The practice at White & Case LLP is ‘truly exceptional’, and consists of ’outstanding partners and associates’, with expertise handling complex commercial litigation, both in the US and internationally. The team represents leading tech companies in high-value litigation, and is particularly skilled at enforcing and defending awards judgments. Representing governments is another strength of the practice, demonstrating its ability to act on complex, cross-border issues. Based in Miami, Jim Robinson leads the team along with New York-based Glenn Kurtz and Dave Hille. In Washington, Tara Lee is a key part of the ‘extremely creative and very independent team’, while Christopher Curran routinely leads on matters involving foreign sovereigns and corporations. Claire DeLelle is skilled at representing foreign financial institutions in US courts and has expertise in the oil and gas sector, notably representing a national oil company in complex litigations. In Los Angeles, Rachel Jari Feldman is an ’outstanding lawyer’ and represents corporations in the technology and social media sectors, while Julian Lamm has ‘outstanding communication skills and broad legal knowledge’.
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Testimonials
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‘They are excellent in quality and in providing clear and comprehensive advice to clients. The litigation quality of work even in complex situations is outstanding and it is the one place where we refer all our litigations in the US when we want to assure our clients success.'
‘I have worked with many litigation teams, this one was truly exceptional.'
‘White & Case's International Litigation practice is exceptional. They provide thorough support with regards to many different markets, while focusing on straightforward and business-oriented advice. They can provide comprehensive assessments, but really stand out in its capability to be concise and provide executive summaries for its clients. Their results are incredible and it really gives in-house lawyers peace of mind to have them taking care of one's cases.’
‘Outstanding partners and associates'
‘Rachel Feldman is an outstanding lawyer. She is incredibly sharp and works relentlessly to defend our business. She leads a team of impressive associates - Candace Yifru in particular shines for her attention to detail and understanding of the law. ’
‘Julian Lamm is the partner I usually work with, super professional and he has outstanding communication skills and broad legal knowledge ’
Key clients
- Banque Misr Liban
- Ioan Micula, S.C. European Food S.A., S.C. Starmill S.R.L. and S.C. Multipack S.R.L.
- QC Terme
- Anglo Asian Mining
- Rutas de Lima S.A.C
- Republic of India
- Alkermes
- Eni S.p.A; Eni Oil & Gas Inc.
- Agricultural Bank of China, China Construction Bank
- Royal Vopak; Vopak North America Inc; Vopak Terminal Deer Park Inc.
- Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A (PDVSA)
- Bayport Financial Holdings (USA) Inc. and Bayport Colombia S.A.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jim Robinson; Glenn Kurtz; Dave Hille
Other key lawyers
Tara Lee; Christopher Curran; Claire DeLelle; Rachel Feldman; Julian Lamm