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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Ilona Groark
Lawyer
Ilona Groark primarily assists clients with complex multi-jurisdictional commercial, shareholder and financial disputes and asset recovery. Her particular areas of expertise are matters involving fraud and asset tracing, and joint venture / partnership disputes.
Cayman Islands
9 Forum Lane, Suite 3207
Camana Bay, Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands, KY1-9006
tel. +1 345 749 4004 -
John Grofik
Global Information Security Manager
John Grofik is a global information security manager based in the firm's New York office. Mr. Grofik is responsible for securing and maintaining the firm's overall global network and security infrastructure.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1200 -
Alan E. Guy
Managing Director of Underwriting and Value Optimization
Alan E. Guy is the Managing Director for Underwriting and Value Optimization and is based in the New York office.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 646 876 9860 -
Lydia L. Halpern
Lawyer
Lydia L. Halpern represents clients in complex commercial litigation involving white-collar criminal defense, arbitration and internal and regulatory investigations. Ms. Halpern has experience across various industries, including banking and financial services, mining, oil and gas.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. + 1 646 448 6211 -
Amber M. Hammond
Lawyer
Amber M. Hammond is an experienced litigator who represents individual and corporate clients in cross-border investigations and government enforcement actions arising from allegations of fraud and bribery, often with a nexus to Latin America.
São Paulo
Av. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek 1600 Conjunto 112, Itaim Bibi
São Paulo-SP, 04552-080
Brazil
tel. +55 11 4933 2258 -
John Han
Lawyer
John Han is an accomplished litigator and advocate who helps clients achieve business objectives in matters involving Greater China, the U.S., and English common law jurisdictions including the British Virgin Islands. Clients rely on his deep regional business knowledge and bilingual language capabilities.
Hong Kong
ICBC Tower, 6th Floor
3 Garden Road
Central, Hong Kong
tel. +852 2127 3291 -
Vivian Han
Litigation Assistant
Vivian Han, under the supervision of the firm's lawyers, provides support in matters involving intellectual property litigation and government enforcement defense.
San Francisco
150 California Street, 19th Floor
San Francisco, California 94111
tel. +1 415 582 4717 -
Stephen Hayes
Lawyer
Stephen Hayes is an English-qualified solicitor highly experienced in financial products and services litigation, joint venture and partnership disputes, and trust and estate litigation. He regularly represents clients in the financial services industry in shareholder and corporate governance disputes often involving insolvency issues.
London
Tower 42
25 Old Broad Street
London, EC2N 1HQ
tel. +44 (0) 20 3301 6571 -
Robert W. Henoch
Lawyer
Robert Henoch advocates on behalf of Middle East and Europe-based companies and individuals in internal investigations, regulatory and criminal enforcement matters, and complex international disputes.
Tel Aviv
Yigal Alon Street 94
Alon Tower One, 21st Floor
Tel Aviv, 6789139
Israel
tel. +972 3 720 7833 -
Robert Hettleman
Of Counsel
Robert Hettleman advises companies and individual clients in internal investigations that have cross-border elements and involve regulatory inquiries by the U.S. government.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1200
