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Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP

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Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP is a ‘top firm, delivering top-quality product, at very cost-effective fees.’ The firm’s specialist focus on commercial and financial disputes draws it into complex contentious commodities matters in the energy, seeds, corn, sunflower oil, cotton, and food markets. Managing partner Mikhail Vishnyakov ’deeply understands the market’. His recent work includes numerous GAFTA, FOSFA and LCIA arbitrations. The ‘astoundingly good’ Jon Felce has a broad-ranging practice that encompasses commercial litigation, international arbitration and commodities disputes, which overlap with complex fraud cases. ’Great leader’ Natalie Todd is frequently involved in matters emanating from Russia, former CIS countries, Africa and South America.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The CYK team has strong expertise in commercial litigation including in the commodities field. They are robust and tactical litigators.’

  • ‘I have worked particularly closely with Jon Felce and Natalie Todd, both of whom are excellent.’

  • ‘CYK is highly specialised in disputes, with a highly qualified team at all levels. Even the junior members of the team have great depth of knowledge and experience of high level litigation and arbitration.’

  • ‘Jon Felce is an astoundingly good lawyer. Natalie Todd is great leader, experienced at guiding a team through difficult cases.’

  • ‘The team is highly responsive and experienced, delivering exceptional client service and support at every stage.The firm’s sector knowledge and dispute resolution experience make it a go-to for complex cases.’

  • ‘Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP stands out as a leading boutique disputes firm, renowned for its ability to handle high-value, complex and often international litigation and arbitration. Unlike larger, full-service firms, CYK operates a conflict-free model, enabling it to act against major financial institutions and multinational corporations—a significant differentiator in the market. The firm is known for its tenacity, innovation, and partner-led service, offering commercial and practical solutions in an agile and creative manner.’

Key clients

  • Cally Shipholdings Inc.
  • Vital Shipping Corporation
  • Dainford Navigation Inc.
  • Tamara Shipholdings SA
  • Tuscany Maritime SA
  • Novoship (UK) Limited

Work highlights

Acted for Sovcomflot company defendants: Cally Shipholdings Inc, Vital Shipping Corporation, Dainford Navigation Inc, Tamara Shipholdings SA, Tuscany Maritime SA, Novoship (UK) Limited in an infamous and high-profile dispute concerning sex tapes, secret documents and a Conservative peer.

Practice head

Mikhail Vishnyakov  

Other key lawyers

Jon Felce; Natalie Todd; Sinead O’Callaghan; Rosie Wild