the clients\u0026rsquo; investments in the Argentine airlines\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eAerol\u0026iacute;neas Argentinas\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eAustral\u003c/em\u003e. See Decision on Jurisdiction here. See Award \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw9235.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e. See Decision on Annulment \u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw10552.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMurphy Oil\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an UNCITRAL award against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT, arising from Ecuador\u0026rsquo;s unilateral modification of the participation formula in an oil production contract. The Tribunal had previously upheld its jurisdiction over the claim in 2013. See Partial Final Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw7489_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e. See Partial Award on Jurisdiction\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw8636.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eaffiliates of ExxonMobil\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining a (non-published) award in 2016 against Argentina under the U.S.-Argentina BIT for imposing measures affecting the clients\u0026rsquo; investments in the oil \u0026amp; gas sector. The Tribunal previously issued a (non-published) Decision on Jurisdiction and Liability in 2013.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ethe principals of European Food and Drinks Group\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID award against Romania under the Sweden-Romania BIT, arising from Romania\u0026rsquo;s revocation of certain customs-tax exemptions that underlay the investment in substantial food and beverage manufacturing facilities in an economically-disadvantaged region of northwestern Romania. See Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw3036.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ean affiliate of Exterran Holdings\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its ICSID claim against Venezuela under the Spain-Venezuela BIT, arising from Venezuela\u0026rsquo;s nationalization of substantially all of the company\u0026rsquo;s assets, operations and facilities in Venezuela. After the hearing on the merits took place in July 2012, the case settled for a reported US $442 million. See press release\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=113213\u0026amp;p=irol-newsArticle\u0026amp;ID=1723334\u0026amp;highlight=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEl Paso\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID award against Argentina under the U.S.-Argentina BIT for imposing measures affecting the regulatory frameworks governing the electricity and oil \u0026amp; gas sectors. See Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://italaw.com/documents/El_Paso_v._Argentina_Award_ENG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e. See Decision on Jurisdiction\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://ita.law.uvic.ca/documents/elpasoEN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eImpregilo S.p.A.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in obtaining an ICSID award against Argentina under the Italy-Argentina BIT, arising from the termination of a water concession in the Province of Buenos Aires. An ICSID annulment committee subsequently upheld the award in full. See Decision on Annulment\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/italaw3044.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e. See Award\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.italaw.com/sites/default/files/case-documents/ita0418.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"],"recognitions":[{"title":"500 Leading Global Litigators","detail":"LAW DRAGON, 2023-2024"},{"title":"Named to “45 Under 45” list","detail":"Global Arbitration Review, 2011"},{"title":"International Commercial Arbitration","detail":"Who’s Who Legal, 2009–2024"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Latin America-wide","detail":"Chambers Latin America, 2011–2024"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Commercial and Governmental","detail":"Best Lawyers in America, 2010–2024"},{"title":"Lawyer of the Year, Houston, International Arbitration and Commercial","detail":"Best Lawyers in America, 2019"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Latin America-wide","detail":"Legal 500 Latin America, 2013–2020, 2024"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Nationwide","detail":"Chambers USA, 2010–2020"},{"title":"International Arbitration","detail":"Latin Lawyer 250, 2008–2020"},{"title":"GAR 100","detail":"Global Arbitration Review, 2009–2020"},{"title":"International Arbitration: Global","detail":"Chambers Global, 2007, 2019-2024"}]},"locales":["en"]},"secondary_title_id":null,"upload_assignments":{"headshot":[{"id":6724}]},"capability_group_id":3},"created_at":"2026-04-24T14:35:05.000Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T14:35:05.000Z","searchable_text":"Miles{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"500 Leading Global Litigators\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"LAW DRAGON, 2023-2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Named to “45 Under 45” list\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Global Arbitration Review, 2011\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"International