The ‘flexible and approachable team’ that handles civil fraud matters at Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP focuses on high-value, complex work, undertaking domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters for both corporate and private clients. The ’clear and immediate insight’ of practice head Lydia Danon is a boon to clients and she has an impressive track record in some of the market’s standout cases. Natalie Todd has acted on significant international fraud and asset recovery cases recently, and Sinead O’Callaghan has extensive experience applying for and obtaining orders for injunctive relief. ‘Real asset recovery expert’ Jon Felce is also a key contact. Sam RobertsRosie Wild, and Elizabeth Meade are further lawyers to note.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team have a very strong technical understanding as compared to their competitors. Flexible and approachable team.’

  • ‘Sam Roberts and Elizabeth Meade are both exceptional. Very strong knowledge of technology and hands on.’

  • ‘CYK's fraud team provides the most bang for the client's buck of any solicitors I have worked with. They have an uncanny ability to focus on what matters, and ignore all the irrelevant sound and fury that surrounds big fraud cases.’

  • ‘Lydia Danon has a clear and immediate insight into the points which really matter, and focuses on them with ruthless efficiency whilst also being a delight to work with.’

  • ‘The dispute resolution team at Cooke, Young & Keidan impressed me with their dedication to the matter, legal expertise, in-depth knowledge of the crypto sector, connections to insolvency practitioners, readiness to work outside regular office hours to meet short deadlines, and willingness to cap fees.'

  • 'They are extremely friendly and responsive and an absolute pleasure to work with.’

Key clients

  • Domidias Limited
  • Marks & Clerk LLP & Long Acre Renewals
  • Tulip Trading
  • Durnont Enterprises Limited
  • Pump Court Chambers Ltd
  • Cally Shipholdings Inc
  • Vital Shipping Corporation
  • Dainford Navigation Inc
  • Tamara Shipholdings SA
  • Tuscany Maritime SA
  • Novoship (UK) Limited
  • Luximom Limited

Work highlights

Acting for Domidias Limited and the former Chairman of PJSC Far-Eastern Shipping Company, who are defendants in conspiracy proceedings commenced by numerous connected parties in the Commercial Court.
Acted for two defendants in a multi-billion claim brought by Tulip Trading Ltd, a corporate alter ego of Dr. Craig Wright, self-proclaimed Satoshi Nakomoto and inventor of Bitcoin.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Lydia Danon

Other key lawyers

Sinead O’Callaghan; Jon Felce; Natalie Todd; Sam Roberts; Rosie Wild; Elizabeth Meade