Our lawyers have extensive experience in advising government clients. They have represented governments in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Former Soviet Union in connection with legal, diplomatic, political, trade and investment matters, including:

• Bilateral relations with the United States
• Complex international investment projects
• Disputes between governments of sovereign states over claims concerning boundaries, human rights, the laws of war and use of force
• Government relations and public policy advocacy
• International Criminal tribunals
• International investment disputes with private companies
• Litigation in U.S. courts
• Negotiation of treaties and other international agreements
• Post-conflict negotiations, diplomatic initiatives and confidence building measures
• Reform and development, including legal and regulatory reform
• Trade agreements and disputes

Firm partners have served in the U.S. State and Treasury Departments and lived and worked in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Former Soviet Union in connection with assignments relevant to the matters listed above.