Steptoe International (UK) LLP stands out in the London civil fraud market for its ‘particularly talented and successful team of Russia and former Soviet Union specialists’. The practice is highly adept in acting for both defendants and claimants. Ivan Gordienko and Alex Green are often involved in civil fraud work, while Natalia Gofman stands out for her developing practice focused in this area. Neil Dooley departed in November 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘The quality of the lawyers is consistently excellent. They have a particularly talented and successful team of Russia and former Soviet Union specialists, and they are equally skilled whether representing claimants or defendants.’
‘Ivan Gordienko is a top-tier partner with a remarkable track record of winning heavy and complex fraud cases. He knows Russia inside-out, and he always knows what buttons to press to open up a case in his client's favour.'
Key clients
- National Bank Trust
- Hytera
Work highlights
Advising National Bank Trust on English procedural law issues in relation to the Mints Family, which moved to England after the collapse of its O1 Group.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
Natalia Gofman; Ivan Gordienko; Alex Green