Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP fields an ‘excellent hands-on team' with vast expertise acting on high-profile disputes. Tech disputes are a strength of the practice, particularly fintech and crypto-asset related litigation. Department head Sam Roberts is noted for his ’very strong knowledge of technology', and is skilled at acting for high-net-worth individuals in the crypto space. ‘Excellent, pragmatic and focused’ Sinead O’Callaghan is skilled at handling large group actions, while Stephen Elam handles crypto litigation. Lydia Danon, ’astoundingly good lawyer’ Jon Felce, and ‘strategic superhero’ Rosie Wild are key to the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Streamlined, responsive, efficient.’
‘The team have a very strong technical understanding as compared to their competitors. Flexible and approachable team.’
Key clients
- Domidias Limited and Mr Andrey Severilov
- Marks & Clerk LLP & Long Acre Renewals
Work highlights
Act for Domidias Limited and Mr Andrey Severilov (the former Chairman of PJSC Far-Eastern Shipping Company (“FESCO”)), who are defendants to conspiracy proceedings commenced by Mr Ziyavudin Magomedov (“ZM”) and numerous connected parties in the Commercial Court. ZM is a Russian (former) oligarch who was jailed in 2022 for 19 years on fraud and embezzlement charges.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Sam Roberts
Other key lawyers
Sinead O’Callaghan; Stephen Elam; Lydia Danon; Jon Felce; Rosie Wild; Natalie Todd