Commercial Arbitration\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Who’s Who Legal, 2009–2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"International Arbitration: Latin America-wide\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Latin America, 2011–2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"International Arbitration: Commercial and Governmental\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Best Lawyers in America, 2010–2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Lawyer of the Year, Houston, International Arbitration and Commercial\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Best Lawyers in America, 2019\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"International Arbitration: Latin America-wide\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Latin America, 2013–2020, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"International Arbitration: Nationwide\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers USA, 2010–2020\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"International Arbitration\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Latin Lawyer 250, 2008–2020\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"GAR 100\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Global Arbitration Review, 2009–2020\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"International Arbitration: Global\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Global, 2007, 2019-2024\"}{{ FIELD }}Representing an Indonesian pulp company in a multi-billion-dollar ICC arbitration in Brazil arising from a share purchase agreement.{{ FIELD }}Representing a major integrated oil \u0026amp; gas producer in a multi-billion-dollar UNCITRAL arbitration against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT, arising from fraudulent judgments issued against the client in Ecuadorian courts.{{ FIELD }}Representing a global oilfield services company in an ICC arbitration relating to compression agreements in a major oilfield in Mexico, leading to a US$ 40 million settlement for the client.{{ FIELD }}Representing Odyssey Marine Exploration in a NAFTA UNCITRAL arbitration relating to a halted mining project, obtaining a US$ 37 million award for the client.{{ FIELD }}Representing The Williams Companies in an ICSID (AF) arbitration against Venezuela arising from the nationalization of multiple state-of-the-art gas compression plants.{{ FIELD }}Representing a global infrastructure developer in an ICSID arbitration against Peru and three related commercial arbitrations arising from canceled concessions to build and operate fiber-optic networks in remote areas of the country. The commercial arbitrations resulted in an award of US$ 177 million in favor of the client.{{ FIELD }}Representing a group of Kuwaiti investors in an ICSID arbitration against Egypt in a dispute arising from a revoked concession to develop an agricultural project and potential new city outside of Cairo, obtaining an award of US$ 18.5 million.{{ FIELD }}Representing an international pharmaceutical company in an ICC arbitration against another international pharmaceutical company in a dispute relating to the sale of certain Mexican subsidiaries.{{ FIELD }}Representing Dutch investors in obtaining an award (including moral damages) in an UNCITRAL BIT arbitration against a Southeast Asian State, in a dispute alleging unlawful confiscation of real estate and other assets without compensation. See press article here.{{ FIELD }}Representing a global mining company in a BIT dispute against a South American State arising from the closure of a producing mine.{{ FIELD }}Representing Salini Impregilo (n/k/a WeBuild) in its ICSID claim against Argentina under the Italy-Argentina BIT, arising from the termination of a bridge and tollway concession. In February 2018, the Tribunal upheld its jurisdiction over the claim, see Decision on Jurisdiction here, and later issues a Decision on Liability in favor of the client with a final damages award pending.{{ FIELD }}Representing a major U.S. refining company in an International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR) arbitration arising from the multi-billion-dollar construction of a refinery expansion project on the U.S. Gulf Coast.{{ FIELD }}Representing a U.S. integrated energy company in obtaining a complete declaratory victory in an Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission (IACAC) arbitration against a South American State-owned oil company relating to the royalty-adjustment clauses in a concession agreement.{{ FIELD }}Representing Bear Creek Mining Co. in obtaining an ICSID award against Peru in an arbitration under the Canada-Peru FTA arising from Peru’s revocation of one of the company’s mining concessions. See Award here.{{ FIELD }}Representing South American Silver Corp. in obtaining an award in its UNCITRAL arbitration against Bolivia under the UK-Bolivia BIT arising from Bolivia’s nationalization of the company’s mining concession. See Award here.{{ FIELD }}Representing Burlington Resources Inc. in obtaining an ICSID arbitration award against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT arising from Ecuador’s nationalization of two of the company’s producing blocks. See Award here.{{ FIELD }}Representing affiliates of Grupo Marsans in their successful ICSID claim against Argentina under the Spain-Argentina BIT, arising from Argentina’s nationalization of the clients’ investments in the Argentine airlines Aerolíneas Argentinas and Austral. See Decision on Jurisdiction here. See Award here. See Decision on Annulment here.