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Paul offers clients representation guided by a rich understanding of the intersection between music (and other content), technology, and business. He frequently speaks and publishes on legal developments in these fields and has over twenty-five years of experience litigating seminal cases involving the application of copyright and related law to digital media.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough he helps clients with issues across many types of content, Paul has particularly deep experience resolving copyright issues relating to music, where clients operating at the cutting edge of technology require equally innovative legal representation. Paul offers creative solutions based on his deep understanding of copyright law and technology through counseling, government relations, and \u0026ndash; when necessary \u0026ndash; litigation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an experienced copyright lawyer, former software developer and amateur musician, he is also proficient in software copyright litigation and has been advising clients regarding copyright issues related to machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies for over a decade. 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He routinely represents digital music services, as well as other media, software, and consumer products companies, in negotiations and disputes with record labels, music publishers, and other rights holders. His clients in these groundbreaking cases have included MP3.com, Yahoo!, Veoh, MediaNet, Sirius XM Radio, Pandora Media, Bill Graham Archives, ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access, and Music Choice. 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Circuit, obtaining rare reversal of both the Register of Copyrights and the Board.{{ FIELD }}Trade association Orchestra Music Licensing Association (“OMLA”), representing the interests of symphony orchestras in connection with various music rights and licensing issues, including Performing Rights Organization license negotiations, the Copyright Office’s “technical measures” study, and disputes regarding the creation and use of custom orchestrations of popular music by “pops” orchestras.{{ FIELD }}Sirius XM Radio, Music Choice, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and other music licensees in connection with the Department of Justice’s 2014-2015 and 2019-2021 reviews of the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees. In both review proceedings, Paul’s work resulted in DOJ closing the review without making any of the harmful changes requested by ASCAP, BMI, and music publishers.{{ FIELD }}Various digital music services and other music licensees in connection with the negotiation, drafting, and enactment of the Music Modernization Act, including assisting clients in preparing for testimony at congressional hearings, lobbying, and obtaining key changes in the legislation to advance clients’ interests.{{ FIELD }}Sirius XM Satellite Radio in the Webcasting IV royalty rate proceeding before the Copyright Royalty Board, resulting in the first royalty rate decrease ever granted by the Board or its predecessors.{{ FIELD }}National trade association for broadcasters and Music Choice in connection with Copyright Office music licensing policy hearings.{{ FIELD }}The unsecured creditors’ committee in the Cengage Learning bankruptcy, the largest Chapter 11 filing of 2013. 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Paul offers clients representation guided by a rich understanding of the intersection between music (and other content), technology, and business. He frequently speaks and publishes on legal developments in these fields and has over twenty-five years of experience litigating seminal cases involving the application of copyright and related law to digital media.\nAlthough he helps clients with issues across many types of content, Paul has particularly deep experience resolving copyright issues relating to music, where clients operating at the cutting edge of technology require equally innovative legal representation. Paul offers creative solutions based on his deep understanding of copyright law and technology through counseling, government relations, and – when necessary – litigation.\nAs an experienced copyright lawyer, former software developer and amateur musician, he is also proficient in software copyright litigation and has been advising clients regarding copyright issues related to machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies for over a decade. He is one of the few lawyers in the country with extensive first-chair experience before the Copyright Royalty Board and other royalty rate setting venues.\nHis experience spans many issues, including:\n\nCopyright issues implicated by the training and use of artificial intelligence and other machine learning\nDigital media and other technologies\nMusic licensing and copyright royalty rate litigation\nRoyalty audits and payment disputes\nCopyright infringement disputes\nFair use and other defenses\nThe DMCA and its safe harbor for online service providers\nCopyright policy matters\nGovernment affairs\n\nLitigation \u0026amp; Licensing\nPaul has litigated numerous high-profile copyright cases involving digital media, copyright, and the Internet. He routinely represents digital music services, as well as other media, software, and consumer products companies, in negotiations and disputes with record labels, music publishers, and other rights holders. His clients in these groundbreaking cases have included MP3.com, Yahoo!, Veoh, MediaNet, Sirius XM Radio, Pandora Media, Bill Graham Archives, ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access, and Music Choice. Paul obtained the only two royalty rate reductions ever granted by the Copyright Royalty Board (or its predecessors) and often makes new law on issues such as the DMCA safe harbor and fair use through representing clients in bet-the-company copyright infringement litigation across many industries.\nCounseling\nClients seek Paul’s counsel in copyright, trademark, right of publicity, entertainment, computer, and Internet law issues in diverse industries, including the music, motion picture, publishing, software development, data security, and digital media industries.\nGovernment Relations\nHe also advises on strategies for shaping copyright policy and represents clients’ interest before government entities that impact the copyright ecosystem, such as Congress, the Copyright Office, and the Department of Justice.\nClients served by Paul have included Sirius XM, Pandora, Music Choice, the Orchestra Music Licensing Association, Google, the Television Music Licensing Committee, MediaNet, MP3.com, LaunchCast, Veoh Networks, and Express VPN. Partner “Top Music Lawyer” Billboard Magazine Ranked as a leading Media and Entertainment litigator, and Copyright and Trademark lawyer Chambers \u0026amp; Partners USA Ranked The Legal 500 Named a WIPR leader World IP Review Ranked a “Premier IP Star (Litigation)” in New York Managing Intellectual Property Georgetown University Georgetown University Law Center U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth 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 Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia New York Clerked for the Hon. Peter T. Fay, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit New York State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section, Former Chair Copyright Society of the USA, Member Law Clerk, Hon. Peter T. Fay, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Pandora Media in group of copyright infringement cases coordinated by purported licensing collective, Word Collections, on behalf of alleged owners of the copyrights in jokes and comedy routines embodied in comedy sound recordings available on Pandora’s streaming service. In this case, the plaintiffs seek to disrupt decades of industry custom and practice by claiming that Pandora must separately license rights to the underlying jokes in addition to their existing licenses to stream the sound recordings. Paul served as head of a large, multidisciplinary team not only for Pandora’s defense of these actions, but also in counterclaims against the plaintiffs and Word Collections for violation of various antitrust laws. Music Choice, the world’s first digital music service, in litigation brought by SoundExchange, alleging underpayment of statutory license royalties for Music Choice’s commercial background music service. Several technology companies, from startups to a Fortune 500 semiconductor and software company, advising on the copyright issues raised by the training, commercialization, and use of artificial intelligence and other machine learning technologies. The Television Music Licensing Committee in connection with negotiations and potential rate court litigation against various Performing Rights Organizations. Bill Graham Archives, operator of the Wolfgang’s and Concert Vault music services, in class action copyright infringement litigation arising from allegations that the company failed to secure mechanical and synchronization licenses for on-demand streaming of its collection of live concert audio and video recordings on its websites. Digital music service MediaNet