Routinely mandated for high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional commercial and corporate disputes, Steptoe UK LLP ‘provides exactly the right kind of support a corporate client would seek’. The 19-strong team in London has a strong track record in fraud and competition law claims, along with contract, construction and property disputes. It also acts in white-collar crime-related commercial litigation. Neil Dooley is a specialist in Russia-related, cross-border fraud claims, while Angus Rodger’s commercial dispute resolution practice covers antitrust, financial, and insurance and reinsurance disputes. Jonathan Raynes is a complex disputes expert, and ‘fantastic lawyer’ Ivan Gordienko acts in cryptocurrency-related claims. The practice also showcases Leigh Mallon, who has ’a brilliant, strategic brain’. Other key practitioners are Alex Green, who focuses on disputes involving clients from Central and Eastern Europe, and Natalia Gofman, who is experienced in civil fraud, enforcement actions, and asset tracing and recovery work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Great experience and client base. The team works seamlessly together and ensures work is done at the appropriate level of seniority.’
- ‘The firm provides exactly the right kind of support a corporate client would seek - efficiency, technical expertise, right level of engagement, and commercial advice.’
‘The team is efficient and hard-working. The handling of multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes is always exceptional.’
‘Availability even when in different time zones; ability to summarise; and ability to create a strategy around different litigation streams. Leigh Mallon demonstrates all these traits - he has a brilliant, strategic brain that combines legal and commercial considerations in a way few lawyers can do.’
- ‘Ivan Gordienko leads teams with confidence and has a comprehensive commercial understanding that allows the team always to be one step ahead. ’
‘Ivan Gordienko is a fantastic lawyer, whose contributions and out-of-the-box thinking always add value. Ivan has extensive experience and a commercial mind that ensures he has comprehensive understanding of every case.’
‘Alex Green’s efficiency, availability and excellent legal acumen make him a very valuable asset to the team.’
Key clients
- National Bank Trust
- Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha
- Thompson Crosby
- Al-Jomaih Power
- Denham Investment
Work highlights
Successfully acted for National Trust Bank (as claimant) in interlocutory applications that covered jurisdiction, the scope and continuation of freezing orders, and the use of documents in foreign criminal proceedings.
Acting for Al-Jomaih Power and Denham Investment in a dispute with the managers of the Infrastructure Growth & Capital Fund, the dispute concerning (in part) the control and management of Karachi Electric, a vertically-integrated power station in Pakistan.
Defending car carrier NYK against a class action claim, which alleges that purchasers of new vehicles in the UK were overcharged as a result of a cartel between carriers.
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.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Natalia Gofman
Alex Green
Practice head
Neil Dooley
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Raynes; Angus Rodger; Ivan Gordienko; Leigh Mallon; Alex Green; Natalia Gofman