White & Case LLP was founded in New York in 1901. The firm has since expanded and has practice groups in emerging markets including Latin America, Central & Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, as well as in Europe. White & Case has 40 offices in 27 countries around the world. White & Case clients include some of the world's most respected and well-established banks and businesses, as well as start-up visionaries, governments and state-owned entities. In both established and emerging markets, their lawyers are integral, long-standing members of the community, giving their clients insights into the local business environment alongside their expertise in multiple jurisdictions.