{{ FIELD }}Representing Murphy Oil in obtaining an UNCITRAL award against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT, arising from Ecuador’s unilateral modification of the participation formula in an oil production contract. The Tribunal had previously upheld its jurisdiction over the claim in 2013. See Partial Final Award here. See Partial Award on Jurisdiction here.{{ FIELD }}Representing affiliates of ExxonMobil in obtaining a (non-published) award in 2016 against Argentina under the U.S.-Argentina BIT for imposing measures affecting the clients’ investments in the oil \u0026amp; gas sector. The Tribunal previously issued a (non-published) Decision on Jurisdiction and Liability in 2013.{{ FIELD }}Representing the principals of European Food and Drinks Group in obtaining an ICSID award against Romania under the Sweden-Romania BIT, arising from Romania’s revocation of certain customs-tax exemptions that underlay the investment in substantial food and beverage manufacturing facilities in an economically-disadvantaged region of northwestern Romania. See Award here.{{ FIELD }}Representing an affiliate of Exterran Holdings in its ICSID claim against Venezuela under the Spain-Venezuela BIT, arising from Venezuela’s nationalization of substantially all of the company’s assets, operations and facilities in Venezuela. After the hearing on the merits took place in July 2012, the case settled for a reported US $442 million. See press release here.{{ FIELD }}Representing El Paso in obtaining an ICSID award against Argentina under the U.S.-Argentina BIT for imposing measures affecting the regulatory frameworks governing the electricity and oil \u0026amp; gas sectors. See Award here. See Decision on Jurisdiction here.{{ FIELD }}Representing Impregilo S.p.A. in obtaining an ICSID award against Argentina under the Italy-Argentina BIT, arising from the termination of a water concession in the Province of Buenos Aires. An ICSID annulment committee subsequently upheld the award in full. See Decision on Annulment here. See Award here.{{ FIELD }}Craig Miles specializes in domestic and international arbitration of investment disputes and commercial matters. A partner in our International Arbitration practice, Craig represents clients before arbitral tribunals worldwide.\nCraig represents foreign investors in disputes with host governments, primarily before the World Bank’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), and private parties in commercial disputes before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and other domestic and international arbitral institutions.\nCraig has first- or second-chaired dozens of arbitration hearings involving disputes throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, with particularly strong experience in bilateral investment treaty (BIT) disputes in the oil and gas, mining and infrastructure sectors, as well as in Latin America. He is regularly called upon to handle the quantum aspects of clients’ most significant disputes.\nAmong Craig's recent cases are some of the largest BIT awards and settlements ever obtained by foreign investors against the governments of Argentina, Algeria, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, Romania, Venezuela and Vietnam, among others. He also acts as lead external counsel to the Arbitration Committee of the USA Rice Millers Association, a trade group that has administered dozens of arbitrations involving the rice industry worldwide.\nIn 2011, Craig was named to the Global Arbitration Review’s “45 Under 45” list of the world’s leading international arbitration practitioners under the age of 45. Also, he has been frequently recognized in Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Chambers Latin America, Who’s Who, The Best Lawyers in America, The Legal 500, Latin Lawyer, and Law Dragon.\nA native English speaker who is also proficient in Spanish, French and Portuguese, Craig frequently speaks and writes on international arbitration issues. Partner 500 Leading Global Litigators LAW DRAGON, 2023-2024 Named to “45 Under 45” list Global Arbitration Review, 2011 International Commercial Arbitration Who’s Who Legal, 2009–2024 International Arbitration: Latin America-wide Chambers Latin America, 2011–2024 International Arbitration: Commercial and Governmental Best Lawyers in America, 2010–2024 Lawyer of the Year, Houston, International Arbitration and Commercial Best Lawyers in America, 2019 International Arbitration: Latin America-wide Legal 500 Latin America, 2013–2020, 2024 International Arbitration: Nationwide Chambers USA, 2010–2020 International Arbitration Latin Lawyer 250, 2008–2020 GAR 100 Global Arbitration Review, 2009–2020 International Arbitration: Global Chambers Global, 2007, 2019-2024 Cornell University Cornell Law School University of Houston University of Houston Law Center U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas Florida Texas American Bar Association Houston Bar Association International Bar Association ICCA Foundation Brazil Texas Chamber of Commerce Representing an Indonesian pulp company in a multi-billion-dollar ICC arbitration in Brazil arising from a share purchase agreement. Representing a major integrated oil \u0026amp; gas producer in a multi-billion-dollar UNCITRAL arbitration against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT, arising from fraudulent judgments issued against