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Drawn from our archive of over 500 recent representations, this case study highlights our specific expertise in Sensitive Geopolicy.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Fiscal Policy & Tax Controversy.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Economic Policy & Sanctions.
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- Service: Sensitive Geopolicy
- Area: Fiscal Policy & Tax Controversy
- Focus: Economic Policy & Sanctions
Selected Mandate
Counsel to a domestic public utilities company in a dispute with the Federal government over tariff structures.
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