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International trade and national security > Customs, export controls and economic sanctions Tier 1

Baker McKenzie LLP's International Trade group has a breadth of capabilities that involve handling export controls, economic sanctions, and customs issues for a diverse range of domestic and international clients. The firm boasts a 'Global Sanctions Investigations Group' which compromises lawyers from across the firm's US offices and international network. This network allows the firm to provide advice across timezones, with traditional advisory and enforcement representations remaining a strength, alongside an ability to handle matters in sensitive jurisdictions and industries. Janet Kim (Washington D.C.), Terence Gilroy (New York) and Alison Stafford Powell (Silicon Valley) are key members of this team. The firm's Customs Compliance and Planning team focuses on supply chain considerations, with knowledge of customs enforcement, compliance, litigation, forced labor compliance and risk assessments and strategic planning and counseling. Chandri Navarro (Washington D.C.) and Eunkyung Kim Shin (Chicago) have deep knowledge of global customs regulations.

Media, technology and telecoms > Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection) Tier 1

Baker McKenzie LLP assists multinational conglomerates in their data governance programs, covering AI, cyber and privacy compliance and risk management connected to product launches. The firm also handles data privacy and security issues connected to M&A transactions and data-sharing agreements. It is experienced in triaging international and cross-market data breaches. Brian Hengesbaugh, who co-leads the practice from Chicago, is an expert on data privacy, cybersecurity, AI and ad-tech issues. Justine Phillips, the Los Angeles-based lead, advises clients on pre- and post-data breach matters, including data and cyber litigation. Leading from New York, Cyrus Vance is an expert in cyber risks relating to critical infrastructure. Lothar Determann, in Palo Alto, advises TMT and healthcare clients on cybersecurity, data privacy and IT commercialization. Houston-based Rachel Ehlers specializes in the implementation of evolving technologies, both as products and as internal tools. Jonathan Tam, who operates out of San Francisco, is well-versed in data regulation across the globe, with experience in GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA and COPPA. Within the Chicago office, Cristina Messerschmidt regularly advises pharmaceutical and medical device companies, healthcare providers and financial institutions. In February 2024, Teresa Michaud left the firm.

Tax > US taxes: contentious Tier 1

Acting for multinational companies and HNW individuals, Baker McKenzie LLP is sought after for advice on the full spectrum of tax controversy matters, including appeals, audits, and litigation, with the firm praised as ‘an excellent tax firm, especially for transfer pricing‘. George Clarke in Washington DC leads the firm’s North America tax controversy sub-practice, drawing on his vast experience in both civil and criminal tax litigation matters. Also in DC are IRS litigation expert Duane Webber and transfer pricing specialist Salim Rahim. Scott Frewing in Palo Alto handles complex civil and criminal  matters, as well as financial investigations. In Chicago, Mark Oates is a key adviser on highly technical matters, including tax treaty interpretation, foreign tax credits, and issues arising from M&A. In New York, Maria Eberle chairs the SALT sub-practice group, and senior counsel Daniel Rosen draws on deep experience with the IRS to advise on regulatory issues. Newly promoted partner Cameron Reilly in Chicago and Robert Albaral in Dallas are also key names in team.

Dispute resolution > International litigation Tier 2

Baker McKenzie LLP‘s international litigation practice regularly represents clients in complex commercial disputes, particularly class actions and multi-party litigation, in matters spanning jurisdictions. Enforcing US judgments abroad and foreign judgments in the US is another strength of the practice. San Francisco-based Mark Goodman co-chairs the commercial litigation practice, with experience in state and federal courts, for domestic and international clients. In Washington DC, Jennifer Semko‘s practice focuses on internal investigations, with expertise in cross-border judicial processes. Operating out of the Dallas office, Michelle Hartman has over two decades advising on complex multidistrict and class litigation, as well as leading in workplace and internal investigations. Dallas-based Mark Taylor focuses on defending class actions, and multi-district litigation, while William Roppolo in Miami acts on matters with alleged antitrust, fraud, and money laundering violations. In Houston, David Baay  has extensive knowledge of greenwashing and PFAS litigation. The practice has expanded significantly in the last year, with David Baay, Jack Massey, Kelsey Machado, and Ian Shelton joining the practice in January 2024. Teresa Michaud and Jessica Averitt left the practice in February and March 2024 respectively.

