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Crowell & Moring Named a Top Arbitration Firm in Latin America by Latinvex

Firm News | 2 min read | 10.16.15

Washington, D.C. – October 16, 2015: Crowell & Moring LLP has been named to Latinvex's list of top 15 arbitration law firms serving Latin America.

Latinvex selected the top 15 based on a combination of factors, including value, prominence and scope of work, client references, the size of the firm's Latin America practice and presence in Latin America.

Crowell & Moring's International Dispute Resolution practice handles every type of international arbitration and litigation – including some of the largest and most significant international disputes in the world. The firm regularly advises clients on issues under international and regional trade conventions such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Central America-Dominican Republic-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR), as well as bilateral free trade agreements between the United States and Colombia, Panama and other countries. In Latin America, Crowell & Moring has advised clients on wind, solar, hydroelectric, oil and gas, and other infrastructure and power projects in Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru.

Crowell & Moring is also listed among Latinvex's top 29 firms with most concluded cases at The World Bank's International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The profile also highlights attorneys Aryeh S. Portnoy, Laurel Pyke Malson, Richard B. Holbrook, Jr., Linda Lerner, Jennifer A. Ray, and Mike Gill for their work on behalf of a Latin American central bank.

Crowell and Moring's Latin American team is led by Ian A. Laird and includes Adrian Jones, Aryeh S. Portnoy, George D. Ruttinger, Jack Thomas, Ashley R. Riveira, Morris F. DeFeo, Jr., Baird Fogel, Richard B. Holbrook, Jr., and Jeffrey C. Selman.

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with approximately 500 lawyers representing clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory, and transactional matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity. The firm has offices in Washington, D.C., New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, Anchorage, London, and Brussels.

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New York – July 16, 2024: Crowell & Moring represented itselectric, a Brooklyn-based electric vehicle curbside charging company, in closing a $6.5 million in a seed funding round. The round was led by Failup Ventures and Uber Technologies, with additional participation from Halogen Ventures, The Partnership Fund for NYC, Pulse Fund, Newlab, Gratitude Railroad, Tale VP, Equity Alliance Fund, LACI Impact Fund, and The Helm. This new funding will support itselectric's expansion to seven U.S. cities in 2024, including Boston, Los Angeles, Detroit, Jersey City, and San Francisco, and will help meet the growing demand for convenient and affordable curbside EV charging solutions.With the rapid growth of EV sales in the U.S. and the increasing need for charging infrastructure, itselectric's innovative Level-2 charging posts offer a scalable solution. These chargers connect behind-the-meter to draw spare electrical supply from adjacent buildings, eliminating the need for utility permitting and coordination. This approach allows for zero-cost installation to property owners and cities, while also providing a revenue-sharing model that benefits property owners. Additionally, itselectric's UL-certified detachable cable EV chargers emphasize safety, customer experience, and product quality.New York-based corporate partner Matthew Moisan led the deal with assistance from counsel Justin Lurie and associate Justin Porter....