Georges H. G. Yates
Recognized since 2011
Seattle, Washington
Practice Areas
International Trade and Finance Law


Georges Yates, a partner and chair of the firm's International practice, focuses
his practice on: international business transactions and joint ventures; mergers
and acquisitions; cross-border business operations, investment and taxation;
real estate acquisitions, syndications, finance, leasing and development; and
corporate finance (equity and debt). He serves as outside general counsel to a
number of public and private companies. He also coordinates strategic
relationships between Perkins Coie and various law firms around the world.
his practice on: international business transactions and joint ventures; mergers
and acquisitions; cross-border business operations, investment and taxation;
real estate acquisitions, syndications, finance, leasing and development; and
corporate finance (equity and debt). He serves as outside general counsel to a
number of public and private companies. He also coordinates strategic
relationships between Perkins Coie and various law firms around the world.
Contact & Links
Location
- 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900
Seattle, WA 98101-3099
Languages
- French
Education
- University of Washington , BS
Bar Admissions
- Alaska, Alaska Bar Association
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
Affiliations
- American Bar Association - Member
- French-American Chamber of Commerce - Director
- Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle - Director
- Washington State China Relations Council - Director
- Washington-Primorsky Krai Russian Rule of Law Partnership - Executive Committee Member
State Clerkships
- Washington - Supreme Court
Headquarters:
Seattle, Washington
265 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
93 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America awards


Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- International Trade and Finance Law, Seattle (2016)
- International Trade and Finance Law, Seattle (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 for work in:
- International Trade and Finance Law
Special Focus
- International
Awards:
- Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Rising Stars of Washington Law," 2001
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"Georges always provides prompt, useable advice and has been most helpful in the negotiations of many of our agency contracts."
- Bill Mills (WE Connor & Associates )