Dispute resolution > Securities litigation: defense Tier 2

Displaying a ‘very collaborative approach’ among its core securities litigation lawyers at both an associate and partner level, as well as being able to leverage expertise across pivotal complementary areas of expertise, most notably with regard to white-collar and government investigations, Baker McKenzie LLP is able to provide a holistic service to defendants facing high-stakes securities class action and enforcement actions. Praised for his ‘exceptional understanding of the law, relevant legal theory and strategy development’, Los Angeles-based team head Perrie Weiner is pivotal to much of the most notable work it handles, including in niche areas relating to SPACs and cryptocurrency, and for individuals in SEC enforcement cases regarding alleged insider trading infractions. Also based out of Los Angeles, Aaron Goodman is ‘exceptional at explaining complex legal matters’, often working with Weiner on securities fraud cases involving alleged misstatements/omissions related to life sciences and technology companies. In Chicago, Peter Chan and Peter Tomczak are also key members of the team, with the former providing insight to clients facing SEC enforcement action by dint of his previous role at the regulator.

Labor and employment > Employee benefits, executive compensation and retirement plans: transactional Tier 2

Baker McKenzie LLP ’s team is recognised for its global reach and expertise in cross-border transactions, offering one-stop US and international executive compensation and employee benefits advice. The firm  regularly advises on executive compensation, equity plans, and benefits issues in major M&A, spin-offs, and restructuring transactions.  The team’s has notably advised on the impact of the FTC’s non-compete ban and California’s new non-compete notice requirements, attracting significant interest from clients. Recent high-profile mandates include advising Cisco on its $28bn acquisition of Splunk, handling the tax, regulatory, and compliance aspects across 34 jurisdictions. The San Francisco-based team is led by Barbara Klementz, an expert in global equity compensation and executive incentives, with Denise Glagau providing extensive experience in tax and regulatory compliance for global share plans.

Labor and employment > Immigration Tier 2

The Baker McKenzie LLP team is well equipped to advise on the full spectrum of global immigration and mobility matters, especially those pertaining to the pharmaceuticals, food, consumer products, finance, energy, automotive, agriculture and IT industries. Betsy Stelle Morgan is responsible for leading the practice and frequently represents US and multinational companies engaged in the global transfer of personnel. Ginger Partee acts as key advisor to clients in the manufacturing, engineering and technology spaces. Melissa Allchin is a key contact for securing visas and work and residence permits. Matthew Gorman is also a name to note in the Washington DC office. All lawyers mentioned are Chicago-based unless otherwise stated.

Labor and employment > Workplace and employment counseling Tier 2

Baker McKenzie’s team offers both domestic and international advice on a wide range of employment matters and is particularly adept at handling employment, compensation and mobility issues for multinational companies. Susan Eandi leads the team and is based in Palo Alto; Eandi specializes in cross-border matters and advises on all aspects of global workforce management. In Los Angeles, Robin Samuel is a skilled litigator and counselor, advising clients on issues from wage and hour laws to discrimination claims and restrictive covenants. Located in New York, Kimberly Franko Lower handles labor, employment and immigration issues arising from M&A and other national and international transactions. Benjamin Ho has a particular focus on cross-border matters and Amanda Cohen works with companies on a variety of employment matters, helping them achieve their compliance obligations; both are located in San Francisco. Paul Evans, Krissy Katzenstein, Blair Robinson and Jeff Sturgeon departed in October 2024.

Media, technology and telecoms > Outsourcing Tier 2

The core of Baker McKenzie LLP‘s outsourcing group is based in Chicago, but the practice calls on lawyers across the US and its international network to assist blue-chip clients with complex ITO and communications deals, shared services, application development and maintenance, and highly bespoke BPO transactions. The team, which is led by Peter George and Samuel Kramer, also supports outsourcing deals with expertise in employment, privacy and information management, tax, IP, trade and commerce, and regulatory issues. Kramer, who focuses predominantly on the financial services industry, and George, who has recognized expertise in contracting for cloud services and robotic process automation, work closely with Adam Aft, who leads the technology transactions group. Based in Washington DC, new hire Keo McKenzie from DLA Piper LLP (US) adds in-depth experience in the tech, life sciences, and healthcare industries, bringing to bear where knowledge of key areas such as AI governance. Michael Mensik has retired.