the client in Ecuadorian courts. Representing a global oilfield services company in an ICC arbitration relating to compression agreements in a major oilfield in Mexico, leading to a US$ 40 million settlement for the client. Representing Odyssey Marine Exploration in a NAFTA UNCITRAL arbitration relating to a halted mining project, obtaining a US$ 37 million award for the client. Representing The Williams Companies in an ICSID (AF) arbitration against Venezuela arising from the nationalization of multiple state-of-the-art gas compression plants. Representing a global infrastructure developer in an ICSID arbitration against Peru and three related commercial arbitrations arising from canceled concessions to build and operate fiber-optic networks in remote areas of the country. The commercial arbitrations resulted in an award of US$ 177 million in favor of the client. Representing a group of Kuwaiti investors in an ICSID arbitration against Egypt in a dispute arising from a revoked concession to develop an agricultural project and potential new city outside of Cairo, obtaining an award of US$ 18.5 million. Representing an international pharmaceutical company in an ICC arbitration against another international pharmaceutical company in a dispute relating to the sale of certain Mexican subsidiaries. Representing Dutch investors in obtaining an award (including moral damages) in an UNCITRAL BIT arbitration against a Southeast Asian State, in a dispute alleging unlawful confiscation of real estate and other assets without compensation. See press article here. Representing a global mining company in a BIT dispute against a South American State arising from the closure of a producing mine. Representing Salini Impregilo (n/k/a WeBuild) in its ICSID claim against Argentina under the Italy-Argentina BIT, arising from the termination of a bridge and tollway concession. In February 2018, the Tribunal upheld its jurisdiction over the claim, see Decision on Jurisdiction here, and later issues a Decision on Liability in favor of the client with a final damages award pending. Representing a major U.S. refining company in an International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR) arbitration arising from the multi-billion-dollar construction of a refinery expansion project on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Representing a U.S. integrated energy company in obtaining a complete declaratory victory in an Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission (IACAC) arbitration against a South American State-owned oil company relating to the royalty-adjustment clauses in a concession agreement. Representing Bear Creek Mining Co. in obtaining an ICSID award against Peru in an arbitration under the Canada-Peru FTA arising from Peru’s revocation of one of the company’s mining concessions. See Award here. Representing South American Silver Corp. in obtaining an award in its UNCITRAL arbitration against Bolivia under the UK-Bolivia BIT arising from Bolivia’s nationalization of the company’s mining concession. See Award here. Representing Burlington Resources Inc. in obtaining an ICSID arbitration award against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT arising from Ecuador’s nationalization of two of the company’s producing blocks. See Award here. Representing affiliates of Grupo Marsans in their successful ICSID claim against Argentina under the Spain-Argentina BIT, arising from Argentina’s nationalization of the clients’ investments in the Argentine airlines Aerolíneas Argentinas and Austral. See Decision on Jurisdiction here. See Award here. See Decision on Annulment here. Representing Murphy Oil in obtaining an UNCITRAL award against Ecuador under the U.S.-Ecuador BIT, arising from Ecuador’s unilateral modification of the participation formula in an oil production contract. The Tribunal had previously upheld its jurisdiction over the claim in 2013. See Partial Final Award here. See Partial Award on Jurisdiction here. Representing affiliates of ExxonMobil in obtaining a (non-published) award in 2016 against Argentina under the U.S.-Argentina BIT for imposing measures affecting the clients’ investments in the oil \u0026amp; gas sector. The Tribunal previously issued a (non-published) Decision on Jurisdiction and Liability in 2013. Representing the principals of European Food and Drinks Group in obtaining an ICSID award against Romania under the Sweden-Romania BIT, arising from Romania’s revocation of certain customs-tax exemptions that underlay the investment in substantial food and beverage manufacturing facilities in an economically-disadvantaged region of northwestern Romania. See Award here. Representing an affiliate of Exterran Holdings in its ICSID claim against Venezuela under the Spain-Venezuela BIT, arising from Venezuela’s nationalization of substantially all of the company’s assets, operations and facilities in Venezuela. After the hearing on the merits took place in July 2012, the case settled for a reported US $442 million. See press release here. Representing El Paso in obtaining an ICSID award against Argentina under the U.S.