Philip Le B. Douglas (Phil)

Partner

Phil Douglas specializes in complex and international commercial litigation involving power, technology, and other project disputes. Representative matters include a $200 million claim against Amtrak regarding its high-speed train project, arbitration in Beijing under the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, first investor-state arbitration under NAFTA, ICC arbitration of a dispute between defense contractors regarding development of air-to-surface missiles, AAA arbitration regarding the fair market value of a 225 megawatt power plant, prosecution of a $600 million claim regarding the design and construction of a nuclear power plant, and the defense of various international manufacturers of power generation and transmission facilities against contract, licensing, and tort claims.

Phil also represents clients in pharmaceutical industry litigation, including the successful defense of a major pharmaceutical company against a $400 million claim arising out of a terminated research and development collaboration agreement.

Phil has also defended defendants, targets, and witnesses in white-collar criminal matters, including the "Iran-Contra," "Ill-Wind," and "Operation Casablanca" defense contracting, insider trading, and money laundering investigations.