Joseph Lewin
Dorsey & Whitney
Dorsey & Whitney
Client Satisfaction‘Able to handle highly complex matters with high stakes very well’, Dorsey & Whitney regularly acts in big-ticket international disputes. The practice’s key figures include commercial litigation specialist Matthew Blower, who ’provides clear and practical strategic advice’ and cross-border commercial litigation, arbitration and real estate disputes practitioner Joseph Lewin. Aymen Khoury is an expert in contractual disputes, post-M&A issues, and banking and finance-related conflicts. The group further comprises Ron Moscona, who predominantly acts in the enforcement and protection of IP rights.
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Testimonials
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‘Clients are impressed by Dorsey's efficient and effective approach to running cases - close awareness of clients’ aims, and a practical and strategic approach to securing them.’
‘They work in smaller teams, which means matters are handled far more efficiently and collaboration with barristers is much easier. Despite being a smaller team, they are able to handle highly complex matters with high stakes very well, and with clear strategies.’
‘Aymen Khoury is very pleasant to work with, and he combines legal acumen with sound commercial judgement. He is a strong communicator, has good instincts, and gives clients very good strategic advice so as to resolve the dispute.’
‘Aymen Khoury is bright, diligent, and relentless in pursuit of the best possible outcomes for his clients.’
‘Aymen Khoury is an excellent tactician and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Matthew Blower is highly responsive and provides clear and practical strategic advice.’
‘Joseph Lewin is very responsive, and always willing to get involved and to go the extra mile where required.’
- ‘Shamilee Arora is extremely efficient and really great to work with.’
Key clients
- Watchstone Group
- DnaNudge
- Otello Corporation
- Warner Chappell Music Italiana
- Rayan Asset Management
- FRP Advisory Trading
Work highlights
- Acting for the claimant, Watchstone Group, in its high-profile litigation against PricewaterhouseCoopers, which arises out of the purchase by Slater & Gordon of the professional services division of Quindell (as Watchstone was then known) in 2015.
- Acting for the defendant, DnaNudge, in its dispute with the UK Department of Health & Social Care, which relates to a contract for the provision by DnaNudge of Covid-19 testing kits worth approximately £160m.
- Acting for the claimant, Otello Corporation, in a shareholder dispute with a joint venture partner.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthew Blower, Aymen Khoury