Media, technology and telecoms > Technology transactions Tier 2

Baker McKenzie LLP advises global and domestic companies on complex tech matters, from systems procurement to cutting-edge technologies like AI, blockchain, and machine learning. With expertise in integration agreements, IT joint ventures, and tech-driven M&A aspects, it excels in IP, data security, e-commerce, and online advertising, offering strategic privacy and compliance guidance. Samuel Kramner specializes in cross-border outsourcing, IT licensing, and FinTech, while Adam Aft  focuses on IP, data, and tech in M&A, and joint ventures. The two are based in Chicago. Cynthia Cole, based in Palo Alto, advises on data privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and GDPR in M&A and other corporate transactions.

Tax > International tax Tier 2

The team at Baker McKenzie LLP advises multinational companies on a wide range of international tax matters including tax planning, M&A, and post-acquisition integration, as well as other structuring matters. Based out of Washington D.C. Salim Rahim advises clients on transfer pricing matters, while New York-based Reza Nader assists with international tax planning and M&A, and Chicago-based Julia Skubis Weber advises on a variety of cross-border tax issues including foreign tax credits, and together the three aforementioned individuals lead the team. Matthew Jenner sits in the Chicago office, advising multinational companies on international reorganizations and acquisitions while Los-Angeles based Ethan Kroll provides advice on multijurisdictional restructurings, expansions, and collaborations to a client base operating across a wide range of sectors, including life sciences, consumer products, and software. John Barlow is based in Washington DC and works alongside corporate tax departments on cross-border transactions and restructurings.

Energy > Renewable/alternative power Tier 3

Offering assistance with sustainability investments and green financing, the projects group at Baker McKenzie LLP is sought after by developers, investors, and technology providers to advise on matters involving renewable energy and clean technology such as wind, solar, and hydrogen, as well as waste-to-energy, ocean energy, and geothermal. The practice’s expertise in the renewable and alternative energy space is complemented by its cross-border capabilities and experience handling high-value and high-profile matters. As a result, the team has amassed an impressive client roster comprised of notable names from the energy, retail, and manufacturing sectors including the likes of Repsol and Best Buy Stores. Leading the group in New York is Clyde (Skip) E. Rankin, III who specialises in project finance transactions, joint ventures, and M&A. In Chicago, cross-border transactional expert José Morán co-heads the practice alongside contracting, construction, and operational authority James O’Brien.

Intellectual property > Trademarks: non-contentious (including prosecution, portfolio management and licensing) Tier 3

Baker McKenzie LLP leverages its wide-ranging expertise that spans portfolio management, clearance and false advertising issues, among others, to assist a multitude of fashion, luxury and tech clients. Leading from New York is Pamela Church, who provides her clients with a solid grounding in protection and management programs, the structuring of IP rights and celebrity licensing. Also in New York is Joshua Wolkoff, who is well-positioned to advise on global trademark clearance, portfolio management and co-existence agreements, while in Dallas, Dyan House is highly experienced on the license and co-existence agreement side. New York-based Alysha Preston is also recommended.

International trade and national security > National Security Tier 3

Baker McKenzie leans into its broad global network by offering a practice that is capable of handling worldwide foreign investment reviews. The team has the capability of representing companies in matters involving CFIUS, sanctions, export controls, and the mitigation of FOCI over government contractors. Rod Hunter (Washington DC) advises international and domestic firms on US foreign investment regulation, specifically regarding CFIUS and FOCI frameworks. Terence Gilroy (New York) advises financial institutions, corporations, and individuals on white-collar crime and sanctions compliance issues. Janet Kim, DC, focuses on economic sanctions and export control laws. Brian Whisler (Washington DC), Cyrus Vance (New York) and Alison Stafford Powell (Palo Alto) are key members of the wider National Security practice.

