Polsinelli PC

Polsinelli is a first generation Am Law 100 firm serving corporations, institutions, entrepreneurs and individuals. Our attorneys successfully build enduring client relationships by providing practical legal counsel infused with business insight, and with a passion for assisting General Counsel and CEOs in achieving their objectives. Polsinelli is ranked 18th in number of U.S. partners and has more than 740 attorneys in 19 offices. Profiled by The American Lawyer and ranked as the fastest growing U.S. law firm over a six-year period, the firm focuses on healthcare, financial services, real estate, life sciences and technology, energy and business litigation, and has depth of experience in 100 service areas and 70 industries.

As an EU Safe Harbor certified firm, Polsinelli attorneys have successfully handled global client matters in over 32 countries across 21 practice areas. Fluent in many world languages and with an in-depth understanding of both the cultural and legal nuances that cross-border business can bring, they appreciate the complex challenges of international companies investing and doing business in the U.S., as well as U.S. companies who wish to expand their businesses globally.

We provide our clients with a business-minded approach to cross-border issues such as corporate structuring, tech transfer, financing, real estate and construction, product manufacturing, import/export, loan restructuring and workouts, securities offerings, and intellectual property protection, as well as advice regarding international operations and tax structures. In instances where disputes arise, we help our clients navigate U.S. court systems represent them in international arbitrations, and collaborate with counsel in other countries to ensure our clients obtain the best results possible in every affected jurisdiction.

Several examples of our international experience include:

• Advised U.S. subsidiary of Chinese company regarding investments in U.S. real estate.
• Represented global beverage company in restructuring its international operations to achieve tax-efficient repatriation of over $7 billion in cash.
• Representing Chinese manufacturer in litigation by client against U.S. customer in commercial dispute in both China and the U.S.
• Represented U.S. subsidiary of Chinese distributor of hydraulic lift equipment and tools.
• Assisted Chinese client with import delays prior to U.S. product launch.
• Assisted with long-term supply agreement between Chinese mining client and U.S. customer.
• Advising Chinese solar energy clients entering the U.S. solar industry market.
• Represented Chinese renewable energy client in creating standard U.S. terms of sale.
• Represented Chinese companies in establishing operations in the U.S.