Our People
Our global offices allow us to bring together the right team of U.S. litigators, English barristers and solicitors (including Queen's Counsel), Hong Kong solicitors, and offshore lawyers equipped to handle the unique issues inherent in complex cross-border disputes and investigations. Our team of lawyers includes former U.S. federal and state prosecutors, English and offshore judges, and arbitrators.
Our team of legal analysts work closely with the lawyers and, under their supervision, provide research and analysis for every stage of a matter. In addition, the lawyers are supported by an executive team of technology, e-discovery, case management, and public relations professionals to provide clients with practical business solutions that complement the legal strategy.
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Carrie A. Tendler
Lawyer
Carrie Tendler handles high-stakes financial disputes, as well as international judgment and arbitration award enforcement and asset recovery matters. She develops and implements comprehensive, global asset tracing and strategic recovery plans, often involving simultaneous efforts throughout the U.S., the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1213 -
Peter Tyers-Smith
Lawyer
Peter Tyers-Smith is an English barrister who focuses his practice on complex commercial and insolvency litigation, often venues in offshore jurisdictions with ties to Asia, the U.S. or Latin America.
Cayman Islands
9 Forum Lane, Suite 3207
Camana Bay, Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands, KY1-9006
tel. +1 345 749 4032British Virgin Islands
Commerce House, Waterfront Drive
Road Town, Tortola VG 1110
British Virgin Islands
tel. +1 284 852 1600 -
George V. Utlik
Lawyer
George Utlik handles complex, cross-border insolvency cases filed under Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code as well as related litigation, inter-creditor disputes and judgment enforcement actions.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1266 -
Daniel Valenzuela
Analyst
Daniel Valenzuela, under the supervision of the firm's lawyers, provides support on matters involving internal investigations and insolvency disputes.
Washington DC
1919 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
tel. +1 202 664 1951 -
Jan Van Der Kuijp
Analyst
Jan Van Der Kuijp, under the supervision of the firm's lawyers, provides analysis and research in matters involving government enforcement defense, internal investigations and international judgment enforcement.
Shanghai
42nd Floor
HKRI Centre One, HKRI Taikoo Hui
288 Shimen Yi Road
Shanghai, 200041
People's Republic of China (PRC)
tel. +86 21 3210 2100 -
Andrew D. Wang
Lawyer
Andrew Wang focuses on bankruptcy and debtor-creditor disputes, government enforcement defense, internal investigations and monitorships.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. + 1 212 488 1285 -
Nan Wang
Lawyer
Nan Wang represents clients in cross-border disputes, especially in matters involving multinational companies and state-owned enterprises (SOE) operating in the People’s Republic of China.
Shanghai
42nd Floor
HKRI Centre One, HKRI Taikoo Hui
288 Shimen Yi Road
Shanghai, 200041
People's Republic of China (PRC)
tel. +86 21 3210 2187 -
Robert T. Watson
Lawyer
Robert Watson is an experienced trial lawyer and investigator who represents corporations and individuals in white-collar criminal defense matters, regulatory enforcement actions and internal investigations. Mr. Watson speaks Spanish and Portuguese and focuses on representing clients in connection with matters related to Latin America.
Miami
201 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 1900
Miami, Florida 33131
tel. +1 305 967 6100 -
Wade Weems
Lawyer
A former U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutor, Wade Weems counsels corporations and individuals with Asia ties in cross-border criminal cases and internal investigations stemming from U.S. government enforcement actions, particularly those alleging bribery or Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations, theft, fraud and money laundering.
Washington DC
1919 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
tel. +1 202 664 1991 -
Margarita Wegner
Analyst
Margarita Wegner, under the supervision of the firm's lawyers, provides support on matters involving government enforcement defense.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 4905
