Georges H. G. Yates

4.4 (5 reviews )

Seattle Washington United States

International Trade and Finance Law

Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2011

206-359-8000 Website

About Georges

Georges Yates, a partner and chair of the firm's International practice, focuses his practice on: international business transactions and joint ventures; mergers and acquisitions; cross-border business operations, investment and taxation; real estate acquisitions, syndications, finance, leasing and development; and corporate finance (equity and debt). He serves as outside general counsel to a number of public and private companies. He also coordinates strategic relationships between Perkins Coie and various law firms around the world.

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International Trade and Finance Law

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Seattle University

University of Washington

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4.4 / 5

5 Reviews

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Henrik Johansson

Jan 18, 2026

Exceptional Communication Made Our Cross-Border Deal Seamless

As a tech startup expanding to Europe, I needed legal guidance for our first international joint venture. Georges Yates was incredibly responsive—he answered emails within hours, scheduled calls acros...

Mei Lin Zhang

Jan 18, 2026

Masterful Expertise in International Corporate Finance

Our company faced a complex equity financing round involving investors from three different countries. Georges Yates demonstrated profound knowledge of international finance regulations and cross-bord...

Yuki Nakamura

Jan 18, 2026

Secured a Favorable Settlement in Cross-Border Dispute

When our Asian manufacturing partnership turned contentious with potential litigation, Georges Yates negotiated a settlement that exceeded our expectations. Through strategic mediation, he secured a $...

Fatima Al-Rashid

Jan 18, 2026

Compassionate Guidance During International Family Business Transition

After my father's passing, our family-owned import business faced daunting international succession planning. Georges Yates showed remarkable compassion while handling sensitive cross-border asset tra...

Diego Alvarez

Jan 18, 2026

Unmatched Professionalism in Global Real Estate Syndication

Our investment group required legal structuring for a multi-country real estate development syndication. Georges Yates exemplified professionalism throughout—from his impeccable preparation to his pol...