in litigations brought by various songwriters and music publishers relating to mechanical license requirements, leading to favorable settlements. MP3.com digital music service in various copyright infringement lawsuits brought by record labels and music publishers relating to music streaming service, including litigation of whether musical sound recordings are works made for hire under the Copyright Act. Yahoo! in a copyright case brought by the recording industry, determining the eligibility of Yahoo!’s LaunchCast webcasting service for a statutory copyright license. Symphonic rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra in copyright infringement case relating to album art and band merchandise, leading to favorable settlement. Scottish software developer in copyright infringement case brought by its competitor, one of the world’s largest ATM hardware and software companies. Prominent law firm in copyright infringement case relating to computer software used to process specialized financial transactions, successfully reversing preliminary injunction on appeal to the Second Circuit. Publications International, Ltd. in a case brought by the makers of Beanie Babies plush toys arising out of the publication of a Beanie Babies collector’s guide. Several Virtual Private Network (VPN) service providers, including ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access, in bet-the-industry copyright litigation brought by a group of independent movie production companies in courts throughout the country, seeking to hold VPN providers liable for the alleged movie piracy of individual consumers using VPN services. Recently negotiated favorable settlement for two VPNs, while proceeding to litigation for another. Major cosmetics company in connection with copyright infringement claims brought by major record and music publishing companies, based upon the posting or re-posting of videos that contain background music on social media accounts, including those by influencers and ordinary consumers. Music Choice in connection with the current Preexisting Subscription Service license rate proceeding (SDARS IV) before the Copyright Royalty Board, as well as every prior rate proceeding for Music Choice since the creation of the CRB. Obtained the second rate decrease in the history of the CRB (and its predecessors) in same year when other licensees’ rates were increased by over 40%. Recently won appeal of ancillary issue before the D.C. Circuit, obtaining rare reversal of both the Register of Copyrights and the Board. Trade association Orchestra Music Licensing Association (“OMLA”), representing the interests of symphony orchestras in connection with various music rights and licensing issues, including Performing Rights Organization license negotiations, the Copyright Office’s “technical measures” study, and disputes regarding the creation and use of custom orchestrations of popular music by “pops” orchestras. Sirius XM Radio, Music Choice, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and other music licensees in connection with the Department of Justice’s 2014-2015 and 2019-2021 reviews of the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees. In both review proceedings, Paul’s work resulted in DOJ closing the review without making any of the harmful changes requested by ASCAP, BMI, and music publishers. Various digital music services and other music licensees in connection with the negotiation, drafting, and enactment of the Music Modernization Act, including assisting clients in preparing for testimony at congressional hearings, lobbying, and obtaining key changes in the legislation to advance clients’ interests. Sirius XM Satellite Radio in the Webcasting IV royalty rate proceeding before the Copyright Royalty Board, resulting in the first royalty rate decrease ever granted by the Board or its predecessors. National trade association for broadcasters and Music Choice in connection with Copyright Office music licensing policy hearings. The unsecured creditors’ committee in the Cengage Learning bankruptcy, the largest Chapter 11 filing of 2013. Developed a novel copyright strategy that placed the liens on all the debtor’s copyrights at risk, leading to a significantly increased recovery for the unsecured creditors. Sylvain Sylvain, founding member of seminal proto-punk band New York Dolls, successfully obtaining cancellation of trademark registration improperly obtained by David Johansen’s personal corporation. Members of The Allman Brothers Band in litigation against UMG Recordings, Inc. for failure to pay royalties at the correct rate for digital downloads and other digital exploitation of several classic albums by The Allman Brothers Band. Famous artist Greg Hildebrandt, in DMCA fraudulent takedown notice litigation. First Niagara Insurance Brokers in $530 million trademark infringement action against First Niagara Financial Group. Bill Graham Archives LLC with respect to various copyright, trademark, right of publicity, and other intellectual property disputes relating to the operation of its Wolfgang’s Vault website and exploitation of its rights to a large collection of sound recordings, poster art, and vintage rock and roll memorabilia. Domain name registrar Register.com in obtaining a preliminary injunction, affirmed on appeal, stopping the defendant from harvesting customer data from Register.com’s WHOIS database. An individual client in action to obtain subpoenas to trace identity of defendants who had posted defamatory statements on Internet forums. A religious organization in a trademark action relating to the unauthorized use of the client’s trademark in a third-level domain name. Caesar’s World, Inc. in one of the first in rem cases brought under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act. 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A member of our FDA, Life Sciences, and Healthcare, and Government Advocacy practices, David represents clients in healthcare litigation, False Claims Act cases and other commercial disputes, as well as in advocacy before Congress and federal agencies on coverage, coding, reimbursement and other issues. He is a recognized national expert on Medicare Secondary Payer issues.\nCombining broad experience in litigation and public policy, David focuses on complex, multiparty litigation and government advocacy. As a lead litigator, he represents clients in a variety of healthcare and False Claims Act cases, and other disputes. He has also counseled clients in international arbitration, including matters before the International Court of Claims.\nIn his advocacy practice, David focuses on advising clients in the healthcare and insurance industries. He often serves as a primary strategist and policy architect in a broad range of matters, navigating through Congress, executive branch agencies (with a focus on the Centers for Medicare \u0026amp; Medicaid Services and the Food and Drug Administration) and academia to influence the legislative and regulatory processes. Through his advocacy, he has drafted and helped pass legislation, and has prompted changes in agency policies in ways that benefit his clients. He is a national thought leader on Medicare Secondary Payer issues, having drafted the 2012 SMART Act enacted by Congress. David J. Farber Partner Life Sciences Editorial Board  Law360, 2014, 2017 President, Washington Region  American Jewish Committee, 2011–2013 Member, National Board of Governors  American Jewish Committee, 2013–present Hyman Bookbinder Award  American Jewish Committee, 2016 Bertelsmann Foundation Fellow  German-Israel Young Leaders Exchange, 2007 Spirit of Community Action Award  The United Planning Organization, 2005 New York University New York University School of Law Georgetown University Georgetown University Law Center Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia District of Columbia New York Represented multiple parties, including several of the leading third-party administrators, and served as lead counsel on MSP issues in U.S. ex rel. Takemoto v. Nationwide, et al, No. 16-365 (2nd Cir. January 18, 2017), dismissing first major national False Claims Act case under the Medicare Secondary Payer statute. Drafted and led strategy on behalf of the MARC Coalition on the SMART Act, H.R. 1845 (112th Congress), enacted by Congress in 2012 as the first major reform of the Medicare Secondary Payer laws in over a decade and the SPARC Act, H.R. 1122 (115th Congress), introduced in 2017 to further improve the statute . Worked on behalf of major pharmaceutical manufacturer to enact Medicare Part B drug reimbursement provisions. Drafted legislation and led strategy to create federal early childhood mental health grant program.","searchable_name":"David J. 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Spalding’s Government Matters practice group, serves on the firm’s Policy Committee, and is Managing Partner of the firm’s Chicago office. As part of the Special Matters \u0026amp; Government Investigations team, Zach represents companies and individuals nationwide in a broad array of sensitive white-collar defense and investigations matters. He has built a reputation as a careful, discreet problem solver and an elite trial lawyer. A former United States Attorney, Zach has extensive experience on both sides of the table in bet-the-company civil and criminal trials and government and internal investigations. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.\nPrior to rejoining King \u0026amp; Spalding in 2017, Zach served as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, leading one of the top prosecutor’s offices in the country and overseeing prosecutions in areas of corporate misconduct, healthcare and securities fraud, public corruption, gangs, terrorism and other criminal and civil matters. He has tried numerous cases, including the successful corruption trial of former Illinois Governor George Ryan. Zach served for over three years on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee (AGAC) and co-chaired the AGAC’s White Collar Crimes Subcommittee, working closely with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) leadership, U.S. Attorneys across the country, and other enforcement officials. He also co-chaired the Securities and Commodities Fraud Working Group, which includes the DOJ, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and other agencies. During his years of public service, Zach received numerous awards and recognition for outstanding service, including the Chicago Crime Commission Stars of Distinction Award, the Chicago Federal Bureau of Investigation Award in Recognition of Outstanding Service and Dedication, and U.S. Department of Justice Director’s Awards for Superior Performance.\nAt King \u0026amp; Spalding, Zach represents clients in high-stakes government investigations, internal investigations, white-collar litigation, and crisis response matters. He has guided public companies, boards of directors, major universities, government officials, and high-ranking corporate executives through sensitive matters involving fraud, public corruption, bribery, #metoo improprieties, financial improprieties, workplace violence, and data breaches, among others. Legal 500 US named Zach a “Leading Lawyer for Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense: Advice to Corporates” in its 2018 edition, making him one of only 13 lawyers nationwide to receive that designation. In addition, Chambers USA has consistently ranked him as a top White-Collar Crime and Government Investigations lawyer.\nZach is a committed advocate for the greater Chicago community and, in particular, for finding long-term solutions to Chicago’s gun violence epidemic. He has served on the not-for-profit Boards of Directors of A Better Chicago, Metropolitan Family Services of Chicago, and the Legal Aid Society of Chicago, which he Chaired. He is an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern’s Pritzker School of Law, where he teaches a seminar on Chicago’s gun violence epidemic, and he currently serves on the Board of Youth Guidance and the Board of Advisors of Vanderbilt Law School. Partner Top Ranked Lawyer, Litigation: White-Collar Crime \u0026amp; Government Investigations  Chambers USA, Illinois (2012 \u0026amp; 2019-2022) \"Zachary is a really good strategic thinker with compassion for his clients.\"  Chambers USA (2022) Leading Lawyer - Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense Legal 500 US 2018 Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (2016)  Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University School of Law Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University School of Law Illinois Tennessee Represented Equifax in investigations by 47 state Attorneys General who formed a multi-state group to investigate the 2017 cybersecurity incident, which impacted approximately 145.5 million U.S. consumers, and in multiple related lawsuits brought by cities and states. Represented the Chairman of the CFTC, two CFTC Commissioners, the CFTC Chief of Enforcement, and other CFTC staff in successfully convincing the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to dismiss contempt proceedings against the CFTC individuals alleging improper public statements regarding the CFTC’s settlement with Kraft-Mondelez in a market manipulation case. Represented the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Illinois in an internal investigation into potential misconduct by its Executive Director. Represented the Board Independent Directors of Interface Inc., the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of carpet tiles, in an independent investigation of #metoo allegations made by a whistleblower. Conducted an independent investigation for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office into allegations of improper outsourcing of legal services at the CCSAO. Represented a major state university in multiple sensitive matters, including #metoo allegations, COVID-19 return-to-campus issues, and investigations of improprieties in one of its sports programs. Represented major U.S. corporations in internal investigations, coordination with law enforcement investigations, and crisis response and communications in the wake of tragic workplace violence incidents. Representing a major financial services institution in responding to inquiries from various state Attorney General offices and other state regulators relating to a data breach. 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Dan\u0026rsquo;s practice focuses on energy across the value chain, including\u0026nbsp;oil and gas (upstream, midstream and downstream),\u0026nbsp;low-carbon energy (renewables, hydrogen and its derivatives, carbon capture and storage, battery systems and green industry), power, infrastructure and mining megaprojects around the world.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan has 23 years of experience and has represented corporations, government entities and institutions globally, including\u0026nbsp;Chevron, ADNOC, XRG, Woodside, PETRONAS, JERA ,\u0026nbsp;Masdar, Engie, NEOM, Fertiglobe, Reliance Industries Limited, ACWA Power, Emirates Global Aluminium, Fortescue,\u0026nbsp;Moeve / CEPSA, JBIC, Dow Chemical,\u0026nbsp;Air Liquide, Sembcorp, Keppel, Sojitz, KEPCO, OCP, Tree Energy Solutions, Raizen, Casa dos Ventos, Air Liquide, EverWind, Uniper and more. 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He is also highly commercial and is top of the list for us''\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"CLIENT FEEDBACK, CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Dan has developed a leading profile in the hydrogen and energy transition space and is today a true expert.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"CLIENT FEEDBACK, CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“He is energetic, commercial and extremely knowledgeable.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Client Feedback, Chambers Global, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Leading Lawyer, Energy Oil \u0026amp; gas Industry, 2023\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"IFLR1000\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Leading Lawyer, 2023\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal500\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Leading Lawyer, Chambers Ranked in Global, Projects \u0026amp; Energy, 2023\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Global\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"MVP for Project Finance\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Law360 2022\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Named by Chambers Global: Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Global 2021-2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Named as a “Leading Individual”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal500 for UAE Oil, Gas and Natural Resources in 2022-2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Emerging as a go-to lawyer for Middle Eastern energy and infrastructure projects”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Global 2022\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Is known for his work advising on the full life cycle of power deals”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Global 2022\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Dan is great, he's really user-friendly and very responsive. He's a real pleasure to deal with.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Client Feedback, Chambers Global 2022\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Dan is impressive, thoughtful and organized.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Client Feedback, Chambers Global 2022\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“He's a great problem solver who is extremely knowledgeable about us and the Middle East region.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Client Feedback, Chambers Global 2022\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“They make you feel as if you are the only client!\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Client Feedback, Legal500 2022\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Extensive experience advising on largescale oil and gas, green energy, power and infrastructure projects.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal500 2022\"}{{ FIELD }}ADNOC / XRG on all aspects of its multi-billion dollar investment into ExxonMobil’s U.S.$7 billion Baytown low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Texas.{{ FIELD }}NEOM on all aspects, from initial MOU to financial close, of the U.S.