Our Washington, D.C. office, led by William Shawn, represents local, national, and international clientele in sophisticated commercial and related matters throughout the United States.

A major component of our Washington, D.C., practice is lobbying, legislative and government affairs. We offer our clients assistance and counsel in monitoring pending legislation, facilitating the passage of legislation, and securing Congressional or Executive Branch assistance.

Our Washington office also coordinates legislative activities with lobbying practice counterparts in London and Brussels to offer our clients a unique presence in three of the world’s most significant capitals.

Our lawyers also provide commercial litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution representation to U.S.-based and international companies in a wide variety of practice areas, including:

• Antitrust and competition law
• Franchise issues
• Intellectual property disputes
• Unfair competition
• Constitutional and tax matters against state and local governments
• Issues before U.S. government agencies
• Corporate and other entity formation and structuring
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Joint ventures, licenses, and franchising
• Executive-level agreements and related issues
• Financing and venture capital issues