robert wray PLLC (RW) offers comprehensive advice related to the mitigation of political risk and the selection and acquisition of political risk insurance (PRI) to cover risks associated with international investments. The firm's PRI practice is led by Felton (Mac) Johnston, who possesses many years of senior experience with political risk policy issues as well as numerous transactions in the government and private sector. The firm's considerable familiarity with the procedures, policies and key personnel among the major PRI underwriters will be of enormous assistance in obtaining the best coverage on the best terms available and creating custom solutions to unique problems.
RW can effectively assist clients to:
- Obtain PRI coverage that clearly and appropriately addresses the specific concerns and vulnerabilities associated with their international investment exposures;
- Obtain the best assurances of performance or recovery with respect to government obligations related to the construction and operation of major infrastructure projects;
- Pursue PRI claims successfully by providing legal analysis and organizing facts to ensure a successful resolution; and
- Prepare for and pursue PRI claims through arbitral or judicial forums.
The firm has extensive experience in working with government, multilateral and private sector providers and underwriters of PRI and will work as a team with PRI insurance brokers and other advisers as appropriate.
RW publishes the political risk insurance newsletter, an authoritative and widely circulated journal of the political risk insurance marketplace.