A ‘standout law firm with a strong reputation for international arbitration’, Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP's practice includes award enforcements, and bringing and defending challenges to awards. The team is also increasingly mandated by claimants in investor-state disputes. Mikhail Vishnyakov's recent caseload includes LCIA, GAFTA and FOSFA arbitrations; Sinead O’Callaghan is experienced in disputes concerning banking and finance, civil fraud, trusts, IT, and telecoms; Jon Felce is ’an astoundingly good lawyer’; and Natalie Todd focuses on arbitration award enforcements.
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Testimonials
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- ‘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 in high-level litigation and arbitration.’
‘A standout law firm with a strong reputation for international arbitration.’
‘The team is known for its strategic and tactical expertise, fast and organised approach, and deep knowledge of arbitral procedures.’
‘They are a combination of high-quality legal talent, strong sector experience, and a client-focused, agile structure.’
- ‘Natalie Todd is great leader, who is experienced at guiding a team through difficult cases.’
- ‘Mikhail Vishnyakov and Natalie Todd both have exceptional expertise, and are able to obtain the most feasible solutions.’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Mikhail Vishnyakov
Other key lawyers
Rosie Wild; Julia Ogievetsky; Tulsi Bhatia