King & Spalding LLP > Houston, United States > Firm Profile
King & Spalding LLP Offices
1100 LOUISIANA STREET, SUITE 4000
HOUSTON, TX 77002
TEXAS
United States
King & Spalding LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense
King & Spalding LLP frequently represents multinational companies across a variety of industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, and financial services, among others. The team is particularly skilled at advising on investigations relating to corporate espionage, national security, and international corruption. Mark Jensen leads the practice group from Washington DC. Jensen is skilled at handling fraud litigation and regularly defends senior executives who are charged with various white-collar criminal offences. Patrick Montgomery and John Richter are also based in Washington DC. Richter stands out for his significant capabilities as a trial lawyer, while Montgomery has experience navigating clients through investigations conducted by the SEC and DOJ. Located in Chicago, Zachary Fardon has a broad range of expertise in the field, which includes advising on matters related to securities fraud, public corruption, and corporate misconduct. Randy Mastro
Practice head(s):
Mark Jensen
Other key lawyers:
Patrick Montgomery; John Richter; Zach Fardon; Olivia Radin; Alicia O’Brien; Sally Yates; Drew Hruska; Alec Koch; David Willingham; Jamie Lang; John Horn; Randy Mastro
Testimonials
‘They have a client-centered practice. They put in great effort to learn the underlying business of the client.’
‘John Horn has an excellent demeanor paired with great skills.’
‘First and foremost, King & Spalding stands out for its expertise and technical capabilities. They are extremely user-friendly and interactive. They keep the client updated on changes. Their collective relationships with the agencies involved and the mutual respect helps secure a more favorable result than would otherwise be expected.’
Key clients
Albemarle Corporation
Bittrex Global GmbH
CHC Holdings, Inc.
Carter Healthcare
Leprino Foods Company
Shire
Siguler Guff & Company
Stellantis
Summit Midstream Partners, Inc.
Volkswagen AG
Work highlights
- Represented Albemarle in a multi-jurisdictional FCPA investigation.
- Represented the former CEO of pharmaceutical company Indivior Inc., in a multi-year federal investigation involving alleged violations of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
- Represented a defendant in a $200 million dispute with her ex-husband over alleged fraud in connection with the purchase and transfer shares in Celsius, an energy drink company.
Dispute resolution > E-discovery Tier 1
‘Problem solver’ King & Spalding LLP leverages the bench strength of its national presence to advise household names in pharma, retail, tech, and automotive, including Toyota Motor North America, Inc., and Walmart, on multi-district litigation, regulatory investigation and crisis management. The team is led by an experienced group of partners based in Atlanta — Rose Jones, who counsels clients in e-discovery, and John Tucker, who focuses on both civil and criminal investigations. Atlanta-based Ronni Solomon carries longstanding experience in handling complex e-discovery matters before the Supreme Court and other lower courts. Atlanta lawyer Tanya Canup brings expertise on information governance, preservation, and collection issues. Michael Shortnacy left the firm in January 2024.Practice head(s):
Rose Jones; John Tucker
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Excellent team and well-staffed. Good use of technology and extremely collaborative.’
‘I work with Rose J. Jones, who is excellent concerning eDiscovery. I trust her judgment and align with her when we work together. She is heavily respected in the field.’
‘This team is unique. It maintains a creative and proactive e-discovery practice within a large law firm. They have great leadership, are up to date on the law and technology, and boast an impressive staff that can handle anything from consulting to motion practice to document review.’
‘Rose J. Jones stands out on the K&S team as the e-discovery partner and group leader. She is well-versed in both e-discovery law and technology. She is committed to proactively finding solutions to e-discovery challenges that benefit her clients.’
‘The team has broad and deep experience in everything related to discovery. The responsiveness and attention to detail is appreciated. The team go above and beyond to provide holistic advice.’
‘The K&S discovery practice is everything a client needs to sleep at night knowing their discovery matters are being handled diligently and expertly.’
‘King & Spalding has a proven track record in handling complex e-discovery matters. They leverage advanced technologies by partnering with technology companies to develop custom solutions to my problems.’
‘The K&S e-discovery practice is unparalleled in its depth of expertise and its overall bench strength. They have vast in-house technical expertise and long-standing relationships with key vendors and thought leaders in the industry.’
Key clients
Beech-Nut Nutrition Company
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Walmart Inc.
Work highlights
- Handled discovery coordination in Toyota Motor North America, Inc.’s product liability litigation and responses to governmental investigations.
- Advised Boehringer Ingelheim on discovery strategy across all federal and state matters in its Zantac litigation alleging the antacid is associated with an increased risk of cancer.
- Assisted Walmart with nationwide state and federal product liability and consumer class actions, and state attorneys’ general actions and state attorneys’ general actions.
Dispute resolution > International arbitration Tier 1
A ‘market-leading international arbitration practice’, King & Spalding LLP impresses sources with its strong capability in both investor-state and commercial cases. Arguably best known for its dominant position in energy and natural resources disputes, it also demonstrates adept handling of matters in the manufacturing, construction, transport and telecoms spheres, among others. New York managing partner Edward KehoePractice head(s):
Wade Coriell; Elizabeth Silbert
Other key lawyers:
Edward Kehoe; Doak Bishop; Harry Burnett; Samaa Haridi; Craig Miles; Javier Rubinstein; Erica Franzetti; Reginald Smith; Fernando Rodriguez-Cortina; Aloysius Llamzon
Testimonials
‘A market-leading international arbitration practice (for both commercial and investor-state arbitration).’
‘We highlight Samaa Haridi, who is extremely hard-working and a team player, and Harry Burnett, who possesses strong knowledge of Latin America.’
‘A strong capacity for thinking outside of the box and finding creative solutions to legal issues, while maintaining precise attention to detail of the contractual provisions and applicable law.’
‘This team has a strong understanding of arbitration and litigation practice, fields teams fluent in multiple languages, and understands our industry very well. It also has a deep bench should it need to draw on expertise such as tax, white-collar, and the like. The King & Spalding team is a trusted advisor.’
‘Javier Rubinstein is a highly experienced partner. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Javier displays excellent judgment and provides practical, strategic advice.’
‘The best and most diverse international arbitration practice in the market. K&S has a unique combination of industry expertise, massive experience in all regions, lawyers qualified in key jurisdictions and fluent in local languages. The team is incredibly responsive, very flexible in fee agreements and super collaborative.’
‘Harry Burnett, Erica Franzetti, Craig Miles, Fernando Rodriguez-Cortina, and Samaa Haridi are absolute stars in the field.’
‘The entire KS team has the desire to understand the client and its business as well as possible in order to provide excellent advice. Moreover, the team’s experience and way of formulating the claims to resolve the situation during a dispute were outstanding.’
Key clients
Petersen Energía
Refinería de Cartagena
WeBuild
Republic of Turkey
Multiple renewable energy clients
Quanta Services
Chevron Corporation
Lima Expresa and VINCI
Sanitek
Westmoreland Coal Company
Odyssey Marine Exploration
The Williams Companies
FCL Ambiente
Amerra Capital Management
WOM
Work highlights
- Represented Petersen Energia in a long-running breach-of-contract dispute against Argentina, which involves arbitration and litigation.
- Secured a $1.9bn award for Refinería de Cartagena (Reficar) in an ICC arbitration against the contractor relating to delays and cost overruns involving a refinery in Colombia.
- Represented Webuild in a long-running ICSID arbitration against Argentina concerning the construction and maintenance of a 60km toll road and bridge.
Dispute resolution > Leading trial lawyers Tier 1
Randy MastroDispute resolution > Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: automotive/transport Tier 1
Led from Atlanta by Susan Clare and fielding practitioners from other nationwide offices, including Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, King & Spalding LLP‘s automotive and transport litigation team has the expertise and resources to handle complex product liability and mass action cases for clients throughout the country. Appreciated for its deep knowledge, technical skills and outstanding litigation strategy and execution, the team regularly serves as strategic counsel for major automotive manufacturers facing potential reputational damage from litigation. The group’s comprehensive knowledge of the automotive subject matter and its evolving technology ensures that it is well-equipped to effectively handle all elements of trial work. Alongside Geoffrey Drake, who is also based in Atlanta, Clare continues to act as coordinating counsel for GM’s consumer litigation, consisting of a docket of approximately 6,000 plus breach of warranty and consumer fraud lawsuits. New York-based John Hooper is another key member of the team whose class action expertise encompasses work throughout the litigation life cycle, from pre-litigation and risk management expertise, through to trial and appeal. Hooper has longstanding ties with Toyota, which he continues to act as strategic counsel across a myriad of product liability and class action cases pending in various nationwide courts.Practice head(s):
Susan Clare
Other key lawyers:
John Hooper; Jacquie Seidel; Alexander Calfo; Geoffrey Drake; Eric Gladbach; Livia Kiser; Susan Vargas; Madison Kitchens; Adam Reinke; Jessica Shook; Anneke Shepard
Key clients
American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI AMERICA
Ford Motor Company
General Motors LLC
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Tesla, Inc.
Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Volkswagen
Work highlights
- Representing Toyota in product liability and class action litigation, including in most of the currently active class action cases pending in various courts nationwide, including actions alleging defective batteries, airbags, roof rail systems, HVAC systems, Denso fuel pumps and inverters, among others.
- Representing General Motors as lead counsel in various high-profile, high-exposure class action litigation matters throughout the country.
- Representing Volkswagen in high-profile multidistrict litigation involving allegations of defective driver and front passenger airbag inflators, several class actions involving emissions warranties and multiple product liability matters involving catastrophic injuries.
Dispute resolution > Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: consumer products (including tobacco) Tier 1
With product liability litigators spread throughout the country, including many with first chair trial experience, King & Spalding LLP has developed a market-leading reputation for its effective representation of numerous leading brands facing high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation. Under the overarching guidance of Miami-based Ursula Henninger and Charlotte-based Cory Hohnbaum, the team continues to represent RJ Reynolds in tobacco litigation, securing a raft of favorable jury verdicts relating to 'Engle progeny' wrongful-death cases. Led out of Atlanta by Geoffrey Drake, the firm is also acting as national co-counsel to TikTok, one of the defendants, in connection with several hundred high-profile lawsuits that allege harm to underaged users of social media. Work within the food and beverages sector is also a key strength, particularly on the West Coast, with Los Angeles-based attorneys Keri Borders and Dale Giali regularly defending clients in consumer product false advertising matters. In New York, John Hooper employs ‘sound strategies to manage product liability and mass tort litigation’, including matters within the consumer product field. Bruce Hurley in Houston and Shaila Rahman Diwan in New York co-lead the overarching trial and global disputes team, alongside Henninger.Practice head(s):
Ursula Henninger; Bruce Hurley; Shaila Rahman Diwan
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They take a very strategic approach to the litigation entrusted to them. They are hands-on and make good use of local firms to supplement their capabilities and drive efficiency.’
‘John Hooper is very energetic, engaged and interested in employing sound strategies to manage product liability and mass tort litigation. John is a good negotiator, and I recommend him as a lead negotiator for mass tort resolutions.’
Key clients
AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI AMERICA
Beech-Nut Nutrition Company
Boehringer Ingelheim
Campbell Soup Company
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
Foster Poultry Farm
General Motors LLC
GlaxoSmithKline LLC
Home Depot, U.S.A., Inc.
Kenvue (formerly known as Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.)
KIND
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Mine Safety Appliances
Nestle USA, Inc.
Organon
The Procter & Gamble Company
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Snap, Inc.
TikTok
Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Viking Group, Inc.
Walmart, Inc.
Work highlights
- Acting as national co-counsel to TikTok in connection with several hundred high-profile lawsuits that allege harm to underaged users of social media.
- Representing leading baby food manufacturer Beech-Nut Nutrition Company in litigation alleging that its baby food products contain dangerous levels of heavy metals, causing autism and ADHD.
- Obtained a complete victory in the Ninth Circuit for The Procter & Gamble Company in a published decision affirming the granting of a motion to dismiss in a putative class action bought on behalf of California consumers who purchased Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion shampoo and conditioners alleging that P&G, by including the language ‘NatureFusion’ and a photo of an avocado, represented that the products are natural, when, in fact, they contain non-natural and synthetic ingredients.
Dispute resolution > Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: pharmaceuticals and medical devices Tier 1
Combining in-depth industry expertise (including many in the team with science/medical backgrounds) with deep product liability litigation prowess in offices throughout the country, King & Spalding LLP remains a very popular choice among leading pharmaceuticals and medical device companies when faced with high-stakes litigation. Many of these matters are large-scale mass torts, where the firm regularly acts as national co-ordinating counsel, effectively mobilizing resources throughout the country, including in New York and Atlanta, to provide an all-encompassing representation throughout the litigation process. Although the firm has more than its fair share of accomplished trial lawyers within its ranks, much of the success it achieves for clients is predicated by its strong strategic sense and ability to dismiss or narrow claims at an early stage. A key part of this success is down to the firm’s ability to leverage science and medical expertise, ensuring that it is very effectively able to challenge plaintiff experts and to work with their own experts providing testimony in depositions. Andy Bayman has ‘great strategic sense’ and along with Robert Friedman has been acting as national counsel for Boehringer Ingelheim as one of the defendants in the high-profile Zantac litigation. Notably the pair were recently part of the team that helped secure a major victory for defendants in the case with a recent very high-profile Daubert ruling which excluded all of the plaintiffs’ general causation experts and granted summary judgment for the client and co-defendants. Adam Spicer is also an integral member of the Zantac litigation team and as well as handling private litigation is also regularly involved in state Attorney General actions. Todd Davis is a ‘very skilled trial attorney’, and has over the years been instrumental to many high-profile life sciences-related trial successes, in part due to his accomplished cross-examination skills of plaintiffs’ key causation and medical expert witnesses at trial and in deposition. In New York, both Morton Dubin and Kristen Fournier have excellent reputations at handling complex life sciences-related mass torts, with Dubin, in particular, noted for his expertise in the courtroom. Geoffrey Drake chairs the pharmaceutical/medical device litigation team and is skilled at representing clients throughout the litigation continuum, including in high-stakes trials. All named practitioners are based in Atlanta unless otherwise indicated. Kim Bueno joined the practice from Butler Snow LLP in September 2024.Practice head(s):
Geoffrey Drake
Other key lawyers:
Andy Bayman; Morton Dubin; Kristen Fournier; Bobby Woo; Robert Friedman; Todd Davis; Adam Spicer; Lana Varney; TaCara Harris; Gregory Ruehlmann; Julia Zousmer; Michael Vives; Kim Bueno
Testimonials
‘Andy Bayman has a great strategic sense.’
‘Todd Davis is a very skilled trial attorney.’
‘Kim Bueno is a very dynamic trial specialist.’
