Michael R. Krantz

Biography

Cases

• Defended a pharmaceutical startup company in an SEC enforcement action alleging misappropriation of investor funds and related Securities Act and Exchange Act claims.
• Won a $268 million award for a private equity fund in an international investment treaty arbitration against a government that improperly interfered with the sale of a business.
• Won a favorable result for a multinational insurance company accused of insurance bad faith, intentional interference with a contract, and bid rigging and price fixing in violation of the Colorado Antitrust Act.
• Representing an intellectual property law firm facing legal malpractice claims involving $60 million in sought damages.
• Served as lead associate to a private equity fund in an international commercial arbitration involving breach of contract and fraudulent misrepresentations.
• Successfully defended a South American government against claims that the government improperly terminated a vehicle inspections concession, including a full dismissal of all claims and an award of partial costs in favor of the client.
• Successfully defended a South American government against claims that the government improperly revoked a mining authorization where the claimant was awarded less than 5% of claimed damages.
• Represented a European utilities supplier in an investment treaty claim against a European government.
• Advised a multinational manufacturer in FCPA investigations, including conducting witness interviews, managing document review, and drafting the final investigation summaries for the client.
• Successfully represented one of the nation's largest grocery and foodservice distributors as a direct action plaintiff in antitrust litigation concerning broiler chickens.
• Advised a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that supplies solar energy technology to developing communities worldwide.
• Advocated for pro bono clients in cases involving immigration benefits, tenant-landlord disputes, disability benefits, and more.

Publications & Speaking Engagements

Articles

• "Walking Firearms to Gun Runners: ATF's Flawed Operation in a Flawed System," 103 NW J. Crim. L. & Criminology 585, (2013).

Other Experience

Personal Interests