Dechert LLP’s international litigation practice is renowned for its exceptional capabilities in handling complex, cross-border disputes, representing a broad spectrum of clients including multinationals, sovereign states, investment funds, and financial institutions. Demonstrating its global reach and expertise, the team recently represented two investment funds involved in the sovereign restructuring of Venezuela. The practice is led by Joni Jacobsen in New York and Michael H. McGinley in Philadelphia, both of whom bring extensive experience in handling cross-border litigation. Additionally, Mauricio España, based in New York, specializes in white-collar and securities litigation, leveraging his bilingual skills to represent Latin American companies and individuals. In Washington, Christina Sarchio’s focus on class actions and white-collar defense, and has vast experience in the consumer products and financial sectors. Steve Engle further bolsters the practice with expertise in a diverse range of civil litigation, including administrative law, constitutional law, and securities cases.
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Key clients
- Windsong Brands, LLC
- Venezuela Bond Holders (Altamira and Copernico Recovery Fund)
- Byblos Bank S.A.L
- MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas PLC (MOL)
- Arab Republic of Egypt, President of the Republic, Prime Minister
- Fransabank
- Barings
- Spirits Financial Corp.
Work highlights
- Represented two investment funds – which hold in excess of US$600 million face amount of bonds – in connection with the sovereign restructuring of Venezuela.
- Retained by the Republic of Egypt, the President of the Republic, and Egypt’s Prime Minister in a lawsuit alleging an unlawful expropriation of property located in Egypt and seeking US$50 million in damages.
- Representing Lebanese bank Fransabank in a case brought under the Anti-Terrorism Act. In Robert Bartlett v. Societe Generale de Banque au Liban SAL, et al., No. 19-cv-0007 (E.D.N.Y.).
Lawyers
Practice head
Joni Jacobsen; Michael McGinley
Other key lawyers
Mauricio España; Christina Sarchio; Steve Engle