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Joe Young
Work Department
Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Regulatory Compliance and Investigations
Position
Joe trained at Pinsent Masons. In 2014, he then qualified into their Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration team. Joe advised on a mixture of high value and international disputes. Joe focused on commercial and corporate disputes, as well as Civil Fraud and Asset Recovery. Joe also specialised in Pensions and Investments Litigation and worked closely with Pinsent Masons’ Pensions Litigation Team. Joe was a member of the Association of Pensions Lawyers.
Career
2023 – Present: Legal Director, Astraea Group Limited, London
2012-2023: Pinsent Masons LLP, London
Languages
English, Spanish (advanced)
Education
College of Law, Moorgate, London, Sept 2010 to June 2011 – LPC – Distinction
City University, London, Sept 2008 to June 2009 – GDL – Commendation
University of Manchester, Sept 2002 to June 2005 – B.A. (Econ) (Honours) Economics, Government and Political Theory – 1st Class
Personal
ESG/Shared Parental Leave: writer of leading blog on Shared Parental Leave – which covered lifestyle and policy perspectives (www.dadonspl.co.uk).
Leisure
Music: guitar and bass in various bands music projects (including “Law Rocks” type bands)
Sport: running, rugby and snowboarding / skiing
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.