With ‘significant expertise in arbitral procedures’, Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP’s recent mandates include heavyweight international arbitrations, and award enforcements and challenges. The boutique practice is also increasingly acting in claimant-side investor-state disputes. Promoted to partner in April 2023, Mikhail Vishnyakov ‘fights hard for clients’. Sinead O’Callaghan is an expert in commercial disputes concerning entities in Africa, Russia, CIS countries, and South and Central America. Jon Felce ’knows the law inside out', and Natalie Todd regularly assists with enforcing arbitration awards.
Testimonials
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‘Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP has an exceptional team in dispute resolution and, in particular, international arbitration.’
‘They are great both at strategic and tactical levels, always aiming to achieve the best possible results.’
‘Very qualified and has significant expertise in arbitral procedures, which makes the difference in the conduct of the case. They are fast and very organised in their arguments, and they find the best solutions for cases.’
‘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.’
‘Jon Felce is fast, pragmatic and knowledgeable. He is able to explain the intricacies of complex and highly formalistic English enforcement rules and suggest the best way forward.’
‘Natalie Todd is a brilliant leader who knows how to get results for clients.’
‘Mikhail Vishnyakov is a tenacious litigator, who fights hard for clients and is fearless in the face of the opposition. From a barrister’s perspective, he is a great solicitor to work alongside, marshalling the case to trial with great vigour.’
Key clients
- MXV
- PL Holdings
- Joyvio Group Co
- BJ Joyvio Zhencheng Technology Co
- Food Investments
- Australis Seafoods
Work highlights
- Successfully defended MXV against Section 68 challenges to two arbitral awards, arising out of an LCIA arbitration.
- Acted for PL Holdings in a high-profile case concerning the impact of the Court of Justice of the European Union decision in Achmea v Slovak Republic.
- Acted for Chinese Joyvio Group and Chilean salmon farming company Australis (and some of its subsidiaries) in a 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.
