Steptoe LLP‘s international litigation practice represents sovereign states, leading multinationals, and high-net-worth individuals, in complex disputes spanning multiple jurisdictions. The team is often involved in groundbreaking cases, including representing ExxonMobil in an intricate dispute against Cuban state-owned entities. Based in Washington DC, Steven Davidson leads the practice, with expertise representing Fortune 500 corporations and leading companies, particularly in cases including complex enforcement issues. Also in DC, Michael Baratz represents clients in federal and state courts at all stages of litigation, while in New York, Michael Miller’s practice focuses on white-collar investigations and prosecutions. Nate Kritzer litigates investment disputes covering securities and shareholder litigation, as well as real estate and trade secrets litigation. The capabilities of the practice expanded significantly in 2024, following SKV joining the firm to form a dedicated practice in Houston. This notably included the addition of Hector Chavez, Craig Smyser, and Eugene Zilberman .
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Kernmandanten
- ExxonMobil Corp
- Korean Electric Power Co
- Credit Suisse (now UBS)
- Amaplat Mauritius Limited; Amari Nickel Holdings Zimbabwe Limited
- Gramercy
- Revlon
- Publicis Groupe Agencies
- WestRock Company
- The von Pezold family
Highlight-Mandate
- Defended Korea Electric Power Co from the Republic of Korea in litigation claims brought by an electric company in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia alleging the potential violation of US nuclear technology export controls and seeking an injunction to stop our clients from undertaking business opportunities in various jurisdictions.
- Defended Hytera against Motorola's claims of trade secret misappropriation and patent infringement in the Northern District of Illinois.
- Represented Revlon in an action against Italian-based competitor Give Back Beauty, including its global affiliates, alleging misuse of trade secrets taken by four Revlon employees who decamped to a competitor, Give Back Beauty.
Anwält*innen
Praxisleitung
Steven Davidson
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Michael Baratz; Michael Miller; Nate Kritzer; Hector Chavez; Craig Smyser; Eugene Zilberman