Key clients
Becton Dickinson
Boehringer Ingelheim
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Eli Lilly & Company
GlaxoSmithKline
Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Kenvue (formerly known as Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.)
Organon
Walmart, Inc.
Work highlights
- Secured a landmark ruling on behalf of Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) in litigation over allegations that the antacid Zantac is associated with an increased risk of cancer, excluding all of the plaintiffs’ general causation experts and winning summary judgment on behalf of BI and co-defendants, dooming about 50,000 federal claims still extant in an MDL in the Southern District of Florida.
- Lead defense counsel for Janssen Pharmaceuticals over claims that a rare eye disorder, pigmentary maculopathy, is uniquely caused by long-term usage of Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium), which is the only prescription medication to treat symptoms of interstitial cystitis, a chronic medical condition that causes bladder pain.
- Represent Becton, Dickinson and Company (“BD”) as National Co-ordinating Counsel and Resolution Counsel in several complex product liability litigations including (i) matters relating to BD’s hernia mesh products that are filed in an MDL and a consolidated state court action (ii) litigation involving BD’s inferior vena cava (IVC) filters that were filed in an MDL venued in federal court and parallel state court proceedings and (iii) serving as settlement counsel in litigation involving BD’s pelvic mesh and implantable port devices as well as other products.
Dispute resolution > Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: toxic tort Tier 1
King & Spalding LLP is well-versed in handling high-stakes, complex multi-pronged toxic tort matters involving a range of contaminants. The firm’s Atlanta and Houston offices regularly act for energy and industrial clients in the aftermath of environmental incidents – where the firm is not only well-placed to advise on ensuing litigation but also to limit any negative press coverage and to manage the immediate incident response. In Houston, Tracie Renfroe has a ‘great track record in the field’, winning praise for her ‘excellent trial skills’, which extend not only to local and national toxic tort matters but also matters with an international complexion. Also based in Houston, Elizabeth Taber is a popular choice among energy and oilfield companies as defendants in relation to toxic tort suits (including MDLs and class actions) in Texas and beyond, where she excels at all stages of the litigation process, including at trial. In New York, both Kristen Fournier and Morton Dubin have exceptional trial skills which they bring to bear across a range of toxic tort matters, including as it pertains to asbestos exposure. San Francisco-based Matthew Blaschke co-heads the toxic and environmental team alongside Fournier and has experience of handling both private litigation alongside governmental investigations and enforcement actions. Robert Meadows has retired.Practice head(s):
Matt Blaschke; Kristen Fournier
Other key lawyers:
Tracie Renfroe; Elizabeth Taber; Morton Dubin; Craig Stanfield; John Ewald; Douglas Henderson; Kevin Hynes; Nicholas Howell
Testimonials
‘Tracie Renfroe has a great track record in the field and excellent trial skills.’
Key clients
Chevron
Boehringer Ingelheim
Mine Safety Appliances
Renco Group
Beech-Nut Nutrition Company
Shell Oil Company
Viking Group, Inc.
Dow Chemical Company
Union Carbide Corporation
Phillips 66
Baker Hughes
Delta Air Lines
BASF Corporation
Work highlights
- Secured a complete defense verdict for our client Union Carbide in a major asbestos case where the plaintiffs, the family of a Western Missouri man who died of mesothelioma, were seeking over $40m in compensatory damages plus punitive damages.
- Advising Beech-Nut Nutrition Company in nationwide class actions, personal injury and Attorneys General lawsuits, and government investigations alleging the presence of toxic metals in baby food.
- Representing The Renco Group and Doe Run Resources in mass tort litigation whereby plaintiffs allege that the defendants, acting from Missouri and New York, controlled Doe Run Peru’s smelting operations at the La Oroya smelting facility in a manner that resulted in approximately 3,000 Plaintiffs’ exposure to lead and other toxic substances, causing medical and developmental injuries.
Energy > Energy litigation: oil and gas Tier 1
King & Spalding LLP fields a robust team of experienced litigators regularly entrusted by leading energy companies and oil and gas operators, including Chevron and Shell, for advice on a range of high-value, complex litigation proceedings. These span litigation related to climate change, energy transition/carbon neutrality, and environmental justice. From the Houston office, managing partner Tracie Renfroe brings great experience in high-stakes environmental disputes and toxic tort litigation, an area in which San Francisco-based Charles Correll is also well-versed, representing domestic and international companies in complex commercial, mass tort and environmental disputes. Spanning catastrophic injuries, environmental contamination, and oil and gas–related disputes, Elizabeth Taber is another key contact, while Andrew Stakelum is noted for handling onshore and offshore litigation on behalf of energy companies operating on the Gulf Coast.Practice head(s):
Tracie Renfroe; Elizabeth Taber
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Baker Hughes
Chevron Corporation
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
ConocoPhillips
G2X Energy
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
Refinería de Cartagena S.A. (Reficar)
Shell
Exterran
Petersen Energía and Eton Park
Work highlights
- Represented Petersen Energía, S.A.U. and Eton Park in an international arbitration and related litigation worth over US$20 billion against Argentina and YPF S.A., Argentina’s State-owned oil company.
- Represented Reficar de Cartagena S.A. in its high-profile dispute with U.S. contractor CB&I over the construction of a Cartagena oil refinery.
- Represented Baker Hughes in litigation arising from chlorinated solvent contamination near Baker Hughes subsidiary Dresser, LLC’s former valve manufacturing and refurbishing facility in Pineville, Louisiana.
Energy > Renewable/alternative power Tier 1
King & Spalding LLP is a robust choice for advice on high-value transactions in the US renewable energy market. The firm assists with some of the most valuable projects in the country and internationally, and also handles a notable share of first-of-their-kind projects in various respects. Clients include leading energy companies, corporates in the renewables sphere, private equity firms, tax equity and financial investors, and project developers. A trio of lawyers oversee the practice group: Jonathan Melmed in New York, an expert in the power sector and in private equity transactions; construction law expert Scott Greer, who heads the firm’s global energy and construction offering; and Stuart Zisman, counsel to a host of major project owners in the alternative energy space. Greer and Zisman are based in Houston, while at the Washington DC office, James Bowe is a senior name across energy matters. Alongside Melmed in New York, Brandon Dalling is a key contact for financing renewable energy projects, and transactional lawyer Adam Hankiss has particular experience in solar, wind, and hydrogen projects. Younger partner Tristan Pelham Webb is building a strong practice in project finance for renewable energy projects in the US.Practice head(s):
Jonathan Melmed; Stuart Zisman; Scott Greer
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Arevon Asset Management
Atlas Holdings
Axium Infrastructure
Brookfield Infrastructure Group
D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments
Global Clean Energy, Inc.
Instar Asset Management
Ridgewood Infrastructure, LLC
Starwood Energy Group
The Carlyle Group
UBS Infrastructure
Wabash Valley Resources
Avantus
Transmission Developers, Inc.
HIF
Work highlights
Finance > Financial services regulation Tier 1
Government > Government relations
King & Spalding LLP augments an impressive reputation in the healthcare and life sciences space with a broad spectrum of policy advice, legislative reform advocacy, and federal and state grant support for a range of industries. A distinct congressional investigations team also guides individuals and corporations through the complex process of responding to inquiries on pressing and high-profile issues. Thomas Spulak chairs the practice, leveraging extensive experience in tax, healthcare, energy, defense, aerospace and appropriations policy. J.C. Boggs, who co-leads the firm’s state attorneys general practice, is active in assisting financial services and tech firms navigate the political and regulatory sphere. David Farber‘s focus on healthcare includes a notable focus on Medicare and Medicaid issues faced by life sciences companies, hospitals, and pharmacies, while Steven Kupka supports both large healthcare companies and energy providers. Daniel Donovan, Sally Yates, and Theodore Hester are the primary contacts for congressional investigations.Practice head(s):
Thomas Spulak
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Professional, responsive, and deeply knowledgeable team. Input from former market and government leaders is invaluable.’
‘Steve Kupka is a passionate, hard driving, consummate professional. His reputation and deep long-term relationships within the US government and private industry have been invaluable to our work.’
Key clients
Adventist HealthCare
Becton Dickinson
Flagler Health
Honduras Próspera
Makana Therapeutics
Padron Cigars
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA)
Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency & Financial Advisory Authority
Seaboard Corporation
Silicon Power Corporation
SiCamore Semiconductor Corporation
USA Swimming
Work highlights
- Assisted Adventist Healthcare with securing extra funding for a new hospital at Howard University in Fiscal Budget 2024.
- Successfully assisted the MARC Coalition with pushing the White House by identifying a technical defect in the proposed new enforcement regime of the Medicare program CMS, necessitating the Final Rule being withdrawn with CMS needing to perform a new economic analysis.
- Acted for Flagler Health in advocating for the introduction of H.R. 4859, the Patient Accessibility and Access to Community Healthcare Act, to ensure for 10 years the sole community hospital status of any hospitals that participated in the program as of the start of the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration.
Healthcare > Service providers Tier 1
Praised by clients for its ‘practicality and deep knowledge’, King & Spalding LLP is noted for its extensive knowledge of commercial disputes between service providers and health insurers, in addition to cases regarding new HHS and CMS rules concerning allegations of underpayment for out-of-network services, and Medicare payment rates for home health services. Jim Boswell and Mark Polston jointly lead the team from Atlanta and Washington DC respectively; heading up the Medicare reimbursement litigation team, Polston regularly acts for health systems, hospitals and clinical laboratories in healthcare fraud investigations. Houston’s Adam Robison represents healthcare clients, including academic medical centers, in regulatory and transactional matters. In the Washington office, Medicare reimbursement specialist Dan Hettich assists clients with Medicare-related claims arising under the False Claims Act (FCA); Chris Kenny is noted for his expertise in compliance and payment issues experienced by health systems and hospitals; and senior associate Alek Pivec regularly appears before the Provider Reimbursement Review Board on behalf of healthcare providers in cases involving government payors. Atlanta’s Jon HarrisPractice head(s):
Jim Boswell; Mark Polston
Other key lawyers:
Dan Hettich; Adam Robison; Chris Kenny; Alek Pivec; Sara Brinkmann; Glenn Solomon; Jon Harris; Rick Zall
Testimonials
‘The practice provides us with comprehensive healthcare M&A counsel. They have a deep team that can supplement the lead attorneys, if needed.’
‘The team is very responsive and takes into consideration both business and legal issues impacting our health system. They answer the questions asked and spot issues others did not think of.’
‘The firm employs highly qualified individuals. They specialize in various areas and are extremely good at what they’ve specialized in.’
‘The K&S team’s strengths are their grasp of the subject matter, practicality and deep knowledge of the market. When I receive legal advice from them, I know that they’ve probably already explored the same issue for another client and have thought through the consequences of their advice.’
‘Adam Robison is incredibly responsive and helpful in a wide cross section of the healthcare space. For most issues, he is my point person, and I value his relationship with our institution. Sara Brinkmann is developing expertise in managed care practices, which seems like it will be a growing area.’
‘While many large law firms have skilled and knowledgeable lawyers, K&S does a very nice job of staying ahead of others when it comes to advising on opportunities available to health care organizations that not everyone sees. We look to our lawyers to be idea resources not just backwards looking problem solvers and research tools.’
Key clients
American Clinical Laboratory Association
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Atrium Health
Aveanna Healthcare
Baylor College of Medicine & Affiliated Medical Services
Bon Secours Health System
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Health Care System
California Hospital Association
Care Hospice
Charleston Area Medical Center
CHRISTUS Health
Citizens Medical Center
Community Health Systems, Inc.
Cooper University Hospital
El Camino Hospital
Florida Hospital Association
Fresno Community Hospital and Medical Center
HCA
Health Services Los Angeles County
Hill Country Memorial Hospital
Houston Methodist Hospital
John Muir Health
LifeGift Organ Procurement Organization
Marion Hospital Corporation
Memorial Healthcare System
Methodist Fremont Health
Mount Sinai Health System NYC
Montefiore Medical Center
National Association for Home Care and Hospice
Nemours Children’s Health
New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System
New York University Langone Medical Center
Northwell Health
Ochsner Health System
OSF Healthcare System
Piedmont Healthcare
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
ProCare Hospice of Nevada
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
San Antonio Regional Hospital
San Miguel Hospital Corporation Hospital
Southwestern Health Resources Clinically Integrated Network
Stanford Health Care
Sutter Health
Tampa General Hospital
Texas Council Risk Management Fund
Tiero, LLC
Trinity Health
UAB Medicine
University of California
University of Kansas Hospital
University of Utah Hospital
University of California Health
University of Tennessee Medical Center
University of Texas San Antonio
The University of Texas System
Vituity
Work highlights
- Representing Good Samaritan Hospital and Regional Medical Center of San Jose in a lawsuit that will set precedent over whether California laws and regulations establishing payment obligations on licensed health plans do not apply to county-owned health plans.
- Advising The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center on a proposed joint arrangement with Children’s Health System of Texas to develop, construct, own, and operate a new 532-bed children’s hospital campus in Dallas.
- Acting for Adventist HealthCare on strategies to secure federal funding for half of the $600m total cost of constructing a new Howard University Hospital.
Industry focus > Education Tier 1
Lauded by one client as a ‘truly first-rate team’, the practice at King & Spalding LLP assists healthcare and academic medical centers with litigation and arbitration, transactional and regulatory mandates, investigations, and corporate governance. The department, which is noted for its ‘responsiveness, ability to understand the issues, and practical advice’, is jointly directed by a trio of partners. Leading from Chicago, Zachary Fardon routinely represents major universities in sensitive white-collar criminal defense and investigations. In Atlanta, Andy Bayman has focused his practice on representing academic medical centers and medical schools in a range of regulatory and transactional matters. New York-based Todd Holleman completes the leadership group. Additional key names to note include Houston-based Adam Robison, who advises academic medical centers on transactional mandates; and Zachary Fardon, who works from the Chicago office and focuses on white-collar criminal defense.Practice head(s):
Zach Fardon; Andy Bayman; Todd Holleman
Other key lawyers:
Kristin Roshelli; Mark Polston
Testimonials
‘The K&S team is unique in their ability to assist healthcare-focused higher education clients. Since they also serve many peer institutions, they bring practical market knowledge to the table.’
‘Responsiveness, ability to understand the issues, and practical advice. A truly first-rate team – Kristin Roshelli stands out.’
‘K&S does a great job, particularly in the area of health care reimbursement. They are responsive and creative. They are very knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the law.’
‘Mark Polston is a creative, practical lawyer. He understands the technical law but goes above and beyond to understand its practical application and gives real-time advice.’
