Boutique firm Zaiwalla & Co was recently particularly active in sanctions-related arbitration work, including US, UK and European-led sanctions against Russia. The team is also experienced in commercial litigation-related arbitrations and high-value shipping disputes. ‘Highly committed to clients’ success’, managing partner and practice head Leigh Crestohl acts in international commercial arbitration and investment disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The firm's ingenuity and willingness to try novel arguments is unparalleled, and often leads to significant success against the odds.’
- ‘A unique firm with a very experienced team.’
- ‘Great for complex and important international litigation.’
- ‘Willingness to challenge established norms and acts in several high-profile arbitration cases, including with respect to major challenges.’
- ‘A very talented offering.’
- ‘Leigh Crestohl is fiercely intelligent and very personable.’
Key clients
- Central Bank of Venezuela
- Beneathco
- Virgo Marine
- Oswal Group
- Sharp Corp PVT
Work highlights
Acting for Central Bank of Venezuela in a £120m sanctions-related arbitration with a major European bank.
Acting for Sharp Copy (India) in an arbitration, which relates to the calculation of losses where goods are not accepted by the buyer.
Practice head
Leigh Crestohl