$8.4 billion NEOM Green Hydrogen Project, the world’s first green ammonia export megaproject to take FID and sign definitive offtake and financing agreements. The project involves the world’s largest single-phase renewables project (4GW in total) as well as a ground-breaking green ammonia / green hydrogen project, including 2.2GW of alkaline electrolysers supplied by Thyssenkrupp Nucera.{{ FIELD }}The Dow Chemical Company on all aspects of its U.S.$20 billion Sadara petrochemicals joint venture with Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}PETRONAS in relation to its U.S.$28 billion RAPID integrated refinery and petrochemicals project in Pengerang, Malaysia, including the U.S.$7 billion acquisition of an interest by Saudi Aramco in parts of the project.{{ FIELD }}Emirates Global Aluminium on the Guinea Alumina Project, a U.S.$1.6 billion bauxite mining project in Guinea, West Africa. This was the largest mining project financing ever in West Africa and was awarded Global Multilateral Deal of the Year 2019 by PFI.{{ FIELD }}JERA on its joint venture with CF Industries to develop the U.S.$4 billion “Blue Point” low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia export facility in Louisiana, U.S.{{ FIELD }}Chevron on its development of low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia projects on the U.S. Gulf Coast.{{ FIELD }}Moeve (formerly known as CEPSA), one of Spain's largest energy companies, on one of the country’s leading green hydrogen projects, which will help decarbonize Moeve’s refinery at Huelva.{{ FIELD }}JBIC on the financing of the U.S.$3.5 billion Facility D IWPP in Qatar, from bid stage to financial close.{{ FIELD }}JERA on its program to import clean ammonia to Japan for co-firing in thermal power plants to decarbonize the Japanese electricity system.{{ FIELD }}Reliance Industries Limited on Saudi Aramco’s acquisition of an interest in its oil-to-chemicals business.{{ FIELD }}EverWind Fuels on all aspects of a U.S.$6 billion green hydrogen and ammonia export megaproject, in Nova Scotia, Canada.{{ FIELD }}One of India’s largest energy companies on green methanol and green ammonia export projects in the country.{{ FIELD }}A leading global supermajor on regulatory matters relating to low-carbon business and projects in South Korea (including the CHPS programme), Japan (including the hydrogen CfD programme), Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, the U.S, and Kazakhstan.{{ FIELD }}The lenders on the U.S.$12.5 billion joint venture for the Jazan IGCC / ASU project, the largest grey hydrogen project in the world. Awarded Global Deal of the Year by the PFI Awards, 2021; and MENA Hybrid Energy Deal of the Year at the IJGlobal Awards 2021.{{ FIELD }}One of Singapore’s largest energy companies and two of Japan’s largest energy companies in a joint venture to develop a green ammonia export project in India.{{ FIELD }}One of Singapore’s largest energy companies on its programme to import clean ammonia into Japan for decarbonization of its power sector.{{ FIELD }}OCP on a green ammonia pilot project with Shell in Morocco.{{ FIELD }}Uniper on offtake from the Hyport Duqm Green Ammonia Project in Oman.{{ FIELD }}Casa Dos Ventos, Brazil’s largest renewable energy company, on a joint venture with TotalEnergies to produce and market green hydrogen hydrogen and ammonia in the Port of Pecem, Ceara, Brazil.{{ FIELD }}Ardian, one of France’s leading investment companies, on hydrogen investment and incentive strategic matters.{{ FIELD }}ACWA Power, Saudi Arabia’s leading renewable energy company, on its green hydrogen project in Uzbekistan.{{ FIELD }}Scatec, one of Europe’s leading renewable energy companies, in joint venture with Fertiglobe and Orascom on the Egypt Green Hydrogen Project, which in 2024 won the first competitive public tender for import of green ammonia into Europe under the H2Global / Hint.co programe.{{ FIELD }}Engie, Fertiglobe and Masdar on a joint venture to develop the UAE’s first green hydrogen and ammonia project.{{ FIELD }}One of Spain’s largest energy companies on a green hydrogen and ammonia export project in Brazil.{{ FIELD }}A supermajor international integrated energy company, on the world’s largest offshore carbon capture and storage exploration and development projects, offshore Western and Northern Australia.{{ FIELD }}Masdar on multi-hundred megawatt renewables (solar and wind) projects in the UAE, Serbia and Azerbaijan.{{ FIELD }}Tree Energy Solutions on various green hydrogen e-methane / e-NG projects globally.{{ FIELD }}Raizen, one of Brazil’s largest energy companies, on global regulatory matters relating to its biofuels business.{{ FIELD }}Emirates Waste to Energy on the GCC’s first waste-to energy project, which was commissioned in 2022.{{ FIELD }}Dan Feldman leads King \u0026amp; Spalding’s energy industry team, which comprises over 300 lawyers worldwide. Dan’s practice focuses on energy across the value chain, including oil and gas (upstream, midstream and downstream), low-carbon energy (renewables, hydrogen and its derivatives, carbon capture and storage, battery systems and green industry), power, infrastructure and mining megaprojects around the world.\nDan has 23 years of experience and has represented corporations, government entities and institutions globally, including Chevron, ADNOC, XRG, Woodside, PETRONAS, JERA , Masdar, Engie, NEOM, Fertiglobe, Reliance Industries Limited, ACWA Power, Emirates Global Aluminium, Fortescue, Moeve / CEPSA, JBIC, Dow Chemical, Air Liquide, Sembcorp, Keppel, Sojitz, KEPCO, OCP, Tree Energy Solutions, Raizen, Casa dos Ventos, Air Liquide, EverWind, Uniper and more. \nDan has been recognized by Chambers Global, Legal500, IFLR1000, Who’s Who Legal and Law360 as a leading lawyer. In 2025 he was named a Law360 MVP for energy, one of five in the world, and Law Middle East’s  “Rainmaker of the Year”. He has previously been named a Law360 MVP for project finance. He advised Project Finance International “Deals of the Year” in 2023 (the U.S.$8.4 billion NEOM Green Hydrogen Project, on which Dan advised NEOM), 2021 (the U.S.$12.5 billion Jazan IGCC, on which Dan advised the lenders) and 2020 (the U.S.$2 billion Guinea Alumina Project, on which Dan advised the sponsors). Dan Feldman lawyer Partner Highly Regarded (Project Development and Project Finance), UAE IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 MVP for Energy  Law360, 2025 Rainmaker of the Year Law Middle East Awards 2025 Leading Partner, Infrastructure and projects (including project finance) - United Arab Emirates Legal 500 EMEA 2025 Leading Partner, Oil, gas and natural resources - United Arab Emirates Legal 500 EMEA 2025 ''Dan is one of the real stars; we trust Dan completely. He's very reliable, and knowledgeable about the region'' CLIENT FEEDBACK, CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2025 ''Dan is knowledgeable about the region and about the law. He is also highly commercial and is top of the list for us'' CLIENT FEEDBACK, CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2025 “Dan has developed a leading profile in the hydrogen and energy transition space and is today a true expert.” CLIENT FEEDBACK, CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2023 “He is energetic, commercial and extremely knowledgeable.” Client Feedback, Chambers Global, 2023 Leading Lawyer, Energy Oil \u0026amp; gas Industry, 2023 IFLR1000 Leading Lawyer, 2023 Legal500 Leading Lawyer, Chambers Ranked in Global, Projects \u0026amp; Energy, 2023 Chambers Global MVP for Project Finance Law360 2022 Named by Chambers Global: Projects and Energy Chambers Global 2021-2025 Named as a “Leading Individual” Legal500 for UAE Oil, Gas and Natural Resources in 2022-2025 “Emerging as a go-to lawyer for Middle Eastern energy and infrastructure projects” Chambers Global 2022 “Is known for his work advising on the full life cycle of power deals” Chambers Global 2022 “Dan is great, he's really user-friendly and very responsive. He's a real pleasure to deal with.\" Client Feedback, Chambers Global 2022 “Dan is impressive, thoughtful and organized.” Client Feedback, Chambers Global 2022 “He's a great problem solver who is extremely knowledgeable about us and the Middle East region.” Client Feedback, Chambers Global 2022 “They make you feel as if you are the only client!\" Client Feedback, Legal500 2022 “Extensive experience advising on largescale oil and gas, green energy, power and infrastructure projects.\" Legal500 2022 Monash University, Australia  England and Wales Victoria ADNOC / XRG on all aspects of its multi-billion dollar investment into ExxonMobil’s U.S.$7 billion Baytown low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Texas. NEOM on all aspects, from initial MOU to financial close, of the U.S.$8.4 billion NEOM Green Hydrogen Project, the world’s first green ammonia export megaproject to take FID and sign definitive offtake and financing agreements. The project involves the world’s largest single-phase renewables project (4GW in total) as well as a ground-breaking green ammonia / green hydrogen project, including 2.2GW of alkaline electrolysers supplied by Thyssenkrupp Nucera. The Dow Chemical Company on all aspects of its U.S.$20 billion Sadara petrochemicals joint venture with Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia. PETRONAS in relation to its U.S.