Noting a recent increase in cyber disputes, Enyo Law LLP represents a diverse roster of clients in commercial disputes, drawing on its broad sector expertise. The firm demonstrates particular prowess in disputes related to the energy and financial services sectors. Practice head George Maling's broad practice ranges from contractual disputes to shareholder and directors’ duties disputes. A ‘truly standout partner’, Jonathan Brook boasts an active cross-border practice, as does Tim Elliss, who has experience litigating in various jurisdictions and brings particular expertise in the cryptocurrency, financial services and energy sectors. Lucinda Orr, Anna Maxwell, Konrad Rodgers and Boris Telyatnikov are also recommended.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘George Maling is one of the smartest and toughest commercial litigators in London, but always an absolute pleasure to deal with. Matthew Marshall is clever and capable.’

  • ‘Konrad Rodgers is very client-oriented and enthusiastic.’

  • ‘Edward Allen - probably the best litigation solicitor I've worked with as a barrister. Alex Mobbs - excellent associate. Jo Pagan - strong strategic oversight.’

  • ‘Richard Levett is extremely knowledgeable and was able to get straight to the point.’

  • ‘Jonathan Brook - truly a standout partner. Highly intelligent, cerebral and demonstrates excellent judgment and strategic vision. Deserves to be recognised as one of the top litigators operating in London.’

  • ‘Edward Allen - superstar litigator, a hard fighter with exceptional judgment. Boris Telyatnikov - outstanding client service and an extremely tough litigator who gets the maximum from the team.’

  • ‘Edward Allen is one of the best commercial litigators in London. Other excellent partners are Jonathan Brook and Jonathan Pagan, who each have a broad and varied experience of all types of commercial litigation.’

  • ‘Alex Mobbs is exceptional and hits way above his years of qualification. His advice is always spot on in terms of tailored to the client's objectives.’

Key clients

  • Defendants 2 to 12: (2) Wladimir Van der Laan; (3) Jonas Schnelli; (4) Pieter Wuille; (5) Marco Falke; (6) Samuel Dobson; (7) Michael Ford; (8) Cory Fields; (9) George Dombrowski (commonly known as Luke Dashjr); (10) Matthew Corallo; (11) Peter Todd; (12) Gregory Maxwell
  • PJSC Transneft (D20)
  • RusChemAlliance LLC
  • T.U. Reflections Limited and First Link Management Services Limited
  • Mr Giannis Ntzegkoutanis
  • Carol Lorenz
  • Chaincode Labs, Inc
  • Mr Federico Faleschini
  • Felipe Massa
  • Michael Kent
  • Citrosuco GmbH
  • Tianrui (International) Holding Company Ltd
  • Nifty Gateway
  • (1) Manchester Property Development Holdings Limited (MPDHL) (2) Stephen Beech (Mr Beech) (3) an additional 31 Claimant SPVs (together Beech)
  • Castleforge Partners, Michael Kovacs and Brandon Hollihan

Work highlights

  • Representing a number of software developers in their defence of a case concerning cryptocurrency and digital assets to come before the courts: the $4bn proceedings commenced by Craig Wright’s company, Tulip Trading Limited.
  • Acting for Mr Giannis Ntzegkoutanis, founder of cryptocurrency platform Coinomi Ltd., who has brought an unfair prejudice petition against his former partner in relation to his mismanagement of the company and misappropriation of its assets.
  • Acting for RusChemAlliance LLC (RCA) in relation to several anti-suit injunction proceedings relating to a contract between RCA and a German construction company, and €2bn bonds issued by a number of German banks (including UniCredit Bank, Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank) under the construction contract, which the banks have refused to pay out under the guarantees relying on European sanctions.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

George Maling

Other key lawyers

Edward Allen, Jonathan Brook, Tim Elliss, Lucinda Orr, Anna Maxwell, Konrad Rogers, Boris Telyantikov, Matthew Marshall, Alex Mobbs, Jonathan Pagan, Richard Levett, Phoebe Dean