Davy Aaron Karkason, Esq., ACiarb

Founding Attorney

Before I founded this law firm, I had a vision of taking on cases and resolving issues, that initially seemed impossible to solve. The truth as to why I wanted to practice international arbitration and international litigation is because of a past experience of mine…

When I was 13 years old in Lausanne, Switzerland, my father owned a textile company that produced, imported, and traded raw materials, including wool and cotton. My father invested in Uzbekistan, purchasing factories in which he owned 50% of the shares, and the government owned the remaining 50%. After months in business in Uzbekistan, my father learned of financial discrepancies and order mismanagement. He also learned the government of Uzbekistan was planning to incarcerate my father’s employees, specifically from Turkey. Within hours, my father traveled from Switzerland to Uzbekistan to safely evacuate his employees, providing them flights back to their homes in Turkey. Sure enough, the government expropriated my father’s assets and did not provide adequate protection as promised under the Bilateral Investment Treaty. Due to this expropriation, my father’s business shut down and almost led us to bankruptcy, facing a turbulent next few years. We were forced to leave Switzerland and live in Turkey and Israel for some time. While in Turkey, I learned about my great-grandfather Jack Mitrani, who practiced international law and litigation between the 1950’s-90’s, aiding governments and foreign investors, and helped thousands of Holocaust survivors recover their seized assets from the Nazi regime. Even in the late 2000’s while I was in Turkey, his name and legend remained. This inspired me to pursue a career in international law as I aim to become the best lawyer that I can be.

I often think back to how I could have helped my father had I been a lawyer then. Today as a lawyer,  I represent numerous international companies, nations, and individuals, in a wide variety of industries in Florida, the U.S., and abroad. I am dedicated to giving the best legal representation within the realm of international law. I am also dedicated to providing the best legal guidance to nation States and Investors within the realm of Investor-State Dispute Settlement or International Commercial Arbitration and Treaty legal guidance.

Publication:

  1. Charter Institute of Arbitrators Author: Davy Karkason – Article on “Discovery in International Arbitration Using U.S. District Court

2. Florida Bar Article, Co-Author Davy Karkason on NO WRITTEN SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT? A SURVEY OF FLORIDA SHAREHOLDERS’ STATUTORY RIGHTS

Transnational Matters Gives Back

Transnational Matters law firm is proud to serve as a pro bono service provider to several charities, including The Legacy Closet.

Transnational Matters law firm is proud to serve as a reduced fee and pro bono service provider to several 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and NGO’s including Third Wave, The Legacy Closet, Heroes Hub, among others.  

Education:
  •  Brillantmont International School, Lausanne, Switzerland 
  • Stoneman Douglas High school, Parkland, Florida
  • Boise State University, Boise Idaho – Associates in Political Science
  • Nova Southeastern University – B.A. in Political Science & International Relations  with Minor in Criminal Justice
  • Nova Southeastern University – Juris Doctorate – International law, Investment law, International Trade and International Disputes.
Experience:
  • Advocate for cases within the various International Tribunals, including the  International Center of Settlement and Investment Dispute (“ICSID”), International Chamber Commerce (“ICC”), International Center for Dispute Resolution (“ICDR”), and the Permanent Court of International Arbitration.
  • Represented Ecuadorian Company in International Securities Fraud
  • Participated in ICC dispute concerning a waste-to-energy dispute
  • Represented Mining companies at the International Center of Investment and Settlement Disputes.
  • Litigated US company within the realm of UCC article 2 litigation fraud and breach of contract.
  • Advised investors for international bank wire transfers under UCC article 4a. 
  • Advised investors on foreign direct investments
  • Advised International trade concerning Venezuela and US sanctions. 
  • Studied at the Hague, Netherlands  with the International Court of Justice
  • Advised clients about the realm of cryptocurrency. 
  • Litigation involving UCC Article 9 “Secured Transaction” and UCC Article 3 “Negotiable Instruments.
  • Participated in Litigation within the realm of construction involving development companies and contractors.
  • Advised and litigate on behalf of publicly traded company on several market platforms
Affiliations:
Languages:
  • English
  • French
  • Intermed Turkish
Certifications:
  • West Law Certification & LexisNexis Certification
  • International Chamber of Commerce Certified
  • Knowledge with Relativity & e-filing
  • OSCP certification pending
Admission

Florida  Bar

All Florida State Courts and Court of Appeals

Florida Southern District Court

Florida Middle District Court

US Court of International Trade

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