With ‘vast experience in high-stakes litigation in the Commercial Court’, Steptoe UK LLP focuses on both international clients and cases with Russian and CIS features. The UK practice also works closely with colleagues in the US, particularly those requiring court resolution in the UK and US. Cross-border fraud specialist Neil Dooley ’runs huge cases with extreme efficiency and absolute determination’; Russian-speaking litigator Ivan Gordienko is experienced in pursuing cryptocurrency claims; and Leigh Mallon‘s workload frequently involves the coordination of multiple proceedings, arbitrations and investigations across several jurisdictions. The practice also includes Alex Green, who ’offers great support without fail’.
Testimonials
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- ‘Unique experience in Russia-related matters. A relatively small London presence, but one that hits way above its weight in the civil fraud litigation sphere.’
‘An outstanding team led by Neil Dooley. They have vast experience of high-stakes litigation in the Commercial Court.’
Key clients
- National Bank Trust
- Hytera
Work highlights
- Acting for National Bank Trust in English procedural law issues in relation to the Mints family (Russian oligarchs who moved to England after the collapse of their O1 Group).
- Defending Alina Moise, Umut Utkan and Thompson Crosby & Co against proceedings brought by London Partners Capital Management, which concern a fraud claim involving bond trading activities.