Kiran Unni
Lawyer
Kiran Unni is an experienced litigator who represents clients in high-stakes commercial disputes, often arising from special situations. Mr. Unni has acted in English High Court litigation and international arbitrations across a range of industry sectors, including banking, cryptocurrency, distressed debt, oil and gas, private equity, technology and telecommunications. Mr. Unni also has significant expertise in international asset recovery, including the cross-border enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards.
Before joining Kobre & Kim, Mr. Unni practiced at Baker Botts LLP where he litigated complex commercial disputes. Earlier in his career, Mr. Unni was a judicial assistant to Lord Mance, Lord Brown and Lord Carnwath at the UK Supreme Court.
Admissions
- Barrister, England & Wales
- Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts
Education
- St Edmund Hall, Oxford, BCL
- Queens’ College, Cambridge, BA, LLM (First Class)
- College of Law, London, Legal Practice Course
Select Engagements
- Andrew Stafford KC and Kiran Unni Unpack Challenges and Opportunities in International Arbitral Enforcement at Istanbul Arbitration Week
- Kobre & Kim Ranked by The Legal 500 UK for White-Collar Crime Defense and Reputation Management
- Andrew Stafford KC and Kiran Unni on Turning a Claim into Cash During Istanbul Arbitration Week
- Vasu Muthyala, Nick Cherryman, Kiran Unni, Jef Klazen in Legal Era: How Indian Debtors Can Stand Up to Aggressive Global Lenders
- Kiran Unni Discusses Litigation Privilege in Corporate Fraud Investigations with C5
- How Offshore Trustees and Beneficiaries Can Mitigate Serious Risks of a Sanctions Violation
- Defensive and Counteroffensive Strategies in Delaware for Business Disputes that Turn Personal
- Investors Should Be Mindful of New Aggressive South Korean Crypto Regulation and Enforcement
- 5 Ways Cryptocurrency Traders in EMEA Can Plan Ahead for U.S. Government Scrutiny
- South Korea’s Escalating Crypto Enforcement Raises New Risks for Investors
- How Non-U.S. Creditors Can Reach Delaware Trust Assets
- Mitigating Sanctions Risks For Individuals and Their Cyprus-Based Assets
- Cross-Border Kobre & Kim Team Succeeds in Recovering Stolen Crypto Assets Worth Over US $400 Million
- Shifts in U.S. Crypto Enforcement May Spark Wave of Private Lawsuits
- Achieving High Returns from Sovereign & States Disputes
- Kobre & Kim Successfully Enforces Hundreds of Millions of US Dollars of Cross-Border Judgments and Awards
- Kobre & Kim Strengthens its Commitment in Greater China
Professional & Community Involvement
- Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, Member
Publications & Presentations
- Co-author, “UK Supreme Court Shows Flexibility in Enforcement of International Arbitral Awards: Taurus Petroleum Ltd v State Oil Marketing Co of the Ministry of Oil, Iraq [2017] UKSC 64” (Lexology, 29 November 2017)
- Co-author, "English Courts Provide Guidelines to Address Inconsistent Jurisdictional Provisions in Related Agreements" (International Arbitration Law Review, Volume 19, Issue 4, August 2016)
- Co-author, "When is Referral to a Dispute Adjudication Board a Precondition for Court or Arbitration Proceedings?" (International Arbitration Law Review, Volume 19, Issue 1, February 2016)
- Author, "Case Note: Diag Human SE v Czech Republic [2014] EWHC 1639 (Comm)" (International Arbitration Law Review, Volume 18, Issue 4, August 2015)
- Author, "Case Note: BDMS Ltd v Rafael Advanced Defence Systems [2014] EWHC 451 (Comm)" (International Arbitration Law Review, Volume 18, Issue 4, August 2015)
Credentials
Admissions
- Barrister, England & Wales
- Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts
Education
- St Edmund Hall, Oxford, BCL
- Queens’ College, Cambridge, BA, LLM (First Class)
- College of Law, London, Legal Practice Course
Engagements
News
- Andrew Stafford KC and Kiran Unni Unpack Challenges and Opportunities in International Arbitral Enforcement at Istanbul Arbitration Week
- Kobre & Kim Ranked by The Legal 500 UK for White-Collar Crime Defense and Reputation Management
- Andrew Stafford KC and Kiran Unni on Turning a Claim into Cash During Istanbul Arbitration Week
- Vasu Muthyala, Nick Cherryman, Kiran Unni, Jef Klazen in Legal Era: How Indian Debtors Can Stand Up to Aggressive Global Lenders
- Kiran Unni Discusses Litigation Privilege in Corporate Fraud Investigations with C5
- How Offshore Trustees and Beneficiaries Can Mitigate Serious Risks of a Sanctions Violation
- Defensive and Counteroffensive Strategies in Delaware for Business Disputes that Turn Personal
- Investors Should Be Mindful of New Aggressive South Korean Crypto Regulation and Enforcement
- 5 Ways Cryptocurrency Traders in EMEA Can Plan Ahead for U.S. Government Scrutiny
- South Korea’s Escalating Crypto Enforcement Raises New Risks for Investors
- How Non-U.S. Creditors Can Reach Delaware Trust Assets
- Mitigating Sanctions Risks For Individuals and Their Cyprus-Based Assets
- Cross-Border Kobre & Kim Team Succeeds in Recovering Stolen Crypto Assets Worth Over US $400 Million
- Shifts in U.S. Crypto Enforcement May Spark Wave of Private Lawsuits
- Achieving High Returns from Sovereign & States Disputes
- Kobre & Kim Successfully Enforces Hundreds of Millions of US Dollars of Cross-Border Judgments and Awards
- Kobre & Kim Strengthens its Commitment in Greater China
Professional & Community Involvement
- Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, Member
Publications & Presentations
- Co-author, “UK Supreme Court Shows Flexibility in Enforcement of International Arbitral Awards: Taurus Petroleum Ltd v State Oil Marketing Co of the Ministry of Oil, Iraq [2017] UKSC 64” (Lexology, 29 November 2017)
- Co-author, "English Courts Provide Guidelines to Address Inconsistent Jurisdictional Provisions in Related Agreements" (International Arbitration Law Review, Volume 19, Issue 4, August 2016)
- Co-author, "When is Referral to a Dispute Adjudication Board a Precondition for Court or Arbitration Proceedings?" (International Arbitration Law Review, Volume 19, Issue 1, February 2016)
- Author, "Case Note: Diag Human SE v Czech Republic [2014] EWHC 1639 (Comm)" (International Arbitration Law Review, Volume 18, Issue 4, August 2015)
- Author, "Case Note: BDMS Ltd v Rafael Advanced Defence Systems [2014] EWHC 451 (Comm)" (International Arbitration Law Review, Volume 18, Issue 4, August 2015)