Robert Bedford > Astraea Group > London, England > Lawyer Profile
Astraea Group Offices
7 DOWN STREET
LONDON
W1J 7AJ
England
- Firm Profile
- Go to...
Robert Bedford
Work Department
Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Regulatory Compliance and Investigations
Position
Rob joined Astraea from a global firm and specialises in large-scale, cross-border litigation and arbitration. His clients include multinationals, global brands, major banks, and ultra-high net worth individuals. Recent instructions include: long running, multi-jurisdictional proceedings to enforce a US$500 million SCC award against the Republic of Kazakhstan; a EUR900 million investment arbitration against the Republic of Moldova concerning the concession to operate the national airport; and a complex asset recovery action in which worldwide freezing injunctions were obtained against 29 defendants and Chabra respondents across five jurisdictions.
He has led a number of investigations including into suspicious prepayments of almost US$300 million to a counterparty shortly before it entered insolvency measures and into alleged breaches of Russia related sanctions.
Rob also has a developing regulatory practice and has advised a number of clients with exposure to Russian counterparties on sanctions compliance.
Career
2021 – Present: Astraea Group Limited, London
2014 – 2021: Dentons UKIME, London
Languages
English
Memberships
Solicitor, Senior Courts of England and Wales, 2008
Solicitor, Roll of Solicitors of Ireland, 2019
Young International Arbitration Group
Education
2000 – 2003, University of Wales, Swansea – LLB with Hons
2004 – 2005, College of Law, London – LPC
Lawyer Rankings
London > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: mid-market
Astraea Group is ‘a leading commercial boutique for arbitration award enforcement, cryptocurrency, civil fraud, and asset recovery disputes’. The 11-member team also acts in general commercial disputes and sports law matters. ‘Star individual’ James Ramsden KC is a cryptoasset dispute specialist and Lisa McCreath assists with disputes across a range of sectors. Robert Bedford, who was promoted to partner level in July 2023, is experienced in cross-border matters. Joe Young, who ‘does a tremendous job’, is a May 2023 recruit from Pinsent Masons LLP.