Litigation boutique Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP has a broad focus on international arbitration, enforcement and asset recovery, and it is increasingly involved in commodities arbitration. ‘Excellent sector knowledge and vast experience of disputes make the firm a brilliant choice’, remarks one commenter. Mikhail Vishnyakov is the standout practitioner, though clients also recommend ‘highly cerebral litigator’ Jon Felce and Natalie Todd, who ‘combine rigorous legal analysis with strong tactical ability’. Sinead O’Callaghan is frequently involved in commercial disputes emanating from Africa, South and Central America, Russia and former CIS countries.
Testimonials
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‘CYK has a strong commodities practice that complements its market-leading expertise in commercial litigation.’
‘Jon Felce and Natalie Todd stand out as excellent and dynamic partners who are able to combine rigorous legal analysis with strong tactical ability.’
‘Excellent sector knowledge and vast experience of disputes make CYK a brilliant choice. The addition of new partners in recent years (particularly Jon Felce and Natalie Todd) has brought real strength and depth to its offering.’
‘Jon Felce is a highly cerebral litigator who knows the law inside out. Natalie Todd is a brilliant leader who knows how to get results for clients.’
‘The law firm is very responsive and experienced. It is always a pleasure to work with Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP. The team offers truly exceptional support, with great expertise and availability.’
‘John Felce and Rosie Wild are great.’
Key clients
- Joyvio Group Co., Ltd
- BJ Joyvio Zhencheng Technology Co., Ltd
- Food Investments SPA
- Australis Seafoods S.A and five of its subsidiaries
Work highlights
- Acted for the Chinese Joyvio Group (owned by Lenovo) and Chilean salmon farming company Australis and some of its subsidiaries in a high-profile and high-value dispute with Chilean billionaire Isidoro Quiroga, two of his sons and another former director, concerning the latter’s sale of Australis to Joyvio in 2019.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mikhail Vishnyakov