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Risk is inherent in any business. When you need counsel, count on the deep experience offered by the professionals at Foley.

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We represent corporations in nearly every industry, handling some of the largest and most complex commercial lawsuits and arbitrations for both domestic and international clients, including Fortune 500 leaders.

Our Litigation Department is recognized as one of the largest and most comprehensive in the nation, with a team that consists of over 400 attorneys and more than a dozen individual practice groups across the country. Our attorneys understand the challenges and risks of dispute management — whether litigation, alternative dispute resolution, civil lawsuits, or criminal or government investigations — and we have the skills and judgment to help you achieve optimal results.

We are consistently top-ranked by leading market surveys:

  • 11 litigation practices received national Tier 1 rankings by U.S. News — Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms 2020, including Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Commercial, Construction, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Real Estate, Securities and White Collar.
  • 243 Foley lawyers in 18 offices were recognized in U.S. News — Best Lawyers® 2021, 20 of which earned “Lawyer of the Year” recognition in their respective practice areas.
  • Over 50 litigation practices were recognized as Tier 1 in metro areas by U.S. News — Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms 2020.
  • 88 litigators have been recognized by Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms 2021, including eight designations of “Lawyer of the Year.”
  • 36 practices have been recognized as Industry Leaders by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2020, along with 86 individual attorneys recognized as Industry Leaders.
  • 25 litigators have been ranked by Chambers USA 2020.
  • Foley has been also lauded by The Legal 500 for the past three years, noting “Lawyers at Foley & Lardner LLP have ‘a work ethic that is second-to-none’ and their ability to provide ‘well- reasoned and tailored advice’ represents ‘excellent value.’”
  • BTI Consulting ranks Foley among its Client Service A-Team 2020.
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What Every Multinational Should Know About…Managing the Aftermath of the Supreme Court’s IEEPA Tariff Decision (Part III)

The importer of record is the entity that initially pays all tariffs and thus is the entity that would receive any IEEPA tariff refunds. Nonetheless, behind the scenes there often are a variety of mechanisms importers of record may have used to handle the often unexpected tariffs, including pushing back on suppliers for price concessions, using surcharges to pass along tariffs, or generally increasing price. In many cases, other parties may be looking to share any potential refunds.
March 11, 2026 Honors and Awards

Jesse Neil and Sarah Spangenburg Announced as Southeastern Legal Award Winners

Foley & Lardner LLP partner Jesse Neil and associate Sarah Spangenburg were announced as winners in two categories at Law.com's 2026 Southeastern Legal Awards.
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What Every Multinational Should Know About…Managing the Aftermath of the Supreme Court’s IEEPA Tariff Decision (Part II)

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-anticipated decisions in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, and the consolidated case Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc., holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose broad-based tariffs.