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Our private equity lawyers have an excellent combination of technical skill and commercial practicality that enables us to understand what our clients are looking for, and to help them accomplish their goals.

Michael is a leader in the litigation world, ascending rapidly to the highest levels due to his excellent courtroom presence, deep knowledge of the law and impeccable judgment. (Chambers USA, 2024 (Client Quote))

International trade regimes are becoming increasingly interconnected, which means cross-border commercial transactions, and even many domestic transactions, will trigger international trade implications. Our team is uniquely positioned to advise on the full spectrum of international trade issues, including the customs, economic sanctions, and export control laws of multiple jurisdictions.

He is a client's dream, [he] can handle all aspects of a deal on his own, is very efficient and reasonable with his billing, and does a good job of delegating work to members of his team, he has always exceeded expectations, is very smart and is able to convey information in a manner that enables commercial decisions to be made based on his legal advice. – Legal 500 Latin America 2019 Client Quote

In today’s landscape, it is easy for employers to be overwhelmed by the ever-evolving aspects of employment law at the federal, state and even local level. Relying on my years of experience addressing unique labor and employment topics for employers in multi-state jurisdictions and across industry sectors, I enjoy helping clients navigate employment matters with a level of confidence that, not only are they acting in compliance with applicable law, but also in a practical and efficient manner from a business perspective.

Employment-related challenges can present some of the most important, and sensitive, issues that our clients face. I help them manage those matters by leveraging my experience as a litigator, transactional lawyer and advisor. Together, my colleagues and I provide highly practical, commercial advice and resolve sensitive employment matters efficiently and effectively.

In my career I’ve touched on all aspects of the energy transactional spectrum. The experiences I have in one sector help me solve problems in others. In my view, the more diverse your practice is, the more you can bring to the table for your client.

I enjoy partnering with my clients to help them understand complex tax issues and solve tax problems in creative ways. The added bonus of my practice is that I get to work with great people both inside and outside the firm.