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 Roberts, Rosie Wild, and Elizabeth Meade are further lawyers to note.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Testimonials
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- ‘Jon Felce is a real asset recovery expert. He is extremely precise in his explanations of the law, has a commanding understanding of the law, is familiar with the crypto industry, predicts the opponents moves, and is very sharp in drafting witness statements. He knows the right barrister to represent the case in court and the right insolvency practitioner where this is required.'
- ‘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.'
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