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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Ayesha Pasha
Analyst
Ayesha Pasha, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving government enforcement defense and investigations, examinations and monitorships.
San Francisco
150 California Street, 19th Floor
San Francisco, California 94111
tel. +1 415 891 2606 -
Kate Patalino
Litigation Assistant
Kate Patalino, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving government enforcement defense and investigations, examinations and monitorships.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 323 810 3411 -
Steven W. Perlstein
Lawyer
Steven Perlstein is an experienced trial lawyer who practices in the area of appellate and complex civil litigation, focusing on litigation related to complex commercial transactions (such as collateralized debt obligation and mortgage-backed securities transactions), business break up disputes and securities-related litigation.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1207 -
Lou Petreski
Global Information Technology Officer
Lou Petreski is the firm’s Global Information Technology Officer, responsible for developing and executing coordinated IT strategies across the firm's different business units and regions, creating a digital work environment that is seamless, effective, and secure.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 646 876 9862 -
Samira Poisson
Regional Manager
Samira Poisson is the Regional Manager focusing on the Middle East and Africa (MEA). She is responsible for the firm’s business development and strategy and its product development and operations across the MEA region, in coordination with the firm’s resources around the globe.
Dubai
Office 27-01, Level 27
ICD Brookfield DIFC
P.O. Box 506778, Dubai, UAE
tel. +971 4 454 3905 -
Natalie Ponce
Analyst
Natalie Ponce, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving international judgment enforcement.
Miami
201 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 1900
Miami, Florida 33131
tel. +1 305 967 6100 -
Rehana Popal
Lawyer
Rehana Popal represents global financial institutions, corporate boards, investment funds, special committees, creditors and creditor committees, debtors, liquidators, trustees and other investors in cross-border insolvency and commercial disputes with a nexus to offshore financial centers. She has handled cases involving bankruptcy, creditors’ and members’ voluntary liquidations and provisional liquidations.
Cayman Islands
9 Forum Lane, Suite 3207
Camana Bay, Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands, KY1-9006
tel. +1 345 749 4038 -
Antonio Ramos
Litigation Assistant
Antonio Ramos, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving government enforcement defense and special situations disputes. His recent matters include assisting with a criminal securities fraud litigation and breach of contract suit arising from a SPAC transaction.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 646 448 6272 -
Maria Sofia Reiser
Analyst
Maria Sofia Reiser, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving international judgment enforcement and international private client. Her recent matters include assisting in offshore asset tracing and recovery efforts as well as providing strategic advice to a client related to a company acquisition.
London
Tower 42
25 Old Broad Street
London, EC2N 1HQ
tel. +44 (0) 20 3301 5703 -
Zachary R. Ritz
Lawyer
Zachary R. Ritz is an experienced litigator who represents institutional and individual clients in complex commercial disputes. Mr. Ritz has experience in all phases of litigation, including commencing suit, discovery, motion practice, depositions and trial.
Miami
201 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 1900
Miami, Florida 33131
tel. +1 305 967 6105