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John Clarke
Partner
DLA Piper LLP (US)
John Filiotis
Senior Partner - Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Lambadarios Law Firm
John Hillebrecht
Partner; Co-Chair of DLA Piper's US White Collar Crime, Investigations, and Government Enforcement Group
DLA Piper LLP (US)
John Mathew
Partner, Christopher & Lee Ong, Malaysia Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Christopher & Lee Ong
John Orsini
John Orsini advises and represents major public companies, private firms, and high-ranking executives in the financial services, technology, aerospace, hospitality, non-profit, and other industries. He represents clients as plaintiffs and defendants in complex business and financial disputes in federal and state trial and appellate courts, and before FINRA, AAA, the ICC, and other arbitral tribunals. He has examined and cross-examined dozens of witnesses at trial and in hearings, and argued numerous motions. His matters involve diverse issues and claims, including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, securities fraud, and business divorces. He has represented a number of companies and individuals in connection with the movement among firms of high-producing financial services professionals and other employees, including in emergency hearings for immediate injunctive relief. He also regularly counsels clients pre-litigation concerning strengths and weaknesses of claims and defenses, and the resulting tactical path forward in difficult circumstances. Representative Matters Serving as trial counsel in a five-month New Jersey state court jury trial, one of the longest in the court’s history, defending a prominent financial services company against billion-dollar claims of civil racketeering and unfair competition. The court dismissed plaintiff's civil racketeering claims after the close of evidence and the case settled favorably while the jury was deliberating. Acting as trial counsel for one of the world's most prominent inter-dealer brokerage firms in eight consolidated FINRA arbitrations, defending against claims of "raiding," unfair competition, breach of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets, and other business torts. The merits hearings spanned over a year and a half, during which more than 70 witnesses were called to testify. The panel ultimately awarded plaintiffs a fraction of the damages they sought, and awarded significant damages to employees hired by the client. Representing one of the largest proprietary trading firms in the world in litigations regarding SPAC and PIPE transactions and other securities related disputes. Representing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver for Signature Bank in various civil litigations in which plaintiffs have asserted breach of contract, tort, and statutory claims arising from alleged conduct at Signature before its closure by the New York Department of Financial Services in 2023. Representing the founder of the leading United States aerospace supplier management company in an earn-out dispute arising from the sale of his company to an international transportation industry servicer conglomerate. Representing a California-based international financial institution in defense of various claims brought by a plaintiff who alleges he was defrauded by account holders. Representing financial service professionals and their employers regarding post-termination restrictive covenants and misappropriation claims, and the forfeiture of vested incentive and carry rights. A recent example included an emergency preliminary evidentiary hearing in federal court, at the conclusion of which the court vacated a TRO previously entered against the clients, denied the former employer's motion for a preliminary injunction, and later affirmed both decisions on plaintiff's motion for reconsideration. Defending current and former senior public company executives against class action claims of securities fraud and control person liability, including a recent successful motion to dismiss all securities fraud claims against the client and the defeat of class plaintiff's subsequent motion to amend the complaint to reinstate claims. Representing an Ad Hoc Committee of First Lienholders in the Frontier Communications Corporation Chapter 11 bankruptcy, opposing the debtors’ proposed DIP financing that would have improperly primed our client group’s liens. Representing a leading medical device innovator in litigation against an investment bank related to a dispute arising from a fund-raising engagement letter. Representing the principals of a real estate investment firm in a breach of contract action asserting claims against a large hedge fund relating to the parties’ agreement to release each other from legal claims relating to potential transactions with another party. Asserting claims to recover unpaid compensation and severance in a FINRA arbitration on behalf of a former top-ranking executive at one of the largest Wall Street investment banks. Representing a major NYC-based operator of award winning restaurants in New York and elsewhere in disputes with landlords, including those arising from COVID-19 related closures. Representing a well-known toy inventor in litigation over restrictive covenants that were terms of his sale of his company to a leading toy manufacturer. Bringing securities fraud and negligence claims on behalf of hedge funds to recover $116 million in losses from Madoff feeder funds' management and their accountants.
Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP
John Pirie
John Pirie leads the Firm's Litigation and Government Enforcement Group in Canada. He acts for clients in complex business disputes and white collar matters. John is widely recognized as a leading trial, arbitration and appellate lawyer. He is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Civil Litigation, and ranked by Chambers as a leading individual in both the Corporate Litigation and White Collar categories. Clients interviewed by Chambers have said: "John Pirie has a sterling reputation in the legal community and is regarded as a powerful litigator" and "He is a recognized expert when it comes to handling cases involving allegations of corporate fraud or corruption." John has a long record of success acting for a range of clients. He has acted for corporations, banks, officers and directors, a securities regulator, a stock exchange, investors, public officials, members of the judiciary and a variety of professionals.
