James Anthony Girolami

Our lawyers have lived and worked throughout Latin America and other countries in Europe and Asia gaining valuable insight as to how business is conducted outside the United States. We speak the language of the client and the language of the transaction. We understand the intricacies of the local business culture and the legal framework of many foreign jurisdictions. The Firm enjoys long-standing relationships with distinguished law firms throughout the region.

The Firm advises clients on the development and financing of green field projects, concessions, public-private partnerships (PPPs), engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts, supply agreements, warranty arrangements and operation and maintenance agreements related to such industries as electric power (including independent power production, hydroelectric projects, cogeneration and renewable energy projects), natural gas and petrochemicals and toll roads.

The Firm advises both domestic and international clients in connection with a wide variety of business and financing transactions including the formation of international joint ventures. We have considerable experience with respect to the organization of business entities including corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, general and limited partnerships and S corporations.

The Firm offers a complete range of services related to international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). We advise clients in connection with the drafting of arbitration clauses for commercial contracts, the selection of arbitrators and on issues related to cross border litigation including the enforcement of foreign judgments, conducting discovery outside the United States and carrying out service of process on foreign defendants.