$28 billion RAPID integrated refinery and petrochemicals project in Pengerang, Malaysia, including the U.S.$7 billion acquisition of an interest by Saudi Aramco in parts of the project. Emirates Global Aluminium on the Guinea Alumina Project, a U.S.$1.6 billion bauxite mining project in Guinea, West Africa. This was the largest mining project financing ever in West Africa and was awarded Global Multilateral Deal of the Year 2019 by PFI. JERA on its joint venture with CF Industries to develop the U.S.$4 billion “Blue Point” low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia export facility in Louisiana, U.S. Chevron on its development of low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia projects on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Moeve (formerly known as CEPSA), one of Spain's largest energy companies, on one of the country’s leading green hydrogen projects, which will help decarbonize Moeve’s refinery at Huelva. JBIC on the financing of the U.S.$3.5 billion Facility D IWPP in Qatar, from bid stage to financial close. JERA on its program to import clean ammonia to Japan for co-firing in thermal power plants to decarbonize the Japanese electricity system. Reliance Industries Limited on Saudi Aramco’s acquisition of an interest in its oil-to-chemicals business. EverWind Fuels on all aspects of a U.S.$6 billion green hydrogen and ammonia export megaproject, in Nova Scotia, Canada. One of India’s largest energy companies on green methanol and green ammonia export projects in the country. A leading global supermajor on regulatory matters relating to low-carbon business and projects in South Korea (including the CHPS programme), Japan (including the hydrogen CfD programme), Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, the U.S, and Kazakhstan. The lenders on the U.S.$12.5 billion joint venture for the Jazan IGCC / ASU project, the largest grey hydrogen project in the world. Awarded Global Deal of the Year by the PFI Awards, 2021; and MENA Hybrid Energy Deal of the Year at the IJGlobal Awards 2021. One of Singapore’s largest energy companies and two of Japan’s largest energy companies in a joint venture to develop a green ammonia export project in India. One of Singapore’s largest energy companies on its programme to import clean ammonia into Japan for decarbonization of its power sector. OCP on a green ammonia pilot project with Shell in Morocco. Uniper on offtake from the Hyport Duqm Green Ammonia Project in Oman. Casa Dos Ventos, Brazil’s largest renewable energy company, on a joint venture with TotalEnergies to produce and market green hydrogen hydrogen and ammonia in the Port of Pecem, Ceara, Brazil. Ardian, one of France’s leading investment companies, on hydrogen investment and incentive strategic matters. ACWA Power, Saudi Arabia’s leading renewable energy company, on its green hydrogen project in Uzbekistan. Scatec, one of Europe’s leading renewable energy companies, in joint venture with Fertiglobe and Orascom on the Egypt Green Hydrogen Project, which in 2024 won the first competitive public tender for import of green ammonia into Europe under the H2Global / Hint.co programe. Engie, Fertiglobe and Masdar on a joint venture to develop the UAE’s first green hydrogen and ammonia project. One of Spain’s largest energy companies on a green hydrogen and ammonia export project in Brazil. 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He has 35 years of experience representing Fortune 100 innovator companies before all of the major patent law venues\u0026mdash;the ITC, district courts, the Federal Circuit, and the PTAB\u0026mdash;in high-stakes IP disputes involving an array of technologies. A leading publication described him as a \u0026ldquo;master technician\u0026rdquo; who \u0026ldquo;calls the right play at every stage of a case, whatever the forum.\u0026rdquo;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrian represents clients in all phases of patent infringement and validity disputes before U.S. district courts, Section 337 investigations before the ITC, and adversarial matters before the PTAB, which includes successfully representing clients in nearly 150\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003einter partes\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003ereview proceedings. 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This case is one of the first involving patent assertions against the cryptocurrency blockchain.{{ FIELD }}Serving as co-lead counsel to Advanced Micro Devices in a patent case concerning cluster computing and AI chips.{{ FIELD }}Serving as lead counsel to a leading U.S. home goods supplier in a Section 337 ITC investigation involving combination microwave/vent hood products.{{ FIELD }}Serving as lead counsel to Advanced Micro Devices in a Section 337 trial in the ITC, where the administrative law judge invalidated all patents asserted against AMD.{{ FIELD }}Serving as co-lead counsel to a leading provider of sample and assay technologies for molecular diagnostics in a patent case against a competitor.{{ FIELD }}Serving as co-lead counsel to a leading medical device company in a trial in the ITC, with the matter settling on the last day of trial.{{ FIELD }}Serving as lead counsel in numerous inter partes and post-grant review proceedings for a leading oil and gas exploration company. One successful result included arguing to the PTAB in a PGR proceeding that a competitor’s patent was invalid for failing to claim patentable subject matter.{{ FIELD }}Serving as lead counsel to one of the world’s top technology companies in connection with important patent disputes in courts around the United States, including:\nDistrict court litigation, inter partesreview proceedings before the PTAB, and a Federal Circuit appeal in a dispute relating to remote display technology. The PTAB invalidated the challenged claims after oral argument, and the Federal Circuit later affirmed the Board’s invalidity finding.\nAn ITC Section 337 investigation, district court litigation, and a Federal Circuit appeal in a series of disputes relating to certain IOT devices.\nAn ITC Section 337 investigation and district court litigation involving radio frequency chipsets.\nDistrict court litigation in a dispute relating to error-protection coding used in cellular service protocols.\nDistrict court litigation involving five patents relating to battery monitoring technology.\nDistrict court litigation involving a patent directed to radio frequency transceivers.\nA series of cases in district court, the Federal Circuit, and the ITC involving claims of infringement of more than 40 patents and including cutting-edge issues such as FRAND licensing rates, the appropriateness of injunctive relief, and the role of experts in calculating damages.\nMultiple district court and ITC actions regarding digital camera technology.{{ FIELD }}Defending a leading international insurance company in a trademark infringement lawsuit asserting damages worth in excess of US$1 billion.{{ FIELD }}Representing a leading manufacturing company in district court litigation involving patents directed to adjustable suspension systems for vehicles.{{ FIELD }}Representing a leading chemical company in a declaratory judgment district court proceeding brought by a competitor involving herbicide technology.{{ FIELD }}Representing an innovator medical device company in PTAB inter partesreview proceedings and Federal Circuit appeal against a competitor relating to surgical stapling technology.{{ FIELD }}Representing a leading marine technology provider in district court and inter partesreview proceedings against a competitor involving navigation systems for recreational boating.{{ FIELD }}Serving as lead counsel to an international technology conglomerate and a number of its principal divisions in significant patent disputes, including:\nDozens of inter partesreview proceedings before the PTAB involving turbine engines used in airliners, as well as numerous appeals before the Federal Circuit.\nDistrict court litigation and inter partesreview proceedings against a competitor involving patents relating to wind turbine technology.\nDistrict court litigation against a competitor seeking a preliminary injunction concerning hand-hygiene monitoring systems for hospitals. The Court denied the preliminary injunction request.{{ FIELD }}Representing a leading provider of software systems for healthcare providers in multi-front district court litigation and inter partesreview proceedings adverse to a competitor, related to speech recognition, computer-assisted physician documentation and transcription technology.{{ FIELD }}Representing a leading innovator sports equipment company in district court litigation and PTAB proceedings brought by a competitor involving accusations of infringement of 13 patents related to wearable technology and mobile fitness applications.{{ FIELD }}Representing a leading provider of nicotine delivery products in district court and IPR proceedings against a competitor involving e-vapor and smokeless tobacco-derived products.{{ FIELD }}Served as lead counsel for a pioneering semiconductor company in an ITC Section 337 investigation involving semiconductor processing technology.