The ‘ideal law firm for anyone going through a dispute’, litigation and arbitration boutique CANDEY predominantly focuses on shareholder, joint venture and financial services disputes. The group also has notable sector specialisms in hotels, technology and crypto, among others. ’A bold and innovative strategist’, firm founder Ashkhan Candey, has particular expertise in lawyers’ rights and access to justice, while Andrew Dunn is a specialist in shareholder disputes. The practice further includes Serene Allen, who is ‘deserving of praise for her hard-working mentality’. Allen acts in corporate, commercial and financial services litigation, as well as insolvency-related matters. In March 2024, Mei Wong departed for Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen LLP.
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‘CANDEY has a very hands-on approach and spends a lot of time trying to understand the situation and analysing the various options available, with strategy at the core of what they do.’
‘They are extremely responsive and very protective of their clients. They are the ideal law firm for anyone going through a dispute.’
‘They are very transparent, straightforward, analytical and detail-oriented. Great communication, good judgement and research skills.’
- ‘Very good advice on legal proceedings. Excellent communication and amazing perseverance.’
‘First and foremost, the overriding feeling that they are fighting clients’ corner. This is backed up by incredible attention to detail and commercial acumen - cannot imagine another firm being able to surpass the overall level of service provided.’
‘Ashkhan Candey is fearless in his approach.’
‘Ashkhan Candey is scarily good at what he does; he is a bold and innovative strategist who cares deeply about protecting his clients’ interests’.
‘Serene Allen is deserving of praise for her hard-working mentality.’
Key clients
- Halimeda International
- Tydwell
- Boomzone
- Redwire
- Bugsby Property
- Himalaya International Financial Group
- Focal Image
- Broadfield North Sea
- Fifty Asset Management
- Arena Sport
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Serene Allen
Practice head
Ashkhan Candey; Andrew Dunn
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Serene Allen