Whiteford, Taylor & Preston announced that Alexander M. Giles has joined the firm in Baltimore. With more than 20 years of experience in the maritime sector, Mr. Giles has been recognized as one of the leading maritime lawyers in the region.

“Alex is a tremendous addition to an already highly regarded maritime practice,” said Managing Partner Martin Fletcher. “He has built a well-deserved industry reputation for exceptional service and commitment to an historically important and increasingly active sector of economic activity.”

Named “Lawyer of the Year for Admiralty & Maritime Law” in Baltimore by Best Lawyers in 2021, Mr. Giles has counseled clients on maritime matters of virtually every description. An experienced advocate, he has represented clients on maritime and commercial litigation matters before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the Maryland Court of Appeals, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, the Federal Maritime Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard. He has been a frequent advisor to clients in the clean energy sector, who increasingly seek his counsel on matters at the intersection of maritime law and offshore wind.

“I am excited to join Whiteford,” said Mr. Giles. “It has a superb lineup of maritime lawyers and a deep, full-service bench. It’s an ideal platform for serving clients in this rapidly growing sector.”

About Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP: With over 175 attorneys, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston provides a comprehensive range of sophisticated, cost-effective business law and litigation services to clients ranging from innovative start-ups to middle market companies to global enterprises. Its growing Mid-Atlantic footprint includes seventeen offices in Delaware, D.C., Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Visit www.wtplaw.com for more information.

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