Selected Representations
International Trade and Customs
- Represented U.S. and foreign companies in defense of actions brought by the U.S. Customs Service for alleged violations of U.S. import and export laws.
- Represented major U.S. energy company in compliance planning for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
- Represented large U.S. equipment manufacturer in connection with preparation of compliance program for U.S. Patriot Act.
- Represented several major U.S. companies in relocating to Foreign Trade Zones and establishing in-bond warehouse and distribution programs.
- Represented large U.S. government contractor on trade related dispute with the U.S. Customs Service and the Department of the Treasury.
- Represented Japanese automobile and trucking manufacturer on the reorganization of its U.S. dealership network and the Federal Trade Commission inquiries.
- A multi-national manufacturer with respect to alleged export violations, internal audits, compliance screening programs and ITAR and BXA “deemed export” issues.
- An aerospace R&D firm with respect to establishing an internal Export Control Compliance Program; negotiated government contracts with the U.S. military and prepared appropriate licenses vis-à-vis ITAR and EAR.
- Represented global pharmaceutical corporation in its internal investigation of possible Helm’s Burton and embargoed countries violations.
- Represented start-up R&D company in the classification of products and technology under ITAR, EAR and other export regimes; drafted Technical Assistance Agreements and obtained export approval for seeking to export controlled products to sensitive destination.
Franchising, Licensing and Product Distribution
- Represented a multinational hotel franchisor and an international language school in developing their Mexican franchise operations.
- Facilitated a large U.S. franchisor’s purchase of a 45% interest in its Mexican franchise.
- Represented major automotive distribution network in connection with acquisition of a franchising company for $5 million, and implementation of a retail all-battery franchise concept.
- Represented U.S. hotel franchisor in development and implementation of franchise systems, and related regulatory compliance in over 35 countries.
- Represented major U.S. software company in the establishment and organization of its Mexican subsidiary and negotiated all related software licensing agreements with third-party Mexican licenses.
- Represented large U.S. trucking company in its establishment of Mexican dealership network.
- Represented U.S. distributor of electronic components in the establishment of its Mexican subsidiary.
- Represented major U.S. watch manufacturer in negotiations of a joint venture and licensing agreement with a large Italian clothing company to co-brand high-end watches for international sale.
- Represented major U.S. textile company in the establishment of its Mexican maquiladora facility and its distribution network.
- Represented large U.S. direct selling company in connection with the establishment of Mexican and Latin American direct-selling network.
- Represented major U.S. automobile manufacturer in connection with the establishment of its Mexico dealership network and franchise sales program.
- Represented large U.S. pizza company in connection with its co-branding program with a major U.S. retailer in Mexico.
Project Development, Energy and Finance
- Assisted large UK liquids company in multi-million dollar nitrogen injection program in Mexico.
- Represented global partnership in restructuring debt and project development for real estate project in Malawi, Africa.
- Represented major Japanese construction company in connection with its bid on BOT project for U.S. airport facility.
- Represented U.S. REIT in the acquisition and development of Mexican resort properties in Cancun and Acapulco.
- Negotiated LNG “splitting contract” and “ethylene cracker” facility agreement for U.S. subsidiary energy company.
- Drafted framework deal for engineering studies for domestic power generation facility.
- Represented multinational oil company in connection with the privatization of 3,200 PEMEX gas stations in Mexico.
- Represented U.S. oil and gas company in connection with the privatization of CNG in Mexico.
- Represented major U.S. energy company in connection with the privatization of gas and electricity concessions in Mexico.
Business Establishment and Corporate
- Establishment of manufacturing and warehouse facilities in Mexico for large U.S. clothing company.
- Managed international oil-services corporation’s acquisition of a drilling fluids plant in Mexico.
- Advised multinational oilfield supply and services company with 12 Mexican subsidiaries in Mexico and Venezuela on its numerous cross-border transactions.
- Represented a multinational energy company headquartered in Dubai with annual worldwide revenue of approximately $300 million in the restructuring of its Mexican operations and establishment of a new distribution system.
- Represented Mexico’s largest entertainment company in connection with a joint venture relationship with major New York media company for U.S.-Mexico sports and entertainment tours and concerts.