Key clients
Adventist HealthCare
Baylor College of Medicine
Cornell University
Emory University
Fairfax County Public Schools
Medical University Hospital Authority
Natura Resources, LLC
Over 30 teaching hospitals across the country (including Cleveland Clinic, Duke University, University of Virginia, Montefiore Medical Center, and University of California)
The University of Texas System and its various health institutions
University of Georgia Athletic Association and The University of Georgia Foundation
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Vanderbilt University
Work highlights
- Represented The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in connection with a proposed multi-billion joint arrangement with Children’s Health System of Texas to develop, construct, own, and operate a new 532-bed children’s hospital campus in Dallas, Texas.
- Acted for Adventist HealthCare to secure federal funding for half of the $600m total cost of constructing a new Howard University Hospital.
- Represented Baylor College of Medicine in the defense of a qui tam False Claims Act litigation, Vaughn et al v. Harris County Hospital District et al, in the Southern District of Texas.
Intellectual property > Copyright Tier 1
The trial and global disputes group at King & Spalding LLP remains a dominant force in the practice area, representing such major household names in media and entertainment and tech as Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Zoom, Google, ByteDance and Warner Media in high-stakes copyright litigation. Kenneth SteinthalPractice head(s):
Kenneth Steinthal
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Google/YouTube
National Public Radio (NPR), Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
Viacom/CBS
Netflix
ByteDance/TikTok
Peloton
The Orchard (Sony Music subsidiary)
Warner Media (including HBO, Turner, and Warner Bros.)
Mood Media/Muzak
Disney/ESPN
A&E Television Networks
AMC Networks
BBC
Bloomberg TV and Radio
Cumulus Media
Discovery Communications / Scripps Networks
DISH
Audacy (formerly known as Entercom and including CBS Radio)
Fox Cable
International trade and national security > Trade remedies and trade policy Tier 1
King & Spalding LLP’s trade remedy, trade compliance and trade policy unit forms a key part of the wider firm’s highly regarded global international trade practice. Enjoying close links with domestic industry clients, including US steel, semiconductors, paper and fuel companies, the Washington DC-based group handles a steady stream of significant trade remedy cases and critical trade policy matters. Department chair Stephen Orava brings to bear deep experience in dealing with high-stakes trade litigation. Orava recently paired up with trade policy specialist and former GC for the Office of the USTR, Stephen Vaughn, to represent Cleveland-Cliffs and United Steelworkers on their antidumping petitions to the Department of Commerce (DOT) and the USITC concerning certain tin mill products from eight countries—one of the largest US trade cases on steel in recent years. Elsewhere, Michael Taylor successfully advised the Coalition of Domestic Folder Manufacturers on petitioning for antidumping and countervailing duty relief on subsidized paper file products from various countries. The group also includes the talented Jamieson Greer, who has recently advised several major US corporations on trade remedy and trade policy matters; and experienced senior counsel Neal Reynolds, who leverages extensive government-side experience from a previous stint as an international trade lawyer at the USITC.Practice head(s):
Stephen Orava
Other key lawyers:
Stephen Vaughn; Michael Taylor; Jamieson Greer; Neal Reynolds; Daniel Schneiderman
Testimonials
‘The team with Steve Orava and Jamieson Greer is composed of seasoned trade lawyers, who have seen a lot in the industry and understand its needs. It is not only good on the law but also on how the company works and thinks.’
‘Very capable on international trade, duties, antidumping, tariffs and trade law. Great general business knowledge and resources as well.’
‘Good people, strong ethics and hard workers. The team is always available when we need them and if they aren’t a subject matter expert on the item we need help on, they are always able to get us set up with an attorney who is.’
Key clients
Ad Hoc Coalition of American Super Absorbent Polymer Producers (coalition of BASF Corp., Evonik Superabsorber, and Nippon Shokubai America Industries)
Briggs & Stratton
CalCIMA (California Construction and Industrial Materials Association)
Cleveland-Cliffs
Coalition for Sustainable Cement Manufacturing and Environment (“CSCME”)
Coalition of Domestic Folder Manufacturers, including Smead Manufacturing Co and TOPS Products
Committee for Fair Trade in Ammonium Sulfate, including AdvanSix (formerly Honeywell Resins & Chemicals) and PCI Nitrogen
Cornerstone Chemical
Domtar Corporation
The Dow Chemical Company
J.R. Simplot Company
Novelis Corp., Hindalco Industries (and affiliates)
Novolex
Olin Corporation and affiliates
PURIS Protein
US Magnesium
U.S. Producers of Citric Acid (coalition of Archer Daniels Midland, Cargill, and Primient)
Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Company
Wincom
Washington Red Raspberry Commission
Work highlights
- Represented Cleveland-Cliffs and United Steelworkers on their antidumping petitions to the DOC and the USITC concerning certain tin mill products from eight countries, and also on their countervailing duty petition on tin mill products from China.
- Represented an ad hoc coalition of American SAP Producers (BASF, Evonik, and Nippon Shokubai) before the USITC and DOC, resulting in the imposition of antidumping duties on imports of a polymer used in hygienic products from South Korea.
- Represented The Committee for Fair Trade in Ammonium Sulfate in securing an unanimous affirmative ITC determination in the sunset review of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of ammonium sulfate from China.
M&A/corporate and commercial > M&A: middle-market ($500m-999m) Tier 1
Specializing in all aspects of carve-out sales, multi-jurisdictional M&A, and strategic transactions, the King & Spalding LLP team is noted for its ‘outstanding’ work on behalf of companies in the infrastructure, asset management, and tech spaces and stands out in particular for its ability to guide clients through early-stage M&A opportunities and public transactions. New York-based lawyer Jonathan Melmed brings vast experience in the energy, finance, and media spheres to the table and co-heads the practice Atlanta-based lawyers Rahul Patel and Keith Townsend, who are experts in handling joint ventures and corporate governance matters. In Northern Virginia, Tom Knox is knowledgeable on securities offerings and divestitures, whilst Silicon Valley-based Laura Bushnell represents corporations and investors in capital raising transactions. Enrico Granata is located in New York, focusing on tender and exchange offers, and Cal Smith concentrates on corporate finance transactions from Atlanta. In August 2024, Joseph Halloum, who has strong expertise in IPOs and SPAC transactions, joined in New York from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP.Practice head(s):
Jonathan Melmed; Rahul Patel; Keith Townsend
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘K&S’s corporate team is outstanding in this space. The commitment to client service exhibited by Rahul Patel and John Hyman is outstanding.’
‘I have not found a better firm for mid-market M&A than King & Spalding.’
‘Excellent quality talent on the team. Focused on the right issues and aligned with clients on what those are.’
‘Great skill set and breadth of experience. Enrico Granata and Jonathan Melmed are excellent.’
Key clients
Axium Infrastructure
Baker Hughes
Booz Allen Hamilton
Cox Enterprises
EVO Payments
Equifax
H.I.G. Capital / USALCO
Home Depot
Instar Asset Management
ManTech International
Roper Technologies
U.S. Express Enterprises
Work highlights
- Advised Mativ Holdings, Inc. on its carveout sale of its Engineered Papers business to Evergreen Hill Enterprise Pte. Ltd. for $620m.
- Advised SAIC on the sale of its logistics and supply chain management business to ASRC Federal Holding Company for $350m.
- Advised U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. on its sale to Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. for $808m.
Transport > Rail and road: finance Tier 1
King & Spalding LLP works with a wide client roster that encompasses transportation industry companies (such as General Motors, Genuine Parts Company and UPS) as well as major banks and private creditor providers that provide financing for transportation asset acquisitions and dispositions. The large group also advises on the leasing of transportation-related assets. The team has enviable experience in advising on financing structures for rolling stock, locomotives, chassis, containers, automobiles, tractors, and other equipment across North America. Its expertise covers operating, leveraged, capital and synthetic leases, along with syndicated and single-bank credit facilities. The practice additionally assists with the purchase and sale of rolling stock. Atlanta-based restructuring and bankruptcy expert Jeff Dutson is highly rated for workouts that include equipment and leasing structures. In New York, the team further features Peter Montoni, who advises on the financing of transportation assets; and Todd Holleman, a specialist in private credit and special situations investing. Former banking and institutional finance leader Ronald Lovelace left the firm in February 2023, while Christopher Buchanan departed in early 2025.Practice head(s):
Todd Holleman
Other key lawyers:
Christopher Buchanan; Jeff Dutson; Peter Montoni
Key clients
Truist Bank (formerly SunTrust Bank)
Wells Fargo Rail Corporation
KKR Credit Advisors
General Motors
Genuine Parts Company
UPS
JPMorgan Chase Bank
Work highlights
- Assisted General Motors Company with completion of the offering of $2.25bn of green bonds.
- Advised a US energy company on its hydrogen fuel initiative and leasing program to provide fuel resources to customers.
- Advised on an investment into a company that provides passenger and freight train operators across Europe with tailor-made leasing packages.
Dispute resolution > General commercial disputes Tier 2
King & Spalding LLP is home to a deep bench of litigators who frequently act in complex, multi-jurisdictional mandates, many of which involve trials and appellate work. Government enforcement actions, regulatory and administrative proceedings, and shareholder litigation are among the specialisms of the team, which sees its attorneys appear in both trial and appellate courts as well as before government enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies and arbitral tribunals. Andy Bayman and Richard Marooney jointly chair the practice group out of Atlanta and New York, respectively. Pre-eminent trial lawyer Randy MastroPractice head(s):
Andy Bayman; Richard Marooney
Other key lawyers:
Randy Mastro; David Balser; Mark Kirsch; Mary-Olga Lovett; Joe Akrotirianakis; Veronica Moyé; Jennifer Recine
Testimonials
‘‘Chris Duffy is a standout commercial litigator. He’s a first-class lawyer, a shrewd tactician and has the confidence of the court. Whenever I’m looking for a commercial litigator In NYC in an important or valuable matter, I turn to him.’
Key clients
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Americold
BASF
Barclays Bank PLC
Beech-Nut Nutrition Company
Benefytt Technologies Inc.
Capital One
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Deloitte Consulting
Ernst & Young
Global Payments Direct, Inc.
Hillrom
Home Depot
JP Morgan
Progressive Insurance
Ripple Labs
Senior Planning Services, LLC
Work highlights
- Acted for a Petersen Energía, S.A.U., Petersen Energía Inversora, S.A.U., et al in a case against the Republic of Argentina, obtaining a summary judgement ruling imposing breach of contract liability on Argentina and winning $16bn in damages.
- Represented JPMorgan in multiple matters arising from the February 2021 Winter Storm Uri, which resulted in a statewide energy crisis and brought national attention to Texas’ ERCOT energy system.
- Represented Reficar in its high-profile dispute with U.S. Contractor CB&I over the construction of an oil refinery in Cartagena, including a $1.9bn award on behalf of Reficar.
Dispute resolution > International litigation Tier 2
The global litigation practice at King & Spalding LLP is adept at handling complex cases, often involving multiple jurisdictions and parallel proceedings, with expertise in bet-the-company stakes internationally. Blue-chip multinationals rely on the knowledge of the practice, with clients from the energy, banking and finance, pharma, automotive, and manufacturing sectors, among others. Motions to compel arbitration, anti-suit injunctions, asset recovery, and enforcement actions are all key strengths of the practice. Leadership of the practice is split between Andy Bayman in Atlanta and Reggie Smith in Houston. Smith covers international arbitration and litigation, with a particular focus on energy and extractive industries as well as enforcing arbitral awards against foreign states. Operating out of New York, Randy MastroPractice head(s):
Andy Bayman; Reggie Smith
Other key lawyers:
Work highlights
- Obtained a summary judgment ruling imposing breach of contract liability on behalf of the Republic of Argentina and won a$16.1 billion damages award for the client.
- Representing and advising claimants (multiple renewable energy investors) in global enforcement proceedings against Spain and Italy under the Energy Charter Treaty for the withdrawal or modification of renewable energy incentives.
- Secured a landmark victory for Reficar in its high-profile dispute with U.S. Contractor CB&I over the construction of an oil refinery in Colombia in June 2023.
Dispute resolution > Securities litigation: defense Tier 2
King & Spalding LLP has a broad securities and shareholder litigation practice, with experienced practitioners across the US, though it is particularly dominant in the Southeast and Southwest. Atlanta-based Jessica Corley leads the firm’s trial and global disputes practice. Int the same office, Warren Pope and Michael Smith are the key securities litigators. Mark Kirsch, who is highly regarded for his successes in SEC-related matters and cases involving mortgage-backed securities, is a key name in New York, as are skilled trial lawyers Randy MastroPractice head(s):
Jessica Corley
Other key lawyers:
Randy Mastro; Warren Pope; Michael Smith; Richard Marooney; Paul Besette; Mark Kirsch; Brian Miller; Christopher Duffy
Key clients
ACC Holdings, Inc.
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
ADTRAN, Inc.
Capital One
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
Conduent Incorporated
Digital Turbine, Inc.
Evolent Health, Inc.
Exterran Corporation
FleetCor Technologies, Inc
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
Global Brokerage, Inc. (formerly FXCM, Inc.)
Hanger, Inc.
HSBC
Medallion Financial Corp.
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Neovasc, Inc.
Newell Brands, Inc.
Phunware, Inc.
PolarityTE
Rio Tinto Group
Ripple Labs
Shattuck Labs, Inc.
Shaun Thaxter
The GEO Group, Inc.
The RealReal, Inc.
Tivity Health, Inc.
Tractor Supply Company
U.S. Xpress, Inc.
Work highlights
- Obtained a spectacular summary judgement ruling imposing breach of contract liability on the Republic of Argentina and won $16 billion damages ruling on behalf ofplaintiffs Petersen Energía, S.A.U., Petersen Energía Inversora, S.A.U., et al. lawsuits against the Argentine Republic and YPF, S.A. stemming fromArgentina’s expropriation of YPF, which destroyed tens of billions of dollars of shareholder value and displaced the Petersen plaintiffs as YPF’s controlling shareholders.
- Secured victory for Rio Tinto by obtaining an affirmance in the Second Circuit of a district court decision that declined to reopen a class action seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. The claims arise in connection with a $4 billion write-down Rio Tinto took relating to a massive mining project in Mozambique.
- Secured a long-awaited victory for HSBC in a lawsuit, originally filed in 2014, accusing HSBC of conspiring to manipulate the price of silver. The case was dismissedwith prejudice, noting that the plaintiffs did not present sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the alleged price manipulations harmed or affected plaintiffs’ trades.
