Track Record
Maritime, energy, aviation, transportation and cross-border commercial matters.
Fire Protection Services, Inc. v. Survitec Survival Products, Inc.
Represented an international marine safety equipment manufacturer in a complex dealer termination dispute involving fundamental statutory and constitutional questions under Texas law before the Texas Supreme Court and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Texas constitutional questions & statutory construction
- Fifth Circuit appellate briefing & federal certification
- Favorable resolution safeguarding nationwide distribution rights
Heidmar Inc. v. Anomina Ravennate Di Armanento Sp.A.
Successfully led multi-million dollar maritime arrest and debt securitization proceedings connected with international arbitration spanning multiple European and American maritime jurisdictions.
- Emergency Rule B maritime attachment & vessel arrest
- Cross-border arbitral security & asset preservation
- Coordination across U.S., Italian, and UK jurisdictions
AllVoice Computing PLC v. Nuance Communications
Represented a pioneering UK voice recognition and speech dictation company through an intensive seven-year federal patent infringement lawsuit, securing highly favorable, confidential settlement terms.
- Multi-patent federal jury litigation & Markman hearings
- High-technology speech-to-text algorithmic architecture
- Favorable confidential settlement protecting client IP assets
Deepwater Rig Construction & Charter Facility Restructuring
Advised international offshore drilling contractors and financial institutions in high-value asset-based financing, rig construction contractual allocations, and charter party performance defaults.
- Offshore drilling asset securitization & collateralization
- EPC contractual risk allocation & delay penalty defense
- Cross-border financing facility under Texas and English law
Commercial Vessel Collision & Terminal Incident Response
Immediate on-scene casualty leadership, general average declarations, salvage agreements, and regulatory defense before the U.S. Coast Guard and NTSB following a critical waterway casualty.
- Rapid emergency casualty protocol & USCG marine board defense
- Lloyd's Open Form (LOF) salvage & towage negotiations
- OPA 90 environmental compliance & pollution risk mitigation
Transnational Energy Asset Divestiture & Sanctions Review
Advised multinational corporate groups and family offices in multi-jurisdictional acquisitions across the Americas and Europe, ensuring rigorous compliance with OFAC economic sanctions and foreign investment laws.
- Cross-border stock purchase & asset acquisition agreements
- U.S. Treasury OFAC sanctions audits & licensing protocols
- Multi-jurisdictional holding company governance structures
Admissions
Appellate & Constitutional Courts
Extensive briefing and oral argument before state and federal appellate bodies addressing fundamental constitutional questions and statutory review.
U.S. Federal District Courts
Active federal trial practice representing clients in maritime arrests, commercial contract disputes, and complex intellectual property litigation.
International Arbitral Panels
Appointed arbitrators and seasoned advocates in institutional and ad-hoc arbitrations involving cross-border energy, shipping, and trade disputes.
Cross-Border & Civil Law Venues
Dual common and civil law training enabling direct counsel in transnational transactions, OFAC compliance, and cross-border discovery across the Americas.