{{ FIELD }}Served as lead counsel for a leading international insurance company and 17 subsidiaries in a patent case involving interactive voice processing technology.{{ FIELD }}Served as lead counsel for a speech recognition technology company in an ITC Section 337 investigation involving soft keyboard input technology. The investigation was terminated after the respondent agreed to redesign the keyboards accused of infringement.{{ FIELD }}Brian Ferguson is recognized among the leading patent lawyers in the United States. He has 35 years of experience representing Fortune 100 innovator companies before all of the major patent law venues—the ITC, district courts, the Federal Circuit, and the PTAB—in high-stakes IP disputes involving an array of technologies. A leading publication described him as a “master technician” who “calls the right play at every stage of a case, whatever the forum.”\nBrian represents clients in all phases of patent infringement and validity disputes before U.S. district courts, Section 337 investigations before the ITC, and adversarial matters before the PTAB, which includes successfully representing clients in nearly 150 inter partes review proceedings. He also has substantial experience litigating patent-related appellate proceedings, including dozens of appeals before the Federal Circuit, where he has argued over 20 times. Additionally, Brian has a broad range of first-chair trial and pre-trial experience in both U.S. district courts and at the ITC. In addition to his patent work, Brian has experience handling other intellectual property disputes, including trade secret, trademark, and copyright litigations. Among his pro bono activities, he has assisted inventors with preparing and filing patent and trademark applications. In 2024, Brian was named Chair of The Sedona Conference’s Working Group 10 on “Best Practices in Patent Litigation.”\nBrian has a degree in electrical engineering and is regularly called upon to litigate cases involving sophisticated technologies, including analog and digital integrated circuit designs, computer source code and software design, wearable fitness technology, semiconductor processes, medical technology such as heart valve and annuloplasty devices, injection devices, magnetic image resonance technology, airplane engine design, internet technology, the Internet of Things (IOT), telecommunications hardware and software, digital printing technology, digital cameras, predictive text, and speech recognition technology. He also has handled numerous matters in the chemical space, including batteries and herbicides.\nBrian is regularly recognized by international business and industry publications as a leader in patent law. Since 2013, he has been a recommended lawyer nationwide by The Legal 500 US, including in the areas of patent litigation and ITC proceedings and recognized as a “Patent Star” in Washington, D.C. by Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars. Since 2012, he has been named among the World’s Leading Patent Practitioners by the IAM Patent 1000, which recently stated that Brian’s “niche lies in cases involving sophisticated technologies, as he leverages his engineering background to offer tailored insight.” IAM has also called him a “veteran enforcer and protector for some of the world’s major technology companies,” and noted that he is a “master tactician” who “calls the right play at every stage of a case, whatever the forum.” In 2012, he was recognized as a “BTI Client Service All-Star” by BTI Consulting Group. He also has been repeatedly recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® and Super Lawyers.\nBrian is a respected thought leader in the technology sector and in academia. For several years, he taught a course on patent litigation as an adjunct professor at the George Washington University School of Law. He also regularly authors articles on patent litigation and technology topics, including the “Discovery and Privilege” chapter in the book Patent Litigation (PLI Press). 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This case is one of the first involving patent assertions against the cryptocurrency blockchain. Serving as co-lead counsel to Advanced Micro Devices in a patent case concerning cluster computing and AI chips. Serving as lead counsel to a leading U.S. home goods supplier in a Section 337 ITC investigation involving combination microwave/vent hood products. Serving as lead counsel to Advanced Micro Devices in a Section 337 trial in the ITC, where the administrative law judge invalidated all patents asserted against AMD. Serving as co-lead counsel to a leading provider of sample and assay technologies for molecular diagnostics in a patent case against a competitor. Serving as co-lead counsel to a leading medical device company in a trial in the ITC, with the matter settling on the last day of trial. Serving as lead counsel in numerous inter partes and post-grant review proceedings for a leading oil and gas exploration company. One successful result included arguing to the PTAB in a PGR proceeding that a competitor’s patent was invalid for failing to claim patentable subject matter. Serving as lead counsel to one of the world’s top technology companies in connection with important patent disputes in courts around the United States, including:\nDistrict court litigation, inter partesreview proceedings before the PTAB, and a Federal Circuit appeal in a dispute relating to remote display technology. The PTAB invalidated the challenged claims after oral argument, and the Federal Circuit later affirmed the Board’s invalidity finding.\nAn ITC Section 337 investigation, district court litigation, and a Federal Circuit appeal in a series of disputes relating to certain IOT devices.\nAn ITC Section 337 investigation and district court litigation involving radio frequency chipsets.\nDistrict court litigation in a dispute relating to error-protection coding used in cellular service protocols.\nDistrict court litigation involving five patents relating to battery monitoring technology.\nDistrict court litigation involving a patent directed to radio frequency transceivers.\nA series of cases in district court, the Federal Circuit, and the ITC involving claims of infringement of more than 40 patents and including cutting-edge issues such as FRAND licensing rates, the appropriateness of injunctive relief, and the role of experts in calculating damages.\nMultiple district court and ITC actions regarding digital camera technology. Defending a leading international insurance company in a trademark infringement lawsuit asserting damages worth in excess of US$1 billion. Representing a leading manufacturing company in district court litigation involving patents directed to adjustable suspension systems for vehicles. Representing a leading chemical company in a declaratory judgment district court proceeding brought by a competitor involving herbicide technology. Representing an innovator medical device company in PTAB inter partesreview proceedings and Federal Circuit appeal against a competitor relating to surgical stapling technology. Representing a leading marine technology provider in district court and inter partesreview proceedings against a competitor involving navigation systems for recreational boating. Serving as lead counsel to an international technology conglomerate and a number of its principal divisions in significant patent disputes, including:\nDozens of inter partesreview proceedings before the PTAB involving turbine engines used in airliners, as well as numerous appeals before the Federal Circuit.\nDistrict court litigation and inter partesreview proceedings against a competitor involving patents relating to wind turbine technology.\nDistrict court litigation against a competitor seeking a preliminary injunction concerning hand-hygiene monitoring systems for hospitals. The Court denied the preliminary injunction request. Representing a leading provider of software systems for healthcare providers in multi-front district court litigation and inter partesreview proceedings adverse to a competitor, related to speech recognition, computer-assisted physician documentation and transcription technology. Representing a leading innovator sports equipment company in district court litigation and PTAB proceedings brought by a competitor involving accusations of infringement of 13 patents related to wearable technology and mobile fitness applications. Representing a leading provider of nicotine delivery products in district court and IPR proceedings against a competitor involving e-vapor and smokeless tobacco-derived products. Served as lead counsel for a pioneering semiconductor company in an ITC Section 337 investigation involving semiconductor processing technology. Served as lead counsel for a leading international insurance company and 17 subsidiaries in a patent case involving interactive voice processing technology. Served as lead counsel for a speech recognition technology company in an ITC Section 337 investigation involving soft keyboard input technology. 