International Law

The International Law practice advises clients on the legal and regulatory challenges associated with cross-border operations, transactions, and disputes. Serving multinational corporations, financial institutions, government entities, NGOs, and global investors, attorneys in this practice provide strategic counsel to navigate diverse legal systems, international treaties, and evolving global standards.

This practice combines deep legal knowledge with geopolitical insight to support clients in expanding their global footprint, managing international risk, and complying with complex, multijurisdictional frameworks.


Core services include:

• Cross-Border Transactions and M&A
Structuring, negotiating, and executing international joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances. Advising on regulatory approvals, local due diligence, and foreign investment restrictions.


• International Trade and Export Controls
Advising on compliance with U.S. and international trade laws, including ITAR, EAR, OFAC sanctions, customs regulations, and anti-boycott laws. Representing clients before trade and customs authorities.


• Global Regulatory Compliance
Counseling on data privacy (e.g., GDPR), anti-corruption (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act), antitrust, ESG regulations, and supply chain transparency laws applicable across jurisdictions.


• International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Representing clients in international arbitration (ICC, ICSID, UNCITRAL, LCIA, etc.) and cross-border litigation. Advising on enforcement of foreign judgments and awards under the New York Convention.


• Public International Law and Treaty Matters
Advising governments, intergovernmental organizations, and NGOs on treaty interpretation, international human rights, sovereignty disputes, and state-to-state matters under customary international law and UN frameworks.


• Foreign Direct Investment and Market Entry
Supporting clients with foreign entity formation, licensing, labor and employment compliance, and market access strategies in emerging and developed economies.


• International Employment and Mobility
Legal guidance on expatriate agreements, immigration, global employment compliance, cross-border terminations, and mobility programs for multinational workforces.


• Sovereign and Development Finance
Advising sovereign borrowers, development agencies, and private sector participants in international financing arrangements, infrastructure projects, and multilateral lending.

The following individuals practice in this area:

Joseph Bohling
Greg Dole
Alexandra Ong
Lidia Pinto
Andrew Toig
James Waite

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We negotiate, document, and provide follow-on legal services for equipment manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and lessors worldwide.

 

Over many years, our attorneys have successfully negotiated, documented, and closed a vast array of business transactions, including manufacturer-dealer relationships as well as business purchases, sales, leases, and financing transactions throughout North America and in over 20 countries.

 

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Joseph E. Bohling, Esq. is a distinguished legal and executive leader with a multifaceted career spanning global automotive OEMs, multinational manufacturers, academic and healthcare institutions, private equity, venture capital, and publicly traded companies. Widely recognized as a thought leader in global business strategy and human capital development, Mr. Bohling has served as a senior Legal, Human Resources, and Total Rewards executive, as well as a trusted Executive Coach to corporate leadership teams.

His extensive experience includes serving as CEO, COO, CHRO, and In-House Counsel for organizations ranging from Global 1000 enterprises to emerging and mid-sized companies. Across sectors such as manufacturing, professional services, and healthcare, Mr. Bohling has consistently driven transformative growth, operational excellence, and strategic innovation.

Mr. Bohling’s practice focuses on the following:

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at JEB@jwlinternational.com.

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Gregory Dole, Esq. is a senior attorney with JWL International, bringing over 27 years of specialized experience in international trade law. His distinguished career spans both public service and private sector leadership. After earning his degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. Dole served as a U.S. Navy officer aboard the USS Midway before pursuing his Juris Doctor at Georgetown University Law Center.

He began his legal career in government, serving four years as counsel to the senior Republican on the House Appropriations Committee. He was later appointed Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs under President Ronald Reagan, where he played a key role in shaping U.S. aviation and trade policy.

Following his government service, Mr. Dole spent 27 years as an international trade attorney with The Boeing Company, the nation’s largest exporter of manufactured goods, where he advised on global trade strategy and regulatory compliance.

Mr. Dole’s practice focuses on the following:

He can be reached via email at GD@jwlinternational.com.

Alexandra Ong, Esq. is a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she distinguished herself through academic excellence and leadership in business law. Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Ms. Ong earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Management with a Pre-Law concentration and a Certificate in International Business Studies from Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School, graduating magna cum laude.

During law school, she served as Senior Editor for Race to the Bottom, the university’s business law blog, and provided pro bono legal counsel to nonprofits and small businesses as a student attorney in the Community and Economic Development Clinic. Ms. Ong is also a published contributor to the Colorado Evidence Courtroom Manual (2024–2025 and 2025–2026 editions).

Since joining JWL International in 2023, Ms. Ong has worked on a broad range of complex legal matters and brings experience in international legal research, contract drafting, business litigation, and regulatory analysis. Her work reflects a strong commitment to delivering thoughtful, business-oriented legal solutions.

Ms. Ong’s practice focuses on the following:

She can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at ALO@jwlinternational.com.

Lidia Pinto, Esq. is a senior corporate attorney with over 15 years of experience advising multinational corporations as both In-House and External Counsel. She has expertise supporting large Japanese business groups operating globally, with a focus on complex transactions involving commercial contracts, corporate governance, international trade, taxation, and cross-border legal matters.

Ms. Pinto holds an LL.M. in Commercial and Business Law from Liverpool John Moores University in England and brings a multilingual skill set to her practice. She is fluent in English and Portuguese and conversational in Spanish, enabling her to navigate diverse legal and cultural environments with ease.

Ms. Pinto’s practice focuses on the following:

She can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at LCP@jwlinternational.com.

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Andrew Toig, Esq. is Of Counsel to JWL International, where he specializes in complex domestic and international commercial transactions and provides outside general counsel services to a diverse client base. His practice encompasses equipment and telecommunications agreements, secured transactions, international business law, corporate governance, and strategic technology partnerships.

Mr. Toig brings extensive experience in contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management, delivering practical legal solutions that align with business objectives while mitigating legal exposure. He holds a Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Colorado College.

His legal career includes in-house counsel roles with DISH Network and Denver Water, where he advised on matters ranging from infrastructure development and water rights to regulatory compliance. A Colorado native, Mr. Toig is committed to advocacy and inclusion, having founded the Law Students for Accessibility organization at Duke Law and remaining active as a member of the Colorado Disability Bar Association.

He currently serves on the board of the Colorado Insurance Council and is an engaged member of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado State Bar Association. His areas of expertise also include privacy and data security, corporate governance, and regulatory strategy.

Mr. Toig’s practice focuses on the following:

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at ART@jwlinternational.com.

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James R. Waite, Esq. is a seasoned corporate and transactional attorney with over three decades of experience in the acquisition, sale, and leasing of businesses, equipment, and real estate. Throughout his career, Mr. Waite has held executive leadership roles—including General Counsel, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer—across a diverse range of industries, from aviation to equipment leasing.

He is the author of the American Rental Association’s definitive guide on rental contracts and has contributed extensively to national and international publications such as Equipment World, RER Magazine, International Rental News, Rental Magazine, ForConstructionPros, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Mr. Waite is also a frequent speaker at industry association conferences, where he shares insights on legal and operational best practices.

A veteran of the United States Air Force, Mr. Waite holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio, a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law, and a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University.

Mr. Waite’s practice focuses on the following:

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at JRW@jwlinternational.com.

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