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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Peter Tyers-Smith
Lawyer
Peter Tyers-Smith is an English barrister representing clients in complex, ultra-high value international disputes typically with a connection to one or more offshore jurisdictions. Mr. Tyers-Smith leads major litigation in the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands, where he holds permanent court-admissions, but also has significant experience in acting in global disputes originating from or proceeding before the courts of Nevis, Antigua, Bahamas, Bermuda and Gibraltar, where he has been admitted to appear pro hac vice.
Cayman Islands
9 Forum Lane, Suite 3207
Camana Bay, Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands, KY1-9006
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Kiran Unni
Lawyer
Kiran Unni is an experienced litigator who represents clients in high-stakes commercial and financial 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, restructuring, technology and telecommunications.
London
Tower 42
25 Old Broad Street
London, EC2N 1HQ
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Tejas Vadali
Specialist Analyst
Tejas Vadali, under the supervision of the firm's lawyers, provides support on matters involving insolvency and special situations disputes. Mr. Vadali received his BA from Harvard University.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1200 -
Colton Wade
Senior Product Manager, International Private Client & Government Enforcement Defense
Colton Wade is the firm’s Senior Product Manager for International Private Client & Government Enforcement Defense, overseeing strategy and business development initiatives for the integrated offering and driving the firm’s strategic priorities in the area.
London
Tower 42
25 Old Broad Street
London, EC2N 1HQ
tel. +44 (0) 20 7864 6783 -
Rachel K. Warren
Lawyer
Rachel Warren helps clients find solutions to high-stakes commercial and financial disputes. She is particularly experienced in matters involving: securities and structured finance litigation; corporate governance matters; secured and unsecured financing matters; breach of contract claims; real estate investment disputes; and complex commercial litigation stemming from collateralized debt obligations and residential and commercial mortgage-backed security transactions.
Miami
201 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 1900
Miami, Florida 33131
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Merrick Ricardo Watson, MCIArb
Lawyer
Merrick Watson, MCIArb focuses his practice on civil disputes, insolvency litigation and international judgment enforcement. He advises clients on matters that involve both onshore and offshore jurisdictions, including civil fraud cases, asset recovery and debtor-creditor disputes.
BVI
Commerce House, Waterfront Drive
Road Town, Tortola VG 1110
British Virgin Islands
tel. +1 284 852 1603 -
Ella Webb
Analyst
Ella Webb, under the supervision of the firm's lawyers, provides support on matters involving government enforcement defense and international judgment enforcement.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 646 453 1149 -
Max Weinstein
Analyst
Max Weinstein, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving insolvency, debtor-creditor disputes, and international judgment enforcement.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 646 941 4409 -
Benjamin Wertkin
Lawyer
Benjamin Wertkin represents companies and individuals in high-stakes commercial disputes and investigations. His practice focuses on complex business and shareholder litigation, as well as internal and government-facing investigations.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 646 658 4876 -
Ben Wilkins
Analyst
Ben Wilkins, 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 1254
