Practice Area

Practice Areas

J. O. Abass & Co. represents and advises businesses, financial institutions and governmental entities around the world on their most complex, high-profile matters, providing the guidance they need to compete in today’s business environment.

Our Specialties

Commercial Litigation

J. O. Abass & Co. is a leading commercial litigation firm and we have distinguished our practice by emphasizing client-first representation focused on achieving efficient, practical and cost-effective resolutions to complex commercial disputes.

Commercial disputes around the world are becoming more difficult to navigate. Expanding international businesses, changing regulatory requirements, increasing corporate scrutiny and complex cross-border transactions are among the drivers. Regardless of origin, the stakes can be high, with a potential global impact. Organizations and individuals look to proactively reduce their risk. When matters arise, bringing them to a close in a cost-effective and efficient manner is the goal.

In reaching this goal, experience is paramount. We represent clients in all stages of domestic and international litigation, in established and emerging markets. Our integrated practice structure provides clients with strong support, no matter where they are.

Arbitration

Arbitration is a complex and evolving field of law, and the need for deeply knowledgeable legal counsel is paramount.

Our deep and varied practice sets us apart and affords our clients invaluable insight into winning strategies and arguments. Our counsels collective experience brings with it unrivaled knowledge of arbitrators, institutions, expert witnesses and opposing counsel, which can make the difference in the outcome of a dispute.

We act for global corporations, financial institutions, foreign investors and sovereign states, and we have a high number of repeat clients. They turn to us because they trust our skill, experience and reputation to achieve the best possible outcome, and because our partners personally handle their cases.

Banking & Finance

As financial markets worldwide converge, clients looking to execute bank and/or bond transactions face evolving market norms along with an array of other challenges. They must understand and act according to a complicated global legal landscape.

Issues such as competing bankruptcy and restructuring regimes, differences in market conventions, complex inter-creditor concerns and other matters require skilled legal counsel and can make the difference when it comes to getting a deal done.

Clients choose us for our ability to navigate the complexities of this constantly shifting market while also providing insight. We understand intricate transactions on a global scale and apply that knowledge and experience to structuring innovative deals for our clients.

Capital Markets

We cover the full spectrum of securities products (debt and equity capital markets, high yield, structured finance and derivatives, securitization and corporate trust). Our client base includes all leading investment banks, NSE, corporates, sovereigns and funds (both private equity and distressed).

What sets us apart is our history of delivering groundbreaking capital markets advice in mature and growth markets, which translates to fresh thinking and original solutions. Over many years, we have built up considerable institutional knowledge, advising on thousands of securities transactions.

Let Our Experience Be Your Guide