Energy > Energy transactions: oil and gas Tier 2
Trusted by some of the market’s premium oil and gas operators and producers, King & Spalding LLP regularly acts on large-scale project financings and developments, advising on mandates not only in the domestic space but in wider jurisdictions such as South America, Asia and the Middle East. The team is well versed advising on EPC agreements, construction contracts, and transportation, supply and product offtake arrangements – amongst others – while counting joint ventures and debt and equity restructurings as part of a diverse array of workstreams that also includes entrenched M&A capabilities. Recent key matters have involved carbon capture and storage, blue hydrogen and ammonia production facilities, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel facilities, as well as floating LNG projects. Spearheading the group is Stuart Zisman who offers a wide range of corporate transaction and advisory support, particularly in regard to midstream and downstream. Peter Hays is noted for ‘his eye for detail’ and ‘ability to efficiently simplify and capture complex commercial terms’, and is often sought out for hydrocarbon transactions across the entire value chain. David Lang is another name of note, offering highly valued LNG expertise. Mitchell Tiras joined the team in August 2023 from Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, offering deep experience in the energy and renewables transactions and funds space. All individuals are based in Houston.Practice head(s):
Stuart Zisman
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Peter Hays is one of the best transactional attorneys in the business. His eye for detail and ability to efficiently simplify and capture complex commercial terms in contracts is extremely unique.’
Key clients
Equistar Chemicals, LP. / LyondellBasell
JERA & Co., Ltd
Kinder Morgan
Next Wave Energy Partners
NextDecade (Rio Grande LNG)
Occidental Petroleum
Shell Oil Company
Sun Coast Resources, Inc.
Tallgrass Energy Partners LP
Weatherford International PLC
Mexico Pacific Limited LLC
Western LNG
Pembina Pipeline
Work highlights
- Advised Rio Grande LNG, a subsidiary of NextDecade, on the US$18.4 billion on the Rio Grande Project.
- Represented Tallgrass, as one of the first midstream majors to take affirmative FID on a large carbon capture transportation sequestration project, on the acquisition and development of a CO2 capture, transportation and sequestration system and CO2 offtake project with an Archer-Daniels Midland (ADM) ethanol plant located in Columbus, Nebraska.
- Representing Woodside in the development of the Trion Field offshore Mexico in a deal that will make Woodside the first-ever company to partner with PEMEX (Petróleos Mexicanos) for deep water oil exploration and production, made possible under Mexico’s recent energy reform.
Environment > Environment: litigation Tier 2
King & Spalding LLP is a name to note for environmental and climate change litigation for its special focus on matters related to air pollution, toxic chemicals and industrial disasters. The team is co-headed by Washington DC’s Granta NakayamaPractice head(s):
Granta Nakayama; Kristen Fournier; Matt Blaschke
Other key lawyers:
Tracie Renfroe; Douglas Henderson; Peter Hsiao; Elizabeth Taber
Key clients
New Jersey Governor’s Office
Volkswagen AG
Chevron
Phillips 66
Baker Hughes
Dow Chemical Company
BASF Corporation
Stellantis (Formerly FCA US LLC and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV) and various subsidiaries
International Paper Co.
The Renco Group
Work highlights
- Representing the Office of Governor Phil Murphy in considering all legal options concerning the NY Congestion Pricing Plan. The Environmental, Health and Safety team is crucially involved in the recently-filed challenge to the Federal Highway Administration’s review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
- Advising Stellantis regarding allegations that FCA US LLC equipped its 3.0L diesel vehicles with defeat devices and undisclosed alternative emissions control strategies.
- Advising the Renco Group and Doe Run Resources as lead counsel in mass tort litigation pending in two federal district court cases in the Eastern District of Missouri in which plaintiffs allege that defendants, acting from Missouri and New York, controlled Doe Run Peru’s smelting operations at the La Oroya smelting facility in Peru in a manner that resulted in approximately 3,000 Plaintiffs’ exposure to lead and other toxic substances, causing medical and developmental injuries.
Environment > Environment: regulatory Tier 2
Fielding a team of experts backed by agency experience, King & Spalding LLP is well equipped to handle a spread of environmental matters, relating to materials compliance, renewables, emissions and toxic substances. The team is led by Granta NakayamaPractice head(s):
Granta Nakayama
Other key lawyers:
Peter Hsiao; Ilana Saltzbart; Patrick Runge; Karl Heisler; Cynthia Stroman
Key clients
Chevron
Phillips 66
Dow Chemical Company
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP)
Garrison Investment Group
Shell Oil Co.
Work highlights
- Advising ConocoPhillips on the safe decommissioning of two offshore oil platforms in the Santa Barbara Channel, the most significant decommissioning project in California.
- Representing Garrison, a real estate investment firm, regarding one of the largest electronic waste (“e-waste”) abandonments in U.S. history.
- Advising a renewable fuel producer regarding compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program and its newly promulgated Set Rule.
Finance > Structured finance: securitization Tier 2
King & Spalding LLP advises issuers, underwriters and investors on matters across the securitization market, with particular strength in digital infrastructure securitizations, including data center, fiber and telecommunications. The firm also maintains a strong practice across the ABS and receivables securitization spaces. The ‘unflappable’ Jonathan Arkins, based in Miami, advises on a range of asset types, from the traditional to the esoteric, including data centers, IP license streams, ground lease pools and equipment rental receivables. Jeff Misher is well-versed in ABS and CLO transactions for lenders sponsors and issuers. Working out of Washington DC, David Ridenour expertise covers the gambit of asset-backed securitizations; he is experienced in mortgage servicing rights, tax liens, solar loans, equipment loans, small business loans and SFR securitizations. Arkins, Misher and Ridenour jointly lead the firm’s practice. Within the team, Katy Berger and Nika Silva are noted members of the practice for their work on securitizations and other specialty finance transactions. In April 2023, Michael Urschel and Ryan McNaughton left the firm. Unless stated otherwise, lawyers are in New York.Practice head(s):
Jonathan Arkins; Jeff Misher; David Ridenour
Other key lawyers:
Katy Berger; Nika Silva; Martin Eid; Kathryn Weiss
Testimonials
‘Jonathan Arkins has built a team of attorneys that is able to handle everything from the simple to the most complex transactions.’
‘Jonathan Arkins is one of the best attorneys I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. His technical knowledge is second to none. He is unflappable in negotiations and conducts himself with poise and grace.’
Key clients
Aligned Energy
Cerberus Capital Management
Compass Datacenters
CyrusOne
Enova International
Landmark Dividend
MUFG
Nuveen
TIAA
Sabey Data Centers
Stack Infrastructure USA, LLC
Work highlights
- Represented Compass Data Centers in connection with the first ever data center ABS backed by collateral located in Israel.
- Represented an affiliate of Blackstone Asset Based Finance Advisors LP and GoodLeap, LLC in connection with the purchase of certain sustainable home improvement loans from GoodLeap.
- Represented MUFG Bank, Ltd. in connection with a Loan and Management Agreement consisting of a $300 million loan asset warehouse facility for GCP Finance 11 L.P. as borrower.
Healthcare > Life sciences Tier 2
King & Spalding LLP represents clients in a range of complex disputes, including drug pricing issues under the federal 340B program, and is also a name to note for advice concerning the FDA’s regulatory procedures governing biologics and biosimilars. A number of investors in life sciences entities also regularly come to the firm for assistance in transactional matters. Leading the team is a three-person group of FDA regulatory specialists, with Mark Brown advising on both compliance and enforcement action, Nikki Reeves handling Form 483s and product recalls, and Seth Lundy, who assists medical device manufacturers design compliance programs and handle government investigations. Brian Bohnenkamp is also noted for his expertise in creating compliance programs, which he handles for both emerging and established players in the sector, while Lisa Dwyer specializes in the burgeoning digital health space, in addition to pre-market strategies. John Shakow is the name to note for issues of drug pricing, where he offers significant litigious experience. The practice was strengthened in August 2023 by the arrival from Hyman Phelps & McNamara, P.C. of Jeffrey Shapiro, an expert on the FDA’s approach to medical device regulation.Practice head(s):
Mark Brown; Nikki Reeves; Seth Lundy
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The life sciences practice at King & Spalding is a highly experienced, business-savvy team of delightfully genuine and personable attorneys.’
‘Seth Lundy is a consummate all-around life sciences commercialization and compliance leader and partner.’
‘This team is very strong and plays off each other to advise its clients for solutions that work for the business. They clearly lay out risks and levels of risk so that you can make well-advised decisions as a business.’
‘Brian Bohnenkamp is very knowledgeable in and practical for the pharmaceutical space, including rare diseases, pricing, patient support, and other intricate areas. He lays out risk levels well while getting right to the point.’
‘Nikki Reeves is very knowledgeable in the pharmaceutical space. She provides information that helps you to make informed decisions for the business. She brings in the appropriate people, as necessary, to move decision-making along quickly.’
Key clients
AbbVie
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
Allergan, Inc.
Amarin Corporation
Amgen
Baxter International
BioMarin
Boehringer Ingelheim
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Coloplast Corporation
Daiichi Pharmaceuticals
Eli Lilly
EMD Serono
Exact Sciences
Garmin International, Inc.
GSK
HeartFlow, Inc.
Henry Schein
Hope Medical Enterprises, Inc. (Hope Pharmaceuticals)
Imperative Care
Integra LifeSciences
Invacare Corporation
Kiyatec
LEO Pharma, Inc.
LivePerson
Medtronic
Novo Nordisk
PhRMA
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Teleflex, Inc.
Urogen
Zimmer Biomet
Work highlights
- Advised HeartFlow Holding, Inc. on its $215m Series F and Series F-1 preferred stock financing, which was led by Bain Capital Life Sciences.
- Represented Eisai in connection with a restructuring of its collaboration with US-based Biogen.
- Represented Novo Nordisk before the Third Circuit concerning manufacturers’ obligations to sell drugs to hospitals at a discount under the federal 340B pricing program.
Intellectual property > Patents: litigation (International Trade Commission) Tier 2
King & Spalding LLP has extensive experience handling Section 337 investigations and litigating before the International Trade Commission. The group has is well-versed in tech matters and is increasingly expanding its life sciences practice, with newly acquired clients including Eli Lilly. Practice head Jeffrey Telep in Washington DC is praised by clients as ‘probably the most capable and knowledgeable ITC lawyer in the United States‘. The team also includes trial lawyers Chris Campbell in DC and Britton Davis in Denver, who both represent clients in patent infringement cases involving a wide array of technologies. Also a key practitioner in DC, the ‘highly qualified attorney‘ Brian Hill regularly represents tech companies in ITC investigations.Practice head(s):
Jeffrey Telep
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Jeff Telep is probably the most capable and knowledgeable ITC lawyer in the United States. Jeff’s advice on our ITC case has been correct, his interpretation of the results have been correct and he has provided great recommendations.’
‘I would add Brian Hill to the list of highly qualified attorneys.’
‘I continue to hold the King & Spalding ITC team in high regard. ’
Key clients
Composite Resources Inc.
North American Rescue LLC
Eli Lilly
Causam Enterprises, Inc.
Advanced Silicon Group Technologies LLC
iApartments, Inc.
EMD Serono
Work highlights
- Advised Composite Resources, Inc. and North American Rescue, the manufacturer and distributor, respectively, of combat application tourniquets, on filing a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission requesting an investigation under Section 337 into the importation and sale of tourniquets after learning that that imported knock-off tourniquets infringed the clients’ patents, trademarks, and trade dress.
- Represented Eli Lilly in a case at the International Trade Commission to prevent counterfeit versions of Lilly’s blockbuster drug Mounjaro ® from being imported into the United States.
- Represented Causam on a Section 337 case and parallel district court patent infringement actions against a number of importers and foreign producers of smart thermostats and meters, specifically Itron, Resideo, Alarm.com, and ecobee.
Intellectual property > Trademarks: non-contentious (including prosecution, portfolio management and licensing) Tier 2
International trade and national security > Customs, export controls and economic sanctions Tier 2
King & Spalding LLP impresses clients with its ‘exceptional expertise in US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) import regulations’. The group routinely handles highly sensitive customs investigations and contentious matters, with its wider strength in trade litigation standing as a complementary asset in this field. Customs head Michael Taylor specializes in the full range of customs compliance and Homeland Security matters, with his comprehensive sector experience spanning the life sciences, chemicals, textiles, agribusiness, energy and aerospace industries, among others. His team also draws on Jeffrey Telep, who spearheads the firm’s Section 337 practice at the US International Trade Commission (USITC); up-and-coming customs specialist Patrick Togni; and International trade chair Stephen Orava, who has a significant customs dimension to his practice. The overarching international trade department also houses an increasingly prominent export controls and economic sanctions offering. National security specialist Christine Savage leads the CFIUS, export controls and sanctions unit and is sought after for her extensive experience both in government and private practice in compliance and enforcement proceedings. Other contacts on the export controls and sanctions side include Alexis Early and counsels Danielle Pressler and Shaswat Das. Named attorneys are based in Washington DC.Practice head(s):
Michael Taylor; Christine Savage; Stephen Orava
Other key lawyers:
Jeffrey Telep; Patrick Togni; Alexis Early; Danielle Pressler; Shaswat Das; Jamieson Greer; Christopher Hyner
Testimonials
‘The primary K&S trade customs partners on our account are simply OUTSTANDING in terms of responsiveness and solutions proactivity. The individuals have collaborated on some significant initiatives for the company whilst; always maintaining a practical and reasonable approach.’
‘Stand-out partners: Michael Taylor & Patrick Togni. Michael is very engaging as the lead engagement partner and very practical in providing context to the situation and opportunities therein. Patrick provides a technician scalpel approach in digesting possible alternatives being considered by the Group.’
‘The team’s strengths lie in its remarkable responsiveness, always readily available to provide in-depth guidance promptly. The partnership approach it adopts is commendable. Lawyers go beyond merely providing legal advice to immerse themselves in understanding the specific needs of our business.’
‘Its has exceptional expertise in CBP import regulations. It possesses deep understanding of these complex regulations and handles them with remarkable proficiency, ensuring our business remains compliant and efficient, particularly Patrick Tongi, Jamieson Greer and associate Christopher Hyner.’
‘Its responsiveness is unparalleled, always available to answer queries and provide guidance, no matter how complex the situation. What stands out most is its deep-seated partnership approach. They don’t just offer legal advice; they invest time in understanding our business needs.’
‘Its domain knowledge, especially regarding CBP import regulations, is impressive. Lawyers navigate these intricate regulations with ease, ensuring compliance and efficiency for our business.’
Key clients
Access USA Shipping LLC
Aegis Security Insurance Company
Atlas Holdings LLC
American Furniture Manufacturers Committee for Legal Trade
Chr. Hansen
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Embraer
Encore Wire Corporation
Energizer Holdings
Hexcel Corporation
Hunter Douglas
Illinois Tool Works
Mueller Water Products
Novelis
Novolex
Porsche Cars North America
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Terphane
Work highlights
- Represented Aegis Security Insurance Company in two collection matters brought by CPB in the CIT to recover antidumping duties on entries for which Aegis acted as surety.
