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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Mark Rowlands
Lawyer
Mark Rowlands specializes in complex international and cross-border disputes and investigations with a focus on contentious trusts, corporate and investment structures, and duties of fiduciaries. He also represents clients in cases involving international enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards, contractual disputes, and corporate insolvency.
BVI
Commerce House, Waterfront Drive
Road Town, Tortola VG 1110
British Virgin Islands
tel. +1 284 852 1604 -
Michael Rubin
Analyst
Michael Rubin, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving government enforcement defense litigation and investigations.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1200 -
Jake Rush
Lawyer
Jake Rush represents clients in white-collar litigations, government investigations and complex commercial disputes. He has particular experience defending civil, criminal and multi-jurisdictional enforcement actions involving U.S. agencies such as the Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Bureau of Industry and Security.
Washington DC
1919 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
tel. +1 202 664 1909 -
Amanda Ruzumna
Analyst
Amanda Ruzumna, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving special situations disputes and government enforcement defense.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 646 448 6253 -
Erika Saluzzo
Lawyer
Erika Saluzzo is a solicitor-advocate who specializes in resolving complex international commercial disputes, with a focus on judgment and arbitral award enforcement strategies.
London
Tower 42
25 Old Broad Street
London, EC2N 1HQ
tel. +44 (0) 20 3301 5707 -
Michael A. Sanfilippo
Lawyer
Mr. Sanfilippo represents clients in complex international disputes including internal investigations, regulatory and criminal enforcement matters, cross-border asset recovery and international enforcement of judgments and arbitration awards.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 4933 -
Benjamin J.A. Sauter
Of Counsel
Benjamin Sauter aggressively defends clients in the cryptocurrency and commodity derivatives industries against high-stakes government enforcement actions. Mr. Sauter has represented many of the most important companies and individuals in this space in many of the most important enforcement matters over the last several years.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1288 -
Daniel J. Saval
Lawyer
Daniel Saval has a diverse background in contentious, cross-border restructuring, insolvency and asset recovery matters. He frequently designs and executes global strategies for monetizing claims arising from distressed or defaulted debt, often in cases involving fraud or other misconduct. Mr. Saval also acts for major parties in complex disputes and investigations in U.S. Chapter 11 restructurings, on both the debtor and creditor sides. Additionally, he regularly advises funds on investments in distressed and special situations across jurisdictions, particularly where recoveries are driven by litigation outcomes.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1259 -
Melissa Seitter
Managing Director of Business Development
As the Managing Director of Business Development, Melissa Seitter is responsible for driving the firm's strategic priorities for several of the firm's business units. Ms. Seitter leads the entire lifecycle of business development activity for these products, from demand creation and potential new matters to client experience and relationship cultivation.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1286 -
Ginger Semko
Analyst
Ginger Semko, under the supervision of the firm's lawyers, provides support on matters involving insolvency, debtor-creditor disputes, and special situations disputes. Her recent matters include assisting with the representation of a group of secured noteholders.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 646 658 4892
