Mark I. Davies

Mark I. Davies

Davies & Associates LLC
  • Immigration Law
  • California, Georgia, New York, United Kingdom
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Dual qualified as a lawyer in the United States and the United Kingdom, Mark I. Davies is the Global Managing Partner and founder of Davies & Associates, LLC. Mark also Chairs the Global Business and Investor visa team and focuses his practice on EB5, L1, E2 and other business and investor visa solutions. A former General Counsel, Mark is relied on as primary counsel to major corporations, investors, non-profits and businesses of all sizes.

Mark holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, a law degree from a major university in the United Kingdom (UK) and an MBA degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. Mark was awarded a post-graduate Fellowship from the University of Pennsylvania law school and is the holder of multiple scholarships and academic awards.

Mark has also published legal articles and spoken on an international basis. His speaking engagements include presentations for various US state bar associations, the Association of Corporate Counsel, the Law Society of England & Wales and the ALA. Mark has been recognized by the White House for his service within the US legal profession.

For more than 20 years, his personal focus has been on assisting foreign investors and business owners. Mark commonly assists clients with EB5, E2 and L1 visas and is known as a leading investor visa lawyer. He represents clients from India, Pakistan, Korea, China, Europe, the Middle East, South America and Southeast Asia. Described by several clients as "the world's very best L visa lawyer" Mark frequently travels to locations in Mumbai and Dubai to work with investors and business owners in the region. Mark's breadth of practice experience working with investors and business owners coupled with his MBA and significant business experience enable him to provide tailored strategies to clients that meet their immigration goals.

Practice Area
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Georgia
State Bar of Georgia
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New York
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United Kingdom
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Chairman
Davies & Associates LLC
- Current
Global Strategist (Financial Institutions)
Reed Smith LLP
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Senior Vice-President & General Counsel (US Legal)
Adecco
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Managing Director & General Counsel
Kelly Law Registry
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Associate Attorney, Restructuring and Real Estate Finance
Long, Aldridge & Norman/Mintz Levin
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Insolvency Administrator / Distressed Asset Management and Restructuring
Cork Gully LLP (PriceWaterhouse Coopers) / Riyadh Bank
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Education
University of Pennsylvania
J.D.
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University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School of Business
MBA
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Awards
10.0 Superb, Top Attorney Immigration
Avvo
Commendation for Contribution to the Legal Profession
White House
Professional Associations
Lawyers Without Borders
Board of Directors
Current
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Connecticut Bar Association
Chair of the In-House Counsel Section
Current
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Georgia State Bar
Member
- Current
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American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Tolleys Insolvency Law & Practice
International Insolvency Law
Speaking Engagements
CLE (Trained Younger Lawyers), Law Society of England & Wales
Managing Outside Counsel, Connecticut Bar Association, Corporate Counsel Section
2000
Managing Outside Counsel Relationships, Association of Corporate Counsel
2001
Websites & Blogs
Website
Mark I. Davies' Website Profile
Website
Davies & Associates LLC Website
Website
Immigration and Licensure Solutions - Davies & Associates LLC Website
Blog
Davies & Associates LLC Blog
Contact & Map
Davies & Associates LLC
New York
375 Park Avenue
Suite 2607, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10152
Telephone: (877) 960-3285
Fax: (917) 591-7742
Davies & Associates LLC
Westport
256 Post Road East
Suite 206
Westport, CT 06880
Davies & Associates LLC
Milan
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, n. 15
Milano 20122
Italy
Toll-Free: (396) 893-5131
Davies & Associates LLC
Los Angeles
601 South Figueroa Street
Suite 4050
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Telephone: (213) 337-6757
Davies & Associates LLC
Chicago
155 N. Upper Wacker Dr.
Suite 4250
Chicago, IL 60606
Telephone: (312) 803-6950
Davies & Associates LLC
Miami
80 S.W. 8th Street
Suite 2000
Miami, FL 33130
Telephone: (305) 423-7163
Davies & Associates LLC
Atlanta
1075 Peachtree Street NE
Suite 3650
Atlanta, GA 30309
Telephone: (404) 965-3573
Davies & Associates LLC
Buenos Aires - Location in Argentina Offered in Association with Kier Joffe
Bouchard Plaza Building
Bouchard 557
20 Floor
Buenos Aires C1106ABG
Argentina
Davies & Associates LLC
Cebu - Cebu Office in co-operation with Nonato Nonato & Nonato Law Offices
4th Floor, Tulips Center
AS Fortuna St., Mandaue City
Cebu 6014
Philippines
Davies & Associates LLC
Manila Office in co-operation with Belgica Aranas Alim Dela Cruz & Associates
54 Domingo M. Guevara
Metro Manila (National Capital Region), Mandaluyong City
Manila 1550
Philippines
Davies & Associates LLC
New Delhi - In affiliation with Lex Infini Law Firm
C-41, L.G.F.,
Jungpura Extension
New Delhi 110014
India
Davies & Associates LLC
London
Level 17, Dashwood House
69 Old Broad Street
London EC2M 1QS
United Kingdom
Davies & Associates LLC
Rome - In Association Cavaliere & Cavaliere, Avvocati and Solicitors
Piazza Gentile Da Fabriano
3
Rome 00196
Italy
Davies & Associates LLC Naples, Italy
Corso Vittorio Emanuele
416
Naples 80135
Italy
Davies & Associates LLC
Dubai
Through our Partners: Bin Haider Advocates and Legal Consultants
32nd Flr. The Monarch Office Tower
One Sheikh Zayed Road P.O.Box
Dubai 98444
United Arab Emirates
Toll-Free: (971) 435-8877 Ext. 7
Fax: (971) 435-8888 Ext. 9
Davies & Associates LLC
Jakarta
Tamara Centre
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 24
Suite 603
Jakarta 12920
Indonesia
Davies & Associates LLC
Santiago Location In association with GS&Co
Apoquindo 6550, oficina 205
Las Condes
Santiago 13000
Chile
Davies & Associates LLC
Mumbai
Bandra Kurla Complex
G Block C 62
Levels 7 & 8
Mumbai 400051
India
Davies & Associates LLC
Cairo office in co-operation with El-Bedeawi & Partners LLP
5/D/5 El Laselky St.
New Maadi
Maadi
Egypt