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Randy Evans, nominee to be US ambassador to Luxembourg (on right), poses with Donald Trump during a political convention in the US state of George, 5 June 2017.Photo: @jrandolphevans 

James Randolph (“Randy”) Evans is currently a partner at the Dentons practice in Atlanta. The firm has more than 130 offices globally, including its location in Bertrange.

If appointed, Evans will sell his shares, according to American Lawyer magazine.

Donald Trump, the US president, named Evans as his choice for the ambassadorship in September, but Evans told the publication that “he first learned he was being considered for the” post in late May.

Evans said the grand duchy, as a financial centre, was an appealing post for him, American Lawyer reported on 10 October:

“‘Having chaired the financial institutions practice at Dentons and [predecessor firm McKenna Long & Aldridge], it suited my skill set--especially in light of Brexit,’ Evans said. He noted that financial institutions and other entities are considering their options for what kind of connection they will have to the European Union after the U.K. eventually exits. And corporations have a strong interest in Luxembourg, which is a tax safe haven. ‘There is a lot of financial activity there, and it’s an area that I have a good deal of experience in,’ Evans said, adding that the European Court of Justice also sits in Luxembourg.”

The magazine also reviewed Evans’ financial disclosure documents, which indicated that his annual income was about $1.78m. His stake in the law firm was worth $633,930. His legal clients included insurance companies, law firms and hospitals; Evans has specialised in professional liability cases.

In addition to his Dentons salary and bonus, Evans had income from two TV production companies between January 2016 and June 2017.

“He expects that his Senate confirmation hearing will take place later this month or in early November,” American Lawyer stated.

If Evans is confirmed, he will need to present his credentials to Grand Duke Henri before officially taking on the role.