AXS LAW Expands to Washington D.C. with New Office and Strategic Advisory Services
- Editor
- Jan 28
- 2 min read
What's Happening: AXS LAW, a business trial law firm, is expanding into Washington, D.C. through a joint venture with Invenio LLP. The new office combines AXS LAW's trial lawyers with D.C. experts in litigation finance, private debt, capital markets, tax disputes, international trade, and sanctions. The expansion aims to serve global businesses, particularly from emerging economies and war-torn regions.
The Key Moves:
AXS LAW's D.C. office will be led by Ed Gehres, co-founder of Invenio LLP, and Jeff Gutchess, AXS LAW Miami's founder.
The firm is adding expertise in international sanctions, export controls, and complex fraud cases.
Senior advisors with backgrounds in international affairs, conflict resolution, and global political risk are joining the team.
By The Numbers :
AXS LAW has recovered over $650 million for its clients.
The firm is expanding from its existing Miami and Los Angeles locations.
AXS LAW's D.C. office will serve clients from Ukraine, the Middle East, South America, and Africa.
Key Quotes:
"This office was born out of a desire to combine the talents of people who enable plaintiffs to get their claims financed and heard with nationally known trial lawyers who have an amazing record of winning," said Ed Gehres.
"We've recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of our clients by breaking the mold of big law in both how we tell our clients' stories and how we treat our team members," stated Jeff Gutchess.
"We don't describe problems; we solve problems."
The Bottom Line: AXS LAW's expansion into Washington, D.C. represents a strategic move to combine trial expertise with specialized knowledge in international finance and geopolitical risk. This joint venture aims to better serve global clients, particularly from emerging and conflict-affected regions, by offering a unique blend of legal and advisory services.
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