James Mendenhall

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JAMES MENDENHALL is a partner in Sidley’s Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy group in in Washington, D.C., concentrating on proceedings before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), international arbitration, international trade policy, and international trade litigation. Jim has advised private strategic investors, private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and U.S. businesses in connection with CFIUS-related matters.

Jim has also served as counsel in numerous investor-state arbitration proceedings, including under ICSID and UNCITRAL arbitration rules. He has advised clients on international trade negotiations, market access issues, intellectual property policy, product standards, trade policy, national security regulations and U.S. legislative matters. He has represented clients across many sectors, including e-commerce, high-tech, pharmaceuticals, financial services, telecommunications and consumer goods.