Labor and employment > Employee benefits, executive compensation and retirement plans: design Tier 3

The employment and compensation practice at Baker McKenzie LLP employs the strength of its national and international connections to provide plan design advice to a diverse array of clients, renowned particularly for its ‘deep expertise’ in executive compensation matters. Based in San Francisco, practice head Barbara Klementz is praised by clients as ‘amazing’ for her treatment of equity compensation programs amid corporate transactions, where she is joined by the ‘solution-oriented, responsive, and pro-active’ Sinead Kelly, reputed for her expertise in practical executive compensation plan design and implementation as well as for her counsel on the relevant federal and state legislation, and Victor Flores, who specializes in ERISA issues arising during compensation plan design and administration. From Chicago, Brian Wydajewski excels in the design of employee stock option purchase plans.

M&A/corporate and commercial > M&A: large deals ($1bn+) Tier 3

Clients come to Baker McKenzie LLP for its ‘exceptional negotiation skills’, where the firm’s roster of clients include large multinationals and private equity fund sponsors. Benefiting from its global footprint of offices, the M&A department handles complex cross-border deals, including divestitures and spin-offs, and has experience on both the buy- and sell-side of transactions. The offering is jointly led by New York-based Alan Zoccolillo, who is proficient in the structuring and negotiation of high value M&A, and Chicago’s Michael DeFranco covers global transactions and securities law compliance. David Malliband and Olivia Tyrrell, also in Chicago, are well-versed in cross-border mandates and joint ventures, strategic alliances, and carve-outs, respectively. In Palo Alto, Leif King focuses on private equity investments, while San Francisco-based Derek Liu represents strategic acquirers and venture-backed start-ups in various deals.

M&A/corporate and commercial > Private equity buyouts: middle-market (Up to $500m) Tier 3

Baker McKenzie significantly bolstered its private equity offering in 2024 with the addition of 17 transactional lawyers from Munger, Tolles & Olson including 11 corporate and tax lawyers who joined as partners. Michael Fieweger leads the recently expanded team from Chicago and is active on upper mid-market buyouts, carve-out sales, and majority and minority investments. Eric Schwarzman, who joined the firm’s San Francisco office from Latham & Watkins LLP in January 2024, advises global alternative asset managers and private equity firms on multi-jurisdictional transactions, while Steven Canner has recently been engaged in infrastructure and construction-oriented deals. Los Angeles-based Brett Rodda is recommended for his M&A and corporate governance expertise, leveraging prior in-house experience at Silver Point Capital, while Chicago’s Erika López is noted for her strength in leveraged buyouts. Justin Bryant advises clients from Palo Alto

Transport > Aviation and air travel: litigation and regulation Tier 3

The primarily Washington DC-based aviation group at Baker McKenzie LLP is reputed for its depth of expertise in aircraft regulation and litigation work, serving international airlines, unmanned aircraft corporations, and leading developers. The team has longstanding experience in various commercial matters ranging from licensing and regulatory compliance to tax and operational advice. The team is also active in several financial matters relating to asset acquisition and corporate restructuring. Other key lawyers in the team include; Clyde (Skip) Rankin III  out of New York, Samuel Kramer from the firm’s Chicago office, and Michelle Shin in San Francisco. Jennifer Trock has left the firm.

Antitrust > Cartel Tier 4

Drawing considerable praise for its 'meticulous attention to detail' and ability to find 'creative solutions', the cartel group at Baker McKenzie LLP leverages the firm’s global reach to navigate complex cartel investigations, civil litigation, and merger clearance across industries such as luxury fashion, shipping, and security. Co-head Mark Hamer regularly leads on several major antitrust litigation matters and has been described as 'extremely accessible and responsive.' He leads the team alongside the 'excellent' Creighton Macy, who assists clients on all aspects of the antitrust regulatory and litigation process. Brian Burke provides strategic counsel to clients in healthcare, technology, power infrastructure, and telecommunications, while New York-based Jeffrey Martino brings extensive experience in both domestic and international cartel matters, particularly where antitrust and white-collar crime intersect. Ashley Eickhof is a key player in criminal cartel defense, frequently representing clients in federal court. Unless otherwise stated, all mentioned lawyers are based in Washington DC.

Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense

Baker McKenzie LLP  is renowned for its extensive experience in managing cross-border investigations across multiple jurisdictions. The firm is known to regularly represent multinational corporations and senior executives in investigations of the DOJ and SEC. In Chicago, Peter Tomczak and Jerome Tomas lead the team, with Tomczak specializing in FCPA matters and Tomas focusing on matters such as securities fraud, insider trading and money laundering investigations. William Devaney heads the team in New York and is particularly adept at managing complex international investigations related to bribery, false claims and embezzlement. Alongside Devaney, New York-based Cyrus Vance has deep experience white-collar investigations, sanctions enforcement, cybersecurity and compliance. The firm also benefits from the expertise of Reagan Demas and Brian Whisler, in Washington DC, who have an impressive track record in dealing with matters relating to corruption, compliance and white-collar crime.

