Grant T. Shibao focuses on civil litigation and commercial law. Grant has experience representing clients at all stages of litigation at the state and federal levels. Its activity includes contractual disputes, general commercial disputes, general civil law claims. Grant is also active in the field of sports law. He represents and advises athletes in the review of their respective sports by governing bodies and in legal actions to safeguard the rights of the athlete. Grant`s goal with each client is to ensure, through timely communication, that the client`s objectives and expectations are met efficiently and effectively at all stages of the dispute. Jake joined 3i in 2018 in the New York office and is a member of the Healthcare Sector Coverage team. Jake has been involved in 3i`s investments in Cirtec Medical, SaniSure and ten23 Health. Prior to joining 3i, Jake worked as a partner at Metalmark Capital, a mid-sized private equity firm that managed more than $8 billion through its funds. During his time at Metalmark, he was involved in executing a number of platform investments and transformative acquisitions of holding companies.
Jake was previously an analyst with the Global Healthcare Investment Banking Group at Morgan Stanley.Jake graduated from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan with great distinction. April Greene Apking brings more than a decade of legal experience to the firm with a focus on immigration, space and telecommunications, as well as business and corporate law. Ms. Greene Apking works with companies in applying for various visas for employees and with individuals in applying for visas, permanent residence and naturalization. She has also represented clients in immigration court, as well as before the Immigration Appeals Board and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. It works closely with the local community to provide education on immigration processes and benefits. Within Ms.
Greene Apking`s business and business practice, she uses her legal expertise to make decisions related to business acquisitions and transfers. She has worked with not-for-profit organizations and start-ups and advised on corporate governance and structural issues. In the face of technological innovation, our team is particularly well equipped to address issues of space law and telecommunications. Pierre-Axel is a Director in the Private Equity team based in Paris. Jeff has been certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a district court and family mediator. He received the highest rating of his peers, « AV » from Martindale-Hubbell, is listed on the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and who`s Who in American Law. Jeff has served as President of the Escambia-Santa Rosa County Bar Association and President of the Northwest Florida Chapter and a member of the National Board of Directors of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates. Jeff has also served as Associate Professor of Labor Law at Florida Coastal School of Law, a frequent speaker at legal education seminars, and has published several articles on civil litigation issues.
Sam joined 3i in 2021 as a member of the North American private equity team based in New York. Dan Ackerman is Chair of 3i Law`s Intellectual Property Practice Group. Dan Ackerman works with and supports leading brand owners on both the transactional side of intellectual property and the brand management side. Dan advises clients on the early valuation and development of ip assets, structures and negotiates operational agreements that help brands grow, and serves as a trusted advisor in maintaining and protecting clients` intellectual property rights. His practice focuses on trademark management, trademark law, copyright, domain, data protection and security, business and technology transactions, licensing and litigation for clients in almost all areas of business. Dan`s experience spans a wide range of technologies, software, consumer goods, healthcare, medicine and science, entertainment, manufacturing, food and beverage, and other industries. In a complex and evolving legal market, it is crucial to recognize how to add the most value to the client`s business model without compromising their budget. A tailor-made IP strategy is an integral part of the development of brands into market staples. Dan focuses on carefully developing an approach to protecting intellectual capital that aligns with each client`s strategic vision. Debra Conroy brings more than two decades of legal experience to the firm, with a focus on retail banking, estate planning, business and taxes. She represents families, entrepreneurs and many businesses, including farms and ranches, restaurants and doctors` offices. The most important part of their practice is educating clients and explaining in a simple way the often confusing information and options related to personal, tax and business planning.
Deb`s goals are to ensure that none of her clients feel overwhelmed by the planning process and that every person she meets knows that she cares about her interests and happiness. 3i The law is not about legal jargon, but about the experience of finding a legal solution. We are with you. We pride ourselves on being more than just lawyers for our clients. We help them manage complex and sensitive legal issues, with a focus on providing effective, innovative and practical solutions that enable them to achieve long-term success. As trusted advisors and allies of individuals, companies and families around the world, we dedicate personal attention and time to each client to understand their values and help them achieve the desired results. The 3i Law team was founded with the idea that the law is not something that should be greeted with apprehension; Rather, it can be used as a valuable tool to help individuals and businesses achieve their goals. We only hire experienced lawyers who share this vision and bring a wealth of legal experience and a personal and practical touch to all areas of our firm. Zack joined 3i in 2019 as a partner in the North American Infrastructure team. Casper joined 3i in 2021 as an analyst in the Benelux Private Equity team and is a member of the transaction team at Dutch Bakery, Royal Sanders and Basic Fit. Felix joined 3i in 2022 and is a Senior Associate in the Private Equity team based in Frankfurt.
Chouaib joined 3i in January 2019 and is a Senior Associate in the Paris-based infrastructure team. He is mainly responsible for the initiation and execution of transactions in the field of infrastructure and economic projects. He is currently active in Valorem. Bryan is Director of 3i`s Infrastructure Team in London and joined the team in January 2016. He is responsible for portfolio and asset management of infrastructure and energy projects in the UK and continental Europe, including fund valuation, reporting to lenders and portfolio investors, portfolio value assessment and performance management. Previously, he was an associate in BNP Paribas` energy and infrastructure team in Paris, where he was in charge of financial advice and project/acquisition financing (origination, structuring and execution) in the EMEA region. Chuong Le represents clients in the areas of private client services, corporate law and cross-border transactions. He has represented multigenerational individuals and families in contaminated site planning, public and private foundations, charitable giving and tax planning. Chuong has also represented domestic and international companies in corporate incorporation and incorporation, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, import and export, and has advised companies entering emerging markets on restructuring, succession planning and growth strategies. He has also represented companies at different stages of real estate ownership and investment. Chuong is committed to providing its clients with personal attention and an innovative and comprehensive approach to help them meet their business and legal needs.
He is dedicated to understanding the challenges clients face on a regular basis and works closely with them to achieve their goals. John is the Group Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Regulatory Compliance at 3i. He joined 3i`s in-house legal team in 1997 and provided comprehensive support to 3i`s investment and corporate activities worldwide until he assumed responsibility for the compliance role in 2010. In addition to her legal background, Jennifer is a seasoned HR professional with over 10 years of experience working with pre-IPO startups and Fortune Global 500 companies in COMPUTER software and IT services. In these roles, Jennifer facilitated the practice of corporate immigration with external consultants to obtain immigrant and non-immigrant visas for non-U.S. citizens. Worker. He has been with 3i since 1998 and began his career at PiMS UK, a London-based media services company, where he led the Financial Services Account team.
James joined 3i`s London-based portfolio management team in 2002, where he focused on managing higher-value minority stakes. Antony is a partner in the private equity team in the UK. Paolo is Director of 3i`s infrastructure team in London and joined 3i in 2015. He is responsible for the origination, execution and asset management of infrastructure investments. His transaction experience includes Wireless Infrastructure Group, Infinis, Tampnet, Anglian Water, Herambiente and Global Cloud Xchange.