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Partner Selected as one of the 2019 “Top 10 Central Texas Super Lawyers” Austin Black Business Journal Selected as a “Best Lawyer for Commercial Litigation” and “Litigation – Environmental” in Texas The Best Lawyers in America, 2012 – 2019 Recognized by The National Law Journal in its feature “Winning” ranking that profiles that nation’s top 10 litigators  2004 Recognized as one of “The 50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers in America” The National Law Journal, 2008 Dartmouth College  Columbia University Columbia University School of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado Massachusetts Texas Member, American Board of Trial Advocates, 2016 – Present Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, Advisory Board, 2012 – Present Director, Texas Appleseed, 2007 – 2016 Chair, Board of Trustees, Texas Bar Foundation, 2010 – 2011 LeadershipSBOT Steering Committee, State Bar of Texas, 2010 – 2011 Director, State Bar of Texas, 2005 – 2008 Director, Houston Bar Association, 1996 – 2000 Advisory Council, Texas A\u0026amp;M Transportation Institute, 2019 - Present Director, Catholic Foundation - Diocese of Austin, 2022 - Present Represented one of the nation's largest specialty chemical companies in a six-week trade secret jury trial against a competitor resulting in a $152 million jury verdict for the client. 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A member of the firm’s nationally ranked Automotive and Transportation Pharmaceutical/Medical Device teams, Harold’s national litigation and trial practice focuses heavily on high stakes individual and mass tort (MDL and Class-Actions) product liability litigation in the automotive, life sciences, and consumer products industries.  His practice has also included high-exposure business disputes and internal investigations. Harold has represented many of the world’s largest corporations in complex “bet-the-company” litigation and trials.  Harold is recognized nationally for his profile as a litigator and is a member of the Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC), comprised of the world’s leading product manufacturers and the top product liability defense counsel.\nHis six most recent trials include a high-profile federal court automotive product liability trial, which was selected and featured in 2014 by the Daily Report’s “Litigation Department of the Year” award publication.\nHarold has also served as in-house counsel (through secondment) for a global product manufacturer, where he was responsible for selecting and retaining outside counsel and managing complex product liability litigation throughout the United States.  More recently, Harold was selected by one of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers to serve as one of its national written discovery counsel and also as trial counsel (along with three other trial counsel with other law firms) of a high-profile bellwether automotive product liability case.\nHarold is a 1990 graduate of Emory University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Spanish. Prior to entering the legal profession, he served as vice president of an insurance brokerage firm specializing in group benefit plans for many of the nation’s leading insurance companies. Harold received his Juris Doctor from the Georgia State University School of Law in 1999. During law school, he served as a Student Judicial Clerk to the Supreme Court of Georgia.  While in law school, Harold received numerous awards in local, regional, and national trial and appellate competitions.\nA recognized civic leader, Harold has engaged heavily in and led pro bono and community service endeavors in both the legal profession and broader community throughout his career and he has served on numerous national and local boards. Harold is a past president of the Gate City Bar Association, Georgia’s oldest historically African-American bar association, and more recently served as president of Atlanta Bar Association, the largest voluntary bar association in the Southeast United States.\nWith almost two decades of extensive involvement in lawyer professional development, Harold is a key leader in the firm’s professional development programs and its focus on inclusion and retention.\nHarold has served as a key leader nationally and locally in non-partisan voting rights work, He serves as Board Chair for the Georgia Appleseed Center for Law and Justice and recently completed his term as Board Chair for the Truancy Intervention Project.\nIn 2009, Harold was selected by the Georgia United States Congressional Delegation to serve on a 13 member Federal Judicial Advisory panel to the delegation regarding Presidential appointments to selected judgeships on the U.S. District Courts, U.S. Attorneys, and U.S. Marshals in Georgia.  Harold was recently nominated and appointed by the federal judges of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia to a three-year term on the Court’s 15 member Federal Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel.\nHarold has lectured locally and nationally on both legal and pro bono related topics ranging from evidentiary issues involving product liability law, to deposition strategy/best practices, to Voting Rights and Non-Partisan Election Protection initiatives, to Ethics in the legal profession. Keynote speaking engagements include: 2008 Bench and Bar Keynote Speaker at the Georgia State University College of Law; 2009 Election Protection Keynote Speaker at 25th Anniversary of the World Conference of Mayors; and 2009 Law Day Keynote Speaker (A Legacy of Liberty - Celebrating Lincoln’s Bicentennial) at the Georgia State University College of Law.\nHarold was selected by his peers in 2023 for inclusion in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his expertise in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.  Harold also has been named as a Georgia Super Lawyer (2008-present) by Law \u0026amp; Politics and Atlanta Magazine, as a Legal Elite by Georgia Trend Magazine, recognized by the Daily Report in 2007 as 1 of the Top 15 Lawyers in Georgia under the age of 40, and in 2016 by the Daily Report as a Georgia Attorney of the Year Finalist and he has been recognized by Legal 500 USA (Mass Tort Defense) for his national profile as a litigator and leading practitioner in his field and by the Atlanta Business Chronicle for his leadership in the profession.  In addition, Harold has been recognized consistently (2018 – present) by Best Lawyers in America as a leading practitioner in his field.  In 2020, Harold was honored by the Daily Report with its Professional Excellence Award and was also honored as a Georgia Trailblazer. 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[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimon represents sovereigns, corporate clients, family offices and investment banks on regional and international transactions and projects across a wide range of industries, with a particular focus in energy and resources (including renewables and petrochemicals), infrastructure, telecommunications, manufacturing and technology. 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Melbourne Mining Law “Lawyer of the Year”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Best Lawyers, 2016\"}{{ FIELD }}Dow on the US$ 125 million sale of its 50% ownership in its DowAksa joint venture, a manufacturer of carbon fire and carbon fibre composites, to Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.S. (Aksa), with primary operations in Turkey.{{ FIELD }}ACWA Power on its US$ 693 million acquisition of ownership interests in power generation, water desalination and associated O\u0026amp;M companies in Kuwait and Bahrain from Engie SA.{{ FIELD }}Enersol, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC and Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC, on its US$ 225 million acquisition of a 95% equity stake in Deep Well Services (DWS), a leader in lateral drilling through advanced technologies and services within the energy sector in the US.{{ FIELD }}Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) on the acquisition of a majority stake in Spectro Alloys Corporation, a leading secondary foundry alloy producer in the United States.{{ FIELD }}ADNOC on its acquisition of a 35% interest in the major new low-carbon hydrogen and (blue) ammonia project under development by ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions at its Baytown refinery and petrochemicals complex in Texas.{{ FIELD }}Prior to joining the firm, Simon advised:\nADNOC on all aspects of the reorganisation and consolidation of its gas businesses and establishment of ADNOC Gas, one of the largest gas companies in the world (now listed, value around $70bn) – IJInvestor Awards 2023 “Oil \u0026amp; Gas Acquisition of the Year.”{{ FIELD }}Major regional investor on all aspects of its bids to acquire (and ultimately its acquisition as a consortium member of) interests in each of (i) Saudi Aramco’s gas pipeline system within KSA (overall transaction value exceeding $15.5bn), and (ii) Saudi Aramco’s crude pipeline system within KSA (overall transaction value exceeding $12.4bn).{{ FIELD }}Sojitz on all aspects of the acquisition of a substantial interest in the Mirfa IWPP project in Abu Dhabi from Shuaa Capital, one of the first sales of an Abu Dhabi IWPP interest.{{ FIELD }}Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. on all aspects of its acquisition of significant interest in SKC’s chemicals business in Korea, and the creation of the successful SKpicglobal joint venture (value approx $1.2bn).