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Partner Neil Barofsky Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee on Historic Credit Suisse Investigation

Last month, Partner Neil Barofsky testified before the US Senate Judiciary Committee to present findings from the ongoing investigation into Credit Suisse's historical ties to Nazi-era clients. His testimony, which included a 75-page written statement, revealed previously unreported relationships between the bank and Nazi-era entities....READ MORE

Asylum Granted for Afghan Family After More Than 13 Years of Advocacy

After more than 13 years of advocacy, Jenner & Block successfully secured asylum for pro bono client Asad Mangal and his family, bringing safety and stability to a family that has endured appalling hardship....READ MORE

Lawdragon Names Six Jenner & Block Partners to 2025 “500 Leading Global Litigators” List

Six Jenner & Block partners have been named to Lawdragon’s 2025 “500 Leading Global Litigators” list. The award honors top litigators and trial attorneys globally....READ MORE

Lawdragon's 500 Leading Global Litigators Guide Features Six Jenner & Block Lawyers

Lawdragon has identified the accomplishments of six of our lawyers who focus on international arbitration and litigation by featuring them in the 2024 500 Leading Global Litigators guide. The Jenner partners included in the guide are Kenneth Beale, Elizabeth Edmondson, Laura MacDonald, Terri Mascherin, James Rogers, and Lizzie Shimmin....READ MORE

Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Global Litigators Guide Features Seven Jenner & Block Lawyers

Lawdragon has identified the accomplishments of seven of our lawyers who focus on international arbitration and litigation by featuring them in the 2023 500 Leading Global Litigators guide. The Jenner partners included in the guide are Kenneth Beale, Elizabeth Edmondson, Charlie Lightfoot, Laura MacDonald, Terri Mascherin, James Rogers, and Lizzie Shimmin....READ MORE

Laura MacDonald and Ronan O’Reilly Authored a Chapter in The Tenth Edition of Lexology in Depth’s Investment Treaty Arbitration

Partner Laura MacDonald and Special Counsel Ronan O’Reilly authored a chapter titled “Covered Investors” in the tenth edition of Lexology In Depth’s Investment Treaty Arbitration, providing insight into how investment arbitration tribunals determine whether a claimant qualifies as a covered investor under an applicable international investment agreement (IIA)....READ MORE

Covered Investors, Investment Treaty Arbitration

In their chapter “Covered Investors” for the ninth edition of Lexology In Depth’s Investment Treaty Arbitration, Jenner & Block Partner Laura MacDonald and Special Counsel Ronan O’Reilly provide an in-depth look at how investment arbitration tribunals determine whether a claimant qualifies as a covered investor under an applicable international investment agreement (IIA). The authors discuss the definition of covered investors, explore current issues concerning the nationality of covered investo...READ MORE

“Covered Investors,” The Investment Treaty Arbitration Review

In their chapter for The Investment Treaty Arbitration Review, Jenner & Block Partner Laura MacDonald and Special Counsel Ronan O’Reilly provide an in-depth look at how investment arbitration tribunals address whether a claimant qualifies as a covered investor under an applicable international investment agreement (IIA). The authors discuss how covered investors are defined, explore current issues concerning the nationality of covered investors, and analyse the degree of control that the investo...READ MORE