-Argentina BIT for imposing measures affecting the regulatory frameworks governing the electricity and oil \u0026amp; gas sectors. See Award here. See Decision on Jurisdiction here. Representing Impregilo S.p.A. in obtaining an ICSID award against Argentina under the Italy-Argentina BIT, arising from the termination of a water concession in the Province of Buenos Aires. An ICSID annulment committee subsequently upheld the award in full. See Decision on Annulment here. See Award here.","searchable_name":"Craig S. Miles","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":445015,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":6258,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eBrian Miller focuses his practice on securities class action defense, SEC investigations, internal investigations of whistleblower allegations, accounting fraud, fiduciary duties, private credit disputes, partnership disputes, healthcare disputes, and other commercial disputes. Brian has defended dozens of shareholder class actions alleging securities fraud, accounting fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty. Collectively, these matters have sought damages in the billions of dollars.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrian represents public companies and their directors and officers, private equity and private credit funds, borrowers from private credit funds, registered investment advisors, and individual and corporate clients facing SEC investigations and bet-the-company litigation, typically involving fraud or breach of fiduciary duty allegations. 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Dismissal affirmed on appeal.\nDefended public correctional facilities company in defense of federal securities claims related to COVID-19 and disclosures.\nDefended federal securities class action against VOIP telecommunications company.\nDefended federal class action securities claims against a public company in the education industry alleging accounting and other misstatements.\nDefended federal securities class action against staffing company.\nRepresented hedge fund and its principal in defense of securities class action and parallel derivative claims regarding stock buyback.\nDefended federal securities class action against semiconductor company alleging fraud in connection with revision to earnings guidance.\nDefended federal class action securities claims related to earnings miss by NYSE-traded solid waste disposal company.\nDefended federal class action securities claims against pharmaceutical company related to status of new product development.\nDefended federal class action securities claims related to earnings miss and alleged accounting improprieties for a software-development company.\nRepresented former CEO of bankrupt software company in multidistrict federal securities fraud litigation alleging accounting and related-party-disclosure improprieties.\nDefended Big 4 accounting firm in federal securities class action.\nRepresented aerospace company in defending federal class action securities claims alleging revenue recognition violations after restatement of five years’ financial statements.\nRepresented former controller of bankrupt time-share company in federal class action securities claims alleging accounting misstatements related to $130 million impairment charge.\nRepresented directors and officers of bankrupt telecommunications infrastructure company in federal class action securities claims alleging financial misstatements.{{ FIELD }}Antitakeover and M\u0026amp;A Litigation\nRepresented health insurance company in defense of claims seeking to enjoin $12.8 billion merger.\nDefeated preliminary injunction in Maryland litigation seeking to enjoin $84 million merger.\nRepresented sports merchandising company in defense of claims seeking to enjoin $185 million merger.\nRepresented private equity fund in litigation seeking to enjoin going-private transaction.\nRepresented healthcare company in litigation seeking to enjoin $1.1 billion merger transaction.\nDefended preliminary injunction proceeding in Florida state court regarding a $500 million merger for a public company in the security industry.\nDefended preliminary injunction regarding a $50 million public company merger.\nRepresented NASDAQ-traded physician services company regarding a $1.1 billion going-private merger.\nRepresented waste services company in defense of multistate litigation seeking to enjoin $6 billion merger involving an unsolicited hostile takeover bid.\nRepresented timeshare company in multi-state litigation seeking to enjoin stock-for-stock merger, involving hostile takeover bid.\nRepresented retailer in litigation seeking to enjoin $150 million merger transaction.\nRepresented acquiror of publicly traded correctional properties company in Maryland and Florida state-court actions seeking to enjoin $300 million merger.\nRepresented acquiror of health products distributor in Florida state-court class action seeking to enjoin acquisition of public company.\nAdvised management of companies considering hostile takeover of competitors.{{ FIELD }}SEC Enforcement Defense\nDefended multiple clients at trial against SEC charges.\nRepresented former CEO of software company in an SEC enforcement proceeding.\nRepresented Latin American investment company in defense of SEC enforcement proceeding relating to broker-dealer registration.\nRepresented private company in the direct marketing industry related to alleged market manipulation.\nRepresented aerospace company, in the face of related criminal proceedings against company’s CEO and CFO, related to alleged revenue recognition violations stemming from restatement of multiple years’ financial statements.\nRepresented former consultant to telecommunications equipment company in SEC investigation of alleged accounting improprieties.\nRepresented NYSE-traded company in SEC informal inquiry concerning disposition of European assets.