Liam Sweeney Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa

Member of the EB-5 Investor Visa Team in an internationally renowned immigration practice. Prepared and filed I-526 petitions and responses to USCIS requests for evidence for EB-5 investors in projects based in regional centers with investor pools of up to $200 million.Availed of specialized training on various immigration issues, including employment based visas, such as H-1B petitions, family based I-130 petitions, applications for adjustment of status and consular processing.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Reporting to Associate General Counsel, drafted, reviewed and negotiated a variety of multi-million dollar agreements concerning managed services for the healthcare industry; analyzed and responded to requests for proposals and advised business departments on the legal implications of specific RFP requirements.Identified the risks and legal implications of various contractual arrangements and supported assistant general counsels on complex issues such as Rev. Proc. 97-13, HIPAA and federal anti-kickback statutes.Obtained various state contractor licenses and advised on related compliance issues.

Ireland

Launched and managed successful commercial photography business initially catering to international music industry clients such as Universal Music, HMV and Time Warner, covering high-profile actors and musicians such as Bono, Sinead O’Connor and Sting. Grew business to include corporate and political clients: three-time Official Tour Photographer for the current Prime Minister of Ireland, Enda Kenny T.D.; Sinn Fein Party Photographer 2003-2010.Contributing photojournalist to Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Business Post, Paris Match and McClatchy-Tribune Photo Service.

Ireland

Managed multiple sale-leaseback transactions, each typically valued at $30 million, between Irish banks and US companies such as IBM and Intel. Structured and managed cross-border and domestic financing schemes related to aircraft, ships and other big ticket assets. Negotiated, drafted and reviewed a variety of finance agreements including syndicated loan facilities, legal mortgages, aircraft lease agreements and security assignments, and prepared necessary filings for perfection and corresponding Irish legal opinions.Advised Irish and European banks on Irish banking regulation and all aspects of secured and unsecured lending in Ireland. In all of the above transactions, managed the relationship between the law firm and the client, ensuring that the best advice was given from both a legal and commercial standpoint and that tight deadlines were always met.

Tokyo, Japan

One of three foreign lawyers in 30 person legal department of Japanese global trading company with revenues over $10 billion. Negotiated, drafted and advised on agreements, including joint ventures, complex project finance and distributorship agreements, multilateral secured loan facilities, asset purchase agreements and corporate guarantees. Participated in meetings conducted in Japanese.Appointed and managed outside counsel, setting scope of work and budgetary guidelines. Provided full legal service to managers of diverse business departments including: Marine, Aircraft, Metals, Machinery, Food, Chemical and Textile.Traveled extensively in Asia to negotiate and advise on projects financed by Nissho Iwai.

Greater New York City Area

Reported directly to Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Nissho Iwai’s US subsidiary responsible for the US and the Americas. Prepared and negotiated a wide variety of agreements including Sales, Distributorship, Licensing and Lease agreements. Participated in training business departments in issues related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Tokyo, Japan

Drafted relevant documents for a wide variety of international transactions, particularly joint venture, licensing and sponsorship agreements.

Juris Doctorate, Law

Bachelor Of Science, Economics (Cum Laude)

Education record

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Economics