James Newland is a partner in the Commercial Litigation group, resident in the Washington, DC office. James is a former architect and his practice involves contentious and transactional matters for international organizations, foreign sovereigns, and private clients. In many cases, James litigates significant cases of first impression regarding the immunities of international organizations and foreign states, complex engineering and construction matters, and international disputes, including trials, arbitrations, and appellate work in the DC Circuit. His International Organizations practice includes the representation of those organizations in conducting their affairs, while protecting their unique privileges and immunities set by their charters, articles of agreement, the International Organizations Immunities Act, or other sources of law as may be applicable.