Steptoe UK LLP
Client SatisfactionWith ‘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
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘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.’
‘Neil Dooley is a standout litigation partner. Vastly experienced, highly intelligent and extraordinarily insightful (it is as if he can read a court's mind). He runs huge cases with extreme efficiency and absolute determination. A litigator's litigator.’
‘Neil Dooley is an outstanding lead partner for major litigation, who has vast reserves of experience to inform his judgement.’
‘The team is simply excellent. The lawyers, with Ivan Gordienko standing out, have exceptional skills, which are supplemented by their confidence, thoroughness and tactical thinking.’
‘Ivan Gordienko is a strategic thinker who is diligent and methodical, and clients can always rely on Ivan to contribute significantly on all projects.’
‘Ivan Gordienko is a hard worker who ensures communication channels are consistently open - this is vital in cross-border disputes, particularly complex frauds.’
‘Alex Green is an excellent team member who offers great support without fail.’
Key clients
- National Bank Trust
- Hytera
- Thompson Crosby & Co
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.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Neil Dooley