Leigh Mallon

Commercial litigation, international arbitration, judgment enforcement & asset recovery, privacy & cybersecurity, Steptoe UK LLP

Work Department

Commercial Litigation, International Arbitration, Judgment Enforcement & Asset Recovery, Privacy & Cybersecurity

Position

Partner

Leigh Mallon represents leading corporate clients and institutions in high-value, complex commercial litigation and international arbitration matters, as well as in a broad range of regulatory matters including competition and antitrust investigations; white collar crime and enforcement; special investigations; and compliance monitoring. Leigh's work frequently involves the coordination of multiple proceedings, arbitrations and investigations across a number of jurisdictions.

Leigh's commercial litigation matters commonly involve breaches of fiduciary duties, professional negligence and shareholder claims. He conducts arbitration proceedings under the rules of the leading international arbitration institutions, including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC). Leigh also frequently advises on the enforcement of arbitral awards in foreign jurisdictions and the New York Convention.

Leigh's regulatory work includes acting for clients in matters concerning white-collar crime and enforcement. He conducts special investigations, compliance audits and compliance monitoring work for national and multinational companies to assist in the detection and elimination of potentially unlawful conduct as well as evaluating the strength of company policies and procedures. He also assists clients with respect to dawn raids by finance, competition and corruption regulators.

During his career Leigh has previously been seconded to a large investment bank where he worked across their London and New York offices and advised on corporate and investment banking litigation and arbitration matters, as well as internal regulatory and compliance investigations.

Education

LL.B., Deakin University

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