Dispute resolution > Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: consumer products (including tobacco) Tier 4

Baker McKenzie LLP’s product liability and safety team defends global manufacturers and retailers in product liability lawsuits, class actions, and product recalls. The team provides regulatory compliance advice and manages product crises, representing businesses across multiple industries such as the manufacturing, automotive, food and beverages, and pharmaceutical sectors in US courts and arbitrations, and before agencies like the FDA and NHTSA. The team also has expertise in conducting legal audits to minimize liability and recall risks, and in carrying out reputation protection and risk mitigation. Notable clients of the firm include Google, Yves Saint Laurent, and Bose. As co-chair of the firm’s North America commercial litigation group, San Francisco-based Mark Goodman leads complex multidistrict litigation, including multidistrict cases and trials, and handles class actions, specializing in product liability, food labeling, and specialty insurance.

Environment > Environment: regulatory Tier 4

Baker McKenzie LLP’s environmental practice has notable sector-specific strength in oil and gas, automotive, pharma, renewable energy, food and agriculture, and mining. Overseeing the Chicago-based team is John Watson, whose practice covers the development and implementation of environmental compliance programs and day-to-day compliance aid. David Hackett is well-prepared to advise on domestic and international compliance and environmental projects, while Jessica Wicha advises domestic and multinational companies on risks and liabilities arising under federal and state laws.

Finance > Capital markets: equity offerings Tier 4

Offering bespoke advice on private placements, IPOs, and follow-on equity offerings, Baker McKenzie LLP has in-depth experience of representing both domestic and international issuers. The team has additional expertise in corporate governance matters and de-SPAC transactions, while the New York-based lead Mark Mandel is highly knowledgeable in public offerings and divestitures. From Dallas, Roger Bivans concentrates on capital markets transactions and securities regulation, Michael Fitzgerald is a corporate finance expert based in New York, and both Joy Gallup and Arturo Carrillo are highlighted as key.

Finance > Project finance Tier 4

Renewable energy and clean technologies are the drivers of the projects team at Baker McKenzie LLP, assisting with both debt and equity finance transactions. The department is adept at advising lenders, sponsors or borrowers, and a complementary, strong tax practice facilitates advice on novel tax equity financing structures. Clyde Rankin‘s broad practice encompasses airport projects, renewable energy developments, and power projects. He is a key contact at the New York office and co-leads the group alongside Chicago-based duo José Morán and James O’Brien. Morán’s cross-border practice includes a host of Latin American transport projects, as well as renewable energy work in Canada. O’Brien supports his clients throughout a project’s life cycle, and also lends tax expertise to the group. Further tax assistance in this area comes from Maher Haddad, and Stan Sirot is another notable contact for both sponsors and lenders.

Intellectual property > Patents: prosecution (including re-examination and post-grant proceedings) Tier 4

Baker McKenzie LLP works with a host of clients—from software and tech, to entertainment—on the full range of patent matters. Its workload includes obtaining the grant of patents to establish a portfolio, providing pre-litigation advice to well-known names, and preparing and prosecuting patent applications in national and international contexts. John Flaim, who handles patent litigation and portfolio management in particular, leads the Dallas-based team. Mackenzie Martin is equipped to litigate in patent infringement cases and proceedings before the USPTO and the ITC. Vas Vedantam is praised for an ‘analytical approach’, while Jessica Greenwald is also noteworthy. Richard Wells left in November 2024.

International trade and national security > CFIUS Tier 4

Baker McKenzie LLP leans upon its broad global footprint to provide encompassing services in the foreign investment field, offering various capabilities in assisting clients with their CFIUS matters. The team is able to provide counsel across the entire transaction lifecycle, from filing strategy through to negotiation of mitigation agreement. Rod Hunter, former White House lead for CFIUS, and Sylwia Lis are the senior members of the team. Lis has extensive experience advising companies on regulations relating to sensitive transactions involving critical technology and defense. Lise Test is counsel within the team, whilst Daniel Andreeff and Alexandra Kumar provide significant support from Associate level.

