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Steptoe UK LLP

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Handling high-value, multi-jurisdictional, commercial and corporate disputes, Steptoe UK LLP's London office comprises a 'wide-ranging team with a number of specialist practices that run deep'. The practice has a strong track record in disputes involving fraud, competition law, and contracts, as well as white-collar crime, construction and property-related claims. Neil Dooley acts in cross-border fraud disputes that incorporate Russian aspects; Jonathan Raynes has longstanding experience in the resolution of complex disputes; and Angus Rodger is an international commercial dispute resolution specialist. The next line of active partners features 'outstanding partner' Ivan Gordienko; commercial disputes barrister Jonathan Egerton-Peters (a March 2023 hire from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP); and the 'commercially savvy' Leigh Mallon. At associate level, Alex Green acts in disputes involving Central and Eastern European clients, and Natalia Gofman is an experienced  commercial litigator.

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  • ‘Wide-ranging team with a number of specialist practices that run deep.'

  • 'The ability to draft in various other partners/associates with particular skill-sets that are not present in the individuals at the time has been a key distinguishing factor in Steptoe's ability to get the job done, not only in a timely manner, but also in an efficient, effective one.’

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Key clients

  • National Bank Trust
  • Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha

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Work highlights

  • Defending car carrier (Nippon Yusen Kabaushiki Kaisha) in a £115m class action, filed in the Competition Appeal Tribunal on behalf of tens of millions of purchasers of vehicles.
  • Defending Magomed Bilalov against a Commercial Court claim for damages under a purported contract involving Sochi Olympic Park's construction.

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