Mike Dyer counsels clients on a variety of transactional and regulatory issues, both strategically and in crisis-management situations. Mr. Dyer is recognized for his extensive experience representing clients in Washington and in complex business transactions, particularly within the international maritime community. Mr. Dyer's more than thirty-year Washington practice includes experience in a wide range of legal, business, and regulatory areas, including: · mergers and acquisitions, with special focus in the maritime and defense sectors · federal criminal enforcement actions and congressional investigations · antitrust investigations and proceedings · international trade advice regarding customs and foreign-trade regulations · government contract debarment proceedings · ship construction/repair contracts and related financings · crisis management · False Claims Act proceedings · international licensing agreements, complex letters of credit, multiple party countertrade/barter transactions, and offset transactions · international maritime transactions and related litigation Mr. Dyer serves as co-chairman of Blank Rome LLP and as a principal and director for Blank Rome Government Relations LLC. He was a founding partner of Dyer Ellis & Joseph, which merged with Blank Rome in 2003. Mr. Dyer served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1969. Mr. Dyer is ranked by Chambers USA as a leading shipping attorney. Chambers notes he is a "well-known, well-regarded regulatory lawyer." Memberships American Bureau of Shipping U.S. Naval Institute Events HONG KONG SHIPOWNERS ASSOCIATION'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
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Hong Kong
May 31, 2007
Nigel J. Binnersley, T. Michael Dyer, Jeanne M. Grasso and Jonathan K. Waldron Publications VIABLE CHOICES FOR THE RESTRUCTURING OF U.S. AND NON-U.S. MARITIME COMPANIES
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Maritime Developments Advisory
May 2009 (No. 10)
Michael Z. Brownstein, Brian P. Devine, T. Michael Dyer, Lawrence F. Flick II and Jeremy J.O. Harwood MAINBRACE: CHANGE IS GOOD
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Mainbrace
March 2007 (No. 1)
Joan M. Bondareff, T. Michael Dyer, Michael J. Hanlon and John D. Kimball BLANK ROME AND HEALY & BAILLIE JOIN FORCES
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Mainbrace
Nov. 2006 (v. 16, n. 3)
John D. Kimball and T. Michael Dyer COAST GUARD "READS" TWIC COMMENTS LOUD AND CLEAR
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Maritime Developments Advisory
August 2006
Jonathan K. Waldron, Jeanne M. Grasso and T. Michael Dyer News DEVELOPING GOOD LAWYERS-AND GOOD CITIZENS
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April 22, 2010
Fred Blume, Carl M. Buchholz, Lawrence S. Chane, T. Michael Dyer, Gary R. Goldenberg, Alan J. Hoffman, et al. ATLANTIC MARINE, A J.F. LEHMAN PORTFOLIO COMPANY, ACQUIRES MILLENNIUM
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January 20, 2009
T. Michael Dyer, Peter Schnur, Rustin I. Paul, Cory G. Jacobs, Barbara D. Linney and Margaret Anne Hill ATLANTIC MARINE, A J.F. LEHMAN PORTFOLIO COMPANY, ACQUIRES BOSTON SHIP REPAIR
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January 6, 2009
T. Michael Dyer, Peter Schnur, Rustin I. Paul, Margaret Anne Hill, Cory G. Jacobs, Arthur Bachman, et al. DC OFFICE WILL BE IN THE HEART OF REGULATORY ACTIVITY
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October 29, 2008
Carl M. Buchholz and T. Michael Dyer BLANK ROME NAMES NEW OFFICERS TO ITS LEADERSHIP TEAM
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October 5, 2007
Carl M. Buchholz, T. Michael Dyer, Gary R. Goldenberg and Alan J. Hoffman BLANK ROME SPROUTS ALLIANCE WITH BRUSSELS FIRM
PUBLIC AFFAIRS GROUP OFFERS GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS SERVICES
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July 26, 2006
Carl M. Buchholz and T. Michael Dyer BLANK ROME CONSOLIDATES WASHINGTON OFFICES LLP AND LLC MOVE TO THE WATERGATE
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July 3, 2003
Fred Blume, T. Michael Dyer and Michael Joseph BLANK ROME AND DYER ELLIS & JOSEPH TO JOIN FORCES SIGNIFICANT COMBINATION TO STRENGTHEN BLANK ROME'S WASHINGTON PRESENCE, EXPAND BOTH FIRMS' PRACTICE AREAS
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January 6, 2003
T. Michael Dyer and Michael Joseph Cases and Deals J.F. LEHMAN & COMPANY SELLS ATLANTIC MARINE HOLDING COMPANY FOR $352 MILLION
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July 13, 2010
T. Michael Dyer, Peter Schnur, Thomas Z. Cheplo, Rustin I. Paul, Joseph T. Gulant, Cory G. Jacobs, et al.
Blank Rome represented J.F. Lehman & Company ("JFL") in the sale of one of its portfolio companies, Atlantic Marine Holding Company, to BAE Systems, Inc. for $352 million. ATLANTIC MARINE, A J.F. LEHMAN PORTFOLIO COMPANY, ACQUIRES BOSTON SHIP REPAIR
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December 29, 2008
T. Michael Dyer, Peter Schnur, Rustin I. Paul, Margaret Anne Hill, Cory G. Jacobs, Arthur Bachman, et al.
Atlantic Marine, a J.F. Lehman & Company portfolio company, in their purchase of Boston Ship Acquisition, LLC, for an undisclosed amount. ATLANTIC MARINE, A J.F. LEHMAN PORTFOLIO COMPANY, ACQUIRES MILLENNIUM
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December 29, 2008
T. Michael Dyer, Peter Schnur, Rustin I. Paul, Cory G. Jacobs, Barbara D. Linney and Margaret Anne Hill
Atlantic Marine, a J.F. Lehman & Company portfolio company, in their purchase of Millennium Industrial and Marine Solutions, Inc., on December 29, 2008, for an undisclosed amount. PRIVATE EQUITY ACQUISITION OF SHIPYARD
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August 2006
T. Michael Dyer, Peter Schnur and Thomas Z. Cheplo
A private equity fund in the acquisition of a shipyard. Recognition CHAMBERS USA 2011 RECOGNIZES MORE BLANK ROME ATTORNEYS AND PRACTICES
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June 10, 2011
Thomas H. Belknap, Jr., Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, J. Caleb Boggs III, Kevin J. Bruno, David W. Carickhoff, et al. |