K&L Gates ‘has a long-standing and deep understanding of the Jones Act, as well as significant government contacts‘. The team is consistently sought out for complex matters arising from commercial disputes, international trade and bilateral investment treaties. The practice co-heads are Boston-based commercial litigation and arbitration specialist Jefferey King; global LNG and oil sector expert Steven Sparling; Darrell Conner, who has ‘a clear grasp of the industry and its needs‘; and Michael Scanlon, who chairs the firm’s international maritime practice. Other key individuals include lobbying specialist Manny Rouvelas; Mark Ruge, who is highly rated for federal government and policy matters; and William Myhre, ‘the world’s expert on Jones Act eligibility and vessel documentation‘. In New York, George Kontakis assists with commercial and criminal matters, while Boston-based investigations, litigation and compliance specialist Luke Reid was made partner in February 2020. At associate level, New York’s Luke Steinberger is experienced in charter party and insurance coverage disputes, and attachment and arrest proceedings. All attorneys named are in Washington DC, unless otherwise stated.