- Represented ASC Engineered Services in a ‘reverse’ False Claims Act case, alleging improper filings and misrepresentations by the company to avoid the payment of duties on certain butt-weld fittings from China.
- Conducted due diligence work for large, global financial institutions on export control and economic sanctions issues related to cross-border financing and investment.
M&A/corporate and commercial > Private equity buyouts: middle-market (Up to $500m) Tier 2
Energy and infrastructure transactions form a standout area of focus for the team at King & Spalding LLP, which is active in transactions that span the middle- and upper-market and encompass portfolio company mergers, joint ventures, platform and add-on acquisitions, and exits for private equity funds seeking to dispose of oil and gas assets and invest in renewable assets. Practice co-head Jonathan Melmed acts as a key contact for energy-related matters and is a key contact for SPAC mergers and strategic investments, while Atlanta-based co-head Rahul Patel extends the team’s area of expertise to encompass deals in the tech and logistics sectors. Enrico Granata is a key contact for cross-border public and private M&A as well as for joint ventures and restructuring matters, while Adam Hankiss handles growth investments and buyouts in the infrastructure space. Unless otherwise stated, all lawyers mentioned are based in New York.Practice head(s):
Jonathan Melmed; Rahul Patel
Other key lawyers:
Enrico Granata; Adam Hankiss; Aaron Hullman
Key clients
ACON
Axium Infrastructure
Brookfield Renewable
Carlyle Power Partners
D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments
Lotus Infrastructure Partners
Macquarie Capital
Morguard Corporation
Vida Capital Inc.
WM Partners
Work highlights
- Advised D.E. Shaw & Co., L.P. and various affiliates on the sale of a 75% indirect equity interest in the 149 MW Big River solar project.
- Advised Instar Asset Management and its portfolio companies on several strategic transactions.
- Advised Lotus Infrastructure Partners on multiple strategic transactions to liquidate previous investments in natural gas assets and deploy capital into renewable natural gas assets.
Real estate > Construction (including construction litigation) Tier 2
With extensive experience across the full range of energy projects, the construction team at King & Spalding LLP have a ‘well-deserved reputation’, advising and representing major international companies and corporations in high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and mediation cases. Noted for his expertise in the international energy construction industry, Mike Stenglein jointly leads the team alongside Scott Greer, who spearheads the firm’s global energy and construction transactional practice, representing clients high-profile LNG projects. Elsewhere in the practice, San Francisco-based Stephen O’Neal showcases considerable experience in construction and engineering disputes and international arbitration. Also in San Francisco, Benjamin Jones focuses on international refinery projects, while Houston-based Jonathan Katz represents owners and developers in the oil and gas and petrochemical sectors. Peter Berg left the firm in June 2024.Practice head(s):
Mike Stenglein; Scott Greer
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘King & Spalding has a well-deserved reputation for its expertise, specific experience, advocacy on behalf of its clients, ability to handle complexity, attention to detail, and, importantly, business perspective.’
‘When it comes to major project development and construction, particularly in the LNG industry, King & Spalding is the gold standard. The breadth and depth of knowledge and experience in unparalleled, both in transactional work and litigation.’
‘The lawyers we have worked with bring deep industry understanding and technical, as well as legal skills, so the advice and guidance is very specific to industry practice. They really are in a class by themselves, in terms of creativity and being on top of latest innovations and risk mitigation strategies.’
‘When it comes to market positions and negotiations, Scott Greer’s depth of knowledge and decades of experience make him the best in the business. He knows every side of the issues before they arise, resulting in exceptional efficiency and excellent results for his clients.
‘Jonathan Katz knows project development transactions, and the law behind them, inside and out. His ability to articulate arguments and positions with both his clients and counterparties makes him an outstanding advocate. Jonathan is consistently responsive, listens to his clients to understand their needs, and executes with precision. He has been a genuine pleasure to work with over the years.’
Key clients
Avantus
Bayport Polymers, LLC
Champlain Hudson Power Express Project
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
Commonwealth LNG
Dow
EnergySource Minerals
Freeport LNG
G2X Energy
Global Clean Energy Holdings
HIF Global
Hy Stor Energy LP
Iron Mountain
MATEP, LLC and MATEP, LP
Mexico Pacific Limited LLC
Mitsui Fudosan Americas, Inc.
Motiva Enterprises LLC
Mountain View Clean Energy
MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH
NET Power, LLC
Next Wave Energy Partners
NextDecade Corporation
Occidental Petroleum
Pembina Pipeline Corporation
Refinería de Cartagena S.A.
Sempra
TOTAL Specialties
Total Petrochemical and Refining, Inc.
Vista Ridge LLC
Work highlights
- Won a$1.9bn award for Reficar in an ICC arbitration against the contractor relating to delays and cost overruns involving an oil refinery in Colombia.
- Representing a subsidiary of NextDecade Corporation in the first phase of the US$18.4 billion Rio Grande Project, the largest privately funded infrastructure project in the State of Texas and the largest greenfield LNG project built in one phase.
- Representing Champlain Hudson Power Express project on the development of a multi-billion-dollar, 339-mile-long HVDC transmission line, which will deliver 1,250 MW of renewable hydro power to New York City.
Transport > Rail and road: litigation and regulation Tier 2
Representing automotive and transportation companies and suppliers, King & Spalding LLP‘s recent experience encompasses the the automotive industry’s diesel-related issues. In addition to the firm’s regulatory, enforcement and policy work, the group assists automakers with litigation, government investigations, international trade, and data privacy and security issues. Representing automotive manufacturers and transportation companies in product liability, class action and mass tort actions, Susan Clare chairs the automotive and transportation litigation team from Atlanta, where Geoffrey Drake assists vehicle manufacturers in disputes; Madison Kitchens defends automotive sector-related product manufacturers; and Adam Reinke assists automotive clients with defense-side class actions. In New York, John Hooper‘s track record includes automotive industry-related mass tort litigation settlements, while Jacquie Seidel is a class and mass action litigation specialist. Over in Washington DC, Granta NakayamaPractice head(s):
Granta Nakayama; Susan Clare
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI AMERICA
Bentley Motors Limited
Daimler AG
Mercedes-Benz USA
Trucks North America
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) group companies
Ford Motor Company
General Motors LLC
Kia Motors America, Inc
Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North America, Inc
Tesla
Toyota Motor Sales and Toyota Motor Company
Volkswagen AG
Work highlights
- Representing Toyota in product liability and class action litigation, involving actions alleging defective batteries, airbags, roof rail systems, HVAC systems, Denso fuel pumps, and inverters.
- Representing General Motors in various high-profile, high-exposure class action litigation matters throughout the country.
- Representing Volkswagen in high-profile multi-district litigation involving allegations of defective driver and front passenger airbag inflators, several class actions involving emissions warranties, and multiple product liability matters involving catastrophic injuries.
Dispute resolution > Appellate: courts of appeals / Appellate: supreme courts (states and federal)
Among King & Spalding LLP’s sector strong suits, the appellate practice stands out for its expertise in life sciences and healthcare-related cases, where it can act hand-in-hand with the wider firm’s dominant life sciences group. Other key areas of activity include energy, environmental and IP-related matters, while geographically it is particularly noted for its presence in Florida appeals. In a highlight example of its strength in the pharmaceutical sphere, Washington DC-based department co-head Ashley Parrish successfully represented Novo Nordisk in a Third Circuit appeal challenging efforts to expand the scope of manufacturers’ obligations under the federal 340B drug pricing program. The group also draws on fellow department co-lead Jeffrey Bucholtz, based in Washington DC, and California appellate specialist Anne Voigts, who splits her time between Silicon Valley and San Francisco.Practice head(s):
Jeffrey Bucholtz; Ashley Parrish
Other key lawyers:
Anne Voigts; Paul Mezzina
Key clients
A coalition of furniture industry clients
ABB
Abbvie
American Clinical Laboratory Association
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Chevron Corporation
Delta
Eli Lilly
Empire Health Foundation
Equifax
Everport Terminals
Federal Reserve Banks
Guardian Pharmacy
Halliburton
Hope Medical Enterprises, Inc. dba Hope Pharmaceuticals
Huntington Ingalls Industries
JW Aluminum
Molina Healthcare
Novo Nordisk
ORIX
Procter & Gamble
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Silicon Valley Corporation
Snap
Tivity Health
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Volkswagen
Walmart
Work highlights
- Successfully represented JW Aluminum before the Eleventh Circuit in a case concerning the application of the Bankruptcy Code to pension labilities under the Coal Act.
- Secured a victory for Novo Nordisk in a Third Circuit appeal challenging efforts to expand the scope of manufacturers’ obligations under the federal 340B drug pricing program.
- Successfully defeated a petition for certiorari filed by South Carolina seeking judicial review of a decision issued by the Fourth Circuit granting habeas corpus relief in favor of a death penalty client.
Dispute resolution > M&A litigation: defense Tier 3
King & Spalding LLP‘s trial and global disputes practice has a deep bench of versatile litigators, many of whom have experience in M&A-related matters. Chief among them are Richard Marooney in New York, who frequently handles cases in the financial services, accounting and energy industries, and Jessica Corley in Atlanta, whose broad practice encompasses securities class actions, derivative suits, and M&A litigation. She recently assisted Tivity Health, Inc., in a case in which plaintiffs sought $200m in damages following the company’s $1.3bn acquisition of Nutrisystem, Inc. in 2019. Also based in Atlanta, Warren Pope frequently appears as lead or co-lead counsel in federal and state courts across the country. He assisted Newell Brands Inc. with matters arising out of its $16bn acquisition of Jarden Corporation. Emerging partner talent Peter Isajiw in New York handles regulatory enforcement matters and government investigations, as well as complex M&A litigation. Christopher Duffy joined the firm from Vinson & Elkins LLP in June 2024, based in New York.Practice head(s):
Richard Marooney; Jessica Corley
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Evolent Health, Inc.
FanDuel
Newell Brands, Inc.
Phunware, Inc. and Former Officers & Directors
Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc.
Sharecare, Inc.
Turbonomic, Inc.
Work highlights
- Successfully represented FanDuel and its directors after its founders and 134 other former officers and employees brought lawsuits seeking $1bn in damages, accusing them of cheating them out the proceeds of a merger with Paddy Power Betfair.
- Represented EVO Payments in shareholder litigation challenging certain public disclosures relating to EVO’s pending acquisition by Global Payments, Inc. in a transaction valued at $4 billion.
- Represented U.S. Xpress, Inc. in shareholder litigation challenging certain public disclosures relating to U.S. Xpress’s acquisition by Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. in a transaction valued at $808m.
Energy > Energy regulation: oil and gas Tier 3
King & Spalding LLP is well-regarded for its ability to represent oil and gas clients before FERC, the DOE, and other federal agencies, though the team is also capable of advising on issues relating to transitions to hydrogen, and carbon capture projects. The team is co-led by James Bowe and Nikesh Jindal, who are both based in Washington DC. Bowe has notable experience advising on the regulation of energy pipelines, oil and gas import and export facilities, storage facilities, and LNG projects, while Jindal’s advisory portfolio includes onshore and offshore exploration and decommissioning work. Tyler Brown, who is based in Atlanta, routinely represents natural gas pipelines clients, storage operators and local distribution companies before FERC.Practice head(s):
James Bowe; Nikesh Jindal
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Deep subject matter expertise in niche areas, with a real appreciation for the business imperatives their clients are working to achieve.’
Key clients
Caliche Development Partners II LLC
Golden Triangle Storage, LLC
Cenovus Energy, Inc.
Chevron Corporation
Competitive Power Ventures
ConocoPhillips
Eagle LNG Partners Jacksonville, LP
EQT Corporation
Freepoint Commodities
Genera PR LLC
Hy Stor Energy LP
J.P. Morgan
Lotus Infrastructure Partners
Mexico Pacific Limited LLC
Mitsui & Co. Energy Marketing and Services
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
The Narragansett Electric Company
Targa Resources Partners
Trafigura
Work highlights
- Advised Golden Triangle Storage, LLC on all FERC-related matters, including preparation of an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity filed with FERC to authorize Golden Triangle Storage, LLC to build two new salt dome natural gas storage caverns in Beaumont, Texas.
- Advised Mexico Pacific Limited, LLC, a developer of a multi-billion dollar LNG export facility in Mexico, on DOE natural gas export authorization, commercial contracting matters relating to gas transportation to the export facility, the negotiation and execution of agreements for the construction of the MPL export facility, and on international trade and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance matters.
- Advised Chevron on the full life cycle of its oil and gas activities, which includes regulatory and litigation advocacy over new offshore leases to support expanded energy production, litigation over challenges to environmental approvals authorizing drilling and exploration work, counselling on proposed changes to the regulatory framework governing oil and gas development, and assistance with decommissioning work related to the retirement of legacy assets.
Environment > Environment: transactional Tier 3
Alongside its expertise in mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, projects, and financing in the environmental sector, King & Spalding LLP‘s environmental team is known for advising private equity and energy companies on the full spectrum of their green transition objectives. Practice head Granta NakayamaPractice head(s):
Granta Nakayama
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Mubadala Investment Company
Atlas Holdings
Axium Infrastructure
Instar Asset Management
Sun Coast Resources, Inc.
Mesquite Generation Holdings LLC
Baker Hughes Incorporated
Lotus Infrastructrue Partners
Shell
Antares Holdings, LP and Antares Capital
JPMorgan Chase Bank
Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC)
Home Depot
Hahn & Co.
SK Capital Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Instar Asset Management in its business combination of Oilfield Water Logistics.
- Advised The Home Depot, Inc., through its subsidiary, HD Supply, Inc, on entering into a definitive agreement to acquire Redi-Carpet, Inc. and 23 of its affiliated entities from the Caress family.
- Advised the shareholders of Sun Coast Resources, Inc. on EHS issues in their agreement to sell Sun Coast to RelaDyne LLC, a portfolio company of American Industrial Partners. Key EHS issues included Toxics Release Inventory issues and FIFRA compliance.
