Global Law and Public Policy

We advise countries, multinational corporations, and individuals on some of the most challenging and sensitive matters of international law, foreign affairs, and national security. The variety and depth of our senior leadership enable us to provide service to clients on innovative and complex issues of first impression. Our extensive and high-level government experience makes us especially responsive to the internal, budgetary, and political concerns of foreign governments. We also provide strategic guidance and assistance to senior executives of corporate clients regarding global market entry strategies and managing global political risks.

We bring to our sovereign and private sector clients deep and practical experience on topics spanning all aspects of public international law and dispute resolution, such as treaty negotiations, ratification, and implementation; laws relating to the immunity of sovereigns and governmental agencies, instrumentalities, and officials; dispute settlement proceedings (both government-to-government and investor-state); international trade and investment matters; the law and practice of international financial institutions; law enforcement cooperation; and numerous other issues.

Our attorneys have negotiated treaties and other international agreements with countries around the world and in international organizations on numerous topics, including:

• International Trade
• International Investment
• Law of Armed Conflict
• International Financial Transactions
• Intellectual Property
• Border Disputes
• Telecommunications
• International Aviation
• Law Enforcement Cooperation
• Human Rights and Refugees
• Taxation
• Counter-Terrorism/Security Assistance
• Anti-corruption Standards and Enforcement
• Arbitrary Detention and Hostage Negotiations

Our lawyers have also represented governments before international tribunals, including the International Court of Justice, and a wide array of arbitration tribunals and panels.