California Bar No. 178857 · Admitted December 7, 1995
Profile
Lisa Anne Barbot Sweeney is an international business attorney whose career developed through cross-border contracts and commercial transactions.
For much of her early practice, her focus was helping businesses structure international relationships and manage contractual risk.
Her transition into recovery work began when several international commercial disputes demonstrated that contractual rights could be difficult to enforce once assets crossed borders.
Career Story
Lisa's turning point involved a failed international distribution arrangement.
The legal dispute itself was relatively straightforward; determining where recoverable assets remained was not.
The experience led her to focus increasingly on international enforcement, cross-border commercial disputes, and recovery planning.
Areas of Focus
- International Business Law
- Cross-Border Contracts
- International Enforcement
- Asset Recovery
- Commercial Disputes
- Recovery Strategy
Representative Matters
International Distribution Dispute — $10.4M
Developed a recovery strategy after the collapse of a multi-country commercial relationship.
Cross-Border Contract Enforcement — $6.1M
Advised on enforcement options involving assets and counterparties located in several jurisdictions.