Aki Bayz's practice encompasses a broad range of transactional matters, including international and domestic project and commercial finance, acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity financing. Mr. Bayz advises clients in diverse industries and multifaceted transactions around the world with respect to the preparation, structuring and negotiation of commercial transactions. He represents start-up and other private companies in obtaining equity financing and provides general corporate representation.

Mr. Bayz advises clients on export licensing requirements and compliance matters for items within the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Export Administration, the Office of Foreign Assets Control and the Office of Defense Trade Controls. He has particular expertise in assisting companies to obtain export classification, approvals and licenses for a broad range of items, including technology and software related to encryption, telecommunications and semiconductors. Mr. Bayz also has extensive experience representing clients before the Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States.

Mr. Bayz also advises clients on compliance with the antitrust notification requirements under the US Hart-Scott-Rodino Act and the antitrust notification obligations in various other countries.

A native of Greece, Mr. Bayz speaks Greek, Italian and French.

• Represent project sponsors of telecommunications ventures in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.
• Counsel to U.S. governmental lenders financing power plants in Colombia, India, and Turkey.
• Advise domestic and international investment funds on formation and downstream investments.