International trade and national security > Trade remedies and trade policy Tier 4

Baker McKenzie LLP’s Trade Remedies practice helps a range of clients navigate antidumping and countervailing duty investigations, customs compliance, and trade barriers. Led by Christine Streatfeild, the practice also excels in advising on multilateral trade agreements. The team’s cross-border expertise, combined with a focus on forced labor investigations, tariffs, and trade controls, provides clients with strategic solutions in a rapidly evolving trade landscape. Justin Becker handles AD/CVD reviews and investigations before the Department of Commerce. Rod Hunter and Chandri Navarro are important team members.

Tax > US taxes: non-contentious Tier 4

Baker McKenzie provides tax assistance to multinational corporations such as Berkshire Hathaway and Intel. The practice is collectively chaired by Salim Rahim, Reza Nader, and Julia Skubis Weber, which does a lot of federal tax credit work but is also equipped to advise on joint ventures, transaction financing, and securitizations. The team is bolstered by the work of David Goldman in Los Angeles, a reference in the transactional tax space, and Chicago’s Maher Haddad who excels at structuring complex investments.

Antitrust > Civil litigation/class actions: defense Tier 5

Renowned for its strong cartel expertise, Baker McKenzie LLP handles cartel investigations, civil investigations, and merger clearances across a wide range of industries. Co-chair Mark Hamer draws on his prior DOJ experience to lead high-profile antitrust litigation and investigations. Fellow co-chair Creighton Macy is highly regarded for his work on cartel and transactional matters. Brian Burke frequently advises on civil and criminal government antitrust investigations. New York-based Jeffrey Martino strengthens the team with his specialized knowledge of white-collar and fraud-related matters. Teisha Johnson and John Fedele also play key leadership roles in the firm’s antitrust cases. Ashley Eickhof has advocated in a number of criminal antitrust cases in federal courts. All lawyers are based in DC bar Martino.

Antitrust > Merger control Tier 5

The Baker McKenzie LLP antitrust and competition practice group continues to handle complex merger control mandates, often handling multijurisdictional clearance matters working closely with teams in Europe. Mark Hamer and Creighton Macy co-head the team from Washington DC: global head Hamer draws on experience at the Department of Justice antitrust division to lead on both litigation and mergers, and Macy, chairing the North America practice, takes on cartel and merger investigations. Brian Burke , also in DC, is a go-to for merger clearance matters across the healthcare, tech, chemicals, and telecoms sectors. Nandu Machiraju departed the team in June 2024.

Dispute resolution > International arbitration Tier 5

Baker McKenzie LLP‘s international arbitration practice represents clients in commercial and investor-state arbitrations seated in jurisdictions worldwide, with an impressive presence spanning New York, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Miami, Los Angeles, and Washington. The team is noted for its experience in emerging markets and the range of arbitral associations it has experience in working with. Team head Andrew Riccio is New York based, and represents clients in international arbitrations before institutional and ad hoc tribunals. Riccio has a focus on the energy, financial services, and travel sectors, regularly acting for oil & gas companies in international arbitration. In Houston, Brendan Cook is commended for his energy expertise, while in New York, David Zaslowsky uses his background to work on complicated technical-related disputes, including those with a blockchain element. Matthew Allison, Michael Duffy, and Michael McCutcheon are key to the team, all operating out of the firm’s Chicago office.

Finance > Restructuring (including bankruptcy): corporate Tier 5

Baker McKenzie has an established team that has an extensive background in domestic and cross-border out-of-court corporate restructurings and formal bankruptcy cases. The group is primarily located in New York and Miami and has experience in key bankruptcy courts, including New York and Delaware. It represents an array of debtors, creditors and liquidators. Former chair of the global restructuring and insolvency group, New York-based Debra Dandeneau continues to be a prominent figure in headline restructurings and bankruptcies, particularly cross-border matters. Mark Bloom is North America chair of the global restructuring and insolvency practice, with more than 40 years’ experience in the field. Paul Keenan is further recognised for cross-border restructurings, including landmark cases, particularly those involving Latin American debtors. Named individuals are based in Miami unless stated otherwise.