Foley Hoag LLP has a ‘wealth of experience in the representation of States and State owned entities’, with its team noted as ‘leaders in the climate change litigation space’, with an extensive roster of clients. ‘Strategy maestro’ Constantinos Salonidis leads the Washington DC contingent, notably representing Armenia in a wide array of leading disputes, including those in front of the International Court of Justice. Also at leadership level, New York-based Christina Hioureas combines ‘professionalism, expertise, engagement with client, and efficiency’, and frequently acts for private and state-owned entities. In Boston, Andrew Loewenstein is a key practitioner, with vast knowledge of defending sovereign states.
Testimonials
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‘I've worked with partner Clara Brillembourg in international disputes. She has an excellent understanding of non-US legal systems, languages and cultural issues. Clara is always available to discuss strategic actions in detail. Whenever needed, Clara outsourced work to senior members of her team.’
‘The Foley Hoag team has a wealth of experience in the representation of States and State owned entities. Due to their extensive experience, they are able to develop nuanced legal arguments on complex issues of law. Their teams are diverse which is critical to avoiding “group think” and results in strong arguments. The teams are collaborative with strong leaders, particularly Christina Hioureas, who brings forward the best qualities in each of her team members. She has integrity and, for that reason, is respected and trusted.
Key clients
- Access Now
- Albania
Work highlights
- Represented Brazil and the State of Rio de Janeiro in a high value lawsuit brought by John Gregory Lambros in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia concerning his alleged mistreatment in a Brazilian prison and extradition to the United States.
- Representing Sierra Leone and Mozambique in their separate submissions in support of the Request for an Advisory Opinion by the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law (COSIS) before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (“ITLOS”) regarding the protection and preservation of the marine environment and the right to regulate.