International Trade and Finance Law
Georges H. G. Yates
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
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.
Overview
- French
- Seattle University, J.D., graduated 1993
- University of Washington, BS
- Alaska, Alaska Bar Association
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
- 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
- Washington - Supreme Court
- French
- Alaska, Alaska Bar Association
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
- 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
- Seattle University, J.D., graduated 1993
- University of Washington, BS
- Washington - Supreme Court
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
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® 2026 for work in:
- International Trade and Finance Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Mining Law
Special Focus:
- International
Awards:
- Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Rising Stars of Washington Law," 2001
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Other Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
- England and Wales, Solicitor
- Taiwan, Foreign Legal Affairs Attorney
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