We have extensive experience representing foreign governments and their instrumentalities in U.S. legal proceedings, including litigating the complicated issue of foreign sovereign immunity. We are also familiar with the other protections afforded under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, such as specific service rules and protections against subpoenas in matters in which the sovereign entity is not a party.
For example, Mark Maney represented Petroleos Mexicanos in defending against a subpoena to produce evidence as a non-party, resulting in the first published opinion protecting foreign sovereigns from U.S. judicial authority as non-parties. We have successfully defended foreign governmental entities against claims totaling more than $1 billion.
International Business Litigation Guidance and Representation
We work as lead counsel and co-counsel. We also offer local counsel services in Houston, Texas. To arrange a consultation with a lawyer at Maney & Associates, PC, call +1 713-806-2500 or contact us online. We offer a variety of fee arrangements.
