Asset managers regularly call on Proskauer Rose LLP for representation in commercial litigation, from defamation claims to joint venture disputes. 'Hugely experienced’ practice head Dorothy Murray is an expert in shareholder disputes and unfair prejudice and contractual claims. Murray leads the team alongside ‘outstanding litigator’ Steven Baker, who also boasts an active international arbitration practice. Julia Bihary regularly handles contractual, shareholder, professional negligence disputes, while Charles Bishop represents clients across the asset-management, technology and fund spaces.
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‘Very proficient.’
‘Good collaboration between US and UK teams.’
‘Steven Baker is an outstanding litigator - technically brilliant and with a great understanding of the commercial objectives. ’
‘Dorothy Murray - incredibly quick and clever and now hugely experienced. Works hard and has great judgement. Unflappable and has an excellent manner and leadership skills. Clients love her and I can amply see why. Julia Bihary - punches well above her weight. Measured, very hardworking and always meets her deadlines. A very safe pair of hands for complex and high value matters.’
‘Steven Baker is an experienced partner with an ability to innovatively build a legal case from the factual matrix.’
‘Quick, thoughtful, diligent, direct.’
‘Confidence. That's what you get when you engage Proskauer Rose. I never for one moment felt like we were on anything but firm ground. Their advice is clear, their strategy is sound, and their output is impressive both in its quality and turnaround speed. Compared to other (lesser) firms we or our partners have engaged, it's clear that you get what you pay for.’
‘Dorothy Murray, Kelly McMullon, and Julia Bihary were the core team we worked with on our case - led masterfully by Dorothy. They made an excellent team, and I can't recommend them highly enough. Dorothy's clear-headed thinking, strategy and execution ensured our case played out exactly as she said it would.’
Clients clés
- Olalekan Akinyanmi
- VGC Partners
- Goldman Sachs International
- Segulah Medical Acceleration AB and others
Points forts
- Acting for Goldman Sachs International in multi-party, multi-jurisdictional proceedings arising out of the transfer of assets and liabilities of a collapsed bank in an EU member state to a 'bridge' bank.
- Acting on behalf of institutional and high-net-worth investors and shareholders in Signifier Medical Technologies Limited, a med-tech start up founded in 2015.
- Acting for Olalekan Akinyanmi, the Nigerian-American founder of the Lekoil group, and CEO of the Lekoil group’s main operating company, Lekoil Nigeria Limited, in a dispute with the parent company of the Lekoil group (Lekoil Limited) concerning a director loan.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Responsable de la pratique
Dorothy Murray; Steven Baker
Autres avocats clés
Julia Bihary; Charles Bishop; Alexis Namdar; Kelly McMullon