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 professional with a dynamic career spanning prestigious automotive OEMs, global manufacturers, educational and healthcare institutions, private equity, venture capital, and publicly traded companies. Recognized as a thought leader in global business strategy and human capital development, Joseph has served as a top global Legal-Human Resources-Total Rewards officer and premier Executive Coach to corporate senior leadership.

Having successfully fulfilled CEO, COO, CHRO, and In-House Counsel roles for organizations ranging from Global 1000 corporations to small and midsize companies, he has consistently catalyzed transformative growth across diverse sectors including manufacturing, professional services, and healthcare. 

Mr. Bohling’s practice focuses on the following:

 
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Gregory Dole is a senior attorney with James Waite Law, with over 27 years of experience as an International Trade attorney.

After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School in 1970, he served as an officer in the U.S. Navy on the USS Midway, and subsequently attended Georgetown Law. Greg spent the next 4 years working for the senior Republican on the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, and had the distinct honor to work for President Ronald Reagan as the Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs. Following, he then devoted 27 years working as the International Trade attorney with the Boeing Company-the largest U.S. exporter of manufactured goods.

 

Mr. Dole’s practice focuses on the following:

 

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

Alexandra Ong is a J.D. graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, she earned her B.B.A. in Management with a Pre-Law focus and a Certificate in International Business Studies from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, graduating magna cum laude.

 

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

 

Since joining JWL in 2023, Alexandra has worked on a range of complex matters and is experienced in international legal research, contract drafting, and regulatory analysis.

 

Ms. Ong works with our attorneys in the following areas:

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

Lidia Pinto, Esq. is a senior corporate lawyer with over 15 years of experience serving as inside and outside counsel for various multinational companies, with experience particularly providing service to large Japanese groups doing business worldwide. Ms. Pinto is experienced with transactions involving contracts, corporate law, international trade, taxation, and cross-border issues. Ms. Pinto is a lawyer with different language skills and has an LLM degree in Commercial and Business Law from Liverpool John Moores University – England.

 

Ms. Pinto is fluent in both English and Portuguese and conversational in Spanish

 

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. serves as Of Counsel to JWL International, where he specializes in complex domestic and international commercial transactions and outside general counsel services. 

Mr. Toig’s practice spans equipment, telecommunications, secured transactions, international business law, corporate governance, and technology partnerships. He brings extensive experience in contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management, delivering pragmatic legal solutions that balance business objectives with risk mitigation.

A graduate of Duke University School of Law, Mr. Toig contributes significant in-house corporate experience. He previously served as Associate Corporate Counsel for DISH Network and as Legal Fellow with Denver Water’s Office of General Counsel, where he advised on water rights, infrastructure development, and compliance matters.

A Colorado native and graduate of Colorado College, Mr. Toig founded the Law Students for Accessibility organization at Duke Law School and remains active in advocacy as a member of the Colorado Disability Bar Association. He serves as a board member of the Colorado Insurance Council and is an active member of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce and Colorado State Bar Association.

In addition to the focuses below, he also has knowledge in: Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management, Contract Drafting and Negotiation, Corporate Governance Matters, and Privacy and Data Security.

Mr. Toig’s practice focuses on the following:

Mr. Toig can be reached at (866) 582-2586 or ART@jwlinternational.com

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James R. Waite, Esq., is a corporate and transactional attorney with over 30 years of experience in buying, selling and leasing businesses, equipment and real estate. Mr. Waite has served as General Counsel, CEO, CFO and COO for companies ranging from airlines to equipment lessors. He wrote the American Rental Association’s book on rental contracts and has been published over 100 times in various national and international publications, including Equipment World, RER Magazine, International Rental News, Rental Magazine, ForConstructionPros and the Atlanta Journal Constitution.  He also routinely presents at industry association conferences. Mr. Waite is a veteran of the United States Air Force, has a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio, a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University, and an MBA from Northwestern University.

 

Mr. Waite’s practice focuses on the following:

 

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

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