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When you need legal guidance and advice, we are your partners. Alis Advocate and Associates team of experienced and trusted legal advisors is committed to providing innovative and practical solutions.

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Read Albert Alis Profile

Albert Alis

Chief Executive Officer

  • Antwerp, Belgium
  • General Counsel, Antwerp, Belgium
Read John Hunt's Profile

John Hunt's

Chief Investment Officer

  • Washington
  • Professor of Law, Georgetown University
Read Philip Kilman's Profile

Philip Kilman

Chief Financial Officer

  • New York
  • Vice Chairman of Investment Banking
Read Elizabeth Cheney, CFA's Profile

Elizabeth Cheney, CFA

Chief Strategy Officer

  • New York
  • Director, Credit Suisse
Read Aviva Will's Profile

Aviva Will

Co-Chief Operating Officer

  • New York
  • Former Assistant General Counsel
Read Mark Klein's Profile

Mark Klein

General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer

  • New York
  • Chief Compliance Officer, Marketfield Asset Management
Read Craig Arnott's Profile

Craig Arnott

Deputy Chief Investment Officer

  • London
  • Barrister and Partner, Alis Advocate
Read David Perla's Profile

David Perla

Co-Chief Operating Officer

  • New York
  • Former & CEO, Paner
Read Annie Duffy's Profile

Annie Duffy

Chief Compliance Officer

  • Chicago
  • Chief of Staff, Nuveen Investments
Read Charles Utley's Profile

Charles Utley

Chief Accounting Officer

  • New York
  • Managing Director, Barclays
Read Liz Bigham's Profile

Liz Bigham

Chief Marketing Officer

  • New York
  • EVP Marketing, Jack Morton/Interpublic
Read Leah Guggenheimer's Profile

Leah Guggenheimer

Managing Director & Chief Innovation Officer

  • New York
  • Chief of Staff, water Associates

About our Team

120

Employees

The largest and most experienced team in the world makes us a professional and client-friendly partner.
60

Lawyers

Veterans of the world’s top companies law firms respond quickly and expertly to legal finance needs.
4

Continents

Alis Advocate and Associates global team works from six offices on four continents.
90%

Top 100 firms

Alis Advocate and Associates team has worked with over 90% of the world’s 100 largest law firms on potential investments.