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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:

Gregory Dole Alexandra Ong Lidia Pinto James Waite Anthony Poulos
Gregory Dole

Gregory Dole

Senior Attorney; International Trade & Aviation

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

Alexandra Ong

Associate Attorney

Ms. Ong is a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and a Certificate in International Business Studies from Texas A&M University, graduating magna cum laude. Since joining JWL International in 2023, Ms. Ong has worked on a broad range of complex domestic and international business matters. She brings experience in manufacturer–dealer representation, business transactions, international legal research, regulatory analysis, and dispute resolution. 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

Lidia Pinto

Senior Attorney; International Law, South America & the Far East

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 multinational groups operating globally, with a focus on complex transactions involving commercial contracts, corporate law, international trade, taxation, and cross-border legal matters. Mrs. Pinto has served multinational companies in various segments, including big players in the equipment sector. Ms. Pinto has advised many clients when doing business worldwide, especially focused on LATAM matters, having broad experience in equipment distribution agreements throughout Latin America. 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:
  •  Equipment and Auto Sales and Leasing
  • Manufacturer and Dealer Representation
  • International Trade
  • Cross-border Transactions
She can be reached via telephone at 866-582-2586 and via email at LCP@jwlinternational.com.
James Waite

James Waite

Founder

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.
Anthony Poulos

Anthony Poulos

Associate Attorney

Anthony J. Poulos, Esq., is an attorney specializing in corporate and litigation matters. With nearly a decade of experience, he has represented government agencies, corporations, and individuals in high-stakes disputes and complex transactions. A veteran of both the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Army, Mr. Poulos served four years in the U.S. Coast Guard’s intelligence branch, with assignments across Central and South America. He later served in the U.S. Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG), in the 3rd Infantry Division, where he prosecuted numerous felony-level cases to verdict and provided strategic legal counsel to military commanders. He currently serves in the Army Reserves representing Officers and Soldiers in administrative separation proceedings. Prior to his legal career, he served seven years as a Boston police officer and was a member of the department’s SWAT Team. Today, he continues his commitment to public service as General Counsel for The 200 Club of the Coastal Empire, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the families of fallen first responders. Outside of the office, Mr. Poulos enjoys volunteering in the local community, coaching his kids’ youth sports, reading, traveling, and spending time with his wife and two children. He is a member of the Vestry at St. Peter’s. Mr. Poulos holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School, and an MBA from Columbia Southern University. He is admitted to practice law in Georgia and Massachusetts. Anthony can be reached via telephone at 866-582-2586 and via email at AJP@jwlinternational.com.

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