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North America

North America, combining Canada, the USA, Mexico and the Caribbean and central American nations, is one of the world's dominant economic blocs. Total wealth in North America was US$22.2 trillion in 2021, with nearly 7 million high net worth individuals amongst a total population of 596 million citizens. This concentration of wealthy individuals is based on a very diverse range of sectors and the region remains an international stronghold for the future of wealth creation.

We are proud to work with many of the leading families and corporations in North America, servicing them on their business, personal and philanthropic needs from our seven office locations in the US and other international locations as needed.

Track record

Municipality victory on constitutional tax challenge

Representing a municipality in a Second Circuit appeal defending the district court’s grant of summary judgment in the municipality’s favor on constitutional challenges to a local tax law.

Miami hotel attachment order reversed

Obtained reversal of an attachment order over a Miami hotel under novel jurisdictional theories.

Mutual fund arbitration clauses

Handled a Second Circuit appeal regarding the scope of arbitration clauses as applied to a mutual fund adviser.

Appeal of jury trial judgment

Represent Payward, Inc., in plaintiff's appeal to the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, of a near unanimous jury verdict denying plaintiff's whistleblower retaliation claims.
 

Collateral estoppel-will contest

Prevailed in Appellate Division, First Department, which ruled that jury’s verdict that Will was a product of fraudulent inducement and undue influence collaterally estopped petitioner from seeking to probate codicil executed 8 days earlier. 

Executive dispute

Represented cryptocurrency exchange in Second Circuit appeal of trial court's dismissal of former trading desk COO's breach of contract action. 

FLSA retaliation injunction win

Won an appeal in the Second Circuit of a preliminary injunction against retaliation und the FLSA.

Republic of Argentina v. YPF claimants

The Republic of Argentina in an appeal to the Second Circuit and a petition for a writ of certiorari to the US Supreme Court concerning Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act issues for breach of contract claims associated with Argentina's nationalization of Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales (YSF) in 2012.

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Jessica A. Kaplan

Jessica A. Kaplan

Partner | San Francisco

Jessica A. Kaplan

Partner | San Francisco

Trust, estates and charitable planning

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Alan M. Witlen

Alan M. Witlen

Partner | Los Angeles

Alan M. Witlen

Partner | Los Angeles

International corporate tax

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Doron S. Goldstein

Doron S. Goldstein

Partner | US Head of Data Innovation, Privacy and Cybersecurity | New York

Doron S. Goldstein

Partner | US Head of Data Innovation, Privacy and Cybersecurity | New York

Corporate

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Samantha Klein

Samantha Klein

Partner | Los Angeles

Samantha Klein

Partner | Los Angeles

Divorce and family

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Susanna P. Kim

Susanna P. Kim

Partner | Los Angeles

Susanna P. Kim

Partner | Los Angeles

Trust, estates and charitable planning

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Ann M. Wicks

Ann M. Wicks

Partner | San Francisco

Ann M. Wicks

Partner | San Francisco

Corporate

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Loretta C. Thompson

Loretta C. Thompson

Partner | Los Angeles

Loretta C. Thompson

Partner | Los Angeles

Commercial real estate

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Caryn Young

Caryn Young

Partner | New York

Caryn Young

Partner | New York

Private Client and Tax

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