Baker McKenzie
John R Hawkins
John Hawkins represents businesses and professional firms in complex disputes in federal and state court and in arbitration, in litigation avoidance, and in related transactional and non-litigation matters. His experience includes, generally: Litigation and arbitration matters concerning construction, design professional defense, distressed real estate for lenders and investors, patent and copyright infringement, homeowner associations, and general commercial matters Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating design, construction, program manager and EPC contracts for commercial, public works, and industrial projects Defending design professionals in disciplinary proceedings John is also a member of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Roster of Arbitrators. Prior to attending law school, John practiced architecture for ten years. As an architect, his experience encompassed a broad range of commercial and institutional projects, including (at 3D/International, Inc.) high-rise office, laboratory, museum, and hospital projects.
Porter Hedges LLP
John Reed
Partner
DLA Piper LLP (US)
John Refalo
Partner
Refalo Advocates
John Samuel Gibson
Partner; Co-Chair of DLA Piper's US Business & Commercial Litigation Group
DLA Piper LLP (US)
John Siegal
John Siegal is an accomplished trial and appellate lawyer in federal and state courts in New York and across the nation. He advises, litigates and arbitrates primarily for financial services, media and real estate industry clients in private business disputes and matters involving public agencies and controversies. John has a 30-year track record of successful results for clients in the areas of fiduciary duties, business divorces, partnership disputes, contracts, financial fraud, trade secrets and noncompetes, government investigations and government contracts, Article 78 proceedings, real estate development and property management disputes, defamation, privacy and reporter’s privilege, false advertising, civil rights, class actions and other constitutional and business disputes.
BakerHostetler
John Wilson KC
Senior Partner, Chair of MBH Executive Committee, Chair of Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group, Chair of Admiralty, Shipping & Aviation Practice Group, Vice Chair of Trust & Private Client Practice Group
McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes
Johnathan H.Y. Tsang
Johnathan joined Chambers having completed his pupillage with Mr. Ambrose Ho S.C., Mr. Jonathan Ah-weng, Ms. Joyce Leung and Mr. Herbert Leung. He further marshalled with the Hon. Madam Justice Chu JA. He is developing a broad practice in line with chambers’ profile, with experience in handling cases involving commercial, company, land, arbitration, personal injury, and family matters. Johnathan obtained his LLB from the University of Warwick and his LLM with Distinction from the London School of Economics. He further obtained his PCLL from the University of Hong Kong, where he was awarded the Henry Wai & Co. Litigation Prize. RECENT HIGHLIGHTS Power Securities Co Ltd v Sin Kwok Lam & Ors, CACV 594/2019 & CACV 59/2020: Appeared as respondent on appeal to strike out conspiracy claim involving shares of a listed company, based on the principle against reflective loss, issue estoppel and Henderson abuse of process (led by Mr. Ambrose Ho S.C.). HKIAC Arbitration: Assisting in a bilingual arbitration concerning a US pharmaceutical company and reps and warranties (claim value over RMB 200 million) (led by Mr. Norman Nip S.C.). Pacific Base Holdings Ltd & Ors v Lee Hop Biu & Ors, LDCS 14000/2017: Appeared in a case concerning an unsuccessful auction under the Land (Compulsory Sale for Redevelopment) Ordinance, Cap. 545 and whether the redevelopment value (RDV) can be reassessed after the substantive trial (as sole counsel). Re Jewrim Limited[2021] HKCFI 1144, HCCW 433/2020: Appeared for the petitioner in a petition to wind up a Hong Kong company (as sole counsel). Chan Chung Leung v Chan ChungNgo & Anor, DCPI 729/2021: Advised on a traffic accident involving the issue of contributory negligence (as sole counsel). LCG v IK, FCMP 231/2019: Appeared as respondent in a trial to resist a child-relocation application (led by Mr. Felix Li). More information about the case in the following Hong Kong Lawyer (Issue: November 2021)article here. OTHER NOTABLE CASES Company & Insolvency Power Securities Co Ltd v Sin Kwok Lam & Ors,CACV 594/2019 & CACV 59/2020: Appeared as respondent on appeal to strike out conspiracy claim involving shares of a listed company, based on the principle against reflective loss, issue estoppel and Henderson abuse of process (led by Mr. Ambrose Ho S.C.). Re Jewrim Limited[2021] HKCFI 1144, HCCW 433/2020: Appeared for the petitioner in a petition to wind up a Hong Kong company (as sole counsel). Commercial Disputes Laurore Ltd v Montaigne Ltd,HCA 2/2020: Advised on a contractual dispute concerning termination clauses, damages, and other ancillary interlocutory applications (led by Ms. Prisca Cheung). Assisted in a High Court trial concerning passing off, breach of fiduciary duties, breach of confidence and conversion (on devilling basis). Assisted in an advice concerning a potential claim for passing off and trademark infringement under the Trade Marks Ordinance, Cap. 559 (on devilling basis). Arbitration HKIAC Arbitration: Assisting in a bilingual arbitration concerning a US pharmaceutical company and reps and warranties (claim value over RMB 200 million) (led by Mr. Norman Nip S.C.). Land Disputes Pacific Base Holdings Ltd & Ors v Lee Hop Biu & Ors,LDCS 14000/2017: Appeared in a case concerning an unsuccessful auction under the Land (Compulsory Sale for Redevelopment) Ordinance, Cap. 545 and whether the redevelopment value (RDV) can be reassessed after the substantive trial (as sole counsel). Century Supreme v Kam Chi Kit Charles & Ors,LDCS 24000/2018: Assisted in the trial of an application under the Land (Compulsory Sale for Redevelopment) Ordinance, Cap. 545, where the following expert issues were disputed, namely building condition, structural condition, and valuation (on devilling basis). Assisted in a water seepage case (on devilling basis). Assisted in writing advices on matters concerning: (1) Building management (DMC, common parts, undivided shares, interpretation etc.); (2) Conveyancing (sale and purchase agreements, title deeds etc.); (3) Tenancy matters (restrictive covenants on “use” etc.); and (4) Adverse possession. Personal Injury Chan Chung Leung v Chan Chung Ngo & Anor,DCPI 729/2021: Advised on a traffic accident involving the issue of contributory negligence (as sole counsel). Family Disputes LCG v IK,FCMP 231/2019: Appeared as respondent in a trial to resist a child-relocation application (led by Mr. Felix Li). PUBLICATIONS “Bridging The Gap – A Summary Of The Latest Relocation Case Between Hong Kong And Mainland China”, Hong Kong Lawyer (Issue: November 2021) (Article Link).
Rede Chambers
Johnny Johansen
Partner and chair of the board Johnny Johansen is among Norway’s most respected legal practitioners. He has substantial experience in litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution, and is admitted to the Supreme Court. He is particularly renowned for his work in large and complex construction and infrastructure projects, including buildings, roads, railways, power plants, and onshore aquaculture farms. Johansen is recommended and referred to within his practice areas by inter alia Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, Legal 500 and Finansavisen (Norwegian Financial Daily's). In the latter, he has over the last years been ranked as the leading construction lawyer in Norway. Johansen frequently sits as an arbitrator in international and domestic contract disputes. He is a member of the Norwegian Bar Association’s contract law committee, regularly lectures on his areas of specialisation and is the author of several respected legal books and articles.
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
Jon Andersen
Jon Andersen is a partner at Ræder Bing and leads the firm’s shipping and marine insurance disputes practice. He is widely recognised for his expertise in complex maritime litigation and arbitration and is admitted to appear before the Supreme Court of Norway. He advises Norwegian and international insurers, shipowners and commercial parties on high-value and technically complex disputes, including collisions, groundings, salvage operations, general average, liability claims and marine insurance matters. Jon has extensive experience acting in major maritime disputes and is regularly involved in cases concerning complex liability and coverage issues. In addition to his litigation practice, he is frequently appointed as arbitrator and is a trusted adviser to leading insurance companies.
Ræder Bing
Jon Aurrekoetxea
Partner
Hogan Lovells Spain
Jon Meltzer
Specialist Counsel. Dispute resolution
Setterwalls
Jon Toogood
He is an accredited specialist with Resolution in matrimonial advocacy and pensions and a trained Collaborative lawyer. He has been independently recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK legal directories as an 'Eminent Practitioner' and "an outstanding family lawyer", having been described as "top drawer and super because he puts his clients’ interests to the fore while remaining open and honest" (Legal 500). Jon 'handles matrimonial finance issues in the context of divorce cases, and is a skilled arbitrator and collaborative lawyer. One client praises his "excellent technical knowledge, very good commercial awareness and very good bedside manner" (Chambers & Partners 2017). In March 2013 Jon qualified as a Family Arbitrator and was admitted to the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. This means that he is now qualified to arbitrate Family disputes between parties; he is a keen advocate of this process which is another form of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Jon’s experience is wide ranging and includes: Advising on all aspects of separation and divorce proceedings Resolving financial disputes relating to divorce including complex ancillary relief Representing clients through the collaborative divorce process. A devoted family man and member of the Bath team, he likes nothing more than tending his garden, walking his much loved dogs and also watching his beloved Bristol City.
RWK Goodman
Jonas Benedictsson
Jonas Benedictsson is a senior counsel in the Dispute Resolution Practice Group in Stockholm. He is a member of the Steering Committee of Baker McKenzie’s International Commercial Arbitration Practice Group. He is the editor of several in-house publications, including Arbitration in Sweden and International Commercial Arbitration Directory. Mr. Benedictsson has also authored several articles for various publications, including The Tracing of Assets and the International Arbitration Checklist. Mr. Benedictsson focuses his practice in the areas of arbitration, litigation, alternative dispute resolution and insolvency. He has tried a wide range of cases in all major courts in Sweden. Mr. Benedictsson also handles numerous domestic arbitrations and is frequently appointed as an arbitrator in commercial disputes. He has been the lead counsel and advocate in more than 70 institutional and ad hoc arbitrations in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, UK, Austria and Hong Kong in disputes originating from more than 20 different jurisdictions including the PRC and various countries in the CIS. In addition, he has acted as co-counsel in a number of arbitration cases in various other parts of the world.
Baker McKenzie
Jonas Mark
Jonas Mark is a Partner in Fieldfisher's Munich office and has represented national and international clients in Litigation and Arbitration for over 18 years. The focus of his work is representation in complex commercial law disputes, in particular Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Tax Law and Insolvency Law. Furthermore, he represents and advises in insurance liability disputes in the area of advisor and manager liability. He has particular expertise in the management, defence and enforcement of mass claims. His clients are national and international companies and groups in all sectors, as well as shareholders and entrepreneurs. However, his clients also include insurers, managers and law and tax firms. Together with his team, he represents the interests of our clients with the utmost commitment and always fight for positive and fair solutions. In particular, he uses his negotiating experience from more than 2,500 court cases. Examples from his work so far: Representation of a shareholder in a corporate dispute and defence of claims in the high double-digit millions in various arbitration and ordinary court proceedings Representation of an international importer in the arbitral enforcement of the ineffectiveness of the revocation of a trade licence Representation of a shareholder in a corporate dispute in a joint venture, which ended with the redemption of the opposing shares. Representing a company in the aerospace industry in a corporate dispute and claiming damages in the hundreds of millions (various ordinary and arbitration proceedings) Representation of several investment funds in the enforcement of tax claims against the tax office in the hundreds of millions of Euros Representing an investment fund in the enforcement of several hundred individual claims against investors Representation of a company in the enforcement of assigned and bundled insurance claims in the hundreds of millions of euros Representation of various hotel chains in all contentious matters I am mentioned as a frequently recommended lawyer for Dispute Resolution in JUVE.
Fieldfisher
Jonas Westerberg
Jonas has 30 years’ experience as a lawyer, and he has specialized in intellectual property disputes for 25 years. He represents clients in both arbitration and court, with a special focus on patents, copyright and trade secrets. Jonas' work highlights include patent litigation concerning the pharmaceutical products Losec, Prozac and OxyContin; successfully representing a client in the first IP case passing the requirement of leave to appeal and certiorari to the Supreme Court since the restructuring of the Swedish IP court system in 2016; arbitration concerning scope and term of a major multi-jurisdictional cross-licensing agreement; and defending the validity of a client’s infringed patent relating to large infrastructure projects that resulted in one of the largest awards of damages in Swedish patent history. He has also represented a client in a dispute concerning electronic signatures with a value of SEK 7 billion.
Westerberg & Partners
Jonas Wetterfors
Jonas Wetterfors is the head of Hellström’s dispute resolution practice group. He specialises in commercial disputes and has represented clients in a large number of Swedish and international civil and arbitral proceedings. Jonas has considerable litigation experience, as well as experience in ad hoc arbitration and proceedings governed by the rules of the SCC and the ICC. His expertise covers a broad range of industry sectors, including disputes in the financial services, energy, IT, manufacturing sectors, as well as M&A related disputes. In addition to undertaking assignments in commercial disputes, Jonas also frequently performs transactional and M&A work for his clients.
Hellström Law
Jonatan Baier
International and National Arbitration Live Entertainment and Ticketing Law Health Law International and National Litigation International and Swiss Contract, Business and Corporate Law IT and Intellectual Property Law
MME Legal | Tax | Compliance
Jonathan Abela Fiorentino
Partner
Mamo TCV Advocates