{{ FIELD }}ADES Investments on all aspects of the $516m takeover of the DIFC domiciled and London listed ADES International by a consortium entity jointly owned by ADES Investments, the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and Tamil Investments.{{ FIELD }}ADNOC on the acquisition of a substantial interest in Masdar, which included a global portfolio of utility scale clean energy projects and investments, involving more than 40 assets in more than 20 jurisdictions.{{ FIELD }}Geltec on all aspects of the sale of its pharmaceutical manufacturing business located in the UAE to Yas Holding.{{ FIELD }}ADNOC on all aspects of the strategic buy-out of a joint venture partner in one of its gas business operating companies.{{ FIELD }}Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. on all aspects of its joint venture with Pembina Pipeline Corporation for the development of an integrated propane dehydrogenation plant and polypropylene upgrading facility in Canada (value exceeding CA$4bn).{{ FIELD }}ADNOC on the sale of an interest in its gas pipeline infrastructure in the UAE to a consortium of international investors.{{ FIELD }}Venice Energy on all aspects of the development of an LNG receiving terminal in South Australia, including investments into the project, FSRU procurement, land acquisition, and use and off-take arrangements.{{ FIELD }}BHP on all aspects of the massive open pit expansion project for the Olympic Dam copper mine in South Australia (one of the largest underground mines in the world), including State agreement negotiations with the State Government, major approvals processes, and development of various related power, water, transport and social infrastructure.{{ FIELD }}MMG on all aspects of the sale of the Century Mine in Australia.{{ FIELD }}Santos on the sale process for Santos’ Victorian assets, culminating in the sale of its interest in the Kipper gas field to Mitsui E\u0026amp;P Australia.{{ FIELD }}BHP in relation to the arrangements relating to BHP Billiton’s exit from the Ok Tedi mine project in PNG, including applicable State agreements.{{ FIELD }}NBN Co in relation to the renegotiation of arrangements with Telstra relating to the rollout of the NBN in Australia. {{ FIELD }}Simon Fraser is a senior corporate partner based in our Abu Dhabi office, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate structuring for major projects and strategic investments. He has practiced in the USA, London, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, and has more than 25 years’ experience structuring and executing complex cross-border transactions and projects for market leading clients around the world. \nSimon represents sovereigns, corporate clients, family offices and investment banks on regional and international transactions and projects across a wide range of industries, with a particular focus in energy and resources (including renewables and petrochemicals), infrastructure, telecommunications, manufacturing and technology. He is recognised as a leading individual in major directories, including Legal 500 (“Hall of Fame”), Chambers and Partners and IFLR1000.\nA commercial outcomes focused lawyer, Simon has extensive experience managing major complex international transactions and projects for clients, and also negotiating agreements with governments.  His clients have included ADNOC, ADNOC Gas, Borouge, EGA, KPC, PIC, KPI, KUFPEC, BHP, Rio Tinto, Multiplex, Geltec, Venice Energy, ADES, Sojitz, Mitsui, MMG, Transmed and Santos.\nSimon has held a senior commercial role with a large international power company in the United States, and has been seconded to BHP as general counsel for a business unit and member of the executive committee for the business.\nSimon is ranked in the “Hall of Fame” by Legal 500 for Oil, Gas and Natural Resources transactions, and referred to as “very capable and highly experienced across all aspects of the sector”, and commended for being “very user-friendly, flexible and responsive to client requirements”, while also being “a pleasure to work with”, and “a key name of note.”  He is included as a leading individual by Chambers and Partners for Corporate/M\u0026amp;A (Abu Dhabi-based), Corporate/M\u0026amp;A (Kuwait) and Projects \u0026amp; Energy (Kuwait), and by IFLR1000 for M\u0026amp;A.  He has previously been recognised by Best Lawyers as a leading lawyer in Energy Law, Mining Law and Natural Resources Law in Australia, and Melbourne Mining Law “Lawyer of the Year” 2016.  He is considered “a seasoned lawyer on sales and acquisitions, particularly when it comes to representing clients in the energy and oil and gas sectors”, noted as having “a very calm approach”, and “good at managing a large team and bringing forward a focal point”, while being “highly experienced in oil and gas matters.” Simon Fraser lawyer Partner Highly Regarded, M\u0026amp;A in the UAE IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 “Hall of fame” (UAE) Oil, Gas and Natural Resources Legal 500  Corporate/M\u0026amp;A (Abu Dhabi-based), Corporate/M\u0026amp;A (Kuwait), Projects \u0026amp; Energy (Kuwait) Chambers and Partners  M\u0026amp;A (UAE)  IFLR1000 Leading lawyer in Energy Law, Mining Law and Natural Resources Law.  Melbourne Mining Law “Lawyer of the Year” Best Lawyers, 2016 University of Western Australia  New York England and Wales High Court of Australia Supreme Court of Western Australia Dow on the US$ 125 million sale of its 50% ownership in its DowAksa joint venture, a manufacturer of carbon fire and carbon fibre composites, to Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.S. (Aksa), with primary operations in Turkey. ACWA Power on its US$ 693 million acquisition of ownership interests in power generation, water desalination and associated O\u0026amp;M companies in Kuwait and Bahrain from Engie SA. Enersol, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC and Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC, on its US$ 225 million acquisition of a 95% equity stake in Deep Well Services (DWS), a leader in lateral drilling through advanced technologies and services within the energy sector in the US. Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) on the acquisition of a majority stake in Spectro Alloys Corporation, a leading secondary foundry alloy producer in the United States. ADNOC on its acquisition of a 35% interest in the major new low-carbon hydrogen and (blue) ammonia project under development by ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions at its Baytown refinery and petrochemicals complex in Texas. Prior to joining the firm, Simon advised:\nADNOC on all aspects of the reorganisation and consolidation of its gas businesses and establishment of ADNOC Gas, one of the largest gas companies in the world (now listed, value around $70bn) – IJInvestor Awards 2023 “Oil \u0026amp; Gas Acquisition of the Year.” Major regional investor on all aspects of its bids to acquire (and ultimately its acquisition as a consortium member of) interests in each of (i) Saudi Aramco’s gas pipeline system within KSA (overall transaction value exceeding $15.5bn), and (ii) Saudi Aramco’s crude pipeline system within KSA (overall transaction value exceeding $12.4bn). Sojitz on all aspects of the acquisition of a substantial interest in the Mirfa IWPP project in Abu Dhabi from Shuaa Capital, one of the first sales of an Abu Dhabi IWPP interest. Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. on all aspects of its acquisition of significant interest in SKC’s chemicals business in Korea, and the creation of the successful SKpicglobal joint venture (value approx $1.2bn). ADES Investments on all aspects of the $516m takeover of the DIFC domiciled and London listed ADES International by a consortium entity jointly owned by ADES Investments, the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and Tamil Investments. ADNOC on the acquisition of a substantial interest in Masdar, which included a global portfolio of utility scale clean energy projects and investments, involving more than 40 assets in more than 20 jurisdictions. Geltec on all aspects of the sale of its pharmaceutical manufacturing business located in the UAE to Yas Holding. ADNOC on all aspects of the strategic buy-out of a joint venture partner in one of its gas business operating companies. Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. on all aspects of its joint venture with Pembina Pipeline Corporation for the development of an integrated propane dehydrogenation plant and polypropylene upgrading facility in Canada (value exceeding CA$4bn). ADNOC on the sale of an interest in its gas pipeline infrastructure in the UAE to a consortium of international investors. Venice Energy on all aspects of the development of an LNG receiving terminal in South Australia, including investments into the project, FSRU procurement, land acquisition, and use and off-take arrangements. BHP on all aspects of the massive open pit expansion project for the Olympic Dam copper mine in South Australia (one of the largest underground mines in the world), including State agreement negotiations with the State Government, major approvals processes, and development of various related power, water, transport and social infrastructure. MMG on all aspects of the sale of the Century Mine in Australia. 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