Our People

Our global offices allow us to bring together the right team of U.S. litigators, English barristers and solicitors (including King'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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  • Evelyn B. Sheehan

    Lawyer

    Evelyn Sheehan focuses her practice on advising high-net-worth individuals, institutional clients, executives and trustees in cross-border investigations and enforcement actions involving allegations of fraud, money laundering, sanctions violations and other forms of alleged misconduct. She formulates offensive and defensive global litigation strategies, including in relation to civil and criminal asset forfeiture, trust disputes, and insolvency litigation. Ms. Sheehan has significant experience in high-stakes matters where there is tension between parallel asset forfeiture and insolvency proceedings.

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    Miami
    201 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 1900
    Miami, Florida 33131

    tel. +1 305 967 6112
  • Michael R. Sherwin

    Lawyer

    Michael R. Sherwin provides clients strategic advice on international government investigations throughout the Americas, Middle East and Asia. Michael has extensive experience working with prosecutors, investigators and intelligence agencies from these regions on collaborative, long-term corporate fraud, commodities and tax fraud, digital currency and national security matters.

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    Washington DC
    1919 M Street, NW
    Washington, DC 20036

    tel. +1 202 796 5884
  • Helena Shipman

    Lawyer

    Helena Shipman focuses her practice on representing ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their families in cross-border disputes involving allegations of fraud and misconduct. In particular, she has extensive experience working with international private clients and their advisors to develop cross-border litigation and reputation management strategies aimed at mitigating business and reputational risks involving their global business interests.

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    London
    Tower 42
    25 Old Broad Street
    London, EC2N 1HQ

    tel. +44 20 3301 5708
  • Daniel Shlayen

    Product Manager, Conversion

    Daniel Shlayen is a Product Manager for Special Situations Disputes (SSD) as well as a member of the firm's Conversion team.

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    New York
    800 Third Avenue
    New York, New York 10022

    tel. +1 202 819 2782
  • Marilena Shupac

    Analyst

    Marilena Shupac, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving international judgement enforcement and government enforcement defense. Her recent matters include assisting with cross-border litigation pertaining to a multinational corporation and providing strategic advice in relation to two arbitration awards.

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    London
    Tower 42
    25 Old Broad Street
    London, EC2N 1HQ

    tel. +44 (0) 20 3301 5712
  • Toya Silva

    Manager, Channel Development

    As Channel Development Manager, Toya Silva is focused on driving the firm's growth initiatives. She plays a strategic role in managing and expanding the firm’s commercial programs, which include third-party distribution, relationship management, and referral networks.

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    São Paulo
    Av. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek 1600 Conjunto 112, Itaim Bibi
    São Paulo-SP, 04543-000
    Brazil

    tel. +55 11 4935 9034
  • Dorothy Simon

    Litigation Assistant

    Dorothy Simon, under the supervision of the firm's lawyers, provides support on matters involving intellectual property and technology disputes and international judgment enforcement. 

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    Washington DC
    1919 M Street, NW
    Washington, DC 20036

    tel. +1 305 428 3077
  • Leif T. Simonson

    Of Counsel

    Leif Simonson represents individual and corporate clients in high-stakes disputes, often involving significant cross-border elements.

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    New York
    800 Third Avenue
    New York, New York 10022

    tel. +1 212 488 1248
  • Nadia Simpson

    Analyst

    Nadia Simpson, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving international judgment enforcement. Her recent matters include assisting with the firm’s representation of a member of a prominent family in South Asia in enforcing a multi-million judgment from the English High Court.

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    Dubai
    Office 27-01, Level 27
    ICD Brookfield DIFC
    P.O. Box 506778, Dubai, UAE

    tel. +971 4 454 3914
  • Genna L. Sinel

    Lawyer

    Genna L. Sinel represents individuals and entities in internal investigations, government enforcement actions and complex commercial litigation. She defends clients against allegations of fraud, corruption and other misconduct brought by the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory and enforcement agencies. She has experience in white-collar criminal cases, employment law and immigration proceedings.

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    New York
    800 Third Avenue
    New York, New York 10022

    tel. +1 646 448 6209