\nRepresented former officer of nutrition supplement company in SEC investigation related to alleged revenue recognition issues.\nRepresented individuals in SEC investigation related to alleged Finders’ Fees.\nRepresented numerous individuals in SEC enforcement action related to alleged insider trading.\nRepresented certified public accountant in Rule 102(e) proceeding.\nRepresented broker-dealer in Florida state investigation regarding auction-rate securities.\nRepresented numerous public companies in SEC and SRO investigations of pre-announcement trading activity related to announced merger transactions.{{ FIELD }}Other Accounting and Financial Fraud Litigation\nRepresented crypto mining support company in novel antitrust claims related to Bitcoin.\nRepresented private equity fund in defense of multiple lawsuits in New York federal and state courts alleging fraudulent accounts receivable.\nDefended public companies in class actions alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices.\nRepresented directors of television broadcasting company in defense of claims brought by bankruptcy trustee.\nOpposed remand to state court for Internet company in suit seeking rescission by investors.\nRepresented Amex-traded public company in the pharmaceutical industry in federal court and arbitration against German company alleging accounting improprieties in connection with an earnout agreement.\nRepresented Central Bank of Ecuador in banking fraud litigation pending in The Bahamas.\nRepresented U.S. railroad in accounting arbitration related to shipping rates.\nRepresented receiver over $100 million assets in dispute regarding an educational institution in the Caribbean.{{ FIELD }}Other Shareholder Derivative Litigation Defense\nDefended executive of a private equity fund at trial in defense of derivative claims brought by investor related to M\u0026amp;A transactions.\nRepresented directors of a publicly traded entertainment company related to the acquisition of a business from an affiliate.\nRepresented public company in the education industry in defending derivative claims arising from parallel criminal and SEC investigations.\nRepresented directors and officers of private restaurant company in arbitration alleging mismanagement.{{ FIELD }}Lodging \u0026amp; Lifestyle\nRepresented private country club at trial against municipality.\nRepresented public vacation ownership (timeshare) company in defense of multi-jurisdiction state court class actions.\nRepresented hotel company in defense of federal class action and related derivative litigation.\nRepresented owners of condo hotel project in federal mass-action litigation against developer.\nRepresented online travel booking website in various matters.\nRepresented officer of public vacation ownership (timeshare) company in federal class action.\nRepresented Mexican restaurant chain in Texas state court litigation and arbitration.\nRepresented hotel company in litigation in Arizona state court.{{ FIELD }}Brian Miller focuses his practice on securities class action defense, SEC investigations, internal investigations of whistleblower allegations, accounting fraud, fiduciary duties, private credit disputes, partnership disputes, healthcare disputes, and other commercial disputes. Brian has defended dozens of shareholder class actions alleging securities fraud, accounting fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty. Collectively, these matters have sought damages in the billions of dollars. \nBrian represents public companies and their directors and officers, private equity and private credit funds, borrowers from private credit funds, registered investment advisors, and individual and corporate clients facing SEC investigations and bet-the-company litigation, typically involving fraud or breach of fiduciary duty allegations. He also has significant experience litigating commercial disputes throughout Florida, in state and federal courts as well as private arbitration tribunals. Many of his cases involve multiple related lawsuits and pending government or regulatory investigations in different jurisdictions across the United States and internationally.\nBrian draws upon his experience as a former SEC lawyer to represent his clients. Brian began his career at the SEC in Washington, D.C., where, among other things, he served as special counsel to Commissioner Steven M.H. Wallman. He is recognized annually by Benchmark Litigation and The Best Lawyers in America and is ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA in “Litigation: Securities – Florida”. Partner Ranked Band 1 Chambers USA in Litigation: Securities – Florida Recognized for Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Securities in Florida The Best Lawyers in America 2012-2021 Named a “Litigation Star” for General Commercial and Securities in Florida Benchmark Litigation 2014-2021, 2023 Recognized as a “Top Rated Securities Litigation Attorney in Miami, FL Super Lawyers Magazine 2009-2022 Walsh University  Case Western Reserve University Case Western Reserve University School of Law 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 Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia District of Columbia Florida U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida Dade County Bar Association, Committee on Securities Litigation, Past Co-Chair Dade County Bar Association, Committee on Banking and Corporate Litigation, Past Co-Chair ACLU of Miami-Dade County, Legal Screening Panel, Member CHARLEE Homes for Children, Past Board Member Morningside Historic Education Society, Past Treasurer United Way of Miami-Dade Economic Mobility Oversight Council Member Federal Bar Association, Audit Committee Member 2025-2026 Legal Services of Greater Miami, Member of Leaders Council Representative Trial Experience\nDefended private equity fund against allegations of breach of fiduciary duty in a nine-week trial. Defended Latin American businessman on $30 million fraud and breach of promissory note claims in federal bankruptcy court trial. Defended SEC claims against alleged unregistered broker dealer in federal court trial. Prosecuted trial claims on behalf of private country club related to $850,000 annual special assessment. Prosecuted claims on behalf of Bahraini pharmaceutical company against US machinery supplier in arbitration. Defended SEC claims against CEO of public company in federal court trial. Defended breach of fiduciary duty claims against public company in connection with merger transaction. Prosecuted several pro bono trials on behalf of prisoners alleging civil rights violations. Internal Investigations\nRepresented audit committee of construction firm in connection with internal investigation arising from whistleblower allegations of accounting irregularities.\nInvestigated alleged stock-option backdating on behalf of audit committee of NASDAQ-traded public company in the telecommunications industry.\nInvestigated allegations of dishonest conduct by senior financial personnel of NYSE-traded public company in the telecommunications industry.\nRepresented audit committee of NYSE-traded public company in the real estate industry in two separate internal investigations arising from whistleblower allegations of accounting and other fraud.\nInvestigated accounting fraud allegations on behalf of audit committee of NASDAQ-traded company in the pharmaceutical industry.\nInvestigated inventory accounting fraud allegations for Amex-traded public company in the aerospace industry.\nInvestigated allegations of insider trading by officer of Nasdaq-traded bank holding company. Securities Class Action Defense\nDefended federal class action securities claims against medical device manufacturer related to disclosures about the status of new product development. Dismissal affirmed on appeal.\nDefended public correctional facilities company in defense of federal securities claims related to COVID-19 and disclosures.\nDefended federal securities class action against VOIP telecommunications company.\nDefended federal class action securities claims against a public company in the education industry alleging accounting and other misstatements.\nDefended federal securities class action against staffing company.\nRepresented hedge fund and its principal in defense of securities class action and parallel derivative claims regarding stock buyback.\nDefended federal securities class action against semiconductor company alleging fraud in connection with revision to earnings guidance.\nDefended federal class action securities claims related to earnings miss by NYSE-traded solid waste disposal company.\nDefended federal class action securities claims against pharmaceutical company related to status of new product development.\nDefended federal class action securities claims related to earnings miss and alleged accounting improprieties for a software-development company.\nRepresented former CEO of bankrupt software company in multidistrict federal securities fraud litigation alleging accounting and related-party-disclosure improprieties.\nDefended Big 4 accounting firm in federal securities class action.\nRepresented aerospace company in defending federal class action securities claims alleging revenue recognition violations after restatement of five years’ financial statements.\nRepresented former controller of bankrupt time-share company in federal class action securities claims alleging accounting misstatements related to $130 million impairment charge.\nRepresented directors and officers of bankrupt telecommunications infrastructure company in federal class action securities claims alleging financial misstatements. Antitakeover and M\u0026amp;A Litigation\nRepresented health insurance company in defense of claims seeking to enjoin $12.8 billion merger.\nDefeated preliminary injunction in Maryland litigation seeking to enjoin $84 million merger.\nRepresented sports merchandising company in defense of claims seeking to enjoin $185 million merger.\nRepresented private equity fund in litigation seeking to enjoin going-private transaction.\nRepresented healthcare company in litigation seeking to enjoin $1.1 billion merger transaction.\nDefended preliminary injunction proceeding in Florida state court regarding a $500 million merger for a public company in the security industry.\nDefended preliminary injunction regarding a $50 million public company merger.\nRepresented NASDAQ-traded physician services company regarding a $1.1 billion going-private merger.\nRepresented waste services company in defense of multistate litigation seeking to enjoin $6 billion merger involving an unsolicited hostile takeover bid.\nRepresented timeshare company in multi-state litigation seeking to enjoin stock-for-stock merger, involving hostile takeover bid.\nRepresented retailer in litigation seeking to enjoin $150 million merger transaction.\nRepresented acquiror of publicly traded correctional properties company in Maryland and Florida state-court actions seeking to enjoin $300 million merger.\nRepresented acquiror of health products distributor in Florida state-court class action seeking to enjoin acquisition of public company.\nAdvised management of companies considering hostile takeover of competitors. SEC Enforcement Defense\nDefended multiple clients at trial against SEC charges.\nRepresented former CEO of software company in an SEC enforcement proceeding.\nRepresented Latin American investment company in defense of SEC enforcement proceeding relating to broker-dealer registration.\nRepresented private company in the direct marketing industry related to alleged market manipulation.\nRepresented aerospace company, in the face of related criminal proceedings against company’s CEO and CFO, related to alleged revenue recognition violations stemming from restatement of multiple years’ financial statements.\nRepresented former consultant to telecommunications equipment company in SEC investigation of alleged accounting improprieties.\nRepresented NYSE-traded company in SEC informal inquiry concerning disposition of European assets.\nRepresented former officer of nutrition supplement company in SEC investigation related to alleged revenue recognition issues.\nRepresented individuals in SEC investigation related to alleged Finders’ Fees.\nRepresented numerous individuals in SEC enforcement action related to alleged insider trading.\nRepresented certified public accountant in Rule 102(e) proceeding.\nRepresented broker-dealer in Florida state investigation regarding auction-rate securities.\nRepresented numerous public companies in SEC and SRO investigations of pre-announcement trading activity related to announced merger transactions. Other Accounting and Financial Fraud Litigation\nRepresented crypto mining support company in novel antitrust claims related to Bitcoin.\nRepresented private equity fund in defense of multiple lawsuits in New York federal and state courts alleging fraudulent accounts receivable.\nDefended public companies in class actions alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices.\nRepresented directors of television broadcasting company in defense of claims brought by bankruptcy trustee.\nOpposed remand to state court for Internet company in suit seeking rescission by investors.\nRepresented Amex-traded public company in the pharmaceutical industry in federal court and arbitration against German company alleging accounting improprieties in connection with an earnout agreement.\nRepresented Central Bank of Ecuador in banking fraud litigation pending in The Bahamas.\nRepresented U.S. railroad in accounting arbitration related to shipping rates.\nRepresented receiver over $100 million assets in dispute regarding an educational institution in the Caribbean. Other Shareholder Derivative Litigation Defense\nDefended executive of a private equity fund at trial in defense of derivative claims brought by investor related to M\u0026amp;A transactions.\nRepresented directors of a publicly traded entertainment company related to the acquisition of a business from an affiliate.\nRepresented public company in the education industry in defending derivative claims arising from parallel criminal and SEC investigations.\nRepresented directors and officers of private restaurant company in arbitration alleging mismanagement. 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Prior to joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Andrew served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Panayotta Augustin-Birch in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, a law clerk at a class action law firm, and an intern at another global law firm.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to attending law school, Andrew graduated \u003cem\u003esumma cum laude\u003c/em\u003e with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Business Analytics from the University of North Carolina Wilmington Honors College, where he was involved in multiple student organizations and made the Dean\u0026rsquo;s List each semester.\u003c/p\u003e"},"locales":["en"]},"secondary_title_id":null,"upload_assignments":{"headshot":[{"id":13197}]},"capability_group_id":1},"created_at":"2026-01-26T21:06:59.000Z","updated_at":"2026-01-26T21:06:59.000Z","searchable_text":"Mascia{{ FIELD }}Andrew's practice focuses on structured finance and securitization matters, representing financial institutions, issuers, underwriters, funds, and other market participants in a range of complex finance transactions. 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Meek is a senior advisor in King \u0026amp; Spalding\u0026rsquo;s Government Advocacy and Public Policy Group.\u0026nbsp; He advises a diverse group of companies in the healthcare, technology, higher education, agriculture, energy, and financial services sectors on policy and political strategy development and third-party public policy engagement.\u0026nbsp; He also advises top-level executives on managing government relations teams and provides strategic advice on philanthropic efforts with third-party groups.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Florida State Legislature, and as Special Representative to the United Nations, Congressman Meek has honed his skills over his long tenure in politics and has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor to these companies, public policy organizations, and Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 2002 to 2010, Congressman Kendrick B. 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