Finance > Commercial lending
King & Spalding LLP handles both private credit lending, along with traditional bank lending, as well as borrower-side financing. At practice head level, the team is jointly led by New York-based Todd Holleman who is the name for private credit lending and special situation investing; Amy Peters who is experienced at handling credit facilities related to leveraged acquisitions, recapitalizations and loan workouts from the Chicago office; Carolyn Alford who forms part of the Atlanta offering, regularly handling large term loans and revolving facilities; and Jennifer Daly in New York acts a lead counsel for private credit lenders, especially in the context of rescue financing and distressed lending.Practice head(s):
Todd T. Holleman; Amy Peters; Carolyn Z. Alford; Jennifer E. Daly
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Evolent Health LLC
Mammoth Holdings, LLC
Tenex Capital Management
Trive Capital Management
Vericel Corporation
Barclays Bank PLC
Blackstone Credit
Blue Torch Capital
Capital One
Cerberus
Churchill Asset Management
Citizens Bank
Crescent Capital Group LP
Golub Capital Markets LLC
GSO Capital Partners, LP
HPS Investment Partners, LLC
KKR Credit Advisors
J.P. Morgan Chase Bank
M&T Bank
Mizuho Bank
Monroe Capital Management Advisors, LLC
New Mountain Capital
One Investment Management
Paceline Equity Partners
Platte River Equity
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
Regions Bank
Sound Point Capital
Tree Line Capital Partners
Truist Bank
Varagon Capital Partners Agent, LLC
Webster Bank, National Association
Wells Fargo
Whitehorse Capital Management, LLC
Wilmington Trust
Work highlights
- Represented Vericel Corporation as borrower of an up to $150m senior secured revolving credit facility from JPMorgan Chase Bank and others.
- Advised Tenex Capital Management and one of its portfolio companies, Hub Pen Company, LLC, on obtaining (i) a first lien secured credit facility consisting of a $165m term loan and a $20m revolver facility.
- Assisted Mammoth Holdings, LLC, a portfolio company of Red Dog Equity, with obtaining a $550m senior secured credit facility agented by Bank of Montreal.
Finance > Project finance Tier 3
King & Spalding LLP‘s ‘pulse on the market’ allows it to advise on a multitude of complex, multi-faceted energy projects, acting for leading energy players, lenders and financial sponsors. Brownfield investments and acquisitions form a key component of the group’s work, yet wider mandates include refinancing instructions, bankruptcy issues, and acquisition financing. The team has taken steps to concentrate its strong position in the market with a growing body of tax equity financing activity, including overseeing novel tax equity bridge debt transactions. Sitting at the helm of the group is Brandon Dalling who possesses a multifarious practice and whose recent highlights include big-ticket acquisition financings, revolving credit and term loan facilities, and debt and tax equity financings. Brandon regularly works alongside Tristan Pelham Webb who continues to be a highly active presence in the group and demonstrates proficiency advising on both conventional and renewable asset types and across a broad range of financing structures. Other key lawyers include Ayesha Chatterjee, who is often instructed by private credit funds and private equity sponsors, as well as Daniel Tsarevsky, who is particularly skilled in acquisition financing. All practitioners operate out of New York.Practice head(s):
Brandon Dalling
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I think what makes K&S’ practice unique is their attention to detail and ability to think ahead when providing solutions to their clients. The firm also has a very good pulse on the market, which is important when trying to understand what in the realm is possible and helps frame what we should be asking for.’
Key clients
Axium Infrastructure
EverWind Fuels
Ad hoc secured group in connection with the Talen Restructuring
DESRI
Nikola
Carolina Power Partners
NextDecade
Ohio Power Partners
Macquarie
PureSky Energy, Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Axium Infrastructurein its acquisition, financing and interest rate hedging in connection with its entry into two joint venture partnerships to acquire portions of interests in the largest combined battery storage and solar PV power plant in North America, with a $1.2 billionenterprise value.
- Representing EverWind Fuels in connection with its development of America’s first green hydrogen ammonia production facility on the Burin Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador, which is expected to produce approximately 240,000 tonnes per annum of green ammonia starting in 2025, and 1.5m tonnes per annum by 2026.
- Representing an ad hoc group of senior secured noteholders and term loan lenders holding in excess of $1 billion of pre- and post-petition debt of Talen Energy Supply, LLC,a leading energy producerwith various renewable, nuclear, gas and coal-fired facilities across the country, which sought chapter 11 protection in May 2022.
Government > State attorneys general Tier 3
Representing both corporate clients and state governments, King & Spalding LLP offers great experience in managing and defending complex state attorneys general investigations and related enforcement actions. With industry expertise spanning tech, environment, financial services, healthcare, and sport, the team has been engaged in multistate litigation relating to issues as diverse as dialysis services, litigation funding, and environmental pollution. Washington DC-based J.C. Boggs, who assists major companies and trade associations with public policy and enforcement matters, co-chairs the practice alongside former White House special counsel Alicia O’Brien, who joined the firm in February 2023, bringing with her two decades of crisis management and investigations experience. In LA, Peter Hsiao heads the West Coast environmental, health and safety practice, and supports on defending investigations into violations of environmental law provisions, while Sacramento’s Greg Scott specializes in the healthcare, retail, and construction sectors. The group’s AG offering has also recently expanded through the additions of financial services, healthcare, and life sciences expert Adam Baker from the New Jersey district attorney’s office in March 2023, and tech, financial services, and consumer protection specialist Olivia Radin from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP in January 2023, both based in New York, while DC-based former FBI and DOJ official Amelia Medina advises on the potential impacts of evolving regulatory and law enforcement priorities.Practice head(s):
J.C. Boggs; Alicia O’Brien
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
American Kidney Fund
Dialysis Patient Citizens Inc.
RD Legal Funding LLC
Egon Zehnder International RD
The State of Utah
The State of New Jersey
Work highlights
- Acted for American Kidney Fund, Dialysis Patient Citizens, and others in successfully opposing the institution of California statute AB 290, thus overturning legislation that would have made dialysis services unaffordable to many in the state.
- Represented RD Legal Funding in defending against litigation brought by the NYAG and the CFPB alleging fraudulent and usurious litigation funding deals related to the 9/11 Zadroga fund and the NFL concussion cases.
- Acted for the State of Utah in the $200m Gold King Mine Blowout litigation in southern Colorado, arising from one of the largest inland pollution events in American history, in which the EPA is one of those being sued for liability.
Insurance > Insurance: non-contentious Tier 3
King & Spalding LLP combines transactional and regulatory expertise, handling complex, interdisciplinary domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance, and other transactions, bolstered by the team’s close collaboration with the firm’s international corporate and private equity practices. Bernhardt Nadell, based in New York, leads the practice, focusing on insurance industry mergers and acquisitions, insurance-linked securities transactions, reinsurance, insurance law and regulation, and general corporate matters. He also represents insurers and reinsurers in corporate and regulatory affairs. Gary Ho has left the firm.Practice head(s):
Bernhardt Nadell
Key clients
T&D Holdings, Inc./T&D United Capital North America Inc.
Atlas Merchant Capital
Obra Capital Inc.
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
Capital One
MAG Mutual Insurance Company
Nomura Holdings, Inc.
Catalina Holdings (Bermuda) Ltd
Arrowpoint Capital Corp.
Munich RE
ACON Investments
Trive Capital
CURO Group Holdings Corp.
Taiyo Life Insurance Company
T&D Financial Life Insurance Company
Afiniti, Inc.
Paceline Equity Partners
Highbridge Capital Management
Blackstone Securities
Leadenhall Capital
Intellectual property > Trademarks: litigation Tier 3
Labor and employment > ERISA litigation Tier 3
King & Spalding LLP offers expertise in ERISA class actions, director and executive compensation litigation and employee benefits litigation in Georgia and wider Southeast region. Working closely with its employee benefits, tax and healthcare teams, the group provides comprehensive advice to clients in California and other locations. Key strengths include 401(k) class actions, multiemployer withdrawal liability claims, health and welfare disputes and DOL investigations. In addition, the team are notable for defending AIG insured companies in class action litigation. The team is based in Atlanta and led by David Tetrick, who represents major clients such as Chevron, Home Dept on ERISA litigation, employee benefits disputes and internal investigations. He is supported by Darren Shuler, who focuses on complex class action litigation and is serving as lead trial counsel for Home Depot in their class action lawsuit along with experienced litigator Danielle Chattin.Practice head(s):
David Tetrick
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Archegos Capital Management
Cumulus Media Inc.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.
The Home Depot
Molina Healthcare
Peabody Energy
Spotted Hawk Development
Work highlights
- Represented The Home Depot in a certified ERISA class action that was defeated on summary judgment.
- Representing Molina Healthcare in a putative class action regarding its investment options.
- Representing Archegos Capital Management, LP and Archegos Fund, LP (collectively, ACM) regarding ACM’s deferred bonus program.
M&A/corporate and commercial > Venture capital and emerging companies Tier 3
King & Spalding LLP guides early-stage companies in the life sciences, healthcare, and tech sectors, and offers strategic advice to public and multinational corporations on their corporate venture capital tech investments. The team is led by Laura Bushnell from Silicon Valley, known for her expertise in capital raising, strategic transactions, and corporate governance. Tom Knox, based in Washington DC and Northern Virginia, focuses on assisting venture capital-backed companies and their investors with corporate, financing, and technology-related matters. Daniel Kahan, operating from Miami, is actively involved in venture capital and private equity investments within the fintech, blockchain, and cryptocurrency industries, while Charles Katz in Northern Virginia is noted for his ‘deep understanding of the needs of emerging start-up technology companies’. Silicon Valley-based Linda Lorenat advises on the acquisition of emerging companies across all stages of growth.Practice head(s):
Tom Knox; Laura Bushnell; Daniel Kahan
Other key lawyers:
Charles Katz; Linda Lorenat; Lucas Barta
Testimonials
‘The people care about us and our business.’
‘They really understand our needs. They work very hard on our behalf. ’
‘The practice has a deep understanding of the needs of an early stage start-up.’
‘Charles Katz is an exceptional emerging company lawyer, with a deep understanding of the needs of emerging start-up technology companies.’
‘Lucas Barta is a highly responsive and knowledgeable associate who is able to deliver on our corporate legal requirements.’
Key clients
Applied Cognition
Bessemer Venture Partners
Capital One Ventures
Caresave Technologies (Homecare.com)
Collective Hotels and Resorts
Cox Enterprises
Eleanor Health Holdings
HeartFlow Holding, Inc.
Horizon Ventures
Kiyatec Inc.
Netography
Onera Health
Sozo Ventures
Steadfast Financial
Virtru
Dura Software
Work highlights
- Advised Caresave Technologies, Inc. in its Series E and E-1 Preferred Stock financing, led by Panoramic Venture Fund, L.P. and its affiliates.
- Advised Dura Software, Inc. in its Series B Preferred Stock financing.
- Advised HeartFlow Holding, Inc. in its $215m Series F and Series F-1 Preferred Stock financing, which was led by Bain Capital Life Sciences.
Media, technology and telecoms > Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection) Tier 3
Characterised by its ‘solid technical background‘, the data, privacy and security team at King & Spalding LLP is noted for its threat mitigation work, alongside incident response matters, regulatory investigation defense, and large-scale data breach class action defense. Phyllis Sumner co-heads the team from Atlanta, the firm’s chief privacy officer and a go-to for high-profile data security and privacy incidents. Alongside Sumner are co-heads David Balser, Atlanta-based and recommended for data breach litigation, and government matters group head Zachary Fardon, turned to by clients for government investigation matters and white-collar litigation. Washington DC-based partner Robert Hudock, praised by clients for his ‘straight-forward, practical advice‘, advises clients experiencing and preparing for cyber-based attacks, also an area of strength for Elizabeth Adler in Atlanta.Practice head(s):
Phyllis Sumner; David Balser; Zachary Fardon
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘What sets this team apart from most other firms is the solid technical background that is hard to find in the legal community. The cyber attorneys are able to provide tactical advice in investigating an incident or conducting due diligence because they are able to ask the right questions to the technical business teams. ’
‘Robert Hudock has become a go-to because of his approach in providing straight-forward, practical advice. This advice is complemented by his ability to speak the tech lingo that gives him credibility with technical teams. ’
‘High level of expertise and a strong bench of associate talent to support this key area.’
Media, technology and telecoms > Media and entertainment: litigation Tier 3
King & Spalding LLP’s San Francisco-based team is home to a growing media and entertainment litigation practice. Team head Kenneth SteinthalPractice head(s):
Kenneth L. Steinthal
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘K&S has has obtained creative and successful resolutions in matters for our company across the nexus of technology, IP, and media.’
‘Partners Kenny Steinthal and David Mattern provide best-in-class experience and advice.’
‘Kenny Steinthal is widely recognized as the leader in his field, and provides us with ongoing valued advice and representation defending and litigating cutting edge matters in the music copyright infringement sector.’
‘The team, including David Mattern, are thoughtful, thorough, and solution-based.’
Key clients
A&E Television Networks
AMC Networks
BBC
Bloomberg TV and Radio
TikTok
NBCUniversal
Disney/ESPN
ESPN
Fox Cable
Google/YouTube
Madison Square Garden
Netflix
New Line Productions
Paramount Global
Peloton
Work highlights
- Represented Google and its music streaming offerings on an appeal of the Web V Copyright Royalty Board’s (CRB’s) decision in proceedings against the labels/recording industry.
- Represented TikTok in connection with several hundred high-profile lawsuits that allege harm to underaged users of “social media,” including claims related to addiction and personal injury.
- Represented Warner Bros Entertainment in a matter in which the plaintiff claimed that the ‘The Accountant’ was based on his idea, winning in California Superior Court, with the California Court of Appeal affirming.
Real estate > Real estate investment trusts (REITs) Tier 3
King & Spalding is noted for its comprehensive corporate, finance, and investment practice which regularly assists REITs in public offerings, fund formation, and finance transactions. The practice has largely been assisting private REITs but also handles public REITs, assisting with cross-border transactions including M&A and equity and debt financings. The practice is led in part by Spencer Johnson from Atlanta, who assists REIT clients with fund formation, equity capital market matters and corporate governance. Kathryn Furman is key to the Atlanta practice, taking the lead on capital raising activities, while fellow Atlanta-based partner Keith Townsend handles IPOs. Over in New York, Tony Rothermel leads the other half of the practice, focusing on M&A.Practice head(s):
Spencer Johnson; Tony Rothermel
Other key lawyers:
Kathryn Furman; Wayne Pressgrove; Keith Townsend
Key clients
Americold Realty Trust
Prologis
Columbia Property Trust
Cousins Properties
Jamestown
Raymond James Real Estate Investment Banking
Asana Partners
Transwestern Investment Group
Douglas Emmett, Inc.
Clarion Partners
CyrusOne
Edens Investment Trust
Greystar Real Estate Partners
Piedmont Office Realty Trust
Whitestone REIT
Barclays Bank PLC
Cortland Partners, LLC
Terawatt
VineBrook Homes
Ventas, Inc.
Preferred Apartment Communities
CatchMark Timber Trust
Transport > Aviation and air travel: finance Tier 3
King & Spalding LLP‘s cross-practice aviation group combines its transactional aviation practice with the firm’s aviation litigation and arbitration expertise. The team is increasingly active in the commercial aviation space, as well as aircraft seizure and remedies work involving defaulting lease and loan transactions. The practice additionally advises on the firm’s private credit and private equity clients’ financing of aviation assets. The department features Washington DC’s Stephen Baskin, who represents airlines on IP issues, along with related contracts and disputes. Key to the group, Atlanta’s Carolyn Alford acts for financial institutions, funds, private equity sponsors, issuers and corporate borrowers on a range of complex finance transactions. Former practice head Christopher Buchanan left the firm in early 2025.Practice head(s):
Carolyn Alford
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
G2 Secure Staff L.L.C.
Unifi (DAL Global Services LLC)
Embraer Executive Aircraft, Inc.
AAW Holdings, LLC
Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP
OCP Credit Asia
iAero Thrust LLC
TransMedics Group, Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented OCP Credit Asia in the successful financial closing of a $100m secured term loan facility for Asia Digital Engineering Sdn Bhd.
- Represented iAero Thrust LLC in the sale of substantially all its assets to FTAI Aviation Ltd.
- Represented AAR Corp in a series of aircraft purchases from American Airlines, Inc.
Antitrust > Civil litigation/class actions: defense Tier 4
With a successful track record in antitrust civil litigation and class action cases across various industries, from the financial services to education sectors, King & Spalding LLP‘s extensive clientele includes HSBC, NatWest and DASF Corporation. Although primarily based in Washington DC, the antitrust practice also draws on expertise across Georgia, New York, Texas, Illinois and California, many of whom bring experience at antitrust enforcement agencies to the team. The team is led by Jeff Spigel, who advises senior management and their boards on merger filings and civil and criminal antitrust investigations and disputes. Chris Yook represents clients in government enforcement actions and civil litigation. The team demonstrates continued growth, with the addition of Sean Royall from Sidley Austin LLP in August 2023. Norman Armstrong left the firm in late 2023.Practice head(s):
Jeff Spigel
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Aaron’s
ACON Investments
ASHRAE
Axium
Barclays Bank PLC
BASF Corporation
Cal-Maine Foods Inc.
Cantor Fitzgerald
The Coca-Cola Company
Cornell University
Cox
Deutsche Bank
EarthLink, LLC
Emory Healthcare
Energizer
Equifax
Evangelical Community Hospital
Fairfax County Public Schools
Genuine Parts Company
H.I.G. Capital
Hanesbrands
HSBC
Hunter Douglas
InterContinental Hotels Group
J.R. Simplot Company
Kemira Chemicals Inc.
ManTech International Corporation
NatWest Markets plc
Ochsner Health System
Peloton Interactive, Inc.
Piedmont Healthcare
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
Queen’s Health System
Quikrete Holdings, Inc.
Rice University
SmileDirectClub
Sutter Health System
The Home Depot
The RealReal
Trafigura Trading LLC
Tundra
United Parcel Service
Viserion Grain, LLC
Westrock Company
Work highlights
- Achieved a victory for HSBC in a lawsuit accusing HSBC and Scotiabank of conspiring to manipulate the price of silver
- RepresentingNatWest in all US civil litigation concerning alleged manipulation of LIBOR, a financial benchmark referred to as “the world’s most important number,” and other similar benchmarks in a range of currencies.
- Defending BASF in an appeal against its trial victory in the antitrust litigation with Ingevity Corp.
Dispute resolution > Financial services litigation Tier 4
King & Spalding LLP's financial services group represents some of the largest banks and financial institutions in cases pertaining to commercial litigation and arbitration, securities and shareholder suits, multijurisdictional investigations, and enforcement actions. A core member of the team is former federal prosecutor Matthew Biben, who concentrates on commercial litigation, ranging from bankruptcy litigation to civil disputes. Craig Carpenito is another notable name, with extensive governmental and regulatory expertise due to his previous positions as a US Attorney and as an SEC enforcement attorney. Jamie Dycus focuses on internal investigations and enforcement matters brought forward by the SEC, while David Lesser is noted for working on cases alleging LIBOR manipulation as well as antitrust and commodities manipulation. Laura Harris is an active member of the practice and is well-regarded for her work on white-collar investigations. All individuals mentioned are based in New York.Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Bank of Nova Scotia
Barclays Bank
Blackrock
Capital One Bank
Deutsche Bank
Equifax Inc.
EVO Payments
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Global Payments
HSBC
JP Morgan Chase
Kroll Bond Rating Agency
Mashreqbank
Medallion Financial Corporation
NatWest Markets
Ripple Labs
Royal Bank of Canada
TD Bank
UBS AG
Work highlights
- Secured a victory for HSBC in a lawsuit accusing the company of conspiring to manipulate the price of silver.
- Secured a victory for JPMorgan in an action alleging that force majeure excused the performance of a third party.
- Representing NatWest in all US civil litigation concerning alleged manipulation of LIBOR and other similar benchmarks in a range of currencies.
Finance > Capital markets: debt offerings Tier 4
King & Spalding LLP has strong connections to a range of big-name corporate issuers, such as ConocoPhillips and United Parcel Service (UPS). The capital markets team has a solid record in the energy, financial institutions and life sciences and healthcare sectors, among others. It has an established record in medium-term note (MTN) programmes, equity-linked transactions including convertible debt offerings, high-yield debt, and green bonds and sustainability-linked debt offerings. Keith Townsend is an active adviser on debt offerings, along with Cal Smith and Zachary Cochran . All are based in Atlanta.Practice head(s):
Keith Townsend
Other key lawyers:
Cal Smith; Zachary Cochran
Key clients
ConocoPhillips
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.
Evolent Health
Trane Technologies
United Parcel Service
Piedmont Office Realty Trust
Genuine Parts Company
Work highlights
- Advised ConocoPhillips on notes offerings totalling $3.8bn and a $1.1bn cash tender offer.
- Advised Trane Technologies on registered notes offerings totaling $3bn.
- Advised Genuine Parts Company on registered notes offering totalling $800m.
Finance > Capital markets: equity offerings Tier 4
King & Spalding LLP has a major focus on the energy, financial institutions, life sciences and healthcare, industrials, real estate and telecommunications industries. It has a solid record in IPOs, follow-on offerings and private placements. It has worked on a series of recent at-the-market transactions and has also made an impression in de-SPAC deals. Atlanta partner Keith Townsend has a strong record in mid-cap and large capital markets transactions, including de-SPAC deals.Practice head(s):
Keith Townsend
Other key lawyers:
Spencer Johnson; Elizabeth Morgan; Laura Bushnell; Kevin Many; Zachary Davis
Key clients
Rayonier Inc.
BOA Acquisition Corp.
Riverview Acquisition Corp
Evolent Health, Inc.
Skyline Champion Corporation
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co
Shimmick Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised Evolent Health on its acquisition of NIA (also known as Magellan Specialty Health) for approximately $650m.
- Advised Riverview Acquisition Corp on its $1.2bn de-SPAC business combination transaction with Westrock Coffee.
- Advised Shimmick Corporation on its $25m IPO on The Nasdaq Stock Market.
International trade and national security > CFIUS Tier 4
King & Spalding LLP’s CFIUS practice sits within its overarching international trade offering, providing clients with a holistic view of trade and national security issues. Experienced across the full chain of CFIUS matters, the Washington DC-based group is equipped to advise on compliance and risk minimization, mandatory and voluntary filings, and mitigation and divestment agreements. An increasingly prominent specialist in CFIUS matters, Alexis Early specializes in compliance and enforcement proceedings before all key state agencies. The group also benefits from the formidable government-side CFIUS expertise of Philip Ludvigson, who is a former Director for Monitoring and Enforcement at the USDT. National security head Christine Savage is also noted for CFIUS work.Practice head(s):
Christine Savage
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The K&S CFIUS practice was very helpful in providing overall context for the process, as this was the first time I had worked through this. It assisted not only in how to structure the transaction to best mitigate the CFIUS timeline, but also helped every step along the way as we received follow-up questions.’
‘Alexis Early and Philip Ludvigson have done a great job building a CFIUS team.’
Key clients
T&D Holdings
Axium Infrastructure
InstarAGF Asset Management
Work highlights
- Acting as CFIUS counsel to Japan-based T&D Holdings on various transactions.
Antitrust > Merger control Tier 5
The ‘incredibly knowledgeable’ team at King & Spalding LLP advises clients across the tech, chemicals, and education sectors on DOJ and FTC clearance proceedings, investigations and litigation. The practice led by Jeff Spigel, who is described as an ‘exceptional attorney’, frequently represents clients before the DOJ and FTC. Former practice head Norman Armstrong left the firm in January 2024.Practice head(s):
Jeff Spigel
Other key lawyers:
Sean Royall
Testimonials
‘The team at King & Spalding is incredibly knowledgeable as to all aspects of the merger control and HSR review process and has successfully devised strategies for our organization to achieve its objective in a practical and cost efficient manner. We have been very pleased with the work and service levels.’
‘The folks on the K&S team are incredibly responsive and strategic in the way they support our transactions and have been able to inspire trust and confidence amongst our business executives in a manner that exceeds that of any other firm we have worked with in this area.’
‘Jeff Spigel, who leads the antitrust department is an exceptional attorney. He is an expert in health care realted antitrust matters. He provides excellent, practical and timely advice. He is extremely responsive to deadlines and requests for meetings or calls. His experience working the FTC has been very helpful in our dealing with the agency.’
‘Jeff Spigel is solid.’
Key clients
Aaron’s
ACON Investments
ASHRAE
Axium
Barclays Bank PLC
BASF Corporation
Cantor Fitzgerald
The Coca-Cola Company
Cornell University
Cox Enterprises
Deutsche Bank
EarthLink, LLC
Emory Healthcare
Energizer
Equifax
Evangelical Community Hospital
Genuine Parts Company
H.I.G. Capital
Hanesbrands
HSBC
Hunter Douglas
InterContinental Hotels Group
J.R. Simplot Company
Kemira Chemicals Inc.
ManTech International Corporation
NatWest Markets plc
Ochsner Health System
Peloton Interactive, Inc.
Piedmont Healthcare
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
Queen’s Health System
Quikrete Holdings, Inc.
Rice University
Shell Oil Company
SmileDirectClub
Sutter Health System
The Home Depot
The RealReal
Trafigura Trading LLC
Tundra
United Parcel Service (UPS)
U.S. Xpress
Viserion Grain, LLC
Westrock Company
Work highlights
- Representing WestRock Company in competition review of its $11.2 billion acquisition by Smurfit Kappa.
- Representing EVO Payments, Inc. in a DOJ Antitrust Division investigation of EVO’s proposed $4 billion acquisition by Global Payments.
- Acting for UPS in antitrust review of its $800 million acquisition of MNX Global Logistics from Quad-C.
Finance > Restructuring (including bankruptcy): corporate Tier 5
King & Spalding LLP handle a range of domestic and cross-border restructuring mandates, with Arthur Steinberg in New York representing a full range of clients in restructuring workouts and bankruptcy proceedings, including debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, as well as official and ad-hoc committees. Austin Jowers in Atlanta is experienced in multi-jurisdictional matters spanning a variety of industries, while Jeff Dutson, also in Atlanta, represents banks and secured lenders in workouts and bankruptcy matters. Lindsey Henrikson has left the firm.Practice head(s):
Todd Holleman; Jennifer Daly
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Antares Capital
Apollo Capital Management, L.P.
Arbour Lane Capital Management
Archegos Capital Management
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
Assured Investment Management (f/k/a BlueMountain Capital)
Capital One, NA
Cerberus Capital Management
Citibank
Citizens Bank
First Eagle Investment Management
Fortress Investments Group
GDB Debt Recovery Authority
General Motors LLC
Highbridge Capital
JP Morgan
KKR Credit Advisors
Shiloh Industries
Truist
Work highlights
- Represented an ad hoc group of prepetition Term Loan and Secured Notes holders with over $1 billion of secured debt claims against Talen Energy Corporation and certain of their subsidiaries and affiliates in connection with the confirmation and effectiveness of Talen’s plan of reorganization after filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court on May 9, 2022.
- Representing Refinería de Cartagena S.A.S. in connection with pre-insolvency proceedings filed by McDermott International’s subisdiaries in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands and a related Chapter 15 filing for recognition of the foreign proceedings in the Southern District of Texas.
- Representing certain lenders to Boardriders as plaintiffs in connection with causes of action brought against Boardriders and certain of its other lenders in connection with a purported priming loan transaction entered into by Boardriders and such lender-defendants.
Labor and employment > Employee benefits, executive compensation and retirement plans: transactional Tier 5
Real estate Tier 5
Investment fund formation and management > Private equity funds (including venture capital) Tier 6
Latin America: International firms > City Focus - Houston Tier 1
King & Spalding LLP's commitment to Latin America has grown enormously in recent years and is evident in the number of Houston-based practitioners that have a focus on the region. From construction and project development to white-collar crime and investigations, and international arbitration, Latin America is very much central to the Houston office’s practice. Indeed, the firm’s Latin America international arbitration work stands far ahead of all competitors in Houston, operating at the forefront of commercial and investment treaty arbitration; the team features a number of Latin American natives and senior practitioners who are fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese. Partners Doak BishopPractice head(s):
Roberto Aguirre Luzi; Scott Greer; Craig Miles
Key clients
Air Canada
AMERRA Capital Management
Arroyo Energy Investment Partners
Chevron
Corporación América
Cosan
Desarrollo Vial de los Andes
Gente Oil Ecuador
HIF Global
Mexico Pacific Limited
MODEC, Mitsui & Co
Marubeni Corporation and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
NIC Holding Corporation
Odyssey Marine Exploration
Pemcorp
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA)
Quanta Services
Sempra Energy
Work highlights
- Acted for Refinería de Cartagena (Reficar) in its dispute with US contractor CB&I over the construction of an oil refinery in Colombia.
- Represented Petersen Energía in an international arbitration and related litigation against Argentina and YPF, Argentina’s state-owned oil company.
- Represented eFuels company HIF on the development of its Chilean megaproject Haru Oni, a green hydrogen project that produces carbon-neutral gasoline.
Latin America: International firms > International arbitration Tier 1
King & Spalding LLP has a tremendous international arbitration heritage and it has continued to develop its emphasis on Latin America, landing many of the big engagements that are connected to the region. As part of this concerted focus, the firm has expanded its nascent office in Miami and grown its contingent of Spanish and Portuguese speakers, including practitioners from Argentina, Brazil and Peru, among other jurisdictions. The practice remains noted for its expertise in investor-state cases, especially in the mining, energy and infrastructure sectors; and has acted in numerous cases involving Mexico, Peru, Chile, Venezuela and other key economies, including leading a high proportion of investor-state cases against Peru in recent years. The group has also developed a strong record in M&A-related disputes, particularly in Brazil, and is experiencing particular growth in commercial arbitration. Among its heralded group of international arbitration specialists, Doak BishopPractice head(s):
Harry Burnett; Roberto Aguirre Luzi; Craig Miles
Testimonials
‘The key attraction is Harry Burnett’s experience and knowledge of international arbitration and also many of the jurisdictions within Latin America. Harry brings a unique perspective and experience to how we should think about and strategise for arbitrations that could end up in a local court in Latin America. ’
‘Marcio Vasconcellos is also a rising star for Latin American arbitrations (especially Brazil).’
Key clients
Refinería de Cartagena
Petersen Energía
WeBuild
The Agarwal Family
Quanta Services
Deviandes
Chevron Corporation
Lima Expresa and VINCI
Odyssey Marine Exploration
The Williams Companies
Amerra Capital Management
WOM
Work highlights
- Represented Petersen Energia in a long-running breach of contract dispute against Argentina involving arbitration and litigation.
- Secured a $1.9bn award for Reficar in an ICC arbitration against the contractor relating to delays and cost overruns involving a refinery in Colombia – the largest construction project in Latin America.
- Represented Webuild in a long-running ICSID arbitration against Argentina concerning the construction and maintenance of a 60km toll road and bridge.
Latin America: International firms > Projects and energy Tier 2
King & Spalding LLP combines an outstanding record in construction and project development with a flourishing project finance practice. The firm is at the forefront of energy transition, including hydrogen and LNG deals. It has an extensive record in Mexico, along with Brazil, Chile and Central America. The Latin America team has a substantial market share of liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in the Latin America region, including in Uruguay, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Mexico, Panama and Brazil. It acted as development counsel for Uruguay’s first LNG import terminal and Colombia’s first LNG facility of any kind (the world’s first floating LNG export production facility). David Lang is a leading name in LNG projects, while Scott Greer leads the firm’s energy and construction transaction practice; both have a major focus on Latin America. Miami’s Fradyn Suárez is a prominent figure in Latin America project finance and Washington DC-based James Bowe provides further expertise in LNG, renewable generation and energy storage; he has advised Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) on a substantial project, which includes a large-scale LNG facility. Abu Dhabi’s Dan Feldman is a leading name in hydrogen and is bringing this expertise to the Latin America region. Named individuals are based in Houston unless stated otherwise.Practice head(s):
Scott Greer; Fradyn Suarez
Key clients
HIF
Saavi Energía
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA)
Mexico Pacific Limited
Modec, Mitsui & Co and Mitsui OSK
Sacyr
San Martin Contratistas Generales
Work highlights
- Advised Sacyr Concesiones on the approximately $708m project refinancing of the 4G Pamplona-Cúcuta toll road project in Colombia.
- Represented HIF on the development of its Chilean megaproject Haru Oni, a green hydrogen project that produces carbon-neutral gasoline.
- Advised Saavi, owner and operator of independent electric generating facilities in Mexico, concerning Presidentially-mandated changes to Mexico’s Electricity Law (the LIE).
Latin America: International firms > City Focus - Miami
King & Spalding‘s nascent Miami office has a primary focus on international arbitration and project finance. It has transferred senior practitioners to the city, hired senior practitioners and is building out its more junior ranks. As a global leader in international arbitration the firm has recognised the strategic importance of being present in Miami, with leading practitioner Harry Burnett now being based there, along with Craig Miles, who splits his time between Miami and Houston; both have represented Quanta Resources in a series of commercial, insurance and investment arbitrations, including a sizeable ICSID arbitration against the Republic of Peru under the Netherlands–Peru bilateral investment treaty. Admitted to practice in Brazil, New York and Washington DC, Érica Franzetti provides further senior firepower to the office’s standing in investor-state and commercial arbitration. The Miami team has played a key role in developing the firm’s record in M&A-related disputes, especially in Brazil, along with further growth in commercial arbitrations; the group is also at the forefront of investor-state arbitrations. On the project finance front, Fradyn Suárez and counsel Jessica Mendoza have lifted the firm’s position in the market; often working alongside colleagues in New York and Houston (among other offices), the two are established figures in transportation infrastructure and renewable energy financings, along with mining and resources, energy transition, LNG and telecoms infrastructure.Practice head(s):
Harry Burnett; Craig Miles; Fradyn Suárez
Testimonials
‘The knowledge, experience and leadership of Harry Burnett is the key asset and attraction. Harry is a superb lawyer with great experience in litigation and arbitration. Beyond that, he works tirelessly and is a pleasure to work with. Harry is also supported by a very strong team.’
Key clients
Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes
Sacyr
Quanta Services
Desarrollo Vial de los Andes
The Williams Companies
WeBuild
Odyssey Marine Exploration
San Martin Contratistas Generales
AMERRA Capital Management
Chevron
WOM
Sociedad Aeroportuaria Kuntur Wasi
Marriott International
Blue Water Worldwide
CA Investment
Royal Dutch Shell
Work highlights
- Represented Quanta Services in several separate commercial, insurance and investment arbitrations, including ICC and ICSID arbitrations, and related enforcement action in the United States, against the Republic of Peru and its agencies.
- Advised Sacyr Concesiones the $708m project refinancing in connection with the Pamplona-Cúcuta 4G highway in Colombia.
- Represented Webuild in a long-running ICSID arbitration against Argentina concerning the construction and maintenance of a 60km toll road and bridge.
Singapore > International arbitration
The international arbitration team at King & Spalding LLP is ‘distinguished by its deep expertise and extensive experience in handling complex disputes’. The practice is co-headed by Nils Eliasson, whose widespread capabilities extends to disputes involving M&A, joint ventures, and construction projects. Leading the team alongside him, Wade Coriell splits his time between the offices in Singapore and Houston. Elodie Dulac is recommended for her skill with handling investment treaty arbitrations, while Anisha Sud specialises in complex commercial disputes in the energy sector. Jia Lin Hoe and Jun Bautista are also notable members of the team with experience navigating high-value disputes involving various jurisdictions across Asia.Practice head(s):
Wade Coriell; Nils Eliasson
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They have an extremely experienced and knowledgeable international arbitration team.’
‘The team is impressively strong in terms of its overall performance. They have a profound understanding of law, they have a group of talented people across different offices, and they work as a team seamlessly. Their advocacy is exceptionally persuasive.’
‘King & Spalding’s international arbitration team is distinguished by its deep expertise and extensive experience in handling complex disputes.’
‘King & Spalding provides excellent legal representation and strategic advice in international arbitration.’
‘K&S is a consistently top-ranked law firm. They simply do the basics very well – providing robust legal analysis, giving prompt responses, and having sheer determination to achieve the client’s desired outcome.’
‘They have a powerhouse team, which provides a comprehensive line up to effectively respond to the needs of the case. The pleading writing is excellent and comprehensive ‘
‘They have an extensive global network, and lawyers with deep expertise in cross-border arbitration.’
‘Nils Eliasson is an extremely effective advocate with comprehensive experience. Jia Lin Hoe an excellent associate, who is knowledgeable and extremely capable in her own right.’
Key clients
Chevron Corporation
Texaco Petroleum Corporation
Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd.
Min Fengzhen
National Grid Corporation of the Philippines
Prime Energy Resources Development B.V.
Work highlights
- Acted for Chevron and Texaco in an investment treaty arbitration against the Republic of Ecuador seated in the Hague.
- Acted for Prime Energy Resources Development B.V. in an ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines under the Philippines – Netherlands BIT.
- Acted for Chevron’s Thai subsidiary, CTEP, in a US$ 2 billion dispute against the Kingdom of Thailand and its Ministry of Energy.
Philippines > Foreign firms
Handling ‘complicated disputes across a wide range of fields’, the team at King & Spalding LLP advises clients across the energy, infrastructure, and tech sectors, with particular strength in projects, M&A, financing, and investments in the Philippines. The firm also has a well-established arbitration practice in the Philippines, which handles both domestic and cross-border matters. Leading the practice, Wade Coriell spearheads the international arbitration practice and notably represented the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines in a concession contract dispute. Working alongside Coriell is Nils Eliasson who is recommended for his expertise in M&A, private equity investments, and joint ventures. Elodie Dulac is noted for her expertise within the region in energy, mining, and investor-state disputes.Practice head(s):
Wade Coriell
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They have the ability to connect with relevant individuals, including experts, in complicated disputes involving a wide range of fields.’
‘Wade Coriell – the worldwide head of its arbitration practice is a top-notch litigator.’
‘The King and Spalding team is a powerhouse team that provides a comprehensive lineup to effectively respond to the needs of the case. The pleading writing is excellent and comprehensive and they can closely coordinate with our in-house team.’
‘Wade Coriell is an exceptional oral advicate. I have witnessed Mr. Coriell in at least 3 full hearings and he can effectively present the case of the client, concisely, with the ability to respond to on-the-spot questions. ’
‘Very good practice, with extensive experience of the region and very good contacts with local law firms. They understand how the country works.’
‘The essential point is that the K&S team stands out by being extremely pleasant and collegiate to work with. They are very respectful of our work.’
Key clients
National Grid Corporation of the Philippines
Prime Energy Resources Development B.V.
San Miguel Holdings Corporation
Argonbay Construction Company, Inc.
San Miguel Mass Rail Transit 7 Inc.
GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co.
Work highlights
- Represented NGCP in a UNCITRAL arbitration against two Philippine State-owned and controlled parties, the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation and the National Transmission Corporation.
- King & Spalding represents Prime Energy Resources Development B.V. in an ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines under the Philippines – Netherlands BIT.
- Advising Solar Philippines on various investments and joint ventures, including for the proposed Terra Solar project, a 3,500MW solar project with 4,500MWh of associated battery energy storage
Latin America: International firms > Compliance and investigations
King & Spalding LLP has an increasingly prominent compliance and investigations practice in Latin America. Closely linked to its formidable energy practice, the special matters and government investigations team has a raft of engagements in Mexico oil and gas projects and transactions. The group is also active in connection with investments by private equity funds and in relation to investigations by global accounting firms into their operations in the region, including internal compliance and investigations to ascertain potential violations. Brandt Liebe is a key partner in Houston; while New York’s Gary Adamson, a fluent Spanish speaker, has a major focus on Latin America regulatory and internal investigations matters.Practice head(s):
Mark Jensen
King & Spalding LLP > Firm Profile
King & Spalding helps leading companies advance complex business interests in more than 160 countries. Working across a highly integrated platform of more than 1,300 lawyers in 23 offices globally, King & Spalding delivers tailored commercial solutions through world-class offerings and an uncompromising approach to quality and service.
Main areas of practice
Antitrust: tries cases to verdict and defends clients against criminal investigations, opt-out group actions, class actions, appellate matters and other antitrust litigation.
Business litigation: experienced in issues of antitrust, product liability, mass tort, patents and trade marks, class action certification, securities law, franchise law, white-collar defense, and consumer fraud.
Finance: located in offices across the US, Europe, Asia and Middle East represent lenders, investors, funds and borrowers in finance and other commercial transactions.
Employee benefits and executive compensation: advises on employee benefit plans and executive compensation programs and the related funding vehicles.
E-discovery: serves as lead national discovery counsel for Fortune 50 companies in the banking, energy, pharmaceutical, medical device, telecommunications, chemical, manufacturing and tobacco industries.
Energy: informs clients on a spectrum of transactional, regulatory, litigation and arbitration matters in the oil and gas, power and mining industries.
Environmental: assists clients with virtually every type of environmental issue – including regulatory and compliance advice, permit appeals, enforcement actions, and property damage claims.
FDA and life sciences: represents pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, healthcare technology companies and food manufacturers in a range of regulatory, compliance, policy and litigation matters.
Financial restructuring: directs on reorganizations, including in-court and out-of-court debt restructurings, bankruptcy and insolvency litigation, and distressed asset mergers and acquisitions.
Global transactions: counsels clients through the entire project development process, from concept to ribbon-cutting, with particular emphasis on the energy and transportation sectors.
Government advocacy and public policy: supports clients in managing their interactions with the federal government including congressional investigations, international, and ethics and election law.
Healthcare: as one of the largest practices in the country, the firm is praised for its excellence in transactional, litigation and regulatory representation of clients across the spectrum of healthcare.
Intellectual property: aids clients with the development and strategic planning needed to handle patent and trade mark prosecution and intellectual property litigation matters that stretch across borders.
International arbitration: highly experienced in handling cases before major arbitral institutions such as the ICSID, ICC, LCIA and AAA, as well as under UNCITRAL and other ad hoc rules.
International trade and WTO: the team handles a wide range of international trade and customs matters for US and non-US clients.
Labor and employment: provides labor and employment services to employers ranging from preventive advice and training to litigation and representation under federal and state labor and employment laws.
Mergers and acquisitions: covers acquisitions of public and private companies, tender offers, joint ventures and partnering arrangements, purchases and sales of divisions, and takeover preparation and defense.
Pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices: a large team of the firm’s lawyers and professionals devote all or a substantial portion of their practices to clients in these industries, with specialized experience at every stage of the product life cycle.
Private equity and investment funds: draws on the lawyers’ extensive experience in fund formation, mergers and acquisitions, leveraged finance, Islamic finance, securities offerings, tax and restructuring.
Real estate: provides advice on a complete range of commercial real estate transactions. The real estate capital markets practice is known for creative structuring of mergers and acquisitions and complex equity and debt financing transactions.
White-collar: represents corporations and individuals in complex federal and state criminal investigations, internal investigations and congressional investigations.
Tax: covers range of federal income tax issues, with particularly extensive experience in the corporate, partnership and international practice areas.
Tort litigation: offers large-firm litigation resources and lawyers who have tried high-exposure tort cases, including in some of the most plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions in the US.
International practice: The firm’s international practices advise clients in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, trade and customs, e-commerce, energy, Islamic finance and investment, intellectual property, international trade marks, structured finance, and international arbitration and mediation. The firm has undertaken extensive work in Latin America, East Asia and in the Middle East, as well as for foreign companies investing in the United States.
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Los Angeles | Peter Strotz pstrotz@kslaw.com | ||
New York | Edward G Kehoe ekehoe@kslaw.com | ||
San Francisco | Charles Correll ccorrell@kslaw.com | ||
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- Healthcare > Life sciences
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- Intellectual property > Trademarks: non-contentious (including prosecution, portfolio management and licensing)
- International trade and national security > Customs, export controls and economic sanctions
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- Real estate > Construction (including construction litigation)
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- Dispute resolution > Appellate: courts of appeals / Appellate: supreme courts (states and federal)
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- Media, technology and telecoms > Media and entertainment: litigation
- Real estate > Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
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