Akin boasts a ‘highly sophisticated litigation practice’, with extensive experience acting on leading cross-border disputes, particularly in the energy and financial services sectors. The team regularly undertakes novel mandates, and is skilled at handling high-value disputes for banks, investment funds, and private equity investors. Kambiz Larizadeh leads the ’very dedicated’ team, specialising in complex civil fraud matters, as well as significant ‘bet-the-company’ litigation. Mark Clarke joined the team in January 2025 from Proman AG, bringing a wealth of energy expertise. Justin Williams, Alexander Trukhtanov, and Jenny Arlington are also noted.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Practice head
Kambiz Larizadeh
Other key lawyers
Mark Clarke; Justin Williams; Alexander Trukhtanov; Jenny Arlington; Jasmine